With our private chauffeurs and driver-guides you can discover the Dominican Republic intensively and supervised. Sit back during the rides and enjoy the unique views.
Through our certified and professional guides you will learn a lot about the country, culture, history, flora and fauna.
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. In the evening, we recommend you a visit to the Plaza de España where you can choose among various excellent restaurants and enjoy your dinner with a view on Christopher Columbus’ sons’ house.
You will be picked up by your guide and your round trip begins. It will take you inland, passing cocoa, coffee, banana, rice and tobacco plantations. Enjoy the ride through the beautiful mountains that reach an altitude of almost 3,000 feet above sea level. It is worth stopping along the way to visit a famous tobacco factory and plantations. Your hotel awaits you with spectacular views over the Cibao Valley.
Today you can visit the city center of Santiago with the famous monument “Monument to the Heroes of the Revolution” – renamed after the fall of the dictator Trujillo – designed in 1944. Alternatively, there is also the possibility to visit a tobacco or cacao plantation. Afterwards you will continue to the north coast. Arriving in the idyllic fishing village of Punta Rucia, you can end the day with a tropical drink overlooking the sea.
In the morning a fishing boat will be ready to take you to a small white sandbank with an area of only about 2,100 square feet. However, the greatest natural spectacle takes place underwater, where the coral reefs are a magnet for a variety of colorful fish. The return trip through the mangroves of the national park will take you back to the hotel, where you can spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.
After breakfast, you will continue to Puerto Plata. On the way, you can visit the San Felipe Fortress in Puerto Plata. Christopher Columbus arrived in this area on his first voyage, documented on January 12, 1493. Later in the afternoon, you will arrive at your hotel.
Today’s itinerary includes a drive along the north coast to the breathtaking Samaná Peninsula. The varied, lush landscape includes rivers, banana plantations, rice fields and an impressive coastline. Stop at your leisure at pristine beaches for swimming and typical Dominican lunch and at crystal clear lagoons for refreshment.
Today you will explore the Los Haitises National Park by boat. You will pass through deserted islands, bays and rock formations and visit two caves where paintings and carvings of the Taino indigenous people can be found. Afterwards, your boat will take you to the paradisiacal “Bacardi Island” of Cayo Levantado, where a Dominican lunch will be served.
Return to Santo Domingo via a well-maintained highway. On the way, you can stop at the hidden waterfall Salto Socoa and mingle with the Dominicans. Depending on the rest of the itinerary, transfer by your driver-guide to the airport or to your connecting hotel (upon request).
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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The Dominican Republic is famous for its lush nature, beautiful beaches and the kindness of the people living on this island. You might have heard of the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, but there are also other regions to discover in the Dominican Republic.
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It definitely sounds weird: you are travelling through the Caribbean which is famous for its sunshine and tropical temperatures, but you still need to pack long pants, a proper coat and maybe even gloves and a winter hat. Thick warm bedding is a must and in the morning you look forward to a nice hot shower.
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The island of Hispaniola features more than 300 bird species which is why the Dominican Republic is a hotspot for birding in the Caribbean. Around 30 of these species are endemic on Hispaniola such as the Hispaniolan Woodpecker and the Palmchat, so you can only find them here. Birding in the Dominican Republic is possible in many different regions in the country – the following blogpost shows you which places you should not miss for your Caribbean bird watching holidays.
Birding | Boutique Hotels | Eco Lodges | Glamping | Healthy & Fit | Humpback Whales | Mountains | Nature Experience | Puerto Plata | Samana Peninsula
The Dominican Republic is famous for its lush nature, beautiful beaches and the kindness of the people living on this island. You might have heard of the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, but there are also other regions to discover in the Dominican Republic.
Birding | Eco Lodges | Healthy & Fit | Mountains | Off-the-beaten-track | Selfdriven
It definitely sounds weird: you are travelling through the Caribbean which is famous for its sunshine and tropical temperatures, but you still need to pack long pants, a proper coat and maybe even gloves and a winter hat. Thick warm bedding is a must and in the morning you look forward to a nice hot shower.
Canyoning | Healthy & Fit | Hiking | Mountains | Nature Experience | Off-the-beaten-track | River Rafting | Waterfalls
Are you looking for an exciting adventure in the Caribbean mountains? Are you into action, water sports and beautiful scenery?
Birding | Boutique Hotels | Eco Lodges | Flamingos & Iguanas | Healthy & Fit | Humpback Whales | Nature Experience | Private transfer
The island of Hispaniola features more than 300 bird species which is why the Dominican Republic is a hotspot for birding in the Caribbean. Around 30 of these species are endemic on Hispaniola such as the Hispaniolan Woodpecker and the Palmchat, so you can only find them here. Birding in the Dominican Republic is possible in many different regions in the country – the following blogpost shows you which places you should not miss for your Caribbean bird watching holidays.
Birding | Boutique Hotels | Eco Lodges | Glamping | Healthy & Fit | Humpback Whales | Mountains | Nature Experience | Puerto Plata | Samana Peninsula
The Dominican Republic is famous for its lush nature, beautiful beaches and the kindness of the people living on this island. You might have heard of the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, but there are also other regions to discover in the Dominican Republic.
Birding | Eco Lodges | Healthy & Fit | Mountains | Off-the-beaten-track | Selfdriven
It definitely sounds weird: you are travelling through the Caribbean which is famous for its sunshine and tropical temperatures, but you still need to pack long pants, a proper coat and maybe even gloves and a winter hat. Thick warm bedding is a must and in the morning you look forward to a nice hot shower.
Canyoning | Healthy & Fit | Hiking | Mountains | Nature Experience | Off-the-beaten-track | River Rafting | Waterfalls
Are you looking for an exciting adventure in the Caribbean mountains? Are you into action, water sports and beautiful scenery?
Birding | Boutique Hotels | Eco Lodges | Flamingos & Iguanas | Healthy & Fit | Humpback Whales | Nature Experience | Private transfer
The island of Hispaniola features more than 300 bird species which is why the Dominican Republic is a hotspot for birding in the Caribbean. Around 30 of these species are endemic on Hispaniola such as the Hispaniolan Woodpecker and the Palmchat, so you can only find them here. Birding in the Dominican Republic is possible in many different regions in the country – the following blogpost shows you which places you should not miss for your Caribbean bird watching holidays.
