Culture and Paradise Beaches: From Bayahibe to Samana via Santo Domingo
Starting at US$1,900 per person
10 days / 9 nights
Do you want to discover the culture and paradisiacal beaches of the Dominican Republic? Our itinerary from Bayahibe to Samana via Santo Domingo will perfectly meet your expectations. Far from the crowds of Punta Cana, this unique 10-day trip immerses you in the country.
Who: Families, couples, groups of friends
Mode of transport: Private driver or self-drive option with car rental
Type of accommodations: All-inclusive and charming boutique hotels
Welcome to the Dominican Republic! Our driver will wait for you at Santo Domingo or Punta Cana airport, depending on your flight. Head to your hotel in Bayahibe, where a member of the Holaqueya team will welcome you. Settle in, evening, and dinner at your leisure. You will find all our dining and entertainment recommendations in Bayahibe in your travel guide.
Departing from your hotel, our driver will take you to Bayahibe port. Our French-speaking guide will take you by boat to the magnificent Saona Island. The Holaqueya experience allows you to discover this highly touristic island off the beaten path with a local immersion in the village of Mano Juan. Forget the crowds and discover Saona as you dreamed. Return to your hotel in the evening and free evening.
From your hotel, depart in the morning with our driver and guide to discover the Padre Nuestro cave in the Cotubanama National Park. This cave is a paradise for nature and snorkeling lovers. After a nice swim, head to the Barcelo rum factory, one of the best rums in the country. On the way, stop for lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant to taste local specialties. Discover all the stages of Dominican rum production before reaching Santo Domingo in the evening. Check into your hotel and free evening.
Get ready for a unique day discovering Santo Domingo off the beaten path with our French-speaking guide. From the Colonial Zone to Santo Domingo Este, you will explore all the secrets of the Dominican capital. Enjoy lunch at a Dominican restaurant where you will taste local specialties. Return to your boutique hotel in the evening, with a free night. Optionally, we can arrange a musical evening to discover Dominican dances like merengue and bachata.
Depart in the morning for Las Terrenas on the Samana Peninsula with our driver. On the way, stop to discover a baseball school, the national sport of the Dominican Republic. Learn about this sport and see how Dominicans are trained to play in the United States. Arrive in Las Terrenas for lunch. Check into your boutique hotel, with a free afternoon, evening, and dinner.
Early morning departure from your hotel with our driver to El Limon Waterfall. A short hike through the jungle leads to El Limon Waterfall, where you can swim in its clear waters. Enjoy lunch at a typical ranch before joining your quads for an immersive experience in the Dominican countryside. Return to the hotel in the evening, with a free night.
Free day and relaxation in Las Terrenas. Explore the village on foot from your hotel, go to the beach, or swim in the hotel pool. For those wanting more activity, we can arrange optional activities such as a horseback ride on the beach, a kayak tour, or a local dance class.
Meet at Playa Las Ballenas to join our guide and boat for a trip to Playa Ermitaño. After a 40-minute journey, arrive at this postcard-worthy wild beach. Enjoy snorkeling, relaxing, and swimming. Then, head to a typical restaurant on Playa Moron for more swimming before returning to Las Terrenas in the mid-afternoon. Free evening.
Depart from your hotel with our driver and French-speaking guide to Sanchez. Take a boat to explore Los Haitises National Park, its mangroves, caves, and birds. Lunch at a local restaurant and return to your hotel around 3 pm. Free evening.
It’s departure time! Enjoy your last moments in the Dominican Republic before heading to Punta Cana or Santo Domingo airport with your private driver.
All year round
10 days / 9 nights
- Private minivan transport with driver
- Guide
- 2 nights in a double room all-inclusive
- 7 nights in a double room boutique hotel with breakfast
- All excursions mentioned in the program with lunch and non-alcoholic drinks
- SIM card with Internet
- Personalized travel guide
- Assistance
- International flights
- All dinners
- International travel insurance
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