“The most beautiful land ever beheld by a human eye,” wrote Christopher Columbus in a letter to Queen Isabella I of Castile after he landed in the Dominican Republic on his first voyage of discovery.

On the tour Highlights Dominican Republic you will experience this with your own eyes! In Santo Domingo, the first colonial old town in the New World, an open-air concert with Caribbean rhythms and typical local cuisine await you. Off the beaten track, you will get to know a less privileged part of town and make a small contribution to improving the conditions of the poorer population. During a ride on the cable car you will enjoy a unique perspective of the city. You will learn all about coffee cultivation in the Dominican Alps, visit a cocoa plantation and a cigar factory. On the Samaná Peninsula you will experience authentic Caribbean magic with secluded dream beaches and lush tropical landscapes.

An optional beach extension can be the crowning finale of your trip. Take your time and revel in the experiences of the past week.