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2010
TROPICAL ISLAND WHALE WATCHING |
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1
Met at airport by brother who will be your chauffeur, Rodolfo. Scenic ride through the interior enjoying the rugged mountain scenery and the picturesque countryside with luxurious African oil palm groves lining the "carretera" on the way to...
the charming little town of Samana,
located on the Peninsula of Samana' on the northeastern part of the island.
ARRIVAL: MID-TO LATE AFTERNOON
After arriving at Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast & dropping off luggage, chauffeured to beautiful CAYACOA BEACH, ten minutes from TIBB for swimming and relaxing.
Browse around Samana's unique tropical shopping plaza "Pueblo Principe
Visit Samana's colorful Tropical Flea Market located along the great Bay of Samana and meet the many brothers and sisters who have stalls there, selling paintings, jewelry, clothing and unique island souvenirs. The brothers are always happy to meet our visiting brothers that come from around the world (Flea Market on the days Cruise Ships dock in Samana only)!
DAY 2:
8:00 a.m.: Tropical Island breakfast in buffet.
8:30 a.m. Leave Whale Watch excursion with Eliseo Dishmey, a brother in the congregation
Eliseo
Dishmey,
Owner and Operator of Whale Watch Excursions
BACARDI ISLAND
and afterwards to Bacardi Island or Anadel Beach for swimming. Buffet
luncheon.
ANADEL BEACH
TIBB has special arrangements
with Eliseo Dishmey, for whale-watching excursions with TROPICAL ISLAND
WHALE WATCH.
Whale Watch excursions leave
early in the morning, go to Barcardi Island
or Anadel Beach
at noon for buffet luncheon.
Swimming until three or four
o'clock in the afternoon. (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays until three
o'clock. All other days until four o'clock.) $55 US per person (1 to
10 persons); $50 per person (11 to 25 persons). Food included
DAY 3:
7:30 a.m: Tropical Island
breakfast in buffet.
8:45 a.m: Leave for excursion to
other side of peninsula to Rincon Beach, one of the world's most beautiful
beaches. Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing all day.
Noon: Freshly caught fish or
chicken grilled on the beach with rice and beans. Cooler with rum & cokes.
ITINERARY FOR
EARLY FLIGHT DEPARTURE:
7:00 a.m. Leave for airport - picture taking
along the way if desired. ITINERARY FOR
LATE FLIGHT DEPARTURE: (Evening)
7:30 a.m. Tropical Island Breakfast
DAY 4:
6:30 a.m. Early morning Tropical breakfast in buffet.
8:00 a.m. - Leave for half-day adventure to EL LIMON, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, on horses enjoying a guided tour through the beautiful tropical countryside.
The trail, La Manzana, is about 2 kilometers long, and once you arrive there and dismount your horse you will then enjoy a 300 meter hike down to the SALTO DEL LIMON for swimming.
Return to a wonderful buffet of local cuisine is served in a palm roofed tropical cabana.
On the way to the falls you can see a very varied landscape, including grassy hills dotted with royal palms, cultivated fields, coffee and cocoa plots, small holdings, riverine forest, oranges and grapefruits in abundance, and some remnants of rain forest. At one point the path leads under a toppled tree that has become a natural bridge covered in epiphytes (mainly bromeliads) colonizing the now horizontally curved trunk. Birds abound in the early morning as well as beautiful butterflies of all shapes and colors.
The trail, La Manzana, is about 2 kilometers long, and once you arrive there and dismount your horse you will then enjoy a 300 meter hike down to the SALTO DEL LIMON for swimming. Upon your return, an incredibly delicious buffet of local cuisine will be awaiting you under a tropical cabaņa. [included in price of tour]
2:00 p.m. Return to accommodations for luggage & leave for airport.
Airport Pick Up:
Santiago International Airport (STI) is the preferred airport to come through for airport pick up & return. However, guests may also be picked up at Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ) for an additional charge of $50 US. For arrivals through Puerto Plata (POP), there is an additional charge of $60 US. There are no airport pick ups from Punta Cana.
El Catey International Airport, (AZS),
is the nearest international airport to Samana, with daily flights
from Toronto, Canada, & Europe, [Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United
Kingdom].This airport does not serve the U.S.
There is no airport pick up for flights arriving after 7:30 p.m., however, our chauffeur will wait for flights that were scheduled earlier that are delayed For airport return, departing flights must be scheduled no earlier than eleven o'clock a.m. due to the traveling distance to the airport.
Breakfast in buffet:
A breakfast buffet, varied each day, is served every morning between 7:45 & 8:00 a.m. Guests enjoy an array of fresh tropical fruits in season, juices or papaya shakes, eggs & ham accompanied by one of the following selections: pancakes, potato-cheese tortas, quesadillas, home fries, fried platanos, or yucca & onions. Choice of: our traditional island cereal: hot "avena de chocolate" or fresh yogurt served with almond granola. An assortment of fresh bakery breads & "biscochos" served with tropical fruit jams & locally made Dominican mozzarella cheese. Our Dominican coffee, famous for its aroma & unique smooth full-bodied taste, is served with a special chocolate liqueur and Dominican rum.
Accommodations:
Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast is not a resort, but a homey bed & breakfast hosted by Jehovah's witnesses. Brothers on vacation, desiring economical accommodations and the quiet relaxing atmosphere a bed and breakfast has to offer, come to Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast from all around the world.
TIBB is located two blocks from the sea, not far from nice restaurants & transportation to beautiful beaches, and is only a five minute ride to the Kingdom Hall. Each room has two queen-sized beds & a small refrigerator and is equipped with cable TV, DVD player & a large selection of movies, as well as a computer & internet service.
Air-Conditioning:
Room with air-conditioning for one person is an additional $5.00 US per day. Rooms with air-conditioning for two or more persons is an additional $8.00 US per day. Note: Electrical cuts throughout the day are common in all parts of the country. During these times there is no air-conditioning. TIBB, however, does have a battery-operated inverter system that permits use of all other electrical devices such as overhead fans, TV, lights, & computers during these periods. When reserving please specify whether or not you would like a room with air-conditioning.
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