Welcome to the Samaná peninsula! When you land at El Catey airport, your driver meets you and takes you to Las Terrenas, a former fishing village that has become the liveliest spot on the peninsula.

You settle into a small, charming boutique hotel just steps from the beach. The rest of the day is yours.

Our favorite places for dinner are waiting for you in your travel guide.

Head to Las Galeras, at the tip of the peninsula, with your driver and guide. From there, a boat takes you to three of the most beautiful beaches on the island, mostly reachable by sea: Playa Frontón and its coral reefs, the vast palm-fringed Playa Rincón, and the small Playita.

On the program: swimming, snorkeling and a lunch of freshly caught fish with your feet in the sand. Back to Las Terrenas in the late afternoon.

If you are traveling between mid-January and the end of March, this day will probably be the highlight of your trip. From the port of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, you board a small boat with a specialist guide to watch the humpback whales that come to breed in the bay. Breaches, blows, tail flukes: an unforgettable show, enjoyed while respecting the approach rules.

Outside the whale season, enjoy a free day or, as an option, a horseback ride on the beach at sunset.

Another day at your own pace. For those who want to take home a true Dominican souvenir, we offer an optional merengue and bachata class with a dance teacher: enough to shine on the dance floor that very evening!

Breakfast at the hotel, then free afternoon and evening.

For your last day, we offer an optional half-day quad tour with a guide, starting from the village of El Limón. Red dirt tracks lead you to small farmers who introduce you to coffee and cocoa growing, before a well-deserved swim at Playa Morón, at the foot of its cliffs.

Breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day free for last-minute shopping or one last swim.

Welcome to the Dominican Republic! Our driver will meet you at Santo Domingo or Punta Cana airport, depending on your flight. Head to your boutique hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone.

Check-in, free evening and dinner on your own.

You will find all our recommendations for dining and going out in Santo Domingo in your travel guide.

From your hotel, dive into Dominican flavors with a local cooking class in a family home. With the help of your guide, you will enjoy a warm moment of sharing around Dominican cuisine.

After a shared lunch with your host, you will drive to Jarabacoa, a magnificent mountain region nestled in the heart of the island. Your destination? A spectacular eco-lodge, a true cocoon of serenity in the heart of the island’s majestic mountains.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Drive to Moca for a pottery workshop about Dominican culture: you will make your own Muñeca sin cara, a faceless doll symbolizing the country’s ethnic diversity and paying tribute to the history of the Dominican Republic and its people.

After a good lunch with your host, head for the spectacular landscapes of the north coast. You will settle into a new green sanctuary near Puerto Plata.

Breakfast and check-out.

Leave the lodge to continue exploring the north. You will stop in Puerto Plata to discover this coastal town steeped in history. Stroll at your own pace through its historic center with its superb Victorian façades, walk along the famous Malecón by the ocean and admire the architecture of its majestic cathedral.

Then drive up into the hills of the hinterland for a unique experience: a night camping under the stars with a local family.

Breakfast with your hosts and check-out. Drive to the Samaná peninsula, a preserved ecotourism paradise famous for its wild, palm-fringed beaches and lush mountains. We will share our must-see spots along the coast in your travel guide.

Settle into a new eco-lodge, an idyllic setting to recharge close to nature.

Breakfast and check-out.

From your hotel, enjoy a jewelry-making workshop with Larimar, the emblematic gemstone of the Dominican Republic. This extremely rare blue pectolite is found only in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. Its white-veined turquoise color recalls the beauty of Caribbean waters, making it a gem unique in the world and the mineral symbol of the island.

Then drive to El Valle, a perfect destination for travelers looking to fully unplug in a bohemian atmosphere.

Check in to your eco-lodge and free evening.

Breakfast and check-out.

It’s time to leave! Enjoy your last moments in the Dominican Republic before heading to Punta Cana or Santo Domingo airport with your private driver.

Welcome to the Dominican Republic! Our driver will meet you at Santo Domingo or Punta Cana airport, depending on your flight, in an electric vehicle. Head to your boutique hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone: a 16th-century colonial building restored with respect for the historic center’s architectural heritage.

Check-in, free evening and dinner on your own.

You will find all our recommendations for dining and going out in Santo Domingo in your travel guide.

Leave Santo Domingo with your private driver for Jarabacoa. Peaceful and green, the region is considered the capital of Dominican ecotourism, thanks to its protected national parks and its many outdoor activities.

You will settle into a mountain hotel by a river, committed to protecting its environment, where you can enjoy the calm and the fresh mountain air.

Optional: a stop on the way for a pottery workshop around the Muñeca sin cara, the faceless doll that symbolizes the island’s cultural diversity.

Dinner on your own.

Discover the Saltos de Jimenoa, stunning waterfalls hidden at the end of little-known trails. Enjoy a swim in this unique setting before continuing to a coffee plantation: coffee is an iconic product of the Dominican Republic, grown here by small farmers.

Traditional lunch, then back to the hotel to enjoy the setting and the peace of the place.

We will share our favorite places for dinner in your travel guide.

