Cycling and swimming in the Caribbean

Tour/Activity in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Your Travel Experience with Tierra Maya Tours

Day 1

Today a private transfer will take you to Las Terrenas in 2-2.5h. The latest departure is 18h, otherwise you will spend a night in Santo Domingo. This former fishing village is our favourite place in the Dominican Republic. Endless coconut palm forests and dream beaches in a friendly and authentic place with just the right amount of restaurants and bars. The lively surroundings offer fantastic experiences on land and in the water without being crowded. You will stay on one of the most beautiful beaches of Las Terrenas with white sand and offshore coral reef in a cosy apartment.

Included meals: none

Day 2

Las Terrenas

Day 1

Overnight stay at Hotel Playa Colibri ***(*) or similar

Day 2

Beach trails and jungle paths

In the morning you will meet your English-speaking guide and receive your rental bike and you are ready to go. Your first stage takes you along beach paths and jungle trails, over a river and past coconut plantations. You will encounter villa districts and see the simple lifestyle of the rural population. The destination of our tour is the waterfall "El Limon", where you can dive into natural pools of water, a daily meeting point for the locals. Then we continue with a short climb to a viewpoint where you can take spectacular photos of the beautiful landscape with the palm plantation in the background. After returning to the hotel, you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day on the beach.

Included meals: Breakfast, snacks and drinks during the excursion. Cycling distance: 35km, 250 hm

Overnight stay at Hotel Playa Colibri ***(*) or similar

Day 3

Ruta del Café

The second bike tour includes some more challenging routes around Las Terrenas. Steep hills lead to the famous Ruta del Café, the coffee route. Taste the local honey, coffee, cocoa and "mamajuana" and admire cocoa trees, coffee plantations, mango trees and bamboos. In the right season, you will also notice the fragrance of the coffee flowers. The tour ends with a beautiful descent through the jungle. In the afternoon you have free time to relax on the beach or swim in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. In the evening there are many bars and nightclubs to immerse yourself in the city's nightlife. Included meals: Breakfast, snacks and drinks during the excursion. Cycling distance: 45km, 600 hm

Overnight stay at Hotel Playa Colibri ***(*) or similar

Day 4

Off-road ride in the heart of the jungle

Today we take a beautiful off-road drive in the heart of the jungle with mountain and valley sections with magnificent viewpoints. On our tour we pass fields of rubber trees and small lakes where cows and horses gather. You will experience the positive energy of the jungle. Under the tops of large mango trees we will rest for a while and enjoy the beauty and magic of the Dominican Republic. It will be a day that will make you sweat and test your mountain biking skills! Included meals: Breakfast, snacks and drinks during the excursion. Cycling distance: 30km, 800 hm

Overnight stay at Hotel Playa Colibri ***(*) or similar

Day 5

Climb and descent

The route takes us to the village of El Naranjito, from where we have a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape. The tour ends with a wonderful downhill ride. Back at the hotel, you can spend your last afternoon on the beach, relaxing after the good 150 kilometres you have covered on your bike in the last few days and reviewing your impressions of the Dominican Republic. Included meals: Breakfast, snacks and drinks during the excursion. Cycling distance: 40km, 800 hm

Overnight stay at Hotel Playa Colibri ***(*) or similar

Day 6

Las Terrenas - Santo Domingo

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