Day 1: Santo Domingo - JarabacoaIn the morning, you will be picked up in Santo Domingo from a location of your choice. You will drive with your rented Jeep (4x4) towards the mountains into the heartland of the country, passing cocoa, rice, banana and coffee plantations. The Rancho Baiguate is located in Jarabacoa, the "city of eternal spring" snuggled at the base of the mountains. Upon arrival at the Rancho Baiguate you will be served a typical Dominican lunch surrounded by majestic views. Afterwards you will have time to plan the next day’s activity, enjoy the beautiful ranch or hike to one of the nearby waterfalls.
Driving time: 2 Ѕ hours
Meals included: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Rancho Baiguate***, Master Room
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Day 2: JarabacoaAfter breakfast, you can choose one from the following four activities:
• Canyoning in the "Rio Baiguate"
• River rafting on the river "Rio Yaque Del Norte"
• Horseback ride or mountain bike to the Baiguate Waterfalls.
Enjoy a unique and adventurous day in this small mountain town.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Rancho Baiguate***, Master Room
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Day 3: Jarabacoa - Constanza - Valle VerdeIn the morning the trip continues through the mountains, passing by strawberry, carrot and
lettuce fields towards the highest town on the island, Constanza. This is the last stop to eat
something and to shop for provisions for the evening and the following day.
After shopping the road leads to an altitude of 1,680 meters (5,512 feet) towards the waterfall "Aguas Blancas" (White waters) with an altitude of 83 meters (272 feet).
You will continue on to Villa Pajуn where you will sleep overnight at an altitude of 2000 meters. This is a rustic cabin offering tourists a taste of pioneer living and adventure, surrounded by flower gardens of brilliant colors. From your windows you can see the "Pico Duarte", the highest peak of the Caribbean. The cabins at "Villa Pajуn" offer hot water and a fireplace, but they do not offer electricity or food.
Driving time: 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Pajуn, (Bungalow “Ciguita” with 1 bedroom for 1-2 pax;
Bungalow “Golondrina” with 2 bedrooms for 3-4 pax)
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Day 4: Pyramid - Ocoa – Santo DomingoThis morning you will experience unadulterated thrill while driving along the highest road of the Caribbean at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) above sea level. Along the way is a place called "The Pyramid", popularly considered to be the geographical center of the Hispaniola Island. From this mystical and mountainous place the road will lead you down to the town of San Jose de Ocoa. From there the road improves and will take you back to Santo Domingo, where you will
return your rented vehicle.
Driving time: 7 hours
Meals included: None
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