Things to do in Los Haitises National Park

Los Haitises National Park sits on the north-west coast, a full day trip from Punta Cana rather than a quick outing, and the road there is genuinely long, so budget the whole day and expect an early pickup.

Boats leave from Sabana de la Mar or from Samana to weave through karst mogotes, mangrove channels and caves marked with Taino pictographs; there is no walking route in on your own, the park is seen from the water.

This is a separate national park from Cotubanama in the south-east, where boats depart for Isla Saona and Isla Catalina, so do not expect the same departure point or the same islands. Prices for organised tours run in the USD 90-160 range depending on operator and pickup zone, always worth checking against the current GetYourGuide or Viator listing.