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Discover the exotic Samaná Peninsula
Las Galeras Playa
Discover the exotic Samaná Peninsula - Map
Discover the exotic Samaná PeninsulaDiscover the exotic Samaná Peninsula - Map

Discover the exotic Samaná Peninsula

With its miles of often untouched dream beaches, the lush tropical nature and the authentic, colorful villages, the peninsula of Samaná is rightly considered one of the most beautiful regions of the Dominican Republic and should definitely be on the itinerary of any trip. During this round trip you will get to know all the highlights of the beautiful peninsula. Exciting excursions, relaxing beach days, immersion into the Dominican culture and special accommodations are ideally combined.

15 Days / 14 Nights
from USD 2,715.- per person in double occupancy

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Your Service Package with Dominican Expert!

The high-quality, personal and English-speaking support of our customers is our top priority. When the trip starts in Santo Domingo, we personally welcome our clients in our office in Santo Domingo’s colonial zone with a tropical welcome drink. Together, the responsible travel agent will go over the entire itinerary and give the client many personal tips and advice, as well as general information about the country and its people, and about the Dominican driving style, routes and conditions.

Afterwards, you will receive a personalized travel guide as a WhatsApp message for your onward journey, with many Google Locations and personal recommendations on places worth seeing, insider tips, restaurants, etc.

Via WhatsApp you can reach us in English at any time while on the road.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Santo Domingo

Day 1: Welcome to Santo Domingo

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

  • Meals: None
  • Standard Accommodation: Hotel Villa Colonial
  • Premium Accommodation: Nicolas Ovando by Hodelpa

Day 2: Santo Domingo

Day 2: Santo Domingo

The capital of the Dominican Republic combines modernity with an emerging economy and the historical center of the city, the “Zona Colonial” making this a very special place. During a private two-hour guided tour through the “Zona Colonial”, you will follow the footsteps of Columbus and will (among other things) see the oldest cathedral of the New World, castles, ruins and the residence of Columbus´s son, Don Diego. You will also visit a cigar manufacturer, where you can see the production of the popular Dominican cigars. Afterwards we will inform you about your round trip during a tropical welcome drink in our office in the Zona Colonial.

The evening will be available for you to explore the vibrant nightlife of Santo Domingo.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Hotel Villa Colonial
  • Premium Accommodation: Nicolas Ovando by Hodelpa

Day 3: Drive to Las Galeras

Day 3: Drive to Las Galeras

After picking up your rental car, you’ll head across the island to the Samaná Peninsula via a well-maintained highway. Along the way, stop at the hidden Salto Socoa waterfall and mingle with Dominicans. Once on the peninsula, you’ll pass authentic villages along the peninsula’s southern coast to the small, idyllic fishing village of Las Galeras; your home for the next few days.

  • Distance: Approx. 125 mi
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Todo Blanco
  • Premium Accommodation: Hotel Villa Serena

 

Day 4-7: Las Galeras

Day 4-7: Las Galeras

On these days you will explore the exciting surroundings of Las Galeras on your own. These include Playa Rincón, a beautiful Caribbean beach, and Playa Frontón, a hidden Robinson Crusoe beach accessible only by boat. Or the village beach Playita, where you can order a delicious Dominican lunch. For sports enthusiasts, a hike along the most beautiful beaches is also suitable, which we will be happy to point out to you.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Todo Blanco
  • Premium Accommodation: Hotel Villa Serena

Day 8: Off to La Guazuma

Day 8: Off to La Guazuma

On day 8 you will change your accommodation in Las Galeras. Casa Paraiso Eco-Lodge awaits you with absolutely breathtaking ocean views, a refreshing infinity pool, and rooms without a front wall yet with plenty of privacy to completely immerse you in the natural surroundings. From January to March, you can watch the humpback whales here right from your room, which are in Samaná Bay during this time.

