Los Haitises is the most famous national park in the Dominican Republic. It's hard to reach by road, it's densely wooded and teeming with rare flora and fauna – and it looks pretty much like it did when Christopher Columbus turned up with his caravels five centuries ago. And as well as exploring Los Haitises, you'll also get to visit Montana Redonda in Miches.

Heavy rainfall means Los Haitises has hundreds of species of plants sprouting out of the ground. You'll find mangroves, bamboo, ferns and bromeliads that provide a habitat to many bird species. The park also has caves from the pre-Columbus era with paintings by native Tainos depicting faces and hunting scenes. You'll get to hear about their history and the culture.

Next, you'll hop on a boat at Cano hondo and drive to Miches. We'll arrive at the foot of Montaña Redonda, in Miches, where we take a ride in a powerful 4x4 vehicle to the summit of this beautiful mountain. At the top, you'll enjoy amazing panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Do you dare to ride on the swing at 1000 feet high up?

You'll have a unique view of the bay of Samaná, the Redonda lagoon, and the coastline. We'll also see the sunrise beautifully reflected on the water. After, we'll enjoy a delicious traditional Dominican lunch accompanied by tropical fruits.

After this, we'll head back to Samana!