After a short boat ride from El Valle beach, you will discover Playa Ermitaño, a wild paradise that can only be reached by sea. In its crystal-clear turquoise waters, enjoy an unforgettable snorkeling session among tropical fish and preserved coral.

After a barbecue lunch with your feet in the sand, return to your eco-lodge in the mid-afternoon. Free evening.

Breakfast and check-out.

It’s time to leave! Enjoy your last moments in the Dominican Republic before heading to Santo Domingo or Punta Cana airport by electric vehicle with your private driver.

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 boutique hotel in Santo Domingo in the heart of the Colonial Zone, where a member of the Holaqueya team will welcome you. Settle in, evening and dinner at your leisure. You’ll find all our dining and entertainment recommendations in your travel guide.

Depart from Santo Domingo to Pedernales early in the morning with our driver and French-speaking guide. Enjoy the comfort of our vehicle to admire the changing landscape on your way to the southwestern Dominican Republic. Along the way, we will stop at a typical seaside restaurant for lunch. In the early afternoon, check in at your glamping hotel with your feet in the sand and enjoy a free afternoon at the beach. White sand, turquoise Caribbean Sea, and endless seashells await you. Dinner à la carte at the hotel’s restaurant and a beach campfire to end the day.

Depart for Laguna de Oviedo, a magnificent lagoon where you can admire flamingos and iguanas on a boat excursion. Our French-speaking guide will accompany you to explain the local flora and fauna. On the way, stop to discover los Pozos, freshwater cenotes. After the lagoon, head to Arroyo Salado for a swim before heading to los Patos for lunch, where you can also swim. Then, head to your ecolodge in the Barahona mountains. Evening and dinner at your leisure at the hotel to enjoy the lodge, its pools, and nature.

Depart from the ecolodge to Barahona. A sporty morning awaits with an aquatic hike to discover a cave. You can swim and enjoy a unique setting with crystal-clear water. Have lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant before heading to the Larimar mine, the only mine of this precious stone in the world. Discover the extraction techniques before visiting a workshop where you can make your own larimar jewelry. Head to your boutique hotel in Barahona for the night. Free evening and dinner.

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.

If you are traveling in the Dominican Republic between January and March, join us for a half-day humpback whale watching excursion as they breed in the Samana Peninsula. Our driver will take you to Samana port, where you will board a human-sized boat to observe the whales with our marine mammal expert guide. For those traveling on other dates, enjoy a free day or opt for a sunset horseback ride on the beach. Return to the hotel in the evening, with a free night.

Morning departure from your hotel with our driver and French-speaking guide to Las Galeras for a boat trip to discover the three beaches: Fronton, Rincon, and Playita. A paradisiacal day awaits you with swimming, snorkeling, and fresh fish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 upscale hotel in La Romana, 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 for La Romana/Bayahibe in your travel guide.

From your hotel, our driver will take you to discover the world’s largest handmade cigar factory. With our French-speaking guide, meet over 5,000 skilled artisans who make some of the best Dominican cigars. This factory houses renowned brands like Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and VegaFina, each testifying to the exceptional quality and artistic craftsmanship of Dominican cigars. After the visit, head to a Dominican restaurant for lunch before visiting one of the country’s best rum factories: Barcelo Rum. Discover all the stages of Dominican rum production before heading to Santo Domingo in the evening. Check into your hotel and free evening. Optionally, we can arrange a musical evening to discover Dominican dances like merengue and bachata. You will also find all our dining and entertainment recommendations for Santo Domingo in your travel guide.

Depart from Santo Domingo with your driver and our guide to San Francisco de Macoris to discover the entire chocolate-making process: from plantation to production, all steps will be revealed. Start your visit with a delicious hot chocolate before heading to the organic cocoa plantation and uncovering all the secrets behind quality chocolate. Enjoy a delicious Dominican lunch featuring the national dish, la bandera, composed of rice, red beans, chicken, and avocados. For dessert, follow your nose to the chocolate factory, where you will learn the final chocolate-making process and enjoy a tasting that will awaken all your senses. End this activity by making your own chocolate bar. Depart with your driver and guide to the Mirabal Sisters Museum, which traces the history of these women who became a symbol of the Dominican Republic. Stop to discover the famous murals in the region. Arrive in Moca in the evening, check into your hotel, and have dinner at your leisure. You will find all our dining and entertainment recommendations for Moca in your travel guide.

Depart from Santiago with your driver and guide to Jicome to discover one of the most beautiful cigar plantations in the Dominican Republic with its owner. For over two hours, discover the entire tobacco planting and harvesting process. Enjoy a cigar in this unique setting in the heart of the Dominican mountains. Head to Santiago for lunch at a famous city spot. In the afternoon, visit a cigar factory owned by one of the most important tobacco families in the Dominican Republic, the family that brought Cuban tobacco to be planted here. Discover the cigar-making process and learn to roll your own cigar. After this exclusive day with our agency, return to your hotel for dinner with a view of Santiago. After dinner, participate in a rum tasting featuring the three national brands: Brugal, Barcelo, and Bermudez. This tasting will be accompanied by cigars to conclude your trip beautifully.