DOMINICAN SOUTHWEST ECO ESCAPE
From Santo Domingo
6 Days/ 5 Nights
An excellent and unique option for all those ecotourism lovers, eco glamping, beach parties, bonfires and diverse authentic cuisine and surf ‘n ‘turf gastronomy.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Minimum 12 people - Maximum 16 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18 – 65 yrs
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Min 12 – Max. 16 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18 – 65 yrs
MAP
Route Points:
Santo Domingo – Bani – Azua – Barahona – Cabo Rojo – Bay of Eagles – Pedernales – Santo Domingo
Total distance to do by bus: almost 650 Km
Does this tour suit you?
The tour suits you if you love safe peripatetic fully guided trips to experience different places and enjoy mind-blowing views and landscapes. You adore surf’n’turf and original cuisine at different restaurants. You prefer discovering authenticity of the country to staying at one all-inclusive resort. You like to get disconnected from technology, immerse yourself in nature and be engaged in outdoor activities. You would enjoy spending a couple of nights at a glamping ecological lodge experiencing peace, quiet of nature and even the wilderness. You are in fond of beach bonfire parties and white sand beaches. You need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a chance to stay in the environment of tropical nature.
ITINERARY
DAY 1. Arrivals at SDQ Airport. Santo Domingo City
Welcome to Santo Domingo – the 1st city of all the Americas and the Capital of the Dominican Republic made up of history, culture and traditions. Immerse yourself in real night life of the Dominican capital – a mixture of colonial style with modern Caribbean elegance.
Included SDQ Airport Transfer
- Your flight must arrive in Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) not later than 2 p.m. AST.
- Meet & Greet at Santo Domingo Airport. 1 bottle of water per person.
- SDQ Airport shuttle to Hotel in Santo Domingo.
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast.
- Our representative receives all the group participants at the hotel.
- Check In starts at 3 p.m.
Scheduled Included Activities
- 5:30 p.m. Welcome short briefing – meet your expert guides and group
- Welcome gift for every participant
- Guided Colonial Night Out. Colonial town walking tour. “The Battle of Santo Domingo” short historical movie at 4D Colonial Cinema
- Degustation of different kinds of rum at a colonial house
Included Meals
- 7:45 p.m. Group Welcome dinner Typical Dominican cuisine. Set menu. One non-alcoholic drink. Water
DAY 2. Santo Domingo - Bani – Azua – Barahona - Cabo Rojo
Travel from Santo Domingo to the southwest of the country. Enjoy a brindis in Bani Sandy Dunes. Discover Azua de Compostela, founded in 1504 and one of the first European settlements in the Americas where a great leader of a Taino tribe Enriquillo was resisting against European colonialism. Find out who was honored and got a star in the Walk of Fame. Later, you will visit Barahona town – known for its national ecological parks, beaches, biodiverse areas and ecotourism. Have a great time at Cabo Rojo and The Bay of Eagles admiring the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and its white sand pristine beaches.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas, variety of juice, light snacks
Accommodation Included
- Beach Glamping Eco Lodge. ½ DBL Tent. Bed & Breakfast. 2 bottles of water per person per night
Included Meals
- Continental beakfast in Santo Domingo Hotel
- Group dinner. Caribbean seaside restaurant. Surf’n’Turf Set menu. One non-alcoholic drink. Water
Scheduled Included Activities
- Bani sandy dunes visit
- Azua town tour: Cacique Enriquillo monument. Walk of Fame – honored people who significantly contributed into the local history
- Panoramic Barahona town tour
- Eagles Cave Ranch & Restaurant
DAY 3. The Bay of Eagles
Make your vacation an exclusive and memorable experience visiting one of the best and a Crown Jewel of Dominican paradisiacal white sand beaches at the Bay of Eagles at Jaragua National Park protected by UNESCO.
Accommodation included
- Beach Glamping Eco Lodge. ½ DBL Tent. Bed & Breakfast. 2 bottles of water per person per night.
Included Meals
- Dominican style breakfast in Glamping Eco Lodge
- Group lunch. Surf’n’Turf buffet style. Open minibar at lunch: aged rum, sodas, beer, water.
Scheduled Included Activities
- National Eco Reserve Walking Tour.
- The Bay of Eagles tour. Beach time.
- Speed boat ride to the Bay of Eagles
- Beach Bonfire & Night Brindis.
DAY 4. Town of Pedernales
The Westernmost point of the Dominican Republic – Haiti Border, the Town of Pedernales is a Capital of Pedernales Province – the Caribbean Coastal Region with white sand beaches and a desert-like territory with giant cacti lining the roads.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water.
