Unique things to do in Santo Domingo de Guzman
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Pasadía Maravilloso in Saona Island from Santo Sunday
Visitarás la Isla Saona acompañado de nuestro EQUIPO! Punto de encuentro en Santo Domingo es a las 6:10AM en Zona Colonial para dirigirnos hacia al puerto en Bayahibe un viaje de aproximadamente 2 horas. Una vez abordado el bote en el puerto Vamos a nuestra primera parada en Isla Saona que es LA PISCINA NATURAL permanecemos por 40 min y luego vamos a nuestro lugar asignado en la isla, allí tendrás almuerzo buffet a la 1 pm, Tendrás tiempo libre en Isla Saona para que la disfrutes, permaneceremos en la isla hasta las 3:30 PM y luego la fiesta continua en el barco en el que regresamos al puerto. INCLUYE: -Transportación DESDE EL PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO. -Catamarán Y lancha para recorridos -Almuerzo Tipo buffet Dominicano -Ron, Coca Cola, 7up ,agua SIEMPRE DISPONIBLE -Animación del Staff en catamarán -Hamacas, sillas, tumbonas en isla Saona NOTAS IMPORTANTES: -VIAJARÁ ACOMPAÑADO POR CO-ANFITRIONES DE NUESTRO EQUIPO. -Si no puede asistir debe cancelar la actividad, si usted no llega al punto de encuentro NO HAY REEMBOLSO. -Si por exceso debe ser llevado al hospital, está bajo su responsabilidad Como regresar a Santo Domingo, SEA PRUDENTE!
Experienced Historical Colonial
Tour insignia! ​Conocerán los lugares más emblemáticos de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, su historia, anécdotas, paseo por sus calles, entrada al interior de los monumentos y museos (San Nicolás de Bari, Panteón de la Patria, Museo de las Casas reales, entre otros) con la oportunidad de explorar su belleza y encanto. Desde una visita al interior, descubrirán los tesoros y secretos que guarda cada rincón visitado de la ciudad colonial, ademas disfrutarán de un recorrido demostrativo sobre destilación de una de nuestras bebidas, marca país y hasta podrán saborearla y muchas sorpresas más. Other things to note MUSEO DE LAS CASAS REALES (Junto al reloj del sol -Punto de encuentro) El guia llevará sombrilla azul oscuro con el logo de Kayoe Excursiones y con camiseta blanca.
Hiking Tabernacle thundering waterfall
**If the app won't let you book it, contact me or go to laextours(dot)com** Looking for things to do in Santo Domingo? Join me in my favorite hike in Dominican Republic: El Tabernáculo. Difficulty level: -Medium; when you're fit/water level is low (dry/cold season) -High; when you're not fit/water level is high (wet/hot season) It is completely doable in all scenarios. You must not have any injuries, don't need to be an athlete either! (If you want a more challenging experience, book 'Hiking DR's most impressive waterfall') LGBTQ+ friendly experience/vegetarian acommodating. Pickup included in Santo Domingo. We depart at 6am (pick up might start up to 30 minutes before). It's a 2-hour road trip with beautiful sights of the mountains to get to the town where we are having a typical dominican breakfast. After breakfast, we begin our journey. It's a 3 to 4-hour route within hiking, swimming, climbing, etc. Swimming is mandatory (no need to know how to swim, you'll have a life vest). Water is cold. You can leave your bags in the car while hiking. After hiking, we change clothes (by the car, there's no restroom). Then we go back to the town to have a dominican lunch. We come back happy and with good memories to Santo Domingo at 5pm. Pickups out of town: -Boca Chica $80 -Juan Dolio $100 -La Romana $220 -Punta Cana $300 (Round trip/up to 10 people)
Salsa or Bachata Dancing in Santo Domingo
Enjoy authentic Salsa or Bachata dancing in the heart of Santo Domingo, with an experienced, professional and friendly dance instructor. We have a good balance of learning and practical dance. We meet in Zona Colonial and visit a few of the iconic dance bars & clubs. Enjoy a friendly night full of dancing and fun. With an introduction to other dancers. I teach Bachata/Salsa beginner-intermediate. For more advanced learning I bring an additional instructor. Please let me know if you would like a salsa or bachata focused experience. Complete beginners are welcome Example: Partner and solo. ⁠1. Basic Steps⁠ • basic on the spot • basic side to side • back basic • basic front to back 2. Turns We move completely at your pace We will also look at * Listening and understanding the rhythms in salsa bachata. * Dancing on beat. Advance dancers I am your local guide and dance partner while in SD. Please note different times offer different focuses: 7.30-9.30pm: Learning experience. Structured personal class followed by social dancing in bars 9.30-11.30pm: Strictly Dancing experience- social dancing in bars No classes after 9pm. Every night has a full lesson at 7.30pm with the experience except Saturday & Sunday. Pure dancing on Sat & Sun Sat & Sun experience a fantastic local outdoor party and Dance with local locals. Culture, vibes and local immersion.
