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13 days 11 nights
Daily Tour
16 people
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Discovering the highlights of the Dominican Republic: its history through its capital Santo Domingo, its little-known rural life, and the beauty of its maritime environment. Not forgetting relaxation, in the enchanting setting of your hotel.
Flight to the Dominican Republic. Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel, check-in and overnight stay.
Free days in all-inclusive formula for relaxation or to enjoy the activities offered. Nights at your hotel.
Discover Dominican customs in the most typical villages. In Higuey, visit the Basilica La Altagracia and the local market. Enjoy a coffee with freshly roasted beans, for exceptional aromas. Try your hand at rolling cigars, before a typical lunch and a relaxing afternoon on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Departure to discover the culture and great history of the oldest city in the new world: Santo Domingo. From the Los Tres Ojos caves, the first cathedral of the Americas, the Calle de los Dames, the Alcazar de Columbus to the modern city, you will discover one of the cities richest in diversity and contrasts. Typical buffet lunch (excluding drinks). Free time to visit the colonial streets and go shopping in El Conde Street. Return to your hotel and overnight.
Departure for Bayahibe where you will board a "motomaran" for the crossing to the island of Saona. During the navigation, enjoy several stops for swimming in the natural pools, then continue the adventure to Palmilla beach. Lunch (lobster extra; to be paid on site) and relaxation on the beach. Then discovery of a new beach. Return to Bayahibe, then to your hotel and night.
Free day on an all-inclusive basis for relaxation or to enjoy the activities on offer. Night at your hotel.
Depending on your flight times, transfer to the airport and return flight.
Location: located on the beautiful and large white sand beach of Bavaro in Punta Cana, in the south-east of the Dominican Republic, only 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (22 km). The recently renovated hotel is a modern complex of 355 rooms divided between two 3-storey buildings, in the heart of beautiful tropical gardens. The rooms have bathroom (shower / WC), hairdryer, ironing facilities, air conditioning, TV (cable), Wi-Fi (low speed), safe, minibar restocked daily (water, local beer, soft drinks), coffee maker, balcony or terrace with garden view. One large bed or 2 single beds. Sofa bed for the 3rd and 4th person. - Caribe Deluxe Rooms: approx. 39 m², 1-4 pers. (max. 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children). - Caribe Deluxe Suite: approx. 47 m², for 1-4 people (max. 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children), slippers, bathrobes, sitting area with sofa bed. - "Honeymoon" Suite: approx. 59 m², for 2 adults, double bed and sitting area, whirlpool bath, espresso machine, slippers, bathrobes and beach towels, balcony, it benefits from the Platinum Package. Flavors: the main restaurant “Food Market” (buffet), 7 a la carte restaurants (dinner, by reservation): Asian, Mexican, Italian, Dominican, Brazilian and 2 restaurants not included in the all-inclusive formula: the gourmet restaurant "La Cava" and the fish and seafood restaurant "Platinum The all-inclusive formula: full board (buffet) at the main restaurant, unlimited wine and local drinks, possibility of dining in the 5 a la carte restaurants, snacks, selection of local and international drinks (Premium alcohols and some wines with supplement) depending on the bars, sports bar 24 hours a day. Formula provided until departure time. Drinks served by the glass. Activities: enjoy 3 freshwater swimming pools and the activities of the international entertainment team: aerobics, aquagym, beach volleyball, water basketball, water polo, archery, evening with shows. Fitness room and multi-sports ground. Play tennis (2 courts; equipment rental, lighting at a charge), table tennis, mini-golf, pétanque, non-motorized water sports (30 minutes/day), an introduction to diving in the pool (once/stay/person). Chargeable: football, billiards, bowling and video games. Independent and chargeable: motorized water sports (banana, parasailing, etc.), kite surfing, catamaran, fishing, diving, White Sand Golf Course, Casino at the Grand Bavaro Princess (free shuttle). Relax at the Spa center (treatments, massages at a charge), whirlpool. For the youngest: international mini-club 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (4 to 12 years old and 13 - 17 years old). Mini-disco. Freshwater pool, water park and outdoor playground. Babysitting on request, chargeable (reservation the day before). Free baby bed. High chairs. Buffet at the main restaurant. At your disposal: Free sun loungers and umbrellas at the pool and on the beach, beach towels. Free low-speed Wi-Fi. Free shuttle to Punta Cana. Laundry, shops, mini-market. ATM, currency exchange; major credit cards accepted. Medical center. Hotel accessible to people with reduced mobility. Pets not allowed. Courtesy area available in case of late check-out. Plaza Bàvaro shopping center 600 m away. Platinum Package (optional) Personalized check-in, fruit basket, towel and beach bag in room. Selection of Premium drinks at the bars•Premium Wi-Fi• Concierge•Gourmet restaurant "La Cava" and "Platinum restaurant" included • -10% on treatments, access to the sauna and the relaxation pool of the Spa •Private area on the beach with drinks service•Exclusive lounge bar. Late check-out subject to availability. To be reserved and paid on site for all occupants of the room (approx. $40/person/night, min. 4 nights stay).
