DOMINICAN EXPRESS EXPERIENCE
From/ In Santo Domingo
4 Days/ 3 Nights
A perfect option for all those weekend travelers to experience a combination of city sightseeing, white sand beaches, boat rides and local cuisine.
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Minimum 16 people Maximum 24 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
15 – 65 yrs
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Group Tour
Group Size
Min. 16 – Max. 24 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
15 – 65 yrs
MAP
Santo Domingo – Saona Island – Boca Chica – Santo Domingo
Total distance to do by bus: almost 350 Km
Does this tour suit you?
The tour suits you if you love safe, fully guided group tours and immerse yourself in nature and be engaged in outdoor activities. You need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a chance to stay in the environment of tropical nature, Caribbean beaches and culture.
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 per person. Water
DAY 2. Santo Domingo – Saona Island – Santo Domingo
Cotubanamá National Park (also known as Eastern National Park) is a part of the National protected area in the Dominican Republic. Saona Island is a part of the Eastern National Park and a tropical paradise well known for its pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Included Transportation to saona island
- Sailing catamaran. Onboard bar included: aged rum, sodas, water
- Speed boat ride
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Buffet style lunch on Saona Island. Typical local cuisine
- Saona beach open bar: aged rum, sodas, water
Scheduled Included Activities
- Saona Island full day tour from Santo Domingo
- Entrance fee to Cotubanama National park
- Shared sailing catamaran ride and entertainment program from Bayahibe port to Saona Island
- Shared speed boat ride from Saona Island to Bayahibe port
DAY 3. 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. Later, you will have an opportunity to relax on the beach in Boca Chica with a local and international buffet lunch and an open bar with local drinks included.
Accommodation included
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas
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
- Los Tres Ojos National Park (a cave with 3 cenotes inside)
- A small boat to get to the 4th cenote
- Boca Chica Beach Day
DAY 4. Departures. SDQ Airport
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)
Transportation
- Round trip airport shuttle: SDQ Airport – Santo Domingo Hotel – SDQ Airport
- Private Bus for the tour. Medical Kit
Meals
- 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Expert Guide
- An expert certified tour guide and a tour director
Scheduled Activities
- Welcome gift for every participant
- Welcome group dinner
- Los Tres Ojos National park visit
- Boca Chica beach day with lunch and unlimited bar with local included drinks
- Saona Island full day tour from 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 250.00 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 participants older than 15+ yrs 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 1,279