Discover the most beautiful spots and highlights of the Dominican Republic and the North Coast of Haiti.

Get to know these two very different countries, characterised by their history, from their best side.

During the trip you will encounter lush jungles, barren mountainous regions, rugged coastlines and beautiful Caribbean beaches.

You will also visit the most important monuments and buildings of the colonial period, such as the old town of Santo Domingo, the first city of the "New World".

Explore unspoiled nature, historical buildings that have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites and meet lovely people.

Day 1: UK - Dominican Republic

Fly UK to Santo Domingo, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car.

Overnight Santo Domingo.

Day 2: Santo Domingo

Today, you will get to know America’s first European city.

Here, the first cathedral of the New World was built, the first governor resided, the first bishop was ordained and the first hospital was opened.

The lively mega-city offers an incommensurate array of cultural and in particular architectural sights unlike anywhere else on Hispaniola.

You will visit the “Zona Colonial”, the historical city centre that was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

During the walking tour, you will see the palace of Diego Columbus, the palace of the governor, the cathedral and the “Parque de Colón” with its bronze monument of Christopher Columbus.

In the afternoon you visit the places of interest outside the colonial city.

You’ll take a ride to the east side of the city to the famous light tower “Faro a Colón”, a big Mausoleum rumored to hold the remains of Columbus.

You will visit the cave system “Los Tres Ojos” with subterranean courses of rivers and stalactite caves.

Before reaching the ocean promenade through the boulevard “27 de Febrero”, you will stop at the National Palace.

Overnight Santo Domingo. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3: Santo Domingo - Jarabacoa

Today you head down the “Autopista Duarte” through rural areas dominated by intensive farming.

Stop at the many stalls along the roadside to taste the local tropical fruits. Citrus plantations spread across high valleys.

Villa Altagracia is a large market with stands that sell pottery and wickerwork.

Soon the slopes are going uphill the mountains of the Cordillera Central, also knows as the Dominican Alps, where many locals spend their summer holidays.

Jarabacoa is located at 600 metres above sea level and is surrounded by pine forests, rivers, mountains and valleys of the rivers “Rio Yaque del Norte” and “Rio Jimenoa”.

Because of the cool temperatures all year round, the area is a Mecca for hikers and nature lovers.

A lot of adventurous sports are offered here. The fertile area is also well-known for its flower plantations and horse breeding.

You will visit charming Jarabacoa and get to see the coffee factory “Monte Alto”, where you will be told everything about growing and processing coffee beans.

Of course there will also be a coffee degustation afterwards. After a short drive and a short hike you will visit the waterfall "Salto Baiguate” which is about 30 metres high.

Overnight Santo Domingo. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 4: Jarabacoa – Cap Haitien

Today the road takes you to the lush Cibao Valley, the agricultural treasure of the island.

Coffee, cocoa, tobacco, rice and bananas are grown. This are was already heavily colonized by the time of the Taíno Indians.

You will pass by the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, the richest city in the country.

It is the economic center and second largest city in the Dominican Republic.

Visit the tobacco fields of the country close to Villa Gonzalez.

In the passed few years the Dominican Republic has passed the neighboring island of Cuba respecting cultivation and processing of tobacco.

Afterwards you will continue your trip through Ouanaminthe to the neighbouring country Haiti.

Overnight Cap Haitien. Breakfast incuded.

Day 5: Haitien - Milot - Cap Haitien

In the early morning you will leave to Milot to visit the famous Citadelle Laferrire by Henri Christophe (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

The ship-shaped fort is located at 950 metress above sea level and measures approximately 9,000 square metres.