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Cocotours Excursion Programme from Puerto Plata |
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 Samaná - Cayo Levantado
(Bounty Island)
The Bounty Hunters came in search of Paradise, and found it on Cayo Levantado. This jewel of a tiny island lies just off the Samaná Peninsula and is our destination for a day of pure escapism. The sand is white and powdery, the turquoise waters are crystal clear and perfect for snorkelling or gentle swimming. A sumptuous Dominican lunch of fresh fish cooked in Coconut sauce (meat option also available) washed down with a Coco Loco cocktail is worth the journey alone! A fantastic day-out, not to be missed! US$89, Thursdays. |
 Playa Grande & Laguna Gri Gri
You will enjoy the motor launch ride through the mangroves and the crystal-clear waters of the Gri-Gri Lagoon, noted for its rich bird life. A buffet lunch (included) is served at a typical village restaurant and a chance to wander through the adjacent small plantation to see and taste the great variety of tropical fruits that grow here. We continue the short drive to the beach of Playa Grande (Big Beach), a long, long stretch of soft pale sand lapped by turquoise waters. This is the perfect spot for stretching out and topping up the suntan or maybe some body surfing if the waves are up. US$39, Wednesdays |
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AlpsExperience a completely different side of the island with a visit to the Dominican Alps. A day of spectacular mountain scenery, green valleys, clear streams and tumbling waterfalls. Begin with a drive to Santiago, where we visit a renowned cigar factory before continuing the drive to Jarabacoa. The highlights of the day are having the time to explore this lovely mountain retreat and taking a ride on a 4-wheel-drive jeep to the towering Jimenoa waterfall with the chance for a cooling dip in the large plunge pool. Snatch a bargain at the ceramic factory. A tasty Dominican buffet lunch (included) is served at the ranch. (This tour includes approx. 20 minutes of walking over uneven ground including 2 wooden bridges; suitable footwear/moderate fitness required. Not suitable for children under 5 years old). US$64, (children 5-12 years of age US$32), Fridays
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 Santo Domingo City Tour
A cultural day out, exploring the capital city, the oldest city in the Americas. Visit the house built by Columbus, the Cathedral and see the Christopher Columbus lighthouse. Soak up the atmosphere of the oldest street of the new world “Calle las Damas” and experience a Dominican market where the bargains are endless & bartering is fun. US$64, Thursdays.
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 Freestyle CatamaranTreat yourselves to a day on this fabulous and fun catamaran adventure. Experience the island's best snorkelling among a multitude of rainbow-coloured tropical fish in crystal clear waters, then relax to the sounds of the Caribbean, and enjoy the wind in your hair, the sun in your back, and a “Freestyle” cocktail in your hand. This is paradise! US$84 from Playa Dorada daily, (US$89 from Sosúa, Cabarete and Rio San Juan on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays) |
 Get Wet River Rafting
The opportunity of a lifetime, rafting through the rapids of the Yague del Norte River, in the center of the island. All tuition and the equipment provided for this action packed day. US$99, Wednesdays and Sundays |
 Outback Jeep Safari
Join us and be Indiana Jones or Crocodile Dundee for the day and let us show you the REAL Dominican Republic. You will be driven through some of the country's most spectacular scenery where you will discover exotic tropical forests, rivers, mountains, secluded beaches and villages where time has stood still for hundreds of years! See the Dominican children smiling and waving to you as we pass through their villages; ride the current of a crystal clear river; learn to 'boogie board' in the ocean. Alternatively for the less adventurous, just relax with the sun on your back and an ice-cold drink in your hand and enjoy the enchantment of this beautiful tropical island so often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Caribbean'. US$84. For guests in Playa Dorada, Sosúa, Cabarete - daily except Sundays. For guests in Rio San Juan - Thursdays and Saturdays. |
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Horseback Riding (half-day)
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Experience the spectacular scenery of the Dominican Republic in a unique
way, riding along countryside trails. Cool off with a swim in a fresh water
lagoon. Suitable for all levels of riders.
US$51 for guests in Playa Dorada, US$52 for guests in Sosúa, Cabarete. Daily |
 Monster Trucks SafariCome with us on the most popular Monster Jeep Safari, featuring 8-wheel drive Monster Jeeps customized for your safety and comfort. Each powerful beast fears no terrain, reaching places a regular car can only dream about; across tropical rivers and through the Caribbean countryside. You will experience first hand the rural lifestyle of the Dominican people. Visit a family at their country home where you can taste home roasted coffee. You will see a local cheese factory, quaint villages, a sugar cane plantation, as well as a visit to a countryside school. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a river, a delicious buffet, traditional music, and so much more! You will never forget this extraordinary adventure. US$89, daily except Sundays. US$99 from Rio San Juan, Mondays and Wednesdays. |
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Puerto Plata City Tour - This visit to Puerto Plata will take you around the colonial city well known for its Victorian architecture. Puerto Plata was founded in 1502 by Christopher Columbus and is a fascinating city. You will see Brugal’s Rum Factory, the Amber Gallery and the San Felipe Fortress. US$30 for guests in Playa Dorada and Puerto Plata, Mondays and Fridays. US$35 for guests in Rio San Juan, Mondays and Fridays. |
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Puerto Plata City Tour with
Sosúa -
This guided tour of Puerto
Plata will take you around the colonial city which is well known for its
Victorian architecture. Puerto Plata was founded in 1502 by Christopher
Columbus and is a city just waiting for you to discover it. With a visit
to the Amber Gallery, the Brugal Rum distillery and the San Felipe fortress
you will learn about the history of this oldest city on the north coast. After
sightseeing in Puerto Plata you then head off to the town of Sosua, where
here you can either try your hand at haggling at one of the many beach side
market stalls. Or if you want you can relax on one of the most beautiful
beaches on the north coast, with its golden sand and clear waters. A day out
to get yourself orientated with the local area. |
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Whalewatching in Samaná Bay - (mid-January to mid-March only) Early morning departure from the hotel for a day full of adventure in Samana. A unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds. Listen to the male humpbacks solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail bobbing and breaching by the most active species of great whale in the Atlantic. On board every trip, a marine mammal specialist narrating and answering questions. An experience of a lifetime, not to be missed. After the whale watching our destination is Cayo Levantado, sometimes called the Bounty Island, a tiny island just off the Samana Peninsula. The sand is white and powdery; the turquoise waters are crystal clear and perfect for gentle swimming. A COCOTOURS lunch is prepared on the island with a glass of white wine served at tables set up in the open air (included) for you to take full advantage of the sun and the sea. Please bring towel, bathing suit, extra warm clothes, and plastic cover for cameras. There will be served coke, sprite, water and crackers on board. There will also be offered the booklet ”whales of Samana” and travel sickness tablets. More than 95% of our trips see whales. But remember humpback whales are wild animals and we can’t guarantee sightings. Price and frequency: to be advised. |
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