Dominican Alps & Caribbean (9 days)
An active exploration of this compact yet varied Caribbean island. Walks are graded as easy and the more strenuous activities are optional. The whale-watching season is from mid January to mid March only and whale watching is optional. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Dominican Alps: After exploring the well preserved colonial city of Santo Domingo, we drive inland past fields of flowers and coffee plantations up to the refreshing climate of the Dominican Alps. From our base at Jarabocoa we discover the surrounding forests and jungle falls on foot or there's the chance to try your hand at white-water rafting, canyoning or mountain biking.
Jungle Caves:From the mountains we descend slowly towards the Atlantic coast of Caberete, pausing at El Choco National Park to discover a network of ancient caves hidden from view along the jungle trails we follow with our guide.
Samana Peninsula & Whales: Continuing down the rugged coast interspersed with idyllic sandy coves, we arrive on the Samana Peninsula. Walking to the spectacular falls at El Limon we also take a boat trip across the bay to explore the caves and mangrove swamps of Los Haitises National Park. This region is famous for its humpback whales, which, from mid January to mid March each year, bring the waters in the Bay of Samana alive, offering excellent whale watching opportunities.
- Day 1: Arrive Santo Domingo
- Day 2: In Santo Domingo; city tour; drive Jarabocoa
- Day 3: In Jarabocoa; jungle walks and optional white-water rafting
- Day 4: Drive to Caberete via El Choco NP
- Day 5: Drive Samana Peninsula; walk to El Limon falls
- Day 6: Free day; optional whale watching (mid Jan - mid Mar)
- Day 7: Ferry to Sabana, visit Los Haitises NP. PM to Santo Domingo
- Day 8: Fly home
- Day 9: Home
Operated by Explore Worldwide (DI)
Departures: January & February only
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