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Samana and Las Galeras  
Some may remember a quaint English speaking town on the incredibly lovely Bahia de Samana.  The bay and beaches are still lovely, the town has grown. You can still enjoy breathtaking views and wonderful days on the Samana peninsula.  This is an opportunity to visit a current PCV's sustainable fishing project in the village of Las Galeras, spend time on the gorgeous beach, and to get out on the water to see humpback whales.  

The Samana peninsula now has a direct highway route from Santo Domingo and very good bus service through Caribe Tours bus line. We offer this excursion for an overnight (or third day morning return) before the reunion or for two nights after.
  
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Pre-Celebration Tour is Sunday, February 5- Monday Feb 6 or Tuesday, Feb  7 ( see return options for Pre Celebration Tour below)
Post-Celebration Tour is Saturday, February 11-Monday, February 13 with opportunities to stay on.

Day 1: 

9 AM:  Meet in Hotel Lobby to begin travel by Caribe Tours to Samana and then by private taxi van to Las Galeras

1:30 PM:  Arrive in Las Galeras and go to Bed and Breakfast, Casa Dorado http://www.casadoradodr.com/index.php

1 PM--11 PM  Free time(opportunity to see PCV projects, go to the beach, get to know the community of Las Galeras.  (Lunch and dinner on your own; plenty of good eateries are close at hand!)

Day 2: 

8 AM:  Breakfast

9 AM:  Whale Watching Tour with lunch provided

4 PM:  Return to Casa Dorado; dinner on your own

For Pre Celebration Tour participants:  You can return to the capital by private transportation or spend another overnight for more sight seeing, beach time, with a mid day return to the capital.  [Opening reception begins Tuesday at 7PM]  Please confer with your tour planner, Gabrielle Bashist, (information below).

Day 3:

8 AM:  Breakfast

9 AM-2 PM        Free time to visit your site, or,  plan your own excursion such as a guided walk to a few isolated beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, morning trip to El Limon water falls, ziplining near Samana
 http://aventurapiratasamana.com   Lunch is on your own.

3 PM      (Post Celebration Tour)  Return to Capital or make arrangements to stay longer

6:30 PM    Arrive at the Capital
  
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Costs and Details 

Tour Cost:  (Expected per person)

Single occupancy:  One night--$160; two nights--$230 expected cost
Double occupancy: One night--$125; two nights--$160 expected cost.  We require a minimum deposit of $50 with full payment made after all arrangements are in place and minimum partipation level is ensured.

Costs include

  • Transportation to Samana lodging
  • 1 or 2 nights hotel with breakfast 
  • Whale Watching Tour with lunch 

Costs do not include:

  • Meals not included with lodging
  • Transportation to your site
  • Other excursions you may choose 
  • Incidentals

Tour Guide(s)

  • Your tour is hosted by current volunteer, Gabrielle Bashist, working on the fishing projects in the region and/or by another knowledgeable PCV