• Depending on your arrival day and due to technical or weather constraints, the order of the excursions may be changed and some may be replaced by others of equivalent quality. Excursions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation by the client. • Drinks are not included during lunches. • French-speaking guide during excursions. Depending on the number of participants, excursions may be carried out with people of other nationalities. • Program not feasible for pregnant women.
Formalities: Passport valid for 6 months after the return date. Tourist card (approx. €15 to date) and exit tax (USD 20 to date) included in your package. No vaccinations required. ESTA authorization required in the case of transit in the United States, AVE in the case of transit in Canada. Exceptionally until 11/30/2025, it is authorized to have a passport valid for the duration of the stay in the Dominican Republic, from entry to exit (instead of the 6 months of validity previously required). • Babies and minors: - accompanied by both parents: identity card or passport according to the conditions mentioned above. - accompanied by only one parent: Identity card or personal passport according to the conditions of the country above. - unaccompanied by both parents: Under the law on the fight against terrorism of June 3, 2016 and the government decree of November 2, 2016, minors traveling outside the national territory without a person holding parental authority must carry the following documents: + Identity document of the minor (identity card or passport according to the regulations of the country of destination) + Authorization to leave the territory (Cerfa form No. 15646*01 available on service-public.fr) + Photocopy of the identity document of the person holding parental authority who signed the authorization to leave the territory - Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on our trips. • Foreign nationals must consult the consulate of the chosen destination and must complete, at their own expense, any specific formalities concerning them. A passenger who cannot board a flight due to not presenting the required documents (passport, identity card, visas, etc.) will not be entitled to any refund. • Information, security and health conditions: consult the website "http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr", section "travel advice". In all cases, the completion and payment of formalities are the responsibility of the customer, unless otherwise indicated by Héliades. • Information on transit via the United States or Canada: consult the website "http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr", section "travel advice". In all cases, the completion and payment of formalities are the responsibility of the customer, unless otherwise indicated by Héliades.
• Animals: they must have a valid passport with up-to-date vaccinations. Check with the host country. • Climate: humid subtropical tempered by trade winds. Hot and humid season from May to October and a dry season from December to April. • Time difference: - 5 hours from the end of October to the end of March, - 6 hours from the end of March to the end of October. • Flight time: approximately 9 hours from Paris. • Electricity: 110 volts. An adapter for French plugs is required. • Gastronomy: the national dish is Bandera dominicana, composed of white rice, red, black or white beans, fried plantains and boiled meat. Another specialty: Sancocho Prieto, a stew of seven meats and vegetables, is the Sunday gastronomic ritual. As for drinks, rum will be the base of various cocktails, such as Cuba Libre or Punch (rum, lime, cane sugar syrup). • Geography: located in the Caribbean, between Cuba and Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern 2/3 of the island of Hispaniola, a land it shares with Haiti. With great diversity, the country offers 600 km of white sand beaches lined with coconut trees, plains and mountainous reliefs, national parks and nature reserves... It contains not only the highest point in the Caribbean, Pico Duarte, at a height of 3,175 m, but also its lowest point, Lake Enriquillo at 40 m below sea level. • Disability and reduced mobility: the Dominican Republic is a destination that remains difficult to access for travelers with disabilities or reduced mobility. • Language: Spanish. English, and more rarely French, are spoken in hotels. • Currency: the Dominican Peso (RDS). US dollars and euros are accepted in hotels, as well as major credit cards. Dominican banks no longer accept 200 and 500 euro notes. • Health: No vaccinations required. Bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen. It is recommended to drink only bottled water. • Shopping: Amber, larimar, black coral, terracotta pottery, leather accessories, bone and tortoiseshell objects, mother-of-pearl, cigars, local rum and the famous Dominican music (Merengue and Bachata). • Clothing: Light clothing and formal attire recommended for evenings or visits to places of worship. Bring good walking shoes if you plan to hike, as well as a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
