Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo - Day 2
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Dominican lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour through Zona Colonial (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Visit to historically significant colonial sites and plazas
- Traditional Dominican lunch
Landmarks Zona Colonial - Day 3
Santo Domingo - Baní - Baní Dunes
Santo Domingo - Baní - Baní Dunes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rincón de Luz foundation with food donation (included in price)
- Guided tour of Gualey neighborhood (approximately 45 minutes on foot)
- Cable car ride across Ozama River (approximately 35 minutes)
- Visit to Baní Dunes (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks Baní Dunes Ozama River - Day 4
Paraíso
Paraíso- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared over an open fire at a local family farm)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through mountains to Paraíso and along mountain ridge (approximately 10 km total, approximately 4 hours)
- Visit to local family farm
- Traditional lunch prepared over open fire
- Visit to Larimar workshop (approximately 35 minutes)
Landmarks Paraíso - Day 5
Baní - Bahía de Las Águilas
Baní - Bahía de Las Águilas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Dominican lunch at a traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat ride along the coast (approximately 15 minutes)
- Visit to Bahía de las Águilas beach
- Traditional authentic Dominican lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Photo stops along scenic coastal drive (available upon request)
Landmarks Bahía de las Águilas Jaragua National Park Cabo Rojo La Cueva - Day 6
Paraíso - Jarabacoa
Paraíso - Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive through sugarcane fields and Cordillera Central mountains
- Stop in Puntarena coastal development
Landmarks Cordillera Central Puntarena San José de Ocoa - Day 7
Jarabacoa
Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Ébano Verde Scientific Reserve from Paso Bajito to El Arroyazo (approximately 15 km, approximately 5 to 6 hours)
- Visit to Helados Ivon for homemade ice cream
Landmarks Ébano Verde Scientific Reserve El Arroyazo - Day 8
Jarabacoa
Jarabacoa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Yaque del Norte River (approximately 1.5 hours of rafting, approximately 30 minutes for orientation and preparation)
Landmarks Yaque del Norte River - Day 9
Jarabacoa - San Francisco de Macoris - Tamboril - Punta Rucia
Jarabacoa - San Francisco de Macoris - Tamboril - Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional buffet lunch at Hacienda La Esmeralda)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monte Alto coffee factory with coffee tasting (approximately 45 minutes)
- Guided tour of Sendero del Cacao at Hacienda La Esmeralda cacao plantation with cacao and chocolate tasting (approximately 2 hours, including lunch)
- Traditional buffet lunch at Hacienda La Esmeralda
- Guided tour of La Aurora cigar factory with tobacco processing demonstration (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks Monte Alto coffee factory Hacienda La Esmeralda La Aurora cigar factory Punta Rucia - Day 10
Punta Rucia
Punta Rucia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Cayo Arena (approximately 25 minutes each way)
- Swimming and snorkeling at Cayo Arena
- Coral reef exploration
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling among colorful tropical fish
Landmarks Cayo Arena - Day 11
Punta Rucia - Montecristi
Punta Rucia - Montecristi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Dominican buffet)
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Playa Grand Grossier mangrove channels (approximately 2 hours)
- Exploration of Playa Juan de Bolaños
- Visit to El Morro National Park with ecotourism platform
- Visit to Isla Cabra
- Traditional Dominican buffet lunch
- Hiking Sendero de las Cruces trail (approximately 2 km, approximately 45 minutes)
Landmarks Montecristi Playa Grand Grossier Playa Juan de Bolaños El Morro National Park Isla Cabra El Morrito - Day 12
Montecristi - Puerto Plata - Cabarete
Montecristi - Puerto Plata - Cabarete- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Off-road ATV adventure in Puerto Plata region (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Cabarete - Day 13
Cabarete
Cabarete- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided kayaking tour on Río Yasica (approximately 4 km, duration varies by group pace)
- Swimming at hidden coves and natural pools
Landmarks Jamao al Norte Río Yasica - Day 14
Cabarete - Rio San Juan - Las Terrenas
Cabarete - Rio San Juan - Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Playa Grande (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes))
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Laguna Gri Gri (approximately 45 minutes)
- Visit to La Piscina Natural beach with optional swimming
- Visit to Laguna Dudú Park cenotes with swimming (approximately 45 minutes)
- Lunch at Playa Grande
Optional Activities
- Zip line ride at Laguna Dudú (approximately 15 meter plunge into lagoon)
Landmarks Rio San Juan Laguna Gri Gri La Piscina Natural Laguna Dudú Pozo de los Caballos Playa Grande Samana Peninsula - Day 15
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Limon Waterfall (approximately 3 km each way, approximately 1 hour each way)
- Swimming at natural pool beneath waterfall
Landmarks Limon Waterfall - Day 16
Las Terrenas - Las Galeras
Las Terrenas - Las Galeras- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Dominican buffet on beach at Playa Colorada 1: rice, beans, grilled chicken, grilled fish, fried ripe plantains, coconut bread, and freshly squeezed passion fruit juice)
Included Activities
- Coastal hike visiting multiple beaches (approximately 3 km, approximately 4 hours with frequent breaks)
- Visit to Cueva de Duarte ancient Taíno cave
- Lookout point with beach views
- Visits to Playa Caletón, Playa Perdida, Playa Colorada 1, Playa Colorada 2, Playa Ñiñingo, Playa del Amor, Playa Breman, and Playa Rincón
- Traditional Dominican buffet lunch on beach at Playa Colorada 1
Landmarks Cueva de Duarte Playa Caletón Playa Perdida Playa Colorada 1 Playa Colorada 2 Playa Ñiñingo Playa del Amor Playa Breman Playa Rincón - Day 17
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Festive farewell dinner in the evening
Landmarks Las Terrenas - Day 18
Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo Airport
Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Santo Domingo airport
- Day 19
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
