Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
All-inclusive
Experience rich cultural diversity where Spanish, African, and Indigenous Taíno influences blend to create a tapestry of culture and tradition.
Our stay is at the all-inclusive Hodelpa Emotions Puerto Plata resort. Set along the golden sands of Playa Dorada, this beachfront resort offers a relaxed tropical atmosphere with a variety of dining experiences including buffet and à la carte restaurants, snack options, and several bars. Enjoy activities and amenities such as merengue and salsa dance lessons, evening entertainment, a casino, and spa services. Comfortable guest rooms feature a balcony or terrace and include air-conditioning, coffee maker, in-room safe, and a mini bar.
Tour Highlights
- All-inclusive Hodelpa Emotions Puerto Plata Resort
- Puerto Plata city tour
- Taino Valley Tropical Park
- Rio San Juan and Gri Gri Lagoon
- Cultural Tour with a visit to a typical house
- Visit to Monkeyland
Your Tour Package Includes:
- Flights with Air Transat
- First-class hotels as described
- Full breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at any time
Why You’ll Love Touring With Us:
Home Pick-up/drop-off (from Most Cities)
Convenient Flights & Transfers
Carefully Selected Hotels
Cultural & Authentic Dining Experiences
Excursions With Expert Local Guides
Exceptional Tour Manager
Comprehensive Insurance Plan
All Taxes, Gratuities & Fees
Itinerary
Day 1Departure / Puerto Plata
Arrival in Puerto Plata and transfer to our all-inclusive resort.
Day 2Playa Dorada
After a short information briefing in the morning, spend the day enjoying the resort.
Day 3Puerto Plata
Our guided tour of this fascinating colonial city features key attractions including the Macroix House of Rum, Fortaleza San Felipe, Amber Museum, and scenic spots like Plaza Independencia. We’ll enjoy lunch before returning to our resort.
Day 4Playa Dorada
Enjoy a day of leisure! With so many activities to choose from, you may not know what to choose first. Swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more awaits.
Day 5Taino Valley Tropical Park
Today we experience the natural beauty of Taino Valley Tropical Park. Enjoy a scenic mountain drive, to explore lush gardens filled with tropical plants and flowers and learn about the spiritual traditions of the Taino people. Enjoy fascinating demonstrations of traditional coffee and cigar-making, sampling of fresh fruits, and a traditional lunch.
Day 6Playa Dorada
A day at leisure to enjoy the sun, sand and surf.
Day 7San Juan / Gri Gri Lagoon
This afternoon we will explore the village of Rio San Juan and visit tranquil Gri Gri Lagoon, a natural sanctuary with incredible birds and mangrove forests. Next we visit Playa Grande near the town of Cabarete, known for its pristine golden sand. We’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and some time to relax at the beach. Capping the day off we visit the Blue Lake, a cenote with a vibrant blue colour and crystal-clear waters.
Day 8Playa Dorada
A day at leisure to enjoy our beautiful resort.
Day 9Playa Dorada
A day at leisure to enjoy our beautiful resort.
Day 10Cultural Escape
Today’s guided tour will take us off the beaten tourist track, into the heart of the country, where we’ll experience the local culture. Included will be visits to an artisan cheese factory, the community of Las Lajas, a cocoa farm where Creole chocolate and cocoa wine is produced, a small coffee plantation, the community of Saballo with its 100-year-old sugar cane factory, and the typical house of an 82-year-old artisan in La Piragua where we’ll learn how to make guano baskets using natural materials.
Day 11Playa Dorada
More time to kick back on the beach and enjoy everything our resort has to offer!
Day 12Playa Dorada
More time to kick back on the beach and enjoy everything our resort has to offer!
Day 13Monkeyland
Today we visit Monkeyland, a natural jungle habitat that’s home to beautiful scenery—and friendly squirrel monkeys! After a scenic drive through the Dominican countryside, we’ll have the opportunity to interact with these cheeky, friendly creatures in their natural environment. The sanctuary is also home to beautiful botanical gardens of native flora, well worth a stroll to view all the colourful medicinal plants, flowers and fruit trees native to the Dominican Republic.
Day 14Playa Dorada
A final day at leisure to enjoy Hodelpa Emotions Puerto Plata Resort.
Day 15Return
We say farewell to this friendly island and fly home.
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Packages
Double Occupancy
$6,597.00 CADFromPer Person
Add-on Costs
Single Supplement
Single Supplement
$1,990.00 CAD
Departure City
Vancouver
includes an overnight in Toronto en route to the Dominican Republic
$990.00 CADPer PersonEdmonton
includes an overnight in Toronto en route to the Dominican Republic
$990.00 CADPer PersonCalgary
includes an overnight in Toronto en route to the Dominican Republic
$990.00 CADPer PersonWinnipeg
includes an overnight in Toronto en route to the Dominican Republic
$990.00 CADPer PersonToronto
$0 CADPer PersonOttawa
with round-trip transportation to the Montreal airport and an overnight in Montreal en route to the Dominican Republic
$190.00 CADPer PersonMontréal
$0 CADPer PersonHalifax
includes an overnight in Toronto en route to the Dominican Republic
$790.00 CADPer Person
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Special Cancellation Terms For Your Peace Of Mind
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).