Dominican Wonders: Culture, Community, and Natural Beauty
8 DAYS
Santiago de los Caballeros 1 • Cabarete 3 • Jarabacoa 1 • San Cristóbal 2
Basic Inclusions
Accommodations
Accommodations in centrally-located three-star or four-star hotels. Rooming on a triple basis. Hotels are subject to change and may be replaced with comparable accommodations.
Meals
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners included.
Transportation
Round-trip transportation on scheduled airline. All public transportation tickets included where applicable.
Guide
English-speaking tour escort throughout. Special arrangements as noted.
Travel Protection
Passports provides and pays for a Post Departure Travel Protection Plan that includes coverage for Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, Medical Expense and Evacuation and more.
Tour Summary
Itinerary Includes
One Checked Bag Included Per Person
English-speaking tour escort throughout
Day 1: Arrival Santiago de los Caballeros
Land in style at Santiago Airport and enjoy a VIP transfer to Camp David Ranch, complete with snacks and refreshments. Swiftly check-in and get oriented with a warm welcome and essential safety briefings. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a walking tour of Santiago Central and the Monument. End the day with a mouthwatering dinner at The Circus Food Park.
Day 2: Santiago de los Caballeros - Cabarete
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading to the stunning Damajagua 27 Waterfalls. Relish a delicious lunch at Damajagua, then hike and explore the captivating waterfalls. Transition to the coastal vibes of Cabarete, check into Kite Beach Inn, and dine at the trendy Kite Club Café.
Day 3: Cabarete
After breakfast, engage in a fulfilling service day at Islabon Primary School, building furniture and participating in art and sports programs. Enjoy lunch at Comedor La Union while watching baseball practice. Take a scenic cable car ride at Teleferico Puerto Plata, followed by dinner at Velero with mocktails and a breathtaking sunset.
Day 4: Cabarete
Another enriching day at Islabon Primary School awaits post-breakfast. Head to Playa Grande for a beach day and lunch at Sandro’s. Return to the hotel for some free time before an evening of adventure with a Rugama boat ride, garden tour, paddle boarding, bonfire, and bachata lessons.
Day 5: Cabarete - Jarabacoa
Say your goodbyes at Islabon Primary School with a special party. Lunch at Blue Moon sets the stage for an adrenaline-pumping afternoon of white water rafting in Jarabacoa. Check into Rancho Baiguate and unwind with dinner and bachata or dominos.
Day 6: Jarabacoa - San Cristóbal
After breakfast, check out and head to San Cristobal. Lunch en route prepares you for an enlightening tour of Pomier Caves Anthropological Reserve. Check into Hotel Europa and enjoy a leisurely dinner walk to Plaza España.
Day 7: San Cristóbal
Explore the Colonial Zone post-breakfast. Lunch at Adrian Tropical is followed by a leadership workshop at Centro Bonó. Return to the hotel for some free time before your farewell dinner at Jalao.
Day 8: San Cristóbal - Home
Savor your last breakfast and embark on the KaKow Experience Tour. Indulge in some last-minute souvenir shopping before lunch at the hotel. Your unforgettable journey concludes with a transfer to Santo Domingo Airport for your departure.
UNPARALLELED STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
The day you've been waiting for! Your destination is the Dominican Republic, which shares with Haiti the island of Hispaniola, the second-largest of the Greater Antilles. When Christopher Columbus reached this island, on December 5, 1492, he declared, "This is the fairest land under heaven!"
You'll land in Santiago de los Caballeros, the country's third-largest city.
Overnight: Santiago de los Caballeros
Day 2: Damajagua & Cabarete
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading to the stunning Damajagua 27 Waterfalls. Relish a delicious lunch at Damajagua, then hike and explore the captivating waterfalls. Transition to the coastal vibes of Cabarete, check into Kite Beach Inn, and dine at the trendy Kite Club Café.
Overnight: Cabarete
Day 3: Community & Culture
After breakfast, engage in a fulfilling service day at Islabon Primary School, building furniture and participating in art and sports programs. Enjoy lunch at Comedor La Union while watching baseball practice. Take a scenic cable car ride at Teleferico Puerto Plata, followed by dinner at Velero with mocktails and a breathtaking sunset.
Overnight: Cabarete
Day 4: Service & Leisure
Another enriching day at Islabon Primary School awaits post-breakfast. Head to Playa Grande for a beach day and lunch at Sandro’s. Return to the hotel for some free time before an evening of adventure with a Rugama boat ride, garden tour, paddle boarding, bonfire, and bachata lessons.
Overnight: Cabarete
Day 5: Farewell & Adventure
Say your goodbyes at Islabon Primary School with a special party. Lunch at Blue Moon sets the stage for an adrenaline pumping afternoon of white water rafting in Jarabacoa. Check into Rancho Baiguate and unwind with dinner and bachata or dominos.
Overnight: Jarabacoa
Day 6: Cultural Exploration
After breakfast, check out and head to San Cristobal. Lunch en route prepares you for an enlightening tour of Pomier Caves Anthropological Reserve. Check into Hotel Europa and enjoy a leisurely dinner walk to Plaza España.
Overnight: San Cristóbal
Day 7: Leadership & Farewell
Explore the Colonial Zone post-breakfast. Lunch at Adrian Tropical is followed by a leadership workshop at Centro Bonó. Return to the hotel for some free time before your farewell dinner at Jalao.
Overnight: San Cristóbal
Day 8: Final Moments
Savor your last breakfast and embark on the KaKow Experience Tour. Indulge in some last-minute souvenir shopping before lunch at the hotel. Your unforgettable journey concludes with a transfer to Santo Domingo Airport for your departure.
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Arrival in the Dominican Republic
Damajagua Waterfalls
Sunrise in Cabarete
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
San Cristóbal
Pomier Caves Anthropological Reserve
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