Three Eyes Caves Explore
One of the most amazing places in our Santo Domingo city is the 3 eyes Caves National Park. Discover with me the nature of the beautiful micro rainforest, the history of the aboriginal people that once used the caves, take a ride in the man pulled raft to discover the hidden 4th lake. Other things to note Please be at the meeting point 10 m before starting time; the tour departs on the appointed hour. If you are interested in scheduling a date not in the calendar, please inquire about availability.

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Hiking Tabernacle thundering waterfall
**If the app won't let you book it, contact me or go to laextours(dot)com** Looking for things to do in Santo Domingo? Join me in my favorite hike in Dominican Republic: El Tabernáculo. Difficulty level: -Medium; when you're fit/water level is low (dry/cold season) -High; when you're not fit/water level is high (wet/hot season) It is completely doable in all scenarios. You must not have any injuries, don't need to be an athlete either! (If you want a more challenging experience, book 'Hiking DR's most impressive waterfall') LGBTQ+ friendly experience/vegetarian acommodating. Pickup included in Santo Domingo. We depart at 6am (pick up might start up to 30 minutes before). It's a 2-hour road trip with beautiful sights of the mountains to get to the town where we are having a typical dominican breakfast. After breakfast, we begin our journey. It's a 3 to 4-hour route within hiking, swimming, climbing, etc. Swimming is mandatory (no need to know how to swim, you'll have a life vest). Water is cold. You can leave your bags in the car while hiking. After hiking, we change clothes (by the car, there's no restroom). Then we go back to the town to have a dominican lunch. We come back happy and with good memories to Santo Domingo at 5pm. Pickups out of town: -Boca Chica $80 -Juan Dolio $100 -La Romana $220 -Punta Cana $300 (Round trip/up to 10 people)
Going deep into the authentic Dominican hood
We will meet at our local fishermen dock where we will start our adventure and then we will visit a local market, local shops, walk inside of the neighborhood, eat local and authentic breakfast, visit a typical house, eat (helado de fundita), visit the neighborhood’s sign and interact with the locals. We will also ride the Santo Domingo’s cable car, where you will see a good amount of colorful neighborhoods from above all the way from the national district to Northern Santo Domingo, hear their history, and also ride the Santo Domingo’s train. Then back to the meeting point. Additional: A boat ride can be included at an additional charge passing underneath six of the most important bridges in Santo Domingo, seeing the tree where Christopher Columbus tied up his ships during his visits to Santo Domingo, first university in America Christopher Columbus son’s castle, first chapel built in America and the jail where Christopher Columbus was incarcerated.