Accommodation Included
- Pedernales Eco Boutique Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast. 2 bottles of water per person per night.
Included Meals
- Dominican style breakfast in Glamping Eco Lodge
- Group dinner. Dominican southwestern flavors at a beach restaurant. Set menu. Water.
Scheduled Included Activities
- Town of Pedernales Panoramic Tour.
- Free time at Pedernales Eco Boutique Hotel. Swimming pool.
- Pedernales Night out.
DAY 5. Mountain River Baths. Santo Domingo City
Set on the grounds of a private mountain residence, a series of pools fed by a mountain river is a perfect place for either a romantic or family escape from the beach and an intense heat.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas, variety of juice, light snacks
Accommodation Included
- Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast.
Included Meals
- Dominican style breakfast in Pedernales Eco Boutique Hotel
Scheduled Included Activities
- Mountain river baths visit
DAY 6. Departures. SDQ Airport
Airport Shuttle. Departures to SDQ International Las Americas Airport
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Santo Domingo Hotel
- Check out at 12 p.m. (the latest time)
Included SDQ Airport Transfer
- Shuttle transfer from Santo Domingo hotel to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ).
- Depart at any time.
THE TOUR RATE INCLUDES
Accommodation ½ DBL Room (per person)
- Santo Domingo 3* Hotel (2 nights)
- Beach Glamping Eco Lodge (2 nights)
- Pedernales Eco Boutique Hotel (1 night)
Transportation
- Round trip airport shuttle: SDQ Airport – Santo Domingo Hotel – SDQ Airport
- Private Bus for the tour. Medical Kit
- Speed boat for The Bay of Eagles
Meals
- 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Expert Guide
- An expert certified tour guide and a tour director
Scheduled Activities
- Welcome gift for every participant
- Guided colonial night out. Colonial town walking tour
- “The Battle of Santo Domingo” short historical movie at 4D colonial cinema
- Degustation of different kinds of rum at a colonial house
- Bani sandy dunes visit
- Azua town tour: Cacique Enriquillo monument. Walk of Fame
- Panoramic Barahona town tour
- National Eco Reserve walking tour
- Speed boat ride to the Bay of Eagles
- The Bay of Eagles tour
- Beach bonfire & Night brindis
- Town of Pedernales panoramic tour
- Town of Pedernales night out
- Mountain river baths visit
Others
- Entrance fees due to itinerary
- Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare. Air tickets and airport fees
- Mandatory International Medical & Travel Insurance
- Meals not indicated in the Itinerary
- Alcoholic Drinks & Beverages at all meals
- Tips
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
All booking requests are accepted via email book@academtours.com only.
You must be over 21 years old to be able to book a tour package.
A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking.
You can cancel your booking up to 45 days prior the 1st tour date but your deposit will not be refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 15 days prior the 1st tour date.
Any payment must be done in USD via bank wire transfer to the account under the name of our company PRO ACADEM TOURS RD SRL indicated in our official invoice.
A non-refundable deposit of USD 500.00 per person for the tour will be invoiced after your booking request is received.
Remaining balance is required to be paid not later than 15 days prior the 1st tour date.
Medical and Travel insurance are not included. All travelers are required to have adequate and valid international travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, as well as repatriation costs and emergency evacuation.
Citizens of many different countries are not required visa to enter the Dominican Republic. But there are some as Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, China, Belarus, India and others are required to have visa. Please, be sure you are not required visa depending on your citizenship.
Accommodation & Rates
- The published rates are per person per night in DBL Room accommodation.
- Rates for accommodation in a SGL Room or 3rd person in a DBL room are on request.
- This tour is for adults 18+ ONLY
- Extra nights in Santo Domingo Hotel are on request. In case you have purchased this tour and need an extra night or additional transportation (a transfer) upon arrival or departure you can get a special rate for the services.
Health condition & Dietary requirements
- In case you have dietary requirements and are concerned about whether this may impact on your ability to participate fully in all food-related activities on this trip, please consult it with your booking agent so it can be determined whether your dietary requirements can be met.
- Pregnant women cannot participate in this tour.
- All our clients must recognize and confirm that they are in good physical and mental health, and that they do not suffer from any major illness, such as dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, vertigo, heart disease, seizure, sensitive allergies to food and activities included into the package.
Force Majeure
The hosting party will not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations and refunds due to, unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond the Party’s reasonable control. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to any climate changes as rainy weather, natural disaster as hurricane, governmental restrictions, war, strikes, accidents or any other similar events. We monitor these situations as they arise and amend itineraries or activities as necessary.
From: USD 2,445