Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast
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Samana, Dominican Republic
MarilynPereira@usa.net
Phone: 809-538-2829 / Cell: (829) 342-5234
http://www.tropicalislandbb.com/
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9-DAY COMBO ADVENTURE
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Includes:
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY
DAY 1
Met at Santiago International Airport by chauffeur, Rodolfo, upon arrival.
Beautiful scenic ride up the mountains to the little town of Jarabacoa.
Although Jarabacoa is in the mountains, it is seated amongst and surrounded by even higher mountains and hills, some reaching into the clouds. Traveling up these mountains, one has a breathtaking view of the little village below, and sky to sky hills, valleys, rivers, pine trees, and gardens.
In the "campos" or the country, one sees the "campesinos" or poor country people working in the fields harvesting yucca, rice, and "tayota." Some gather roses, orchids and other flowers that grow in Jarabacoa's extensive gardens. At noontime, everyone goes home for the two-hour "siesta" to rest from the morning's activities, and eat with the family. Some return to quaint thatch roofed houses made of palm wood, others to mansions surrounded by exotic gardens.
In the old Indian language "Jarabacoa" means "Land of Many Waters." Rushing rivers and beautiful cascades characterize Jarabacoa, and visitors enjoy a variety of sports such as swimming, rafting and canyoning. The rivers are often speckled with women washing the family's clothing and smacking them dry against the rocks.
Afternoon
arrivals:
Suggestion: Dinner in buffet at El Rancho Baiguate; pool, swimming; ping
pong, relax.
DAY 2
9:30 a.m. Breakfast in buffet at El Rancho Baiguate
Two hours of leisurely horseback riding to one of Jarabacoa's waterfalls. Swimming for as long as desired, and a native buffet lunchon after your ride
Afternoon: Swimming & relaxing at beautiful El Rancho pool; ping pong.
Dinner in Buffet at El Rancho
DAY 3
8:00 am. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Leave for River-rafting at El Rancho Biguate
1:00-2:00 p.m. Dominican Cuisine at El Rancho Biguate, in buffet
3:00 pm Leave for
Peninsula of Samana
6:30-7:00 pm - Arrive
in Samana
DAY 4
8:00 a.m. - Tropical Island breakfast in
buffet
9:00 a.m. - Leave for one hour trip to one of
the most beautiful beaches in the world - Rincon Beach - on the other side
of the peninsula
Enjoy freshly
caught fish cooked on the beach with native cuisine. Rum & cokes all
afternoon.
5:30 pm - Return to accommodations.
DAY 5
8:00 a.m. - Tropical Buffet breakfast in buffet.
9:00 a.m. - Leave for Barcardi
Island.
Boat
excursion in the great bay of Samana to Barcardi Island
Buffet luncheon
on the beach with rum and cokes. Swimming/snorkeling (bring
own equipment) sunbathing all afternoon.
DAY 6
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast in Buffet
9:00 a.m. Leave for a 3-hour cross island
sightseeing tour through the interior of the country to the southern
shore along the Caribbean to Santo Domingo to visit the Dominican
Branch.
Noon: Arrive in Santo Domingo
1:00 p.m.Tour of Bethel
4:00 p.m.. Leave Santo Domingo for
Samana
DAY 7
8:00 a.m. - Tropical Island breakfast in
buffet
9:00 a.m. - Leave for an all-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
landscape surrounding the falls is picturesque. Small houses are painted
in vivid colors and made from locally available materials such as palm
wood and thatch. Home gardens and vegetable plots border plantations of
bananas, cacao, and coconut. Flora and fauna, agriculture can be seen
along the trails. 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.
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, a delicious meal of local cuisine will be awaiting you
under a tropical cabana. It's an adventure you won't soon forget!
Buffet luncheon of local cuisine will be awaiting you under a tropical
cabana upon your return.
AFTERNOON: Tour across
the Peninsula to the little village of Las Terrenas, located on the
norther coast, where many beautiful beaches are located. Swimming,
souvenier shopping & dinner along the sea if desired.
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DAY 8
8:00 a.m. Tropical breakfast in
buffet
8:30 a.m. Meet brother
for tour: Eliseo Dishmey
EXCURSION TO HAITISES NATIONAL PARK
- Year-Round Excursions -
Eliseo Dishmey:
Excursions to Haitises National
Park include a trip to Barcardi Island or Anadel Beach
afterwards for swimming and a buffet luncheon
Leave early morning; return late
afternoon.
About Los Haitises National Park:
Los Haitises National Park, located
southeast of the Great Bay of the Peninsula of Samana, is 208 square
kilometers of hillocks, divided by narrow gullies, which create the
impression of numerous tiny islands or keys forming a landscape full of
bays & marshy country with mangroves, hills & islands on the border
between land and sea
Haitises' Flora:
Haitises' Caves & Caverns:
The Dominican Republic has the most
extensive cave system in the Caribbean many of which contain over
1000 year old artwork. 
Swimming, sun bathing all afternoon
Return to Samana: Beautiful panoramic
view of the entire Peninsula while crossing over the Samana Sierras 
Los Haitises is also a virtual botanical garden. Its varied flora
and fauna in its forests & mangrove swamps, includes more than 760
identified species of plants, 17 species of which are endemic to
this one small area. The Haitises’ vegetation includes a latifolias
humid tropical forest transforming into a semideciduous tropical
forest in the keys and mogotes by the coast.
AFTERNOON: Luncheon in Buffet and swimming at beautfiul Anadel Beach.
DAY 9
Early Breakfast in buffet
Leave for airport.
Airport Pick Up:
Santiago International Airport (STI) is the preferred airport to come through for airport pick up & return for the Combo. However, guests may also be picked up at Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ).
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. Rooms with air-conditioning
are additional. Kitchen may be used after two o'clock in the afternoon
for light cooking and reheating. TIBB is not equipped for our guests to
prepare large meals. A microwave oven available for guests.
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.
9-DAY
COMBO ADVENTURE
Semi-Inclusive
Mountains of Jarabaco /
Peninsula of Samana
9 days / 8 nights
May 2009
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