From Puerto Plata, 11 Hours

From Puerto Plata: Los Haitises & Bacardi Island

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11 hours, hotel pickup listed, full Breakfast and Buffet Lunch included.

from $147.25 per person

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Duration: 11 hours
Meeting point: Puerto Plata (pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Carlos Tours.

Overview

This day trip starts from Puerto Plata at 5:00 AM and trades most of its hours for two very different corners of Samaná province. The early start buys you a full day on the far side of the island: a boat ride through Los Haitises National Park, cave stops with Taíno rock art, and time on Cayo Levantado, the islet also called Bacardi Island.

Carlos Tours runs the day with a certified guide, air-conditioned van transfers, breakfast in Río San Juan, a Dominican buffet lunch on the island, park entry fees, and bottled water and soft drinks all included. The road leg runs about 3.5 hours each way, so expect substantial sitting time on top of the boats, catamaran, and speedboat segments described in the listing. After the island, the van carries everyone back to Puerto Plata.

It suits travellers who want a big, structured excursion rather than a lazy beach day, and who can handle an early wake-up and a long round trip. Families can join, though children and babies pay the adult rate and minors must travel with an adult. Cruise passengers should only book if the full itinerary fits their ship's schedule, since the return time is set by the day's plan, not the port clock.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip air-conditioned transport
Professional certified guide
Boat and catamaran transportation
National Park entrance fees
Full breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Soft drinks and water
Lancha rápida

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Professional photos
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in Puerto PlataThe day begins around 5:00 AM with pickup from your accommodation in Puerto Plata; you provide your details after booking.
Van drive with breakfast stopAn air-conditioned drive of roughly 3.5 hours, pausing in Río San Juan for a full breakfast before continuing toward the boat departure point.
Los Haitises National Park by boatBoats carry the group past limestone formations and through mangrove channels, with stops at cave areas featuring Taíno rock art. Routes, cave access, and wildlife sightings depend on local conditions.
Cayo Levantado, or Bacardi IslandThe trip crosses Samaná Bay to the island for a Dominican buffet lunch, swimming and beach time when conditions allow, and photos at your own pace. Water and soft drinks are provided.
Van return to Puerto PlataAfter the island visit the group reboards the van for the drive back to Puerto Plata.

What To Expect From The Tour

Eleven hours, an early start, and two boat segments mean preparation matters more here than on a typical beach excursion. The listing spells out most of it.

Dress for two settings. The listing asks for comfortable shoes, closed-toe shoes, beachwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, and comfortable clothes. Bring a light layer too, since the 5:00 AM drive runs before the heat arrives.
Long travel days. The drive is about 3.5 hours each way, on top of boat travel in the park and across the bay. Set expectations accordingly: this is a full-day expedition built around road and water time, not a short hop.
Food is covered. Breakfast in Río San Juan, a Dominican buffet lunch on the island, bottled water, and soft drinks are all included. Alcoholic drinks cost extra, and you should report food allergies when booking.
Weather rules. Both the park boat tour and the island visit depend on sea and weather conditions. If conditions stop either from running, travellers are guaranteed a full refund or may reschedule if space allows.
Photographs. You take your own island photos; professional photos are available but cost extra. Cave art and the mangrove channels are the two scenes the listing singles out, so a camera or phone you can carry on a boat is practical.
Kids and booking details. Children and babies pay the same rate as adults, and all minors need an accompanying adult, with under-5s supervised throughout. After booking, supply your accommodation details and any dietary requirements.

Common issues. The honest downside is time in transit: roughly 3.5 hours each way by road before any boat travel, on a schedule that starts at 5:00 AM. Boat routes, cave access, and the island visit all depend on sea and weather, so parts of the day can change or, in bad conditions, lead to a refund or reschedule rather than the full itinerary. Smoking and alcohol are not allowed, and alcoholic drinks, professional photos, and gratuities are extra. Families should note that children pay the adult rate.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Round-trip air-conditioned transport, a certified guide, boat and catamaran transport including the speedboat, national park entrance fees, breakfast, a buffet lunch, and soft drinks and water are all included. Alcoholic beverages, professional photos, and gratuities are not.

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup from your accommodation is included and the day starts around 5:00 AM. You provide your accommodation details after booking so the operator can arrange it.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If sea or weather conditions prevent the boat tour or island visit, the operator guarantees a full refund, or you can reschedule if another date is available.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children?

Children and babies pay the same rate as adults. All minors must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 5 must stay under that adult's supervision for the whole tour.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable clothes and shoes, closed-toe shoes, beachwear, a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen. A light jacket helps on the early morning drive, and staying hydrated through the day is recommended.

How Long Is The Travel Time?

The tour lasts 11 hours in total, and the drive from Puerto Plata is about 3.5 hours each way. That is on top of boat travel through the park and across Samaná Bay, so plan for a genuinely full day.