  • Distance: Approx. 4 mi
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Casa El Paraiso / Standard Casita
  • Premium Accommodation: Casa El Paraiso / Casita with hot tube

Day 9: Samaná Peninsula

Day 9: Samaná Peninsula

Today you can enjoy the remoteness and tranquility of your high-quality eco-lodge or take another excursion to the remote El Valle (“the valley”). The remote beach is surrounded by high densely overgrown hills and offers an amazing scenery. It is therefore understandable that the Tainos, the indigenous people of the island, settled here 500 – 3000 years ago, giving El Valle a very special magic.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Casa El Paraiso / Standard Casita
  • Premium Accommodation: Casa El Paraiso / Casita with hot tube

Day 10: Drive to Las Terrenas

Day 10: Drive to Las Terrenas

Today the journey continues, once across the Samaná Peninsula to the charming beach town of Las Terrenas. But before that, you’ll stop in Santa Barbara de Samaná for a boat ride to see Los Haitises National Park, with its rock formations, countless bird species and caves once inhabited by the Taino natives. Afterwards, head to “Bacardi Island” Cayo Levantado, where you’ll enjoy free time on the beach and a delicious Dominican lunch before returning to Samaná in the afternoon and continuing to Las Terrenas.

  • Distance: Approx. 40 mi
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Standard Accommodation: Takuma Boutique Hotel
  • Premium Accommodation: Sublime Samana

Day 11 to 14: Las Terrenas

Day 11 to 14: Las Terrenas

You will spend your last days of vacation at this dreamlike place with countless beach bars and restaurants, which are spread over various beaches. Relax and enjoy the Caribbean flair of this beautiful island, which shows itself from its best side here in Las Terrenas. Even for adventurers who want to see more of the area, the surrounding area offers more than enough options, which we will be happy to show you.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Standard Accommodation: Takuma Boutique Hotel
  • Premium Accommodation: Sublime Samana

Day 15: Drive to the airport

Day 15: Drive to the airport

Return to Santo Domingo via a well-maintained highway. Depending on the rest of the itinerary, drop off the rental car at the airport or individual extension on request.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Optional travel extension

Optional travel extension

On request we will be happy to arrange an individual travel extension or a complete package from arrival at the airport! Please contact us.

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Included Services

  • 14 nights in double room with bath or shower/toilet
  • Meals according to itinerary
  • Airport transfer day 1
  • 13 days rental car:
    – Rental car type Hyundai Cantus or similar (other categories on request)
    – Pick-up: Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
    – Drop-off: Santo Domingo airport
    – Unlimited mileage
    – Air conditioning
    – Comprehensive insurance with 0% deductible, theft insurance, incl. glass & tire damages
  • Private city tour on foot or bicycle through the Zona Colonial
  • Boat excursion Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado incl. lunch
  • Service package from Dominican Expert
  • Applicable local taxes

Not Included Services

  • Entrance fees for self-booked excursions
  • Fuel & tolls
  • Personal expenses & extras in hotels
  • Additional meals & drinks

Notes

From mid-January to mid-March, the Los Haitises tour on day 9 can be replaced or complemented by a whale watching tour upon request. Both tours can also be arranged as private boat excursions. All prices on request. Upon request, the Los Haitises tour on day 9 can also be replaced by a 2-hour guided hike from Las Galeras across 7 remote beaches and back by boat (during days 4 – 7).

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Inspiration and Information

A Ciguitade, a popular bird in and around Constanza (Dominican Republic)
The coastline of the Samaná peninsula
Iguana in the Dominican Republic
Salta de Socoa, another waterfall in the Dominican Republic
A Ciguitade, a popular bird in and around Constanza (Dominican Republic)
The coastline of the Samaná peninsula
Iguana in the Dominican Republic
Salta de Socoa, another waterfall in the Dominican Republic
A Ciguitade, a popular bird in and around Constanza (Dominican Republic)
The coastline of the Samaná peninsula
Iguana in the Dominican Republic
Salta de Socoa, another waterfall in the Dominican Republic

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