Highlights of Dominican Republic

A Travelshore representative will meet you and provide the bus transfer from the airport to your hotel in Bayahibe. Upon arrival we will assist you with check-in and the hotel will provide you the room keys. Details of the tour will be highlighted at the hotel lobby before dinner. In the meantime enjoy around the premises and the features of the hotel and meet your Travelshore guides at the lobby by 5:30pm to review itinerary  and brief you on what to expect over the course of the trip

You have arrived at the cradle of America, where all started, we will take you on a city tour that blends the historical richness of its past with the modernity of a dynamic cosmopolitan city. Start your journey rediscovering each monumental vestige on its cobble street. The Colonial Zone, a World Heritage Site that shares more than five centuries history, which testify to an important milestone that impacted the course of humanity during the encounter of two worlds in 1482.

We will invite you to try the rich flavour of our typical cuisine at El Conuco restaurant, where you can taste the typical dishes of the Dominican cuisine and as a modern cosmopolitan city you can also enjoy the finest food from around the world. Baseball is our sport by nature and the Olympic Center in one of the main locations that holds many sports events, where we will experience a practice or game between two minor or professional teams 

At sunset, submerge yourself to the fullest with everything that is amazing, vibrant and exciting in the city. Shop and find any item you wish, you will have open doors to numerous shopping malls and a variety of establishments including prestigious and well known international brands. We urge you to dance to the rhythm of “Guira and Tambora” our rhythmical Merengue.

After leaving the Capital, Santo Domingo we will hit the road for couple of hours heading North towards La Vega, a mountainous province where the city of Conztanza and Jarabacoa are located. Here we will Tour the valley of Constanza, passing through a patchwork of neatly cultivated vegetable fields. The Valley of Constanza is like a large farm, producing flowers, vegetables and fruits, such as potatoes, cabbage, garlic, strawberries, raspberries, apples, coffee and a variety of other crops. Its climate allows it to produce a large amount of the country’s gross domestic products, as it is the third largest producing area of the Dominican Republic.

During lunch we will learn to make a delicious Rustic Sancocho Stew, one of the Foodie’s favourite dishes in the Dominican Republic. .Sancocho is one of the dishes that take a lot of time and patience to make, but the result is worth the labour, you can add or subtract any meat of your preference. This fully loaded and powerful stew really  hit the spot o a rainy day or cool days in Constanza 

In the afternoon we will arrive in Jarabacoa, Place where the water flows.” Nestle in the heart of the Central Mountain range valley, at an altitude of 525m above sea level and very close to Pico Duarte, the highest elevation of the Caribbean with 3.087m above sea level. Jarabacoa is the ultimate destination for adventure, ecotourism, touring the mountains, extreme sports and even to disconnect and relax in the middle of the nature.

An exciting five star raft trip down the cool waters of “Yaque del Norte River” The largest river in the Caribbean, guided by highly qualified personnel that will take you through rapid currents that will make your adrenaline rise to the maximum.

Aroma de la Montaña Restaurant offers spectacular 360 view of the valley, mountains and the city of Jarabacoa. The chef picks his organic ingredients from the restaurant’s own garden to create a variety of typical, international, fusion and grill dishes, while choosing from a great selection of wines. Its quality of service, the environment and the tranquility will guarantee our guests an unforgettable experience.

After a tasty Dominican-style breakfast our Travelshore host will pick you up at the main lobby of your accommodation and we will be driving up to Puerto Plata, known as the Amber Coast, a window into the Dominican History, culture and natural wonders, where we will enjoy an adventurous hike to  the top of the natural 27 waterfalls.  You can hike, swim, jump, slide down the flowing natural waters (This hike requires some physical ability). Your local specialist will explain all the natural tropical wonders and beauty of the rainforest and after a rush of excitement we will fill your hungry tummy with criolla Dominican-style buffet and continue our route to Punta Rusia – a small fisherman’s town, away from big resorts, full of white sandy beaches, it’s a heavenly place full of friendly people and playful children. You will feel like time is standing still in this warm beautiful village!

Those who take the boat trip to Cayo Arena (Paradise Island), one of the most beautiful  beaches in the Caribbean, never forget the time of the first visit  to the coral Islet in the middle of the ocean. There is time for sun tanning, swimming and snorkelling to admire a myriad of colourful fish and take underwater photographs and videos. this Islet is just off the amber coast in Puerto Plata, it has unique coral reef and is excellent for snorkeling. From Punta Rusia, a local and friendly guide will take you on a short boat ride equipped with your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy pure natural cay surrounded by white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, red rock formations and a circled coral reef in the middle of the sea. 

