Region
Duration
4 hours
Minimum passengers
2 passengers
Buy 48 hours
before departure date
Description
An area of preserved natural wild vegetation characterized by being the largest botanical garden in the Caribbean and a cavern consisting of a large freshwater lake that was divided, thousands of years ago, as a result of a natural phenomenon, giving rise to three beautiful and characteristic caves, connected to each other.Activities
- Guided visits (incluided)
Departure place
- The meeting point will be at the “Parque Colón” in front of the statue of Christopher Columbus. It is located in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo between Isabel la Católica street and Arzobispo Moriño street. Your guide will be waiting for you there with a sign with the Turismoi logo.
- The visit of the Botanical Garden and the visit of the Three Eyes will be in the morning. You will have the opportunity to return to your hotel for lunch, a snack and refreshment before your tour guide picks you up again around 5.00pm to walk north to the colonial zone where your Table d'Hôte is waiting for you. A fresh and delicious menu in an unforgettable atmosphere.
- Days of operation: From Monday to Saturday
Guide's language
- Spanish
- English
- German
Itinerary
Day 1
Santo Domingo - Los Tres Ojos - Jardin Botanico - Private dinner
- Tour start time: 8:30 a.m.
- Within the city of Santo Domingo, not far from the colonial city, you will find the national park and cave system "Los Tres Ojos" with underground river courses and drip stone caves. During this excursion you will have the opportunity to go down to the caves and enjoy the view and the corals with vegetation. The name is derived from the three inland lakes. What many do not know is that there is also a lake outside. Discovered in 1916, the cave is believed to have been frequented by ancient natives of Hispaniola.
- Afterwards, you will visit the Botanical Garden, an area of 20 hectares where you can find a large collection of palm trees, as well as many endemic and exotic plants, including a large selection of orchids with a great variety of species from all over the island. Inaugurated in 1976 with the aim of conserving and investigating the varied flora of the island, more than 69,000 botanically classified species can be observed, distributed in the eight most important ecosystems of the country.
- Here you will also find the Japanese Garden with a beautifully decorated landscape of bamboos, araucanas, junipers and many other Asian plants and flowers. With the addition of "tori" lakes and bridges, which to the Japanese means heaven's gate. It offers a calm and relaxing feeling on your journey.
- After this morning you will have the opportunity to return to your hotel to relax.
- For the evening we will have an exquisite dinner in a private setting. Your guide will meet you back in the lobby, followed by a short walk from your hotel to your hostess's home. A passionate cook with exceptional skills will greet you in her little garden not far from the San Francisco ruins.
- On the patio, which is decorated with tropical plants, you can expect a first-class menu with classics like Tagliata di Manzo or Ceviche, but also regional specialties like goat or rabbit.
- The dishes are of special quality and interpret tradition. The hostess only uses fresh ingredients, which she buys from regional markets. The menu can be agreed in advance at the time of your reservation.
- Your host will be contacting you for this purpose. Vegetarian menus are also possible. Red wine, white wine and mineral water will accompany the meal. Enjoy first-class cuisine, get inspired by the elegant surroundings and get to know Santo Domingo from its culinary side.
- If it is Sunday you also have the opportunity to experience an outdoor concert of a special kind before dinner. Every weekend the group "Bonyé" plays on the magical stage of the ruins of San Francisco. The group of about 20 people with singers and various instruments plays merengue, son and jazz. The concerts are attended by Dominicans of all ages, celebrate, listen to music or dance happily.
- Tour end time: 10:00 p.m.
Include
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Dinner in a private setting
- Local tour guide
- All the tickets of the mentioned visits
Not Include
- Tips for driver and local tour guide
- Additional food and drinks not mentioned
- Personal expenses
Notes
Wear during the morning- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sturdy shoes
- Camera
For dinner we recommend
- Clothes that you feel comfortable in
- Openness of mind, appetite and desire to have a good time
Notes
- Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
- Only for adults.
- Please note that dinner can last until late at night so participation of young children can be difficult. At the same time, going down to the caves requires being able to walk on your own.
- Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather issues (rains, mudslides, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, does not apply a refund.
- In such case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour.
- The Itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
- If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, a refund does not apply either.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
- Seats in Shuttle Mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first-come / second-hand basis.
Transport
- Operator's own.
- Modern transport with permission of the Ministry of Tourism for National tourist transfer.