New Adventures in Los Haitises with Breakfast

We invite you to a new adventure staying at Eco-lodge Caño Hondo and enjoying kayaking in San Lorenzo Bay and mangroves. Caño Hondo is a magical, peaceful and original place to stay in Los Haitises National Park. Because of the high interest of our Tours we joined a stay with our activities and prepared special packages. Enjoy natural swimming pools or nighttime bonfire under a blanket of stars…no light pollution just a dark night sky and the sounds of a tropical forest alive. Breakfast is included, free drinking water and coffee are offered throughout the day. You can pick from our Meal plans as well. 16 Natural Swimming Pools Enjoy natural eco pools with healthy and refreshing water that blend beautifully into the landscape with your family or guests. The pools are totally biological with no need for chlorine or chemicals that develops its own natural ecology and balanced eco-system by being designed and built in a certain way. Bonfire & Camping Enjoy a nighttime bonfire under a blanket of stars… no light pollution just a dark night sky and the sounds of tropical forest life. Short description about the Kayaking Tour: We take the equipment required for your safety (Lifejackets, etc), kayaks and going through mangrove swamps. You will see some bird-filled mangroves, rolling hills of lush vegetation. Through the mangroves and Land at the open San Lorenzo Bay, from where you can photograph the rugged forest landscape. The national park’s name comes from its original inhabitants, the Taino Indians. In their language “Haitises” translates to highlands or Hills, a reference to the coastline’s steep geological formations with Limestones. Kayaking Tour it is 2 hours. In addition to great service, you can enjoy typical local food (fresh seafood) or outdoor activities and excursions with a Local Profesional Tour Guide. Each of our 16 rooms is named after birds that can be found in the National park Los Haitises (there are around 110 species in the park). Above all the rooms are individually decorated, fully positive energy that brings on better stay at Caño Hondo. You can enjoy views of the San Lorenzo Bay and the Samana Bay! Room comforts: Ceiling fan Individually decorated Hair dryer (on request) Free bottled water Balcony Daily housekeeping 24-hour front desk Beautiful view List of other Activities & Excursions: Zip lining Rock wall climbing Horseback riding Hiking Trail in the National Park (2 or 4 hours, can be combined with kayaking) Kayaking (4 hours, can be combined with hiking) Guided Boat tours into Los Haitises visiting caves Whale watching (Season from Jan 15 - March 30) Guided Bird Watching Discover Los Haitises park on the canoe Cayo Levantado/Bacardi Island Waterfalls El Limon Fronton Beach Boca del Diablo ATV + El Valle Beach We make a private or group Tours, combined packages which suit to our guests. For more information about activities and excursions, please contact us. 16 smoke-free guestrooms Restaurant and bar/lounge Lazy river and 15 outdoor pools Free water park Rooftop terrace 24-hour front desk Daily housekeeping Garden Laundry service Multilingual staff Concierge services Picnic area Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free parking Pet-friendly rooms can be requested (extra charge USD 10 per pet, per night). This vibrant humid forest is home to certain species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, along with miles of untouched mangrove forests, secluded beaches, ancient caves and the Dominican Republic's most diverse collection of endemic flora and fauna. What was once a sacred, safe haven for the Dominican Republic's original inhabitants, the Taino Indians, is now a mysterious and awe-inspiring draw for those willing to leave the beaten track. There are not many unspoiled places left on the planet. Humanity has changed the world so much that it’s hard to find anywhere that’s still untouched. Our place is located in the heart of the Los Haitises National Park. Pristine place on the Earth! Caño Hondo is located about 20 minutes outside of town (Sabana de la Mar) Because of the lodge's remote location, the best way to arrive is via private vehicle or taxi. Most Dominican drivers knows the location of Caño Hondo or just write us and We will help you. If driving yourself: From Bavaro/Punta Cana take highway 104 via Miches. Take this highway all the way to the end at Sabana de la Mar. Make a right and then your first left. This road becomes dirt but most vehicles will have no problem since there is no incline, but an SUV is preferred. At the first fork in the road stay left. At the second fork in the road, stay right. At the third fork in the road, go straight. From Samana peninsula (Las Terrenas, Las Galeras, Samana, etc) is the best to take a public ferry departing from Samana port to Sabana de la Mar community. We provide a transfer from the port to the hotel for en extra cost of 5 USD per person. if you have booked a Tour with us, the transfer is included. From Santo Domingo (and all other parts of the country) since you will have to pass through Santo Domingo from the country's other regions. Take Highway #3 (Las Americas) East to San Pedro de Macoris. Look for signs for Highway #4 towards Hato Mayor. Travel North on Highway #4 and pass through the town of Hato Mayor taking Highway #103 North to Sabana de la Mar. As you enter town keep straight at the roundabout for Hwy #104 and make your first left after the roundabout. This road becomes dirt but most vehicles will have no problem since there is no incline, but an SUV is preferred. At the first fork in the road stay left. At the second fork in the road, stay right. At the third fork in the road, go straight. Our Meal Plan options for Adults: 1 Night with 3 meals + Kayak Tour = $316 USD 1 Night with 2 meals + Kayak Tour = $306 USD If you wish the Meal Plan, please contact us. -Children 2-10 years old 1 Night with Breakfast = $48 USD 1 Night with 2 meals + Kayak Tour = $53 USD 1 Night with 3 meals + Kayak Tour = $59 USD -Under 2 years old FREE OF CHARGE There is a menu with numerous options for you to choose from. One beverage is also included per person with each meal. Alcoholic drinks are available for a fee as are additional beverages. The hotel's menu tells quirky tales of indigenous words and fabled stories of the area. It also highlights the regions typical dishes like crab, conch and minuta, a small fresh water fish that is enjoyed, locally, seasoned and fried. Fresh natural fruit juices are rotated daily: lime, melon, mango, tamarind, pineapple, etc.