Haitises, Montana Redonda, Island

Los Haitises National Park, Montaña Redonda & Bacardi Island

★ 4.4 from 9 reviews

10 hours 30 minutes, hotel pickup listed, light Breakfast included.

from $203 per person

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Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Destination Services Dominican Republic

Overview

This full day trip packs three very different stops into one run from Punta Cana: Los Haitises National Park by boat, the viewpoint at Montaña Redonda, and beach time on Cayo Levantado, the island also known as Bacardi Island. The whole thing runs about 10.5 hours door to door, with round trip transport from most Punta Cana hotels laid on. Days like this suit travellers who want a sampler of the region rather than a full day in one place.

The rhythm is set early. A light breakfast carries you through the drive, then the boat cruise through Los Haitises is the core of the trip, with entrance fees already covered. At the island you get lunch with drinks, sunloungers, swim stops and, when conditions allow, snorkelling on the reef. Several reviewers singled out the snorkelling and the boat ride as highlights, and one mentioned sparkling wine and lobster appearing as extras on the cruise.

It is a big operation, with up to 100 travellers on a departure, and the pace is moderate rather than relaxed. Anyone with back problems, heart conditions or limited mobility is advised against it, and pregnant travellers are told it is not recommended for them. If none of that applies and you want park, hilltop and beach in a single day, it covers a lot of ground.

What's Included

Included

Light breakfast
Lunch with drinks
Guided tour with boat cruise
Roundrip transportation from most Punta Cana hotels
Snorkeling (in good climate conditions)
Swim stops
Entrance fees
Sunloungers

Not Included

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupRound trip transport from most Punta Cana hotels is included. Transfers from Cap Cana or Bayahibe hotels carry an additional supplement of USD 20.
Light breakfastA light breakfast is served during the day's travel.
Cayo LevantadoAround 5 hours on the island, with free admission. Lunch with drinks, sunloungers and swim stops happen here, plus snorkelling in good conditions.
Los Haitises National ParkAround 5 hours in the park with a guided boat cruise through the protected landscape. Admission is included.
Montaña RedondaA roughly 30 minute stop at the hilltop viewpoint, with free admission.
Return transferThe bus drops travellers back at their pickup hotels, closing out the 10 hour 30 minute day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day actually feels, from fitness demands to what to pack.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and warns against the trip for anyone with back or heart problems. With three stops inside roughly 10 and a half hours, the pace is steady rather than leisurely. Build some stamina reserves for boarding boats and moving between stops.
What to pack. Bring bathing gear, sunblock and insect repellent, all three named in the listing. Swim stops and possible snorkelling mean you will want gear accessible rather than buried in the hold. Repellent is worth having given the outdoor stretches of the day.
Food and drink. A light breakfast and a lunch with drinks are both included, so you will not need to buy a full meal on the day. One reviewer mentioned sparkling wine and lobster appearing as a bonus on the cruise. Gratuities are not included, so keep some cash if you want to tip.
Group feel. Departures run with a maximum of 100 travellers, so expect a coach-and-crowd experience rather than a small group. Reviewers still praised the guides as informative and attentive despite the numbers. If you want intimacy, this is not that product.
Snorkelling conditions. Snorkelling only happens in good climate conditions, per the listing, so it is not guaranteed on any given day. When it runs, several reviewers described colourful reef fish as a highlight. Treat it as a likely bonus rather than the reason you book.
Photos. Montaña Redonda gets only about 30 minutes, so if you want photos from the top, be ready to move quickly. The boat ride through the park and the island beach are the longer photo opportunities. One reviewer called the boat ride itself a standout.

Common issues. The day is long at 10.5 hours, so expect plenty of time seated in transit between stops. It is not wheelchair accessible, not suitable for guests with reduced mobility, and infants must sit on laps. Transfers from Cap Cana or Bayahibe hotels add a USD 20 supplement. The operator requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met the trip may be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Gratuities are not included.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, round trip transportation from most Punta Cana hotels is included, with your pickup detail set out at booking. If you are staying in Cap Cana or Bayahibe, the transfer carries an additional supplement of USD 20. Infants must sit on laps during transport.

What Is Included In The Price?

A light breakfast, lunch with drinks, a guided tour with boat cruise, round trip transport, entrance fees, sunloungers and swim stops are all included. Snorkelling is included when climate conditions are good. Gratuities and anything not listed are not included.

Are Entrance Fees Extra?

No. Admission to Los Haitises National Park is included, and admission to both Cayo Levantado and Montaña Redonda is free. You will not pay entry fees on the day.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children can join, and infants must sit on laps. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. It is also not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back or heart problems.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local time. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund or change is accepted. The trip also needs a minimum number of travellers, and if it is cancelled for that reason you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing names bathing gear, sunblock and insect repellent. Swim stops and possible snorkelling make swimwear essential, and the outdoor portions of the day make repellent worthwhile. Cash for gratuities is also a good idea.