I'm not usually one for guided tours, but this one completely changed my mind. The guide was an absolute gem, weaving together historical facts with personal anecdotes and a genuine passion for the subject matter. She answered every question with patience and …
Sabana de la Mar: Los Haitises Park Bike and Boat Tour

Short Description
Join a 3.5-hour eco-adventure in Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic: cycle through coconut groves, cruise through mangrove tunnels, explore Taíno caves and mogotes in Los Haitises National Park. From US$85.
Description
Overview
? Start your adventure in the charming town of Sabana de la Mar and head into the lush landscape of the Los Haitises National Park on this combined bike-and-boat tour. You’ll cycle along peaceful trails and then glide through mangrove tunnels and see dramatic limestone mogotes and ancient caverns.
Highlights
? Ride a bike for about 30 minutes through Sabana de la Mar or coastal trails, passing coconut groves and local farms with scenic outlooks.
? Board a boat for approximately 2½ hours, cruising through red & white mangrove forests, spotting wildlife like herons, pelicans, and perhaps manatees.
? Visit the Cueva de la Arena and Cueva de la Línea, where you’ll discover Taíno petroglyphs and unique rock formations.
? Sail past striking karst limestone formations (mogotes) and observe birds on “Bird Island”.
Full Description
Begin with a scenic 30-minute bike ride through Sabana de la Mar, stopping at viewpoints that look over the dramatic limestone hills known as mogotes. You’ll pass by local farms or coconut groves, offering great photo opportunities. Then switch to a boat for a 2.5-hour journey: glide through natural tunnels of red and white mangroves, keep an eye out for wildlife like herons, pelicans, and if you’re lucky — manatees. You’ll explore caves with ancient Taíno pictographs such as Cueva de la Arena and Cueva de la Línea, home to bats and geological formations. Finally, you’ll sail past iconic limestone mogotes and bird-populated islets known as Bird Island, before returning to the dock for a refreshing break with fresh coconut water or local fruit.
What’s Included
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Bike ride through Sabana de la Mar and/or coastal trails
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Boat tour through mangrove tunnels
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Visit to Cueva de la Arena and Cueva de la Línea caves
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Sail past mogotes and Bird Island
What to Bring
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Hat for sun protection
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Sunscreen
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Camera to capture landscapes and wildlife
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Comfortable clothes suitable for biking and boat tour
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Water or bottle for hydration
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Price: From approx. USD $85 per person
Meeting Point: Sabana de la Mar (exact location provided post-booking)
Why Travelers Love It
Many travellers appreciate the perfect blend of active adventure (bike + boat) with nature immersion: biking through rural landscapes, then gliding through ancient mangroves and caves filled with Taíno history. The chance to spot manatees, pelicans and explore dramatic limestone mogotes adds a unique touch that makes this excursion more than just a typical tour.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
This tour made our holiday! Everyone should go on this tour. We cant stop talking about how good it was.
This tour was a journey back in time, allowing us to explore the ancient ruins and historical landmarks that have shaped the region's identity. Our guide was a skilled archaeologist, sharing his expertise and passion for the past. We deciphered hieroglyphics, …
The best value tour from all. Plenty to see! The tour was so perfect, there was a lot to enjoy and see for the price!
Book this tour without hesitation, you won't regret it! Well done for the effort you put in!
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