Pasadía Maravilloso in Saona Island from Santo Sunday
Visitarás la Isla Saona acompañado de nuestro EQUIPO! Punto de encuentro en Santo Domingo es a las 6:10AM en Zona Colonial para dirigirnos hacia al puerto en Bayahibe un viaje de aproximadamente 2 horas. Una vez abordado el bote en el puerto Vamos a nuestra primera parada en Isla Saona que es LA PISCINA NATURAL permanecemos por 40 min y luego vamos a nuestro lugar asignado en la isla, allí tendrás almuerzo buffet a la 1 pm, Tendrás tiempo libre en Isla Saona para que la disfrutes, permaneceremos en la isla hasta las 3:30 PM y luego la fiesta continua en el barco en el que regresamos al puerto. INCLUYE: -Transportación DESDE EL PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO. -Catamarán Y lancha para recorridos -Almuerzo Tipo buffet Dominicano -Ron, Coca Cola, 7up ,agua SIEMPRE DISPONIBLE -Animación del Staff en catamarán -Hamacas, sillas, tumbonas en isla Saona NOTAS IMPORTANTES: -VIAJARÁ ACOMPAÑADO POR CO-ANFITRIONES DE NUESTRO EQUIPO. -Si no puede asistir debe cancelar la actividad, si usted no llega al punto de encuentro NO HAY REEMBOLSO. -Si por exceso debe ser llevado al hospital, está bajo su responsabilidad Como regresar a Santo Domingo, SEA PRUDENTE!
Three Eyes Caves Explore
One of the most amazing places in our Santo Domingo city is the 3 eyes Caves National Park. Discover with me the nature of the beautiful micro rainforest, the history of the aboriginal people that once used the caves, take a ride in the man pulled raft to discover the hidden 4th lake. Other things to note Please be at the meeting point 10 m before starting time; the tour departs on the appointed hour. If you are interested in scheduling a date not in the calendar, please inquire about availability.
Recorre la zona colonial en scooter eléctrico
Sumérgete en la aventura de conocer la Zona Colonial en patineta eléctrica, donde vivirás una experiencia diferente y amena. Estaremos realizando el recorrido mientras conduces la eco-amigable patineta, y tus ojos contemplan las calles y personas que conectan y dan vida a la zona. Incluyendo los centros históricos más destacados de la ciudad colonial, con una breve explicación de su historia que a los tiempos de Colon hara a tu mente remontar. Conocerás las casas coloniales, colmados, negocios, comerciales, monumentos como el Alcazar de Colon, calle El Conde, Parque Montesinos, Catedral Primada de America. Veras los parques más pintorescos y vivirás una hermosa experiencia.
Experienced Historical Colonial
Tour insignia! ​Conocerán los lugares más emblemáticos de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, su historia, anécdotas, paseo por sus calles, entrada al interior de los monumentos y museos (San Nicolás de Bari, Panteón de la Patria, Museo de las Casas reales, entre otros) con la oportunidad de explorar su belleza y encanto. Desde una visita al interior, descubrirán los tesoros y secretos que guarda cada rincón visitado de la ciudad colonial, ademas disfrutarán de un recorrido demostrativo sobre destilación de una de nuestras bebidas, marca país y hasta podrán saborearla y muchas sorpresas más. Other things to note MUSEO DE LAS CASAS REALES (Junto al reloj del sol -Punto de encuentro) El guia llevará sombrilla azul oscuro con el logo de Kayoe Excursiones y con camiseta blanca.
Salsa or Bachata Dancing in Santo Domingo
Enjoy authentic Salsa or Bachata dancing in the heart of Santo Domingo, with an experienced, professional and friendly dance instructor. We have a good balance of learning and practical dance. We meet in Zona Colonial and visit a few of the iconic dance bars & clubs. Enjoy a friendly night full of dancing and fun. With an introduction to other dancers. I teach Bachata/Salsa beginner-intermediate. For more advanced learning I bring an additional instructor. Please let me know if you would like a salsa or bachata focused experience. Complete beginners are welcome Example: Partner and solo. ⁠1. Basic Steps⁠ • basic on the spot • basic side to side • back basic • basic front to back 2. Turns We move completely at your pace We will also look at * Listening and understanding the rhythms in salsa bachata. * Dancing on beat. Advance dancers I am your local guide and dance partner while in SD. Please note different times offer different focuses: 7.30-9.30pm: Learning experience. Structured personal class followed by social dancing in bars 9.30-11.30pm: Strictly Dancing experience- social dancing in bars No classes after 9pm. Every night has a full lesson at 7.30pm with the experience except Saturday & Sunday. Pure dancing on Sat & Sun Sat & Sun experience a fantastic local outdoor party and Dance with local locals. Culture, vibes and local immersion.
