Overview ?
Embark on a captivating one-day excursion departing from Sabana de la Mar to explore the wild and beautiful Los Haitises National Park. Glide through mangroves, sail into San Lorenzo Bay, explore ancient caves, and immerse yourself in the rich natural and cultural heritage of this Caribbean gem.

Highlights ?

• Boat tour sailing along the Caño Hondo River through striking red mangrove tunnels and across San Lorenzo Bay.

• Marvel at the dramatic limestone mogotes (cone-shaped hills) covered with lush vegetation and home to over 700 plant species.

• Visit the Arena Cave and La Línea Cave, featuring petroglyphs and pictographs crafted by indigenous populations more than 750 years ago.

• Spot abundant wildlife: pelicans, kingbirds, manatees, dolphins and other marine and bird life in their natural habitat.

Full Description ?
Your adventure begins in Sabana de la Mar at approximately 09:00 AM. After meeting your guide, you board a comfortable boat and begin the journey up the Caño Hondo River. As the river winds through thick red-mangrove forests, you’ll feel surrounded by nature, with birds flying overhead and the tranquil water guiding you.
You enter the expansive San Lorenzo Bay, where rocky mogotes rise dramatically from the water, each covered in dense green vegetation and home to myriad plant species and birds. Your guide points out various flora and fauna and explains the unique geology of the region.
Next, you disembark and explore the Arena Cave and the La Línea Cave. Within these limestone caverns you encounter petroglyphs and pictographs left by the Taíno indigenous people. These ancient rock-art portray animals, deities and human figures in shades of black and grey, offering a window into pre-Columbian history.
After the cave visit, the boat ride continues, giving you chance to spot marine life such as manatees, dolphins and other creatures in the bay’s waters. As the day winds down, you return to the starting point in Sabana de la Mar, arriving back by early afternoon ready to reflect on your memorable nature-filled excursion.

What’s Included ✅

• Boat trip through mangroves and San Lorenzo Bay

• Visit to Arena Cave and La Línea Cave including entry

• Live tour guide in English

• Light refreshments or drinks (depending on the provider)

What to Bring ?

• Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for boat and light cave walking

• Sun-hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

• Camera or smartphone for photos

• Insect repellent

• Swimwear (optional, if there’s a stop for swimming)

• Light jacket (in case of breeze on the water)

Duration
Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (some options extend to 3.5 hours)

Price
As listed on the provider’s site (please check current pricing at time of booking)

Meeting Point
Boarding dock at Sabana de la Mar (often from Caño Hondo area)

Why Travelers Love It ✨
Travelers appreciate this tour because it combines nature, adventure and culture in one seamless experience. The unique mangrove boat ride, the other-worldly limestone hills, the ancient rock-art in caves and the chance to see wildlife make this excursion stand out. Whether you’re interested in eco-tourism, history or simply escaping into nature, this day-trip delivers memorable moments and stunning photo opportunities.