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Please see below the excursion possibilities with pick-up from the White House. 10% discount to all guests at the villa. |
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Cocotours Excursion Programme from the White House |
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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 typical Dominican lunch (2 drinks included) is prepared on the island and served at tables set up in the open air allowing you to take full advantage of the sun and sea. US$59, 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$40, Sundays. |
 Dominican Alps Adventure
Experience 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 leading 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$59, Tuesdays and 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$49, 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$69 from Playa Dorada daily, (US$74 from Sosua, Cabarete and Rio San Juan on Wednesdays, Fridays & 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, Tuesdays & Saturdays. |
 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'. Daily for guests in Playa Dorada, Sosua, Cabarete and Rio San Juan for US$75. |
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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.
Daily US$35. |
 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$75, Mondays, Wednesdays Fridays & Saturdays. US$85 from Rio San Juan. |
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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.
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Puerto Plata City Tour with
Sosúa - City tour of Puerto Plata with the San Felipe’s Fortress, the
Amber Gallery and the Brugal’s Rum Factory. Afterwards you will go to Sosua,
which was founded by a group of refugees from the 2nd. World War. It is here
you will find one of the nicest beach of the North Coast. You will have time
for a walk & shopping in some of the 100 souvenir stands.
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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
tobbing 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. US$95, departure details
will be posted later. |
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