You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the Billini Hotel in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. Take the rest of the day to explore the streets of the colonial city, restaurants, bars and shops on your own. In the evening, we recommend you a visit of the Plaza de Espaсa where you can choose among various excellent restaurants and enjoy your dinner with a view on Christopher Columbus’ sons’ house. Meals included: None Accommodation: Billini Hotel*****, La Esquina Deluxe Suite

Enjoy a drive through the beautiful mountains, attaining an altitude of 900 meters (2953 feet) above sea level. Here you will see the Cibao plateau, where you will drive past cocoa, coffee, banana, rice and tobacco plantations. We recommend you to stop at “Salto de Aguas Blancas” in Constanza, the highest situated waterfall in the Caribbean. Enjoy the spectacular views and take some nice pictures. You will continue your journey to the hotel Villa Celeste Estate in Jarabacoa, a charming hotel with a pool, nestled at the foot of the mountains and surrounded by majestic beauty. The Dominicans call it "The City of Eternal Spring" because of its consistently pleasant year-round temperatures. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the area of Jarabacoa or a relaxing afternoon by the pool. Driving time: 2 Ѕ hours Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Villa Celeste Estate***, Standard Queen Size Room (Standard Room with two full beds for triple occupancy)

After breakfast, you will drive to Rancho Baiguate, where you can choose one from the following activities: • Canyoning in the "Rio Baiguate" • River rafting on the river "Rio Yaque del Norte" • Horseback ride or mountain bike to the Baiguate Waterfalls In the afternoon, you will continue your trip to the city of Santiago where you can see the famous Monument of Santiago. It was designed in 1944 by the architect Henry Gazon Bona. After the fall of the Dictator Trujillo, it was given the name of "Monument to the Heroes of the Revolution", which it retains to this day. From there, you will approach the Northwest of the Dominican Republic, arriving at the small idyllic fishing town of Punta Rucia. At the Punta Rucia Lodge you can relax and enjoy the evening with a nice tropical drink on a beautiful beach. Driving time: 3 hours Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Punta Rucia Lodge****, Standard Room

In the morning a fishing boat will be ready and waiting to take you to a small island with a surface area of only 200 square meters of white sand. The greatest natural pageantry however takes place under the water where the coral reefs provide a magnet for vast varieties of colorful fish and other marine life. Snorkeling in this spectacular natural habitat is an unforgettable experience (boat will provide fins, masks and snorkels). The return trip through the mangroves of the National Park takes you back to the Punta Rucia Lodge. You can enjoy the afternoon in tranquility at the wonderful, untouched beach that you will most likely have to yourself. Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Punta Rucia Lodge****, Standard Room

Today after breakfast you will follow the road to Sosua. On the way you can stop to visit Fort San Filipe in Puerto Plata. Christopher Columbus arrived in this area on his first voyage documented January 12th, 1493 and founded the town of Puerto Plata (Port Silver). However it was often victimized by pirate raids causing King Felipe II of Spain to command that a fort be built in 1541 to protect this strategic city. In the late afternoon you arrive at your hotel, which is located only a few minutes away from the beach, a well-known place for snorkeling. Enjoy the rest of the day having a stroll through the city or on the beautiful beach of Sosua. Driving time: 2 hours Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Casa 22 Luxury Boutique Hotel****, Standard Room or if 2 adults + 1 child: Royal Suite

After breakfast your journey takes you down the coast to the stunning Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful regions of the Dominican Republic. The diverse scenery includes rivers, lush landscapes, banana plantations, rice fields and a breathtaking coastline. This part of the island offers various different excursions, waterfalls and some of the best, pristine beaches of the Caribbean. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the town and the surrounding region, taking a swim in the pool or indulge yourself to a spa treatment at the hotel. Driving time: 3 hours Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: The Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club*****, One Bedroom Suite Mountain View

Today you will explore the most famous national park of the Dominican Republic. In the morning the boat takes you on a tour through “Los Haitises”. Cruising through secluded islands, bays and rock formations you will visit the “Las Lineas” and the “San Gabriel” cave. In the caves you can find painting and carvings of the Tainos, the original inhabitants of the Dominican Republic. On your tour you will see an incredible variety of birds. Afterwards, your boat will take you to the white beach paradise island of Cayo Levantado, also called "Bacardi Island". Here you have time to enjoy a typical Dominican lunch and take a swim. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch Accommodation: The Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club*****, One Bedroom Suite Mountain View

Today you will drive along a well-developed highway across the island directly to the international airport "Las Americas" Santo Domingo. At the airport you will return your rental car and fly home with a lot of long-lasting memories from your holiday in the Dominican Republic. Driving time: 2.5 hours Meals included: Breakfast

- Rental vehicle (Hyundai Tucson SUV or similar) with unlimited mileage and full insurance coverage (Pick up in the morning of day 2 in the city of Santo Domingo; drop off day 8 (time as desired) at the airport in Santo Domingo) - All overnight accommodations at hotels mentioned in the program - All meals mentioned in the itinerary as “Meals included” - 1 activity of your choice at Rancho Baiguate - Excursion by boat to Cayo Arena - Private excursion by boat through Los Haitises National Park and to Cayo Levantado - Transfer from the airport "Las Americas" (Santo Domingo) to the hotel in the old town of Santo Domingo in a luxury vehicle

This tour can also be done with a private guide and driver. They will enrich your trip with their big knowledge about the Dominican Republic, delight you with stories and anecdotes and make sure everything will be running safe and smoothly. The total surcharge for a private guide, driver and rental car from day 2 in the morning until day 8 at the airport includes the expenses for the guide, fuel and toll for the route according to the itinerary. On request, the car and the guide can also be available for day 1. Expenses for additional excursions are not included and have to be paid on spot.