We have a selection of excursions so that it can discover the wonders of our country and discover the adventurer whom there is within you.
Catalina Island
A perfect combination of sea and earth take to a wonderful catalina island , full of white sand and transparent water . Time of the excursion : Full Day
Altos de Chavón
A beautiful Europe of the century 16 in a sides of one of the long river to our country. Time of the excursion : Half day
Dolphins Island
Take the opportunity to enjoy of the dolphin in their natural place , The sea.
Time of the excursion: Half day.
Caribbean Festival
Have fun in our big party in Boat and enjoys the opportunity to do snorkel with the friendly sharks. Time of the excursion: Half day
Manati Park
Fun with the animals! Fantastic Dolphins, marine lions, Dance of horses. Swimming with Dolphins! All this in just one place . Time of the excursion: Half day
Bavaro Speedboat
Sun, adventure, speed, snorkeling and more in Dominican beaches discovers what we talking about... Time of the excursion : Half day
4 Wheel Adventure
Enjoys the nature in mountains, forests and beaches of bavaro, in a powerful ATV ‘ s . time of the excursion : half day
Saona Island
Trip in Catamaran and Speedboat on turquoises waters and visits this heavenly Island in the Caribbean. time of the excursion : Full Day
National Park Los Haitises
As part of the largest estuary in the insular Caribbean, the 208 km2 Los Haitises National Park is a protected area in the northeast of the country (see map), which offers the visitor a rich variety of natural wonders to explore, including: large expanses of mangrove, humid subtropical forest, seagrass beds, and pristine keys scattered along the length of the coast.
The irregular topography of small, vegetation covered hills so characteristic of Los Haitises is the result of erosion subsequent to uplifting of the underlying limestone bedrock, formed over millions of years by marine organisms.
Guided tours of the park leave from Sabana de la Mar on the south coast of Samaná Bay, and from the community of Samaná on the north coast.
These organized excursions, carried out by trained nature guides, give you the opportunity to view the rich diversity of animal life, as well as visit the many keys and fascinating caves found in the park. Some of these caves contain pictographs (drawings) and petroglyphs (rock carvings) left by the Amerindians who once inhabited this unique area.
Helicopter Tour
An extraordinary stroll. See beaches of Bavaro and White Punta from the air. Time of the excursion: Half day.
Horse Ride
Bavaro is more than beach! It discovers our landscape riding one of our pacific horses. Time of the excursion: Half day.
CITY TOUR (Santo Domingo)
Come to this city with much history, knows the places where the settlers lived and spent their days when they arrived at the country, as well as monuments and historical streets of our country.
Columbus Alcazar
Built early on the XVI century, it was home to Christopher Columbus' son: Diego Colón and his wife María de Toledo. It has been rebuilt and its interior decorated with original pieces from Spanish palaces from the XIV, XV and XVI centuries.
El Puerto Avenue
Attractive street facing the Ozama river final run into the Caribbean Ocean. It marks the eastern limit of the Colonial City and is the place where cruises dock and their tourists discover our ancient and modern treasures. At night, dominicans come here to have fun, listen to music and dance out in the open, transforming it in a real disco beneath the starry Caribbean skies.
America's First Cathedral
Its formal construction began in March of 1523 under the direction of Geraldini Archbishop and it was completed around year 1541. In February 12 of 1546, at the request of Carlos V, the Pope Pablo III granted the status to him of Metropolitan and Prioritized Cathedral of the Indians.
One characterizes by his solid walls and their three doors, two of gothic them in contrast to the third and main one of plateresco style. Corner Archbishop Nouel is located in the street Archbishop Meriño, contiguous with the Park Columbus. In the past it lodged ashes of Admiral Christopher Columbus, until his transfer to the Light to Columbus.
The Colonial City Streets
Nothing like a walk around the colonial city under the tropical Sun and diving into 500 years of history as you discover with each step the oldest buildings in the New World. And if the heat gets to you, in every corner you will find a guy selling fruits, or coconuts with their fresh water, or sugar canes, which keep you walking until you make your pick among the many cafes, bars and restaurants with the area where you can have a good time in the shade and enjoy exquisite national and international dishes and drinks.
Ozama Fortress
This was the earliest military building in the new colonies. It guards the entrance to the city and overlooks the Ozama River.
For centuries the Fortaleza was used both as prison and fortress. Within the military compound is the Tower of Homeage built in 1503, which served as a prison until the 20th century.
The Columbus Lighthouse
The original idea to raise a monument to the memory of the Discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, was of the Dominican historian Antonio Of Monte and Tejada in the year of 1852. The Dominican intellectual notable, author of the first compendium of national history, never supposed that she could be a monument like the selected one in 1929, when already the electrical energy and even the lot, was basic elements for a work of this type.
The Light to Columbus is the history of an idea of long tradition. The winner of the aid, architect J. L. Gleave was selected between 455 originating participants of 48 countries. The Government of the Dr Joaquin Balaguer began the work in 1986, and the construction of the monument was under the supervision of Dominican architect Teófilo Carbonelí, Culminating its construction just on time for the celebration of the "500 years of Discovery and Evangelization of America". In the cruise of the Light is the Mausoleum with the rest of Admiral Christopher Columbus that rested in the Church Cathedral. The Light to Columbus is not only a monument that emits light.
Several museums on historical subjects and of another type, cultural exhibitions, centers, work within the same one, because the building is thought based on providing permanent cultural projects and zones with study, such as centers of documentation and conferences. From the tourist point of view it is considered that the Light to Columbus is an attractiveness, who was integrated to the Caribbean routes within the call "cultural tourism".
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HATO MAYOR EXCURSIONS
FUN FUN Cave
Started This unforgettable adventure with a delicious breakfast of fresh and abundant tropical fruits begins. Soon change of special clothes and brief training with guide and professional equipment of high security.
Next, an amused stroll to horse and soon a long walk through the humid forest in the heat of Dominican reserve of the Haitises. You this now in the mouth of the cave... Prepare for a reduction in rope doing rappel from a height of 20 meters approximately to the interior of the cave. Always into the hands of expert professional guides.
And now within the cave, it discovers the beauties of the dark, their colorful tunnels and gigantic runners. look a spectacular stalactite route and stalagmites, petroglyphs, rock art and the magic whisper of subterranean river .
It took of return one second raid by horseback to you to the dining room of the farm, to finalize this incredible adventure with a rich healthy buffet of and delicious Creole food, drinks
