National Park of the East Birding Tour from Punta Cana
Pair an early Punta Cana or Bávaro pickup with a private half-day search for endemic and native birds in National Park Cotubanama.
About this tour
This private outing connects the Punta Cana and Bávaro resort area with the forests of National Park Cotubanama. An early hotel departure leaves more of the cooler morning for an easy guided walk and the birds associated with eastern Hispaniola.
Broad-billed Tody, Vervain Hummingbird, Hispaniolan Amazon, Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo and Palmchat lead the target list. The guide may also seek Ashy-faced Owl, Black-crowned Palm-Tanager and the appropriate crow species as conditions permit.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Dominican Republic.
Birds you can spot
Tyto glaucops
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Todus subulatus
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Amazona ventralis
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Anthracothorax dominicus
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Corvus palmarum
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Melanerpes striatus
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Mellisuga minima
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Day 1
Early resort pickup for Cotubanama birding
Start from the confirmed Punta Cana or Bávaro hotel and drive to National Park Cotubanama. A local guide leads a light forest walk for endemics, resident Dominican birds and any migrants using the park. Return to the resort pickup area when the private half-day excursion ends.
Locations & map
- Punta Cana / Bavaro - La Altagracia Dominican Republic (Pickup/access area for Punta Cana and Bavaro travellers.)
- National Park Cotubanama - Eastern Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (Rain and dry forest birding site formerly known as National Park of the East.)
2 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round private birding; confirm current access, weather and target timing before booking.
Included
- Local English-speaking birding guide - Listed by Explora Ecotour as included.
- Private vehicle transportation - Transportation from Punta Cana is listed by the source.
- Light forest birding walk - Approximately 3 hours on soft forest trail according to the source.
- Refreshments and snacks - Listed by Explora Ecotour as included.
- International or domestic flights - Not included unless specifically confirmed.
- Travel insurance - Recommended but not included.
- Tips and personal expenses - Gratuities, personal purchases and optional extras are not included.
- Unconfirmed services - Any service not explicitly confirmed by Explora Ecotour should be treated as excluded.
- Uvero Alto pickup supplement - The tour features an additional USD 30 fee for Uvero Alto pickup.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle Transportation from Punta Cana or Bavaro is listed by the partner source; exact pickup point and timing should be confirmed through BirdWatch before booking. | Meet: Punta Cana or Bavaro accommodation pickup to be confirmed | Pickup: Punta Cana/Bavaro pickup and return are listed; Uvero Alto may require an additional fee.
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Is the tour suitable for beginners?
The partner tour details include the difficulty as easy and describes a light birding hike through forest habitat.
Are children allowed?
The source states that people of all ages can participate and that kids age 12 and under may travel free with a two-adult minimum; confirm the current policy before booking.
Are prices final?
Prices are copied from the partner source as a tour. Please confirm current price, availability and pickup details through BirdWatch before payment.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.