Fantastic Adventure to Hidden Waterfall and Three Eyes Cave
Join us to visit this beautiful hidden waterfall in the greenest province of the entire Dominican Republic, Monte Plata. This is a 20-meter-high natural monument located in Bayaguana, where we will enjoy the clean air, the spectacular views, and the great flora that surrounds this wonderful waterfall. We will meet at the meeting point in the morning, to go to the waterfall 50 minutes from Santo Domingo, enjoying the landscapes that the road gives us along the way, we will talk about the history of the island, beautiful places in the DR and get to know each other better. When we arrive at the waterfall, Doña Ramona will be waiting for us, she will cook our traditional Dominican breakfast (al carbon), as people usually cook in the countryside on our island. Once ready, we will walk for around 15 minutes and we will go into the jungle to reach the beautiful hidden waterfall. It is a steep path but not difficult to cross. We will explore the waterfall, take photos in it, enjoy the water and the beauty of nature for about two and a half hours, and then return to the starting point to enjoy our traditional lunch, chat, rest, and then start our trip back to Santo Domingo stopping by un the three eyes cave learning about history and this fantastic place a beautiful nature monument, after that we gonna head to our meeting point.
Bean to bar chocolate workshop
You will be making chocolates right from the cacao bean, also preparying and tasting various cacao or chocolate drinks. You'll leave with your own handmade chocolates, customized the way you like them, to enjoy with your friends and family. Children of all ages welcome!
Enjoy the beach at our restaurant food included
Vámonos a descubrir los encantos de Puerto Plata, salimos desde Santo Domingo a las 5:30Am y nos dirigimos hasta la Ciudad de Puerto Plata que se encuentra a unas 2h 30M, en nuestro transporte te ofrecemos un Sándwich y un jugo para que puedas desayunar y vamos disfrutando del paisaje de la zona norte de Republica Dominicana. Nuestra primera parada en Puerto Plata es en el teleférico para subir unos 793 metros a la montaña Isabel De Torres sobre la ciudad de Puerto Plata y disfrutar de su Cristo Redentor, Una imitación de una casita típica antigua, El corazón de los enamorados, el Túnel verde y sus senderos llenos de lugares mágicos para unas espectaculares fotos. Luego nos dirigimos a la Calle Rosada (callejón de Doña Blanca), La calle de las sombrillas, visitamos una tienda de recuerdos, una parada en la chocolatería y de allí nos dirigimos almorzar en un restaurant típico de la zona. Al terminar el almuerzo nos vamos hasta el malecón de Puerto Plata donde encontraremos el letrero temático con el nombre de la ciudad, seguimos a la fortaleza san Felipe y por ultimo el anfiteatro de la ciudad a orillas del Océano atlántico. IMPORTANTE: SI DESEAS QUE PASEMOS A RECOGERTE POR TU AIRBNB ESTO TENDRA UN COSTO ADICIONAL QUE DEBES PAGAR EN EFECTIVO A MENOS QUE SEA UN GRUPO PRIVADO.
