Hidden Beach Tour Itinerary
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This is an itinerary for our member-exclusive Hidden Beach Tour which will give you exclusive access to experience several pristine beaches most tourists visiting the island will never see due to their isolation and generally being unknown to mainstream tourism.
Our goal is to help travelers better understand the local host cultures and the natural living environments we interact with. To enjoy life abroad while also supporting the local economy as much as possible to prevent harm via supporting the tourism gentrification pipelines.
We do this by doing our best to only use locally owned and operating services and accommodations.
In turn, this also gives our guests incredibly authentic vibes. Because this type of travel can also be burdensome due to cultural and linguistic differences, our Host guides are there to help us bridge those gaps. We ask that you respect our host guides and their humanity and also enjoy your trip! Positive vibes and open-mindedness go so far in improving your general experience.
Enjoy!
This trip takes place in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, Monte Plata, and the Samaná regions.
Points of interests
12-Day and 7-Day groups begin on Day One; 5-Day Groups begin on Day Three:
*Note: Departure days happen the day after the end of your trip, so Days 6, 8, and 13.
Day One - Arrival at Santo Domingo airport(SDQ), Our driver will greet you at the exit of the airport to drop you off at our first hotel in the Historic Colonial Center of Santo Domingo.
You will meet the rest of the travelers in your cohort as we begin our trip with a welcoming ceremony with fresh tropical fruit and refreshments.
The Welcoming Dinner begins at 7 pm(19:00) local time.
Day Two - We will join for an optional breakfast before heading to La Escuela de Musica Perico Ripiao, a locally owned non-profit with a mission to teach locals how to become musicians in Merengue music.
Lunch and we will head to our first hidden beach for our land acknowledgment ceremony.
rest of the day free
Day Three - As a group, we will head through the country to the region of Samaná.
Breakfast and packing up
in private transport, we will head to a secret waterfall location with refreshments.
Arrive in Las Terrenas (Participants joining our 5 Day Stay will join the group here)
Day Four - First Full day in Las Terrenas
Breakfast and yoga activity by the beach
We will explore a second hidden beach
Free day
Day Five - Head to Limon after breakfast for a small hike(horse riding options) to two magnificent waterfalls.
After we will head to our next destination, Samaná.
Free Day
Day Six - Breakfast head to port to get on boat. Boat party with a ride to Cayo Levantado or Los Haitises National Park(Group choice).
Day Seven - Full Rest/Free Day! (Those in the 5 Day and 7 Day groups will prepare for their departure tomorrow afternoon)
Day Eight - Departure Day for those in the 5 Day And 7 Day groups. After Breakfast, you will be given transport to the Santo Domingo airport.
Those joining on the 12 Day trip will head to El Valle for a day trip into the jungle. Here you will have the option to take the zipline, hike to another waterfall, and explore the pristine beach.
Day Nine - Free Day in El Valle
Day Ten - Head to Las Galeras
Free Day at the local beaches
Day Eleven - Breakfast
Hike or boat ride to Playa Fronton, optional Rock climbing for those interested and experienced enough.
Free evening
Day Twelve - Free Day on beach and prepare for Depature day.
Day Thirteen - Depature Day for group, transport back to Santo DOmingo Airport for afternoon flights.