SANTO DOMINGO (1 day) €85 (from) Discover the first city of the Americas: the Los Tres Ojos caves and its 3 small cenotes, then the colonial district of the city and its pedestrian streets where you will admire monuments such as the cathedral and the Alcazar of Columbus. Typical buffet lunch (excluding drinks). Free time for shopping. From Punta Cana: approx. €90 From Bayahibe: approx. €85 SAONA ISLAND (1 day) €85 (from) From Bayahibe, crossing by speedboat to Saona Island. Stop at a natural pool for swimming. Typical Dominican lunch on a white sand beach. Return by motor catamaran. For the 5 pearls excursion, crossing by motomaran, visit of a fishing village. Lunch (excluding drinks). Free time then return by catamaran to enjoy a magnificent sunset. Departing from Punta Cana: Classic Saona Island: approx. €95 5-pearl Saona Island: approx. €132 Departing from Bayahibe: Classic Saona Island: approx. €85 5-pearl Saona Island: approx. €105 CATALINA AND ALTOS DE CHAVON (1 day) €110 (from) Discover Altos de Chavon, a magnificent medieval-style village. Board a catamaran, snorkel and dive to discover the corals and tropical fish. Continue to Catalina for a typical Dominican lunch and relax on the beach. Return to the port of La Romana and then to the hotel. From Punta Cana: €113 From Bayahibe: €110 ECO CARIBE SAFARI (1 day) €104 (from) Discover Dominican customs in the most typical villages. In Higuey, visit the Basilica La Altagracia and the local market. Horseback ride in the heart of nature. Enjoy a coffee with freshly roasted beans. Visit a typical house, a school and a sugar cane field. Try your hand at rolling cigars before a typical lunch and a relaxing afternoon on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. From Punta Cana: €104 From Bayahibe: €104 LOS HAITISES PARK / BACARDI ISLAND (1 day) €179 (from) An exceptional excursion where you can observe humpback whales* in Samana Bay. Lunch on the beautiful island of Bacardi. Then discover the Los Haitises National Park, with its lush vegetation sheltering many birds. Departing from Punta Cana: approx. €179 No departure from Bayahibe. LA HACIENDA (1 day) €95 Tour in the surroundings of Uvero Alto and Anamuya to appreciate the superb landscapes. Then arrive at the theme park of La Hacienda, where you can practice 7 activities including horseback riding, buggy, zip line, free fall... Lunch in a typical restaurant. Departing from Punta Cana and Bayahibe: approx. €95 SWIM WITH DOLPHINS! €105 (from) A unique and exceptional experience! Meeting and interactions with dolphins: kisses, caresses... Departing from Punta Cana: Dolfin Funtastic (meeting with dolphins): approx. 105 € Dolfin Explorer (swimming with 1 dolphin): approx. 142 € Dolfin Excellence (swimming with 2 dolphins): approx. 189 € From Bayahibe: approx. + 14 € per person Children from 2 to 12 years old: single price approx. 95 € for the different activities. SAFARI ECO LIMON (1 day) 139 € (from) Crossing the Laguna Limon by boat, then arrival on a wild beach where a horseback ride awaits you. Visit a typical house then lunch (drinks included). Head to the ranch for a quad ride. End the day with a swim at the beach. From Punta Cana: approx. 139 € From Bayahibe: approx. 143 € * Prices per person. Programs given for information purposes only. Discounts for children from 2 to under 12 years old (unless otherwise stated). Entrance fees and guide included, meals included for day trips, excluding drinks (unless otherwise stated). Booking on site from hotels in Punta Cana/Uvero Alto and Bayahibe. Some excursions are not possible from the Bayahibe area. * Some excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants and/or weather conditions. Due to technical constraints, they may be modified or replaced by others of equivalent quality. Excursions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation by the client. Some excursions are not recommended for pregnant women.
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