Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Punta Cana to Santo Domingo
Punta Cana to Santo Domingo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Colonial)
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic old town of Santo Domingo
- Day 2
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Optional Activities
- Panoramic City Walking Tour of Santo Domingo
- Historical City Walking Tour of Santo Domingo
- City Tour by Bike
- Santo Domingo for the Whole Family
- Santo Domingo's Natural Treasures (Los Tres Ojos & Botanical Garden)
- Colonial Heritage: The Slave Route
- Behind the Scenes: Life Between the City and the River
Landmarks Zona Colonial - Day 3
Santo Domingo to Paraíso
Santo Domingo to Paraíso- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rancho Don Cesar)
Landmarks Barahona - Day 4
Paraíso
Paraíso- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rancho Don Cesar)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike with local (half-day excursion) - approximately 2-3 hours, approximately 10 kilometers, elevation gain about 600 meters, includes traditional lunch with local family
- Drive to Bahía de las Águilas - includes rental car, local guide, boat ride from La Cueva (approximately 15 minutes), beach time at approximately 8-kilometer untouched coastal landscape in Jaragua National Park
Landmarks Bahía de las Águilas Jaragua National Park Cabo Rojo - Day 5
Paraíso to Jarabacoa
Paraíso to Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Pinar Dorado)
Optional Activities
- Visit Salto Jimenoa 2 waterfall with suspension bridges
Landmarks Salto Jimenoa 2 Cordillera Central - Day 6
Jarabacoa
Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Pinar Dorado)
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Alto coffee factory - learn about coffee cultivation and processing
- Hike to Salto Baiguate waterfall
- Hike to Salto Jimenoa waterfall
- Rafting on Río Yaque del Norte - approximately 2-3 hours, suitable for beginners and adventure seekers, includes helmet, life jacket, and paddle
- Paragliding tandem flight with experienced certified pilot - approximately 15-30 minutes depending on weather and wind conditions, best in morning or early afternoon, no prior experience required
Landmarks Salto Baiguate Salto Jimenoa Río Yaque del Norte Monte Alto coffee factory - Day 7
Jarabacoa to Punta Rucia
Jarabacoa to Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Punta Rucia Lodge)
Included Activities
- Canyoning excursion at Damajagua Falls - approximately 45-minute uphill hike through tropical vegetation, includes helmet and life jacket, sliding down rocks and jumping into natural pools
Landmarks Damajagua Falls - Day 8
Punta Rucia
Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Punta Rucia Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Cayo Arena (Isla Paraíso) - approximately 25 minutes from beach, includes swimming time and fish viewing in shallow turquoise waters
Landmarks Cayo Arena - Day 9
Punta Rucia to Cabarete
Punta Rucia to Cabarete- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Natura Cabana)
Included Activities
- Visit Isabel de Torres mountain with safari truck ascent from valley station
- View Christ the Redeemer statue replica at mountain top
- Explore botanical garden at Isabel de Torres
- Tour Fortaleza de San Felipe colonial fortress (built 1577)
Landmarks Puerto Plata Isabel de Torres Fortaleza de San Felipe Cabarete - Day 10
Cabarete
Cabarete- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Natura Cabana)
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson at Playa Encuentro
- Excursion to San Francisco de Macorís and Tamboril - includes visit to Sendero del Cacao at Hacienda La Esmeralda plantation (reservation required) with cacao and chocolate tasting, lunch included, and La Aurora cigar factory tour in Tamboril (last admission 1:30 p.m.)
Landmarks Playa Encuentro San Francisco de Macorís Hacienda La Esmeralda Tamboril La Aurora cigar factory - Day 11
Cabarete to Las Terrenas
Cabarete to Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Evening dinner in atmospheric setting overlooking the beach)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Laguna Gri Gri mangrove channel to La Piscina Natural beach with swimming time (approximately 15 minutes)
- Visit Playa Caletón cove
- Explore grotto by boat
- Visit Laguna Dudú cenotes with opportunity to swim or zip line from approximately 15 meters height
Landmarks Laguna Gri Gri La Piscina Natural Playa Caletón Laguna Dudú Samaná Peninsula Las Terrenas - Days 12 - 14
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort & Spa)
Landmarks Las Terrenas Samaná Peninsula - Day 15
Las Terrenas to Punta Cana
Las Terrenas to Punta Cana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning beach time before departure
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive through Los Haitises National Park
Landmarks Los Haitises National Park - Day 16
Arrival in Germany
Arrival in Germany
