Los Haitises National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Los Haitises National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Punta Cana 3-in-1 Adventure: Los Haitises Park, Waterfall, and Montaña

• 2-in-1: Los Haitises National Park + Yanigua Waterfall-Spa

• Haitises National Park with Paraíso Caño Hondo & Montaña Redonda

• Private: 3 in 1 Los Haitises N.P. + Y. Waterfall + Mount. Redonda

• Los Haitises National Park - Punta Cana

While there’s a small admission fee to explore Los Haitises National Park, most tours include it in the price. Day trips from Punta Cana that combine Los Haitises National Park with Yanigua Waterfall cost from US$129, while private day trips that also take in Mt. Rodonda cost from US$499 per group.

Yes, Los Haitises National Park is worth visiting, especially if you love natural landscapes. The natural reserve is home to dramatic karst cliffs, mangrove forests that harbor biodiverse flora and fauna, and caves adorned with ancient petroglyphs. It's also a great place to take a break from the beach.

Per one customer who booked the Private Boat Nature Tour of Los Haitises National Park, "Manny was fantastic and fun. He is so knowledgeable. He was on time. Professional and personable! I wouldn't hesitate to book more tours with him!"

Some of the main attractions in Los Haitises National Park include mangrove forests, natural pools, and a network of caves, some of which feature well-preserved petroglyphs made by the Indigenous Taíno people from the region. Many are believed to be over 500 years old.

Yes, guided tours are available for exploring the caves and mangrove forests of Los Haitises. Plenty of boat trips will take you into the mangroves, and some include canoes or kayaks that you can paddle yourself. There are also trekking tours through the rainforest, including visits to some of the park's caves.

The best time to visit Los Haitises National Park is during the Dominican Republic's high season, which runs from around November to March. This time of year also has more tours to the park, while operations often dwindle during the June–November hurricane season. Come in January if you want to go whale-watching.

Yes, tour operators generally provide transportation to Los Haitises National Park, and many will pick you up at your Punta Cana hotel. Tours from further away destinations, such as Las Terrenas and Samana, are also available. Be prepared to depart early in the morning and spend much time on the road.

While you should never expect to see any one species during a Los Haitises tour, plenty of species are frequently spotted in the park. These include Hispaniolan parrots, white-necked crows, stolid flycatchers, egrets, boobies, and pelicans. The park is also home to the critically endangered Ridgway’s hawk and ashy-faced owls.

Los Haitises tours vary from 2-hour kayaking adventures to full-day expeditions that visit multiple parts of the park. More extended tours typically include a mix of water and land activities, boat rides, canoeing, kayaking, and hikes through the jungle. Many also include lunch.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Los Haitises National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Dominican Republic:

• Saona Island

• Bavaro Beach

• Macao Beach

• Los Tres Ojos National Park

• Amber Cove

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Dominican Republic.