Tour Highlight:
- 8 days/7 nights in the North Coast beach sports town of Cabarete
- Luxurious accommodations in beachside villas & condos
- Free access to pool & Jacuzzi
- Yasica River exploration & remote beach bonfire dinner
- Hike in the National Park and visit ancient caves
- Merrengue lesson
- Cascading in the Septentrional Mountains
- Surfing lessons on Encuentro Beach (optional)
- Pub crawl along the North Coast
- Rum tasting at Brugal Rum Factory
- Beach day at Sosua Bay
- 2-tank dive (certified divers only) or P.A.D.I. DSD Introduction to scuba diving (optional)
- Community service project
- Giant catamaran sail with snorkeling
- Farewell dinner on Cabarete Beach
- Many catered meals
- Round-trip group airport transfers
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)! Bienvenidos! Group Airport Transfer to Cabarete. Hang out Poolside. Relax on the Beach. Explore Cabarete. Meet Presidente. Yasica River exploration & remote beach bonfire dinner. A short distance from the Laguna Cabarete & Goleta Park office, on the banks of the Islabon River, Wilson Zapeta has a small ranch of wildlife in temporary captivity. Here we have the opportunity to see some of the Dominican Republic's more elusive wilderness creatures, such as the Carey Turtle, Boa Serpent, Tarantula, Rhinoceros Iguana, North American Crocodile, Turkey Vulture, Sparrow Hawk, and Mongoose. From there you board a boat for a leisurely float down the Wilson River to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Your dinner this evening is served on the beach, amongst the sand dunes and a roaring bonfire. First night out in the Town in Cabarete!
Day 2: National Park El Choco Hike & The Caves of Bumba. Join us on a true walking-adventure into the past in discovery of the real Dominican Republic. Following red-earth paths walked by the Arawak Indians winding through small Dominican communities and tropical rain forest we hike up to our own hidden spot for a fresh fruit snack and an incredible view of the 8 kilometer long Cabarete lagoon.
Enjoy authentic, locally grown Dominican coffee while learning about the 36 species of birds and 862 species of plants thriving around you. Formed as long as 25 million years ago in the Miocene Period, the ancient rock formations are unique to the North Coast of the Dominican Republic and hold many secrets for us to explore. Subterranean rivers and caves abound throughout the park home to plants and animals that have become completely accustomed to life in the dark. Venture with us down into the mysterious Caves of Bumba for a cool swim in truly pristine water and glimpses into prehistory. 12 of the 18 species of bats found in the Dominican Republic are living within the boundaries of the park, and, if we are lucky, we might catch a few sleeping! Dominican lunch at El Tigre. Afternoon free on the beach. Merrengue, Bachata & Salsa Lessons with Tony. Get ready for the Latin Nights!
Day 3: Cascading. Join us on a true adventure hiking up to the top of the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua tasting tropical fruit from the trees and learning about this amazing natural phenomenon along the way. Hold your breath! After a short rest, we jump and slide the entire 27 waterfalls back down from heights of 1 to 10 meters! Includes round-trip transportation, morning snack, drinking water, professional guides, and Dominican lunch. Rating: Beginner-Advance hikers looking for an intense experience. Swimmers only.
Day 4: Surf Lessons at Encuentro Beach (optional - additional fee). Join us for the best surf on the North Coast at Playa Encuentro. Three hour group lesson provided by local surfers who will help you find your Zen! Includes round-trip transportation, group lesson, and board rental, $35 USD per person. North Coast Pub Crawl. We'll take the party with us all the way to Puerto Plata to Cafecito Bar & Grill for lunch before making our first stop at the Brugal Rum Factory for an inside glimpse (and taste) into one of the Dominicans best kept secrets. We make our way back to Cabarete stopping at the local hot spots on the way in Puerto Plata, Montellano, and Sosua. Our journey ends on Cabarete Beach.
Day 5: Early morning transport to Sosua. Beach day on Sosua Beach rated one of the top 10 best beaches in the world. Sosua Bay is renowned for its calm turquoise water protected by stunning limestone cliffs. Pina Colada, anyone? Scuba Diving Intro Course & open water dive (optional - additional fee). P.A.D.I. Discover Scuba Diving (D.S.D) course for beginners includes a morning class in a pool and an afternoon shallow water (15 meters) dive in Sosua Bay. The D.S.D. Certifies participants for shallow-water dives accompanied by a dive master for a period of 14 days. Two-hour instructional class generally begins at 9:00 a.m. Open water dive at 2:45 p.m. In between time is your to relax, eat lunch, and explore the town and beaches of Sosua. Includes round-trip ground transportation, boat to the reefs, dive master, and all equipment ($60 USD + tax per person). Two-tank dive for Certified Divers (optional - additional fee). Join the experts at Northern Coast Aqua sports P.A.D.I. Four Star Instructor Development Center. Northern Coast offers everything from open water shallow dives to wreck dives and deep water. Northern is happy to provide you with all the equipment, or bring your own, $65 USD + tax per person (tank & weights), $75 USD + tax per person (tank, weights, BCD, regulator). Return transport to our accommodations in Cabarete.
Day 6: Community Service with Dream Project.
Spend half a day with the Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project helping to foster education for children in the Cabarete area. Afternoon free on the beach or at the villa.
Day 7: Giant Catamaran Sail. A day of sailing along the North Coat from Puerto Plata to Sosua and back enjoying the views, Caribbean music, and friends on a giant Catamaran. Includes light morning snack, juice and national beverages, lunch, snorkeling gear for the reefs, and round-trip transportation. Rating: all levels. Farewell dinner at Lax, the hottest spot on Cabarete Beach.
Day 8: Group transfer to airport 3 hours prior to plane departure. Hasta pronto!
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
This tour is completely customizable.
Price Includes:
Please refer to your unique trip itinerary or service agreement for details related to inclusions.
Price Excludes:
Unless otherwise stipulated in writing in your unique trip itinerary or service agreement, airfare, airport transfers, soft drinks, liquor, sleeping bags and pads, laundry, medical expenses, cost of hospitalization or evacuation from remote areas, entry or departure taxes, insurance, and gratuities for guides are not included in program fees. Activities listed as optional in an itinerary or service agreement generally require an additional fee. If the trip must be extended or itinerary modified due to causes beyond our control, all associated costs are not included. (In some cases, travel insurance may cover these costs.)
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