Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santo Domingo
Santo DomingoOptional Activities
- Explore the alleys, bistros, bars, shops and sights of the colonial city
- Day 2
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Zona Colonial (2 hours) with German-speaking guide
- Visit oldest cathedral in the New World
- Visit fortress and ruins
- Visit residence of Christopher Columbus's son
- Visit cigar factory with tobacco cultivation and production information
- Tropical welcome drink and information session at DOMINICAN EXPERT office
Optional Activities
- Visit Los Tres Ojos cave system
- Explore other places and sights in Santo Domingo outside the colonial zone by bus or taxi
- Experience the nightlife of Santo Domingo
Landmarks Zona Colonial Los Tres Ojos - Day 3
Santo Domingo to Jarabacoa
Santo Domingo to Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Jarabacoa - Day 4
Jarabacoa
Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- River rafting tour
- Guided hike to two waterfalls
- Explore surroundings with many waterfalls in a rental car
- Day 5
Jarabacoa to Punta Rucia
Jarabacoa to Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk on the beach
- Enjoy a cocktail by the pool
Landmarks Monument of Santiago - Day 6
Punta Rucia
Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to tiny sand island with snorkeling at Cayo Arena
- Snorkel equipment provided (mask, fins, snorkel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the quiet beach
- Relax by the hotel pool
Landmarks Cayo Arena - Day 7
Punta Rucia to Puerto Plata
Punta Rucia to Puerto Plata- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canyoning tour at 27 waterfalls with hike (0.5-1.5 hours) and jumping/swimming through crystal-clear waterfalls
- Cable car up Monte Isabel Torres with viewing platform and botanical garden walkway
Landmarks 27 Waterfalls Monte Isabel Torres - Day 8
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through lush nature to a beautiful small waterfall with natural swimming pool
- Trip to a typical Dominican village to learn about everyday life and culture
- Guided hike to learn about local flora and fauna
- Day 9
Puerto Plata to Cabrera
Puerto Plata to Cabrera- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Playa Grande
Landmarks Playa Grande - Day 10
Cabrera to Las Galeras
Cabrera to Las Galeras- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Las Galeras - Day 11
Las Galeras
Las Galeras- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip to see humpback whales in Samana Bay (seasonal: mid-January to mid-March) or boat tour through Los Haitises National Park
- Visit to Cayo Levantado Island
- Lunch included
Optional Activities
- Private whale watching tour (on request for extra charge)
- Private excursion to Los Haitises National Park (on request for extra charge)
Landmarks Samana Bay Cayo Levantado Los Haitises National Park Las Lineas Cave San Gabriel Cave - Day 12
Las Galeras
Las Galeras- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Playa Rincón
- Visit Playa Frontón with snorkeling
- Visit Playita Beach with Dominican lunch option
Landmarks Playa Rincón Playa Frontón Playita Beach - Day 13
Las Galeras to Las Terrenas
Las Galeras to Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Detour to El Valle with jungle hike to pristine waterfall
- Visit zip-line park near El Valle
- Visit El Limón waterfall
Landmarks Las Terrenas El Valle El Limón Waterfall - Day 14
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore kilometers of beaches
- Visit lively village center
- Dine at restaurants and bars
- Shop at local stores
- Relax at hotel pool
- Day 15
Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo
Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Santo Domingo Airport
