Genuine opportunity to discover Dominican authentic social and cultural environment enjoying natural beaches and experiencing local lifestyle and its cuisine.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Minimum 16 people - Maximum 20 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18 – 65 yrs
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Min 16 – Max. 20 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18 – 65 yrs
MAP
Santo Domingo – Boca Chica – Yamasa – Santiago – Puerto Plata – Cabarete – Santo Domingo
Total distance to do by bus: almost 650 Km
Does this tour suit you?
A 7-day vacation trip from South to North of the Dominican Republic. A very good option for all the travelers and lovers of authentic tours. Some people say authentic travel cannot be packaged as it is so personal and equals to exploring your authentic self. It’s true. But this trip is not an all-inclusive resort package at all. Traveling over the country will allow you to explore and find out your personal understanding of Dominican authenticity as it can be caught differently by every single tourist. Let yourself find out the local authenticity and enjoy this trip as much as it is possible.
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 Shuttle
- Your flight must arrive in Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) not later than 4 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
- 7:00 p.m. Welcome short briefing – meet your expert guides and group
- Welcome gift for every participant
Included Meals
- 7:30 p.m. Group Welcome dinner. Typical Dominican cuisine. Set menu. One non-alcoholic drink. Water
DAY 2. Santo Domingo – Boca Chica – Santo Domingo
Let’s visit the National Park Los Tres Ojos (3 lakes in caves) where we will take a small boat to discover the 4th lake and ancient caves and have a ride in city cable car. Later, you will have an opportunity to relax on the beach with a local buffet lunch and an open bar with local drinks included.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Local & International cuisine buffet lunch in a beach resort 3*. Included open bar with local drinks: rum, beer, sodas, water
Scheduled Included Activities
- Santo Domingo public cable car ride
- Los Tres Ojos National Park (a cave with 3 cenotes inside)
- A small boat to get to 4th lake
- Boca Chica Beach 3* Resort day pass up to 4 p.m.
DAY 3. Santo Domingo – Yamasa Chocolate tour – Santiago de los Caballeros
A Cocoa ranch where a group of chocolateries will roast and grind the cocoa by hand and make chocolate for your enjoyment, while inviting you to be a part of process. Ceramics workshop, the folk music and African rhythms will let you feel a Quisqueya citizen. Later, you will attend a panoramic city tour of the second Capital of the Dominican Republic – the City of Santiago de los Caballeros.
Accommodation included
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas
Accommodation included
- Santiago de los Caballeros hotel 3*. ½ DBL, Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Brunch: Hot chocolate and homemade corn pudding
- Yamasa organic buffet lunch. Authentic countryside cuisine. Mama Juana alcoholic drink, One non-alcoholic drink, water
- Buffet dinner in Santiago hotel. One non-alcoholic drink, water
Scheduled Included Activities
- Yamasa authentic chocolate tour
- Santiago panoramic city tour
- Santiago city cable car ride
DAY 4. Santiago de los Caballeros – Puerto Plata – Cabarete beach
The second capital of the Dominican Republic is a place where the most famous tabaco brands factories are located. Let’s visit one of the factories to see how the most famous and expensive worldwide known cigars are produced. On our way to Puerto Plata, you will be offered a lunch at a countryside ranch. Welcome to Puerto Plata city, one of the biggest cities on the northern coast of the country.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas
Accommodation Included
- Cabarete locally owned beach hotel 3*. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast. 2 bottles of water per person per night
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santiago hotel
- Buffet lunch. Rancho countryside cuisine
Scheduled Included Activities
- Dominican cigar factory tour
- Puerto Plata city panoramic city tour
DAY 5. Cabarete beach day
Cabarete Beach – a popular destination for water sports, swimming and relaxation, turquoise waters and consistent wind.
Accommodation Included
- Cabarete locally owned beach hotel 3*. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Cabarete hotel
Scheduled Included Activities
- Beach day on own
DAY 6. Cabarete – Santo Domingo
Almost 5.5-hour road trip with some stops in passing by elegant settlements and colorful villages.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas
Accommodation Included
- Santo Domingo hotel 3*. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Cabarete hotel
- Farewell group dinner. Set Menu. One non-alcoholic drink, water
Scheduled Included Activities
- On the way to Santo Domingo a stop in a famous Doña Pula Restaurant for lunch ON OWN (extra charge)
DAY 7. 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 Shuttle
- 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 (3 nights)
- Santiago city 3* hotel (1 night)
- Cabarete beach hotel 3* (2 nights)
Transportation
- Round trip airport shuttle: SDQ Airport – Santo Domingo Hotel – SDQ Airport
- Private Bus for the tour. Medical Kit
Meals
- 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Expert Guide
- An expert certified tour guide and a tour director
Scheduled Activities
- Welcome gift for every participant
- Welcome group dinner
- Santo Domingo cable car ride
- Los Tres Ojos National park visit
- Boca Chica beach day
- Yamasa chocolate authentic tour
- Santiago City tour & Cable car ride
- Tabaco factory tour
- Puerto Plata City tour
- Cabarete beach day
- Farewell dinner in Santo Domingo
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.
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