Experience the island actively and with sports / Self-drive tour

You will be picked up at the airport and driven by our private transfer to your hotel in the Zona Colonial of Santo Domingo.
Use the rest of the day to explore the streets of the colonial city, restaurants, bars and shops on your own.

In the evening, we recommend a visit to the Plaza de España, where you can choose between several excellent restaurants and enjoy your dinner overlooking the house of Christopher Columbus's son.

• Meals included: None
• Accommodation: Hotel Villa Colonial

Today, on a guided bicycle tour through the colonial zone, you will visit the oldest cathedral in the New World, a fortress, ruins, and the residence of Christopher Columbus's son. In the afternoon, you can explore the area on your own with our tips.

• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Villa Colonial

Your tour begins and takes you past cocoa, coffee, banana, rice, and tobacco plantations. Enjoy the drive along a well-maintained panoramic road that leads you to an altitude of over 900 meters above sea level through the beautiful mountainous region. It's worth stopping along the way for a short hike to the impressive 75-meter-high waterfall, "Gran Jimenoa 1." Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at your lovely accommodation, located right next to a mountain stream.

• Distance: Approximately 165 km
• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Gran Jimenoa

After breakfast, you'll embark on a sporty and action-packed excursion in the Dominican Alps, as the region is also known by Dominicans. You can choose between an exciting river rafting tour, canyoning, or mountain biking. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Gran Jimenoa

On your way to your next destination, you can plan a stop at a panoramic restaurant overlooking the Cibao Valley or, upon request, visit a cacao plantation where you will learn a great deal about the cultivation and processing of this fascinating fruit. Your accommodation for the next two nights, the Tubagua Eco-Lodge, awaits you with a unique view of the island's north coast. The lodge has a very special atmosphere, making it ideal for individualists and nature lovers seeking an authentic experience.

• Distance: Approximately 95 km
• Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
• Accommodation: Tubagua Eco-Lodge

Today's excursion departs from the Tubagua Eco-Lodge. You can choose from various hikes, a tour to a crystal-clear natural pool, or a village or coffee walk to learn more about Dominican traditions. You'll also have the opportunity to learn more about the sustainability principles to which the Eco-Lodge is committed. In addition to a comprehensive recycling system and locally produced food, the owners also utilize a self-contained wastewater system and employ almost exclusively local workers from the nearby village.

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Accommodation: Tubagua Eco-Lodge

Today the journey continues towards Cabarete, a trendy surf town and a paradise for anyone who loves sports and action. Your hotel is located directly on the beach and just a short walk from the lively town center and its many beach bars and restaurants.

• Distance Approximately 35 km
• Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel Villa Taina

The tropical and rugged surroundings of Cabarete offer everything a sports enthusiast could wish for, and you'll have plenty of time to explore the area at your own pace, either by rental car or on a trekking tour, using our tips. One day is also included, featuring an exciting guided canyoning or river tubing tour.

• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Villa Taina

After breakfast, the journey continues along the rugged north coast. En route, you'll pass Playa Grande, considered one of the island's most beautiful beaches and ideal for a delicious, typical Dominican lunch. You can also plan a stop at the freshwater lagoon "Dudu" and take a zipline ride into the refreshing water. Your destination for today is Las Galeras, an idyllic fishing village at the very tip of the Samaná Peninsula. Enjoy the rest of the day on the pristine white Caribbean beach, located directly in front of your accommodation.

• Distance: Approximately 205 km
• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Todo Blanco

The authentic fishing village of Las Galeras awaits you with its idyllic setting and beautiful beaches. During an approximately 3-hour hike, you will discover seven such secluded beaches and coves. This guided private hike will also provide fascinating insights into the local flora, fauna, and culture. Afterward, you will return to Las Galeras by boat.

• Meals included: breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel Todo Blanco

Today you'll discover another highlight of the Samaná Peninsula. El Valle is a true hidden gem, and your accommodation is uniquely integrated with nature. From the hotel, you can reach the pristine beach in just a few minutes' walk. Surrounded by high, densely wooded hills, it offers a breathtaking backdrop. It's easy to understand why the Taíno, the island's original inhabitants, settled here 500 to 3000 years ago, which lends El Valle (the valley) an extra special magic.

• Distance: Approximately 35 km
• Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
• Accommodation: El Valle Lodge

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a hike into the tropical surroundings. He will lead you to a hidden waterfall in the jungle where you can swim and refresh yourself. You can spend the afternoon relaxing on the unspoiled village beach, mingling with the locals in this pristine area and experiencing authentic village life.

• Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
• Accommodation: El Valle Lodge

Return journey to Santo Domingo via a well-maintained highway. Depending on the further travel itinerary, return of the rental car at the airport or, in the case of an individual extension, upon request.

• Distance: Approximately 175 km
• Meals included: breakfast

Upon request, we will gladly put together a customized travel extension or a complete package starting from your arrival at the airport! Contact us.