The Southern Route
Between wild beaches and lush mountains, explore authentic República Dominicana.
Duration
7 days
From
€2,690/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends, Honeymoon
The spirit of travel
Discover the Southern Route of the República Dominicana, a fascinating itinerary between paradisiacal beaches and lush mountains. Explore authentic villages, preserved natural sites and cities rich in history. Enjoy an immersion in local culture with spectacular landscapes, delicious cuisine and varied activities.
This circuit allows you to discover a more intimate República Dominicana away from the beaten path, for an unforgettable journey.
This circuit is recommended year-round: although occasional showers may occur, the region is generally sunny and less exposed to heavy rainfall than other areas of the República Dominicana.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to the Dominican Republic!
Aéroport de Saint-Domingue-Las Américas → Saint-Domingue
Upon arrival at Saint-Domingue airport, a driver will welcome you and take you directly to your hotel, located in the heart of the colonial zone, the historic center of the capital.
You will stay in one of the most elegant hotels in the region, combining colonial charm and modern comfort, offering a peaceful and refined setting. It will be the ideal place to immerse yourself in history while enjoying exceptional comfort.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner included at the hotel, in a friendly atmosphere, perfect for beginning your stay in complete peace of mind.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel. Tomorrow, you will begin exploring this beautiful city!
Discovery of Santo Domingo
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, a private driver will pick you up and take you to the Cueva de los 3 Ojos, where you will meet your English-speaking guide for a full day of private sightseeing in the Dominican capital.
The morning begins with the exploration of this open-air cave, famous for its three freshwater lagoons surrounded by spectacular rock formations and lush tropical vegetation — a fascinating place where nature and mystery intertwine.
The day continues in the Colonial Zone, a historic site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by your guide, you will stroll through the cobbled streets discovering must-see monuments such as the cathedral, the national pantheon, and many other witnesses to the rich historical past of Santo Domingo.
Lunch, included, will take place in a typical restaurant in the Colonial Zone, where you can enjoy local dishes in an authentic setting.
The afternoon holds a unique experience for you: a cable car ride to discover Santo Domingo from another perspective, enjoying a panoramic view of the city and its urban life.
The end of the day leaves you with free time in the Colonial Zone, an ideal moment to browse the shops, buy souvenirs or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this emblematic neighborhood.
Dinner is included and arranged with your hotel in the Colonial Zone.
Escapade à Bahía de las Águilas : Un Paradis Sauvage
Saint-Domingue → Bahía de las Águilas
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will head towards one of the most preserved treasures of the República Dominicana: Bahía de las Águilas.
At 8:30 AM, meet your private driver who will accompany you throughout this adventure, offering you personalized service and a serene journey.
You will depart for a journey of nearly 5 hours, punctuated by spectacular landscapes between mountains, rural areas and coastal panoramas, offering you a progressive immersion into the wild and authentic nature of the southwestern Dominican region.
Upon arrival, you will settle into your luxury glamping, a comfortable wooden cabin, located beachside, in the heart of nature. A peaceful, simple and beautiful place, ideal for rejuvenation.
Lunch and dinner will be organized in partnership with the neighboring restaurant, allowing you to savor local dishes in a unique setting, facing the sea.
The end of the day is free for you to relax, explore the surroundings or simply enjoy the sunset on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
Night in glamping, lulled by the gentle murmur of the ocean.
Private Exceptional Day at Bahía de las Águilas
Wake up in the heart of nature and start your day with breakfast with your feet in the sand, facing the sea, in the idyllic setting of your beachfront glamping.
Around 10am, board a privatized speedboat, heading to the legendary Bahía de las Águilas beach, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, with its immaculate white sand, turquoise waters and preserved wild atmosphere.
Everything is set up for you to fully enjoy this privileged moment: tables, umbrellas and seafood-based meals await you directly on the beach, in a quiet corner just for you. A private excursion, at the soothing pace of the sea and sun.
You will also have the opportunity to do some snorkeling and discover the richness of the marine life in this protected area.
The return is at your convenience: enjoy the beach for as long as you wish. The captain will pick you up no later than 5pm to take you back to the glamping.
In the evening, a dinner organized with your hotel awaits you, to end this magical day under the stars.
Getaway to Barahona
Bahía de las Águilas → Barahona
After a last breakfast by the sea at your glamping, you leave Bahía de las Águilas to continue your adventure towards another gem of the southwest: Barahona a mountainous and lush region, renowned for its wild beauty.
Departure is scheduled between 10:30 am and 11 am, for approximately 2 hours of driving with your private driver. Along the way, the landscape evolves: from deserted beaches to verdant hills, the coastal road offers a spectacular view of this still little-known region.
Around 1 pm, you arrive at Villa Miriam, an enchanting place nestled in the heart of nature. This private estate offers you total immersion: swimming in natural river water pools, refreshing waterfalls and lush vegetation surround you for a unique moment of relaxation.
A lunch of fresh fish is served on site, in a simple and charming setting, in harmony with nature.
The afternoon continues peacefully at Villa Miriam, between swimming and rest.
At the end of the day, you will join your new accommodation, a comfortable 3-star hotel ideally located to explore the region.