On the way back we’ll visit the National Park of Montecristi with its lush green mangroves, lagoons, a lot of wildlife and birds. A guide will explain about the forms of nature. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at a beach-front restaurant in Punta Rusia, a small untouched fishermen village. After having lunch at the restaurant 

This is where visitors can easily immerse themselves into the cultural diversity and learn about the legacy groups that immigrated and settled in the city since the 16th century. Puerto Plata is also known by its Victorian  architectural style that blends the old style colonial era within the urban developments. Puerto Plata is located in the North coast of the Dominican Republic and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean an Isabel de Torres Mountain, visitors can take a cable cart ride up to glance at the surrounding panoramic view of the Puerto Plata city and the Atlantic ocean. 

We will point out few places of interest to visit during the rest of our City Tour. Despite all the natural, cultural attractions that Puerto Plata has to offer, there is an important attractiveness  that draws people in,  which the city is also well known for, it the human appeal, kindness, courage and harmony that the people transmit to make our visitors stay more enjoyable.

In the Afternoon we will visit Cabarete; the most calming, relaxing and recharging place that you’ll have ever been to, this water sport Mecca was at first a huge windsurfing destination and now it is one of the world’s best kite boarding destination. You will quickly feel the vibe and the energy of the people. Spend a Free afternoon in Cabarete and learn from local life, look for gifts ideas, dinner at a restaurant, grocery for snacks, relax at the beach and play beach volleyball. Bring your bathing suit to take refreshing dip in the Atlantic Ocean, feel the soft sand on your toes with a cold drink in your hand.

On the way to Las Terrenas we will make a couple of stops to get some snacks from the local vendors just off the highway, followed by a brief visit at a organic fruit and cacao plantation, where you will learn about the process of making chocolate, enjoy sipping a cup of traditional hot chocolate or organic coffee and delight in the best tropical local flavours . We will make a stop at the Dudu Blue Lagoon NP, once inside the complex you can relax and enjoy the surrounding. Take a walk down the stairs to the refreshing clear waters, where you can swim inside the caves or dare to take the zip line dive – taking you from the rim to about halfway across the natural pool, where you let go and drop into a 150 – 200 feet diameter limestone circle. The local guides provide a life jacket for the zip-line drop (Must bring a change of clothes). You can also jump from the cliff – that’s about a 40′ drop. 

We will visit Playa Grande (Grande Beach,) a very easy drive from the Dudu National Park. This beach is the perfect blend of solitude and services. The beach is wide and powder soft from the tree line to the water’s edge. Playa Grande looks like it’s off a postcard or out of a shipwreck movie! You can partake of as much service or as little as you like. The little typical huts have attendants, who are available to bring  you a table, chairs, beach lounges, order you drinks and even serve fresh caught seafood. Remember to stretch, play, relax and enjoy the clear blue water of the Ocean. Shortly after our typical beach lunch we will head towards Las Terrenas; located on a very long sandy coast, interrupted only by small mangroves and rocky areas in the North East coast of the Dominican Republic. Las Terrenas stands out for having enough stretches of beach for tourists, characterized by its tranquillity and paradisiacal views, such as Bonita and Coson beach. Due to the presence of numerous beautiful beaches with white sand and transparent waters, the small fishing village has become a small tourist town where you will have free time to experience how the local build their craft and the local way of life at your own pace and enjoy some nightlife.

From Las Terrenas we will drive to Samana’s Fishermen port where you will be transferred in our comfortable , fast and secure Catamaran and navigate to Los Haitises National Park, a designated Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

After departing from the private dock in the Town of Samana we will initiate in Cayo Los Pajaros (Bird Cay) where we will observe the reproductive areas of the birds that inhabit the reserve, we will continue onto Boca de Tiburon (Mouth of Shark) a cave that is home to stalactite formations, formed over time in this humid region, we will then navigate through the endanger mangroves and the natural flora while entering the area known as Bosque Humedo (Humid Forest). The first thing you will experience here is the silence of nature, momentarily broken  by the birds that make this area their home. During the trip you will visit various caves known as San Gabriel, La Linea(The Line) and La Arena(The Sand) where you will find indigenous art painted on the cave walls and learn from their history and activities of the years.

Next we will travel through the mangroves and small inhabitants to our lunch escape in Caño Hondo Eco-Lodge and Retreat. After Lunch you can enjoy a bath in any of the natural pools, cascades and wading areas that are found throughout the Eco-Lodge.

It is tee time at Pete Dye’s golf course 

This jaw dropping scenery surrounding the 18 holes and 7 are situated along the Caribbean Sea – which makes it one of the top golf courses in the world and #1 in the Caribbean, It is named Teeth of the Dog, which means if you dare challenge the Dog, it will bite back! Which describes what a challenging golf course it can be. Although a hard course to play, it has beautifully hand carved rocks and corals from the Tropical Dominican coastlines. 

Benefit of a Free time for yourself to enjoy at the beach and to explore the premises’ features