Amazing 10-day Jungle and Beach Adventure

Santo Domingo Colonial Zone

Day 1: Day 1: Welcome to Santo Domingo!

Welcome to Santo Domingo!  Drop off your bags at the hotel, and head out for your first night in the Colonial Zone where the beautiful historic walled quarter and UNESCO World Heritage site are filled with rich culture of food and music. Beautiful old colonial buildings have been converted into coffee shops, restaurants, and community arts spaces, and the weather allows for a blossoming bohemian scene at night where the La Zona Colonial’s plazas and squares become centers for artistic, folkloric and cultural expressions. Welcome to Quisqueya!

Jarabacoa

Day 2: Day 2: Stunning Horseback Ride to the Waterfalls

Get ready for a beautiful drive to Jarabacoa where you will settle into your eco-lodge nestled in the heart of the “Dominican Alps”. Jarabacoa is known as “the land of eternal spring” because of its temperate climate and fertile land. A great portion of the agriculture of the Dominican Republic is grown here.

With the wind in your hair you will ride a horse to Salto Baiguate, a beautiful 82 foot waterfall surrounded by nature. This magnificent ride will take you through lush vegetation, tropical surroundings and villages where you can see some aspects of Dominican culture. After taking a refreshing bath at the Baiguate Waterfall, you pass by La Melaza and enjoy some fresh fruit smoothies at this great localspot.

Manabao - Jarabacoa

Day 3: Day 3: Beautiful Hike to the Coffee Fields

Have you ever rested on a hammock at the top of a mountain overlooking beautiful coffee fields? Today is that day! After an early morning breakfast, head to the charming town of Manabao, nestled in the foothills of Pico Duarte, the highest point in the Caribbean. You will fall in love with the trails as you walk through Antonio Bermudez National Park, taking in the beautiful nature of this mountainous region. You will soon be hungry so enjoy a proper and hearty Dominican lunch before we head back down to Jarabacoa. Here you will have all your questions answered about how the locals produce and cultivate coffee beans.

Samana

Day 4: Day 4: Spend an afternoon in the stunning beaches of Samana Peninsula

Get ready for paradise! Drive northeast for about four hours to reach the Samaná Peninsula, a unique part of the country and home to some of the most picturesque beaches in the Americas. After you settle into your eco lodge you will go to Playa Rincón, a 3-mile stretch of pristine turquoise waters and fine white sands flanked by lush green hills. There is nothing like spending all afternoon relaxing at Playa Rincón.

Las Galeras - Cayo Levantado

Day 5: Day 5: Thrilling speed boat excursion to Cayo Levantado

Zoom through beautiful blue waters with the wind in your hair. Today you will take a thrilling speed boat excursion to the beautiful Cayo Levantado. On this stunning beach you will have a delicious beachside lunch. Go swimming, snorkeling or just kick back and relax in paradise! After a full day of fun in the sun you will be ready to head back to the hotel and have some free time to try one of the local restaurants.

Salto El Limon - Las Galeras

Day 6: Day 6: Beautiful waterfall hike

Get ready for an adventure! After a hearty breakfast, head to the heart of Samaná where you will go on a short hike to the beautiful El Limón Waterfall. Reaching El Limón waterfall is an adventure that takes you on a 2.5km journey through thick forest down lush hilly terrain. Native plants grow abundantly here in the wild, like the royal palm tree, and pineapples.

The most amazing birds will be all around you like the beautiful Hispaniolan woodpecker, and the Broad-billed tody. Once at the falls, marvel at the beauty of El Limón’s tumbling cascade–dropping 40m (130ft) from the top of Sierra de Samaná. Cool off from the journey in the freshwater emerald pool beneath the falls, and take in the surrounding wild, jungle landscape and gushing sounds of El Limón.

Paraíso Caño Hondo - Los Haitises

Day 7: Day 7: Remarkable boat tour of Cayo de los Pájaros

Try to spot as many dolphins as you can as you make your way to Paraíso Caño Hondo, a remarkable eco-hotel built into the rock formations of the Haitises National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the crown jewels of the country’s national park system. Get ready to spend the afternoon touring Los Haitises by boat, you’ll see unique limestone rock formations, el Cayo de los Pájaros or “Bird Key”.

This amazing site is graced by the magnificent pelicans, and also has two caverns with fascinating pictographs and petroglyphs created by the native population, the Taínos. Stop for a swim in the beautiful remote beaches before navigating the mangroves on your way back to Caño Hondo.

Los Haitises

Day 8: Day 8: Stunning hike through Haitises National Park

Get ready for some more stunning natural beauty! This morning will be a beautiful guided trail walk/hike in Los Haitises National Park. Your guide will lead you through the lush forests where you will spot birds, butterflies and blooms along the way! Keep your eyes peeled to spot the endangered Ridgway’s Hawk, the Antillean Piculet, the Hispaniolan Woodpecker, the Hispaniolan Emerald, as well as pelicans, frigate birds, herons, and many more majestic birds in flight over the park’s extensive landscape. In the afternoon, make sure you enjoy the wonderful pools and relax in the quiet of the canyon.

Santo Domingo Colonial Zone

Day 9: Day 9: Enjoy the vibrant life of the Colonial Zone

Today we head back to the beautiful city of Santo Domingo where you will explore the Colonial Zone's delicious food and vibrant music. This historical and beautiful walled old town is breathtaking. Take a guided walking tour or wander on your own with some recommendations from your guide. Today is a perfect day to buy a few souvenirs for yourself or loved ones back home.

Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas

Day 10: Day 10: ¡Buen viaje! Farewell to paradise!

Though your trip has come to end we hope you enjoyed your time in the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic - we have no doubt the memories you made will last a lifetime.  Buen viaje and come back again!