8 Days in the East of the Dominican Republic (Private)
8 Days in the East of the Dominican Republic (Private)
Local life, adventure, paradisiacal landscapes and much more. The east of the Dominican Republic shows you different ways of living in the Caribbean. A unique experience in your life that you will never forget.
- The transfer of the first day from the airport to the hotel is included in your package and will be in accordance with the arrival of your flight.
- The departure from your hotel on the second day will be at 7.30am You will be picked up by your private guide at the hotel reception
Meals included
- None
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
- Hotel Villa Colonial *** or equivalent, Santo Domingo (Standard Room)
- Santo Domingo Airport - Santo Domingo Hotel: 30km / 30min
Today's departure will be early. Your guide will be at the reception of your hotel at 7.30 am. The route will take you through small Dominican towns towards Hato Mayor. Once there, the road will go from a paved state to a state of adventure. The next destination is Cuevas Fun Fun. Dare to explore the largest cave in the Caribbean. This exciting adventure begins with a 30-minute horseback ride followed by a hike through the rainforest. In the middle of the mountain, you will descend 18 meters and reach the heart of the cave, where you will dive into another dimension. The cool temperature of the interior of the earth, its huge natural galleries and the magical whisper of the underground river will make you live an adventure like no other. Back at the ranch, we will ride back through the farm where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery. To end this adventure we will offer you a picnic before continuing north. The goal is a hotel located in the middle of nature.
Meals included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
- Equipment necessary for the visit of the caves and introduction of use
accommodation
- Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo *** or equivalent, Sabana de la Mar (Standard Room)
Distances
- Santo Domingo - Cuevas Fun Fun: 100km / 2h
- Fun Fun Caves - Sabana de la Mar: 70km / 2h
- Breakfast, lunch (buffet) and dinner
- Local tour guide, transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and boat
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
- Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo *** or equivalent, Sabana de la Mar (Standard Room)
- Half day excursion
Now that you have been able to rest and enjoy nature, we will continue with our circuit. After breakfast, the tour will take you along the northeast coast. An area almost unexplored by tourism. Arriving at "El Cedro"; the road continues towards the "Round Mountain"; with an all-terrain vehicle. The hill offers an unforgettable view of the fantastic panorama. Enjoy this moment with all your senses before continuing south. Leaving the mountain behind, we will visit the town of Bayahibe with its local beach before arriving at the hotel. During this visit you will have the opportunity to see the difference in how the Dominican spends his free time compared to the tourist.
Meals included
- Sabana de la Mar breakfast and all inclusive in Bayahibe
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Entrance fees to the lake and boat
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
accommodation
- Hotel Dreams Dominicus La Romana *** all inclusive, Bayahibe - Deluxe Tropical View
Distances
- Sabana de la Mar - El Cedro: 60km / 1h
- El Cedro - Bayahibe: 120km / 80min
Today you will sail by boat or catamaran to an impressive beach. On the way you will visit a famous natural pool and the fishing village of Mano Juan, where with a bit of luck and depending on the season you will see some sea turtles in the sanctuary of said town which is managed by locals to protect this species. We will have lunch under the palm trees. An excursion for those who like the sea, the sun and the beach.
Meals included
- All included in the hotel and lunch during the excursion
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Entrance to the national park and boat
accommodation
- Hotel Dreams Dominicus La Romana *** all inclusive, Bayahibe - Deluxe Tropical View
Distances
- Full day excursion
After breakfast the next stop will be Higüey. Until today it is not known if this city was founded in the 15th century or at the beginning of the 16th since there are two theories about its foundation. The landmark of this city is the Basilica of the Virgen de la Altagracia. An original design based on a series of arches supporting a cupola and a bell tower of forty-five bronze bells. The church, today dedicated to the Virgin of Altagracia, was built in the same place as the first sanctuary in America dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which was made of wood. From Higüey the road will take you to La Romana where you will visit the García Tobacco Factory. You will learn about the processing of one of the most important products in the Dominican Republic. See the perfected methods of hand-rolling and tobacco leaf processing. After this experience, we will visit Altos de Chavón. A town built in Mediterranean style on the river of the same name. The 16th century town has been rebuilt in detail according to the original plans of an Andalusian settlement with elements of Roman-style coral limestone. Altos de Chavón offers a church, an amphitheater and an archaeological museum of the Taino culture with various exhibits.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
accommodation
- Hotel Dreams Dominicus La Romana *** all inclusive, Bayahibe - Deluxe Tropical View
Distances
- Bayahibe - Higüey: 40km / 35min
- Higüey - La Romana: 45km / 40min
- La Romana - Bayahibe: 30km / 35min
Our first stop today is the Barceló Historical Museum in San Pedro de Macorís. You will participate in a tour of the different rum production processes: distillery, refining, rum cellar and packaging. There is also an exhibition that tells the story of rum and the Barceló family. It is located in a museum shaped like a barrel of rum. At the end, there will be a small tasting. After this visit, we will continue to Santo Domingo and once there you will get to know the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. During a walk you will discover the first European city in America where the first cathedral was built, the first bishop lived and the first hospital was opened. After this tour, we will take you to your hotel where you can rest and refresh. In the evening, we will invite you to a special farewell dinner. Let yourself be surprised by the delicacies that this historic center offers.
Meals included
- Breakfast and dinner in the Colonial Zone
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
accommodation
- Hotel Villa Colonial *** or equivalent, Santo Domingo (Standard Room)
Distances
- Bayahibe - San Pedro de Macorís: 50km / 45min
- San Pedro de Macorís - Santo Domingo: 80km / 1h
Take your time for breakfast and enjoy this last day. Departure from the hotel will depend on your program. If you go to the Santo Domingo airport, your transfer is included and we will take care of it. If you want to extend your vacation in a beach hotel, in a place of your choice or book another trip with us, do not hesitate to let us know. Optional transfers to other parts of the country are also possible at any time.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide and transportation with Spanish-speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet access in the vehicle at your disposal as long as the signal is available
Distances
- Depending on your itinerary
- Transport
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels
- Meals as described
- Local tour guide
- Tickets
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Boat rides (included)
- Horseback rides (included)
- Hike, trekking (included)
- Rapel (included)
- Historical visits (included)
- On the last day, departure from the hotel will depend on your needs.
- If you go to the Santo Domingo airport, your transfer is part of the package and we will take care of it.
- If you want to extend your vacation either in a sun and beach hotel, taking part in another of our tours or in another place of your choice, simply inform us and we will see how we can help you.
- Children are not allowed on this tour.
- Service is provided in private mode.
- Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
- In such case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour.
- The Itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety.
- If you decide to leave before the end of the service, no refund applies either.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" without claims, postponements or returns.
- Seats in the transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first come / first served basis.
Transport
- Operator's Own
- Modern transport with permission from the Ministry of Tourism for National tourist transfer.
- Villa Colonial Hotel *** / Standard Room / Santo Domingo / 2 nights
- The Hotel Villa Colonial is an Art Deco house from 1920 which was restored and enabled keeping its extraordinary period floors. A space reserved for those seeking comfort and tranquility in the very center of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo.
- Paraiso Caño Hondo ** Hotel / Standard Room / Sabana de La Mar / 2 nights
- Located at the foot of Los Haitises National Park, Paraíso Caño Hondo is a charming Ecological Lodge, where Nature invites you to enjoy spaces that relax and distract both body and spirit.
- Tracadero Beach Resort Hotel **** / Romance Suite / Bayahibe / 3 nights
- A magical place of elegant simplicity, which offers its guests an atmosphere of total relaxation.
Politica de Cancelaciones
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the trip
Prices per quantity
- $ 270.00less per passenger from 3 passengers
- $ 410.00less per passenger from 4 passengers
- $ 470.00less per passenger from 5 passengers
- $ 540.00less per passenger from 6 passengers