Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arriving into the Dominican Republic’s Showcase Resort

   • We start our trip to the Dominican Republic in Punta Cana.
   • This is also where we are based for the entire duration of our tour.
   • It is from here we make daily excursions, which are packed with culture and excitement.
   • Today we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel.
   • Let's check out Bavaro.
   • It is the most popular white-sand beach in the Punta Cana area.

2. Day 2: An Open Bar on And Catamaran Ride to Catalina Island as Well as Visiting a Mediterranean-Style Village

   • We are taken this morning to a dock near to La Romana.
   • There we take the catamaran departure to Catalina Island.
   • Lunch is included today, as is an open bar once on Catalina Island.
   • The island offers a diverse preservation of ecosystems, including sand dunes, mangroves and reefs.
   • Formed out of coral stone, the island contains three overlapping plateaus.
   • The seas around the island are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish.
   • Catalina Island is especially popular for snorkeling.
   • Once we have returned to the dock near to La Romana, we are taken to Altos de Chavon.
   • At this recreated Mediterranean style village located atop the Chavon River, we are provided with a guided tour.
   • Altos de Chavon hosts a cultural center, an archeological museum and an amphitheater.

3. Day 3: The Caribbean's Most Underrated City, Colonial Santo Domingo

   • Today we visit the oldest permanent European settlement of the New World, Santo Domingo.
   • There we are provided with a guided tour.
   • The colonial zone is an architectural gem that truly feels detached from the rest of the city.
   • Think of attractive Spanish era squares, monuments and parks, shirtless men playing dominoes, good food, exciting music (not least bachata and meringue), and an amazing nightlife scene.
   • The Old Town (a.k.a. Zona Colonial) has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
   • It is an important section of the city due to the high number of landmarks, including the residence of Alcázar de Colón, Fortaleza Ozama Castle, and Primada de America Cathedral.
   • Although the Old Town deserves most of our time, the outer areas of Gazcue and the Malecon are worth exploring too.
   • All in all, the capital of the Dominican Republic is arguably one of the region’s most underrated destinations.

4. Day 4: Riding Along Mangroves, Sampling Local Chocolates And Coffee And Swimming at a Waterfall

   • For the main tour:
     • Firstly, we are taken to Montaña Redonda (a.k.a. Mount Redonda).
     • There we take some nice photos as well as go on swings.
     • Next, we are taken to a national park called Salto de Yanigua.
     • There we go swimming at the waterfall as well as sample local chocolates and coffee.
     • Lunch is included on today’s tour.
     • After our meal, we are taken to a dock located at Caño Hondo.
     • There we take a boat inside Los Haitises National Park, riding along mangroves and checking out some caves with ancient petroglyphs.
   • For the alternative day trip:
     • Firstly, we are taken to a beach called La Cañita.
     • There we take a catamaran ride to a town called Samaná.
     • Upon arrival, we are taken to a nearby Dominican home.
     • There we taste local chocolate and coffee.
     • Next, we are taken to the entrance of a waterfall called El Limon.
     • We go by horseback to reach the waterfall, where we can go swimming.
     • Lunch is included on today’s tour.
     • After our meal, we are taken back to Samana.
     • There we take a quick boat ride to an island called Cayo Levantado.
     • There we can go swimming at the beach.

5. Day 5: Another Open Bar on the Country's Most Popular Yet

   • We take a morning catamaran or speedboat departure to Saona Island.
   • Lunch and an open bar on the island are included today.
   • Saona Island is a popular destination for tourists from all over the Dominican Republic, who arrive daily in fleets of catamarans and small motorboats.
   • Saona is known for its beaches and has been used on a number of occasions by filmmakers and advertisers looking for a stereotypical "deserted island" setting for their film or product.

6. Day 6: Our Tour Ends This Morning

   • Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Punta Cana.
   • Note that if you have extra time, we can arrange a private tour for you to the beach of Playa Bahia de Las Aguilas. It is in the southwest area of the country.
   • Also worth visiting is the Samaná Peninsula in the north, specifically the beaches of Playa Rincon, Playa Fronton, and Playa Galeras as well as El Limón Waterfall.
   • The reason why these worthwhile destinations are not included in our itinerary is because they are all difficult to reach.
   • Again, however, can we make private arrangements for you upon request.