Saona by Catamaran and Speedboat - music, dance, bar, lunch
DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS - ADD MORE PERSONS TO CHECK FINAL PRICE Saona Island tour is a lifetime experience! This island is undoubtedly the most desired and visited destination by local and international tourists, the Saona is not only famous for its majestic beaches and the fun offered by this tour, but also for its incredible historical and cultural value. Saona Island Saona Island isn’t just another destination, Saona Island is 110 kilometers of pure coast and beautiful beaches of fine white sand, is a fundamental part of the Cotubanamá National Park and is the natural habitat of plenty of marine and terrestrial species, animals, fish and endemic migratory birds, among the species that inhabit the island Saona we can mention the Rhinoceros Iguana, the bottlenose dolphin, Coronilla Pigeon, Hispaniolan Parrot At 9:00 we will meet in Bayahibe dock from where our adventure begin . You get on the Catamaran with snacks, open bar and music to start your journey to Saona Island by the Caribbean Sea, halfway through the navigation you will have a 45 minute stop at the beautiful natural pool , once the time has passed, you will advance your journey until arriving at the Saona Island where you will enjoy about 3 hours 30 minutes. There will be waiting for you hot buffet lunch on the beach and many sunbeds to relax. At approximately 4pm you will board a speedboat to return to Bayahibe,
Silent Party Tours
SILENT PARTY TOURS RD Come and enjoy the best silent disco tour in the colonial area, for an hour and a half of silent party tours + 3 canned beers + a bottle of water + photographs and professional digital videos. Days of activities Saturday at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 5:00 pm, meeting point Plaza España colonial area Dominican Republic. What is a quiet party tours DR An original and urban tour of the beautiful colonial area with synchronized Silent headphones. On this silent adventure, only guests will be able to listen to the music and voice of our instructors. An immersive tour to play and laugh at the rhythm of the best hits ever. Our Dj´s and monitors will accompany you on this silent disco tour of the iconic colonial buildings and parks full of surprises with fun activities, games and team musical challenges that will make you dance and sing without limits. The Silent Disco Tour is already a hit in countries like the UK, Australia, or the US partiesilenciosatours is the first quiet disco tours company in the Dominican Republic. Live this quiet party however you'd like! An activity to enjoy as a couple, with friends or as a family.
Enjoy La Zona culture, gastronomy & fun as a local
Let's explore and experience La Zona Colonial from the eyes of a local with an international perspective! First thing first, let's get personal... Let's meet at a local colmado (or coffee shop if you prefer) and get to know each other, I have found the best time starts when there is confidence so let's start with that, I will also share important information about Dominican Republic and the lifestyle. Now, let's walk towards La Tarazana! On the way we will stop at the main attractions, the best bars to cool down, and other hidden gems. Main places that we will be visiting: - Santa Regina Church - Maraca Restaurant and bistro - Duarte Park - The Cathedral - Museum of Sugar and Cane rooftop - Fortaleza Ozama - La Tarazana - House of Rum Bar and museum I grew up in this area and is my favorite area of the city to party and hang out with friends/family so I know it well. I have lived in Mexico, France, Turkey, US, and Switzerland so I have a lot of friends from different nationalities who have visited and loved the experience, always thanking me for being their guide and having a great time. I can organize experiences or day trips for groups also, get in contact to discuss further!
Dominican Culture Around the Fogón
We will walk throught the "Sendero del Eden" where we will see trees and a beautifull cave named "La Cueva del Eden", here we will go into the Cave and observe the stalactites and stalagmites. Then we will visit our Fogón where we will grind cocoa, make casava like our ancestors and roast coffee. After that... We will take you to cave brujuela so you can swim under ground , a space with 15 meters below, with natural water, while you wait for the food to be prepared in the fogon. At the end we will have a surprise for everyone!!! To enjoy!!! Other things to note We will be outdoors, the caves are rocky so we must have safe closed shoes, sunscreen and repellent, we will use stairs, and we will have access to parking, bathroom and shower.
Rural Food Tour in Santo Domingo
From our start point in Santo Domingo we will move to the beautiful rural area of El Higuero a community of deep roots of ancestral culture where you can enjoy traditional Dominican food accompanied by the kindness characteristic of the people, the paths of abundant nature and wooden houses of varied colors. In the tour you will get to know the local culture, nature and taste some of the traditional local delicacies such as seasonal fruits, artisanal ice cream (imagine coconut with sweet potato), traditional pastry with coconut, casabe, local chocolate, Coffee freshly strained in the traditional way, coconut water, and close with rich typical Dominican lunch and local dessert