Dinner is planned with the hotel, allowing you to enjoy local cuisine in a peaceful setting after this beautiful day.
Discovering Larimar: Treasure of Barahona
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you are picked up by your English-speaking guide for a half-day immersive experience dedicated to Larimar, this blue semi-precious stone, emblem of the Barahona region and unique in the world.
Your adventure begins on a local beach, where you will learn to search for Larimar fragments among the pebbles, an original and fun activity in the heart of nature.
Next, you will visit an artisanal workshop where you will discover the different stages of stone transformation, from raw to jewelry piece. This will be a privileged moment to understand local craftsmanship and meet the artisans.
The morning ends with a visit to the Larimar museum, which immerses you in the history, geology and legends surrounding this unique stone.
Around 1 PM, heading to Los Patos, a charming coastal village renowned for its crystalline river. A lunch based on fresh fish awaits you in a simple and authentic restaurant, by the riverside.
After the meal, you will have the opportunity to swim in the Los Patos river, famous for being one of the shortest in the world, but also one of the most refreshing!
Return to your hotel scheduled for around 4 PM.
In the evening, dinner is organized with your hotel to close this beautiful day.
See you soon in Dominican Republic!
Barahona → Aéroport de Saint-Domingue-Las Américas
After your last breakfast at your accommodation, it's time to hit the road for your return to the airport.
The journey takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
A free lunch is scheduled at the airport before your departure.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- International flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Included
- Airport Transfer Santo Domingo Round Trip
- 2 nights in a contemporary room Hotel colonial area
- 2 nights in comfortable glamping on the beach at Bahia de Las Aguilas
- 2 nights in an executive room in Barahona in a 3-star hotel
- All meals are included (except lunch on the last day returning to the airport as it depends on the flight time)
- 4 private activities
- Our 24/7 assistance
- A travel journal
- The rental of fins/mask and snorkel to be returned to the driver at the end of the trip
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en République Dominicaine dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer en République Dominicaine, votre passeport doit être valide pendant toute la durée du séjour et comporter au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées). Il est toutefois recommandé de disposer d'un passeport valable encore six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays.
Séjour touristique sans visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques en République Dominicaine.
Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 30 jours lors de l'entrée sur le territoire. Une prolongation peut être demandée sur place auprès de la Direction Générale de Migration dominicaine, pour une durée pouvant atteindre 60 jours supplémentaires.
Les autorités peuvent également demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une adresse d'hébergement sur place.
Carte touristique (E-Ticket)
Avant votre arrivée, il est obligatoire de compléter le formulaire en ligne E-Ticket República Dominicana, mis en place par les autorités dominicaines. Ce document numérique regroupe à la fois les formalités d'immigration et de douane.
Le formulaire doit être rempli avant le départ et permet de transmettre aux services d'immigration les informations suivantes :
informations du passeport
détails du vol
adresse du premier hébergement en République Dominicaine
déclaration douanière
Un QR code est généré à l'issue de la saisie et doit être présenté, sous format numérique ou imprimé, lors du passage à l'immigration à l'arrivée et au départ.
Santé
Aucun vaccin n'est obligatoire pour entrer en République Dominicaine. Toutefois, certaines vaccinations sont recommandées selon les zones visitées et le profil du voyageur :
la vaccination contre la fièvre typhoïde et l'hépatite A est couramment conseillée,
un traitement antipaludéen peut être recommandé pour les séjours en zones rurales ou isolées.
Il est conseillé de consulter un médecin ou un centre de vaccination internationale avant le départ.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.
Lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents ou sans ses deux parents, une autorisation parentale de sortie du territoire, accompagnée d'une copie du passeport du ou des parents absents, peut être exigée par les autorités dominicaines.
Dans certains pays européens, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut également être requise selon la réglementation du pays de résidence.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat de la République Dominicaine de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
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Si vous choisissez de souscrire à l’une de ces formules, la convention détaillant l’ensemble des garanties et les modalités de déclaration du sinistre sont disponibles sur le site Internet de l'assureur.
Votre agence locale en aura connaissance, mais seul le participant est responsable du respect des procédures de déclaration de tout sinistre. Le participant doit donc conserver cette convention avec lui pendant toute la durée de son voyage.
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Travel with peace of mind — I'll handle the insuranceFrequently asked questions
To stay in the Dominican Republic, you must have a valid passport. A tourist card is now often included in your airline ticket; if not, it can be obtained upon arrival for approximately USD 10. Before booking your trip, check the entry requirements applicable to your nationality with the consular authorities of the Dominican Republic.
Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.
You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.
For a tailor-made quality trip, budget between 170 and 290 euros per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transport and activities. International flights (600-1000 euros round-trip) are additional. The country offers a wide range, from boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts.
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
Absolutely. We tailor each itinerary to match travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, educational and fun activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our local English-speaking guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until you reach the perfect version. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your entire trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
Let's talk about your adventure — Santo Domingo Surroundings
Dominican escape creator, based in Bayahibe
I discovered the Dominican Republic from the sea, then fell in love with it through its lands, villages and people. It's this complete island that I love to share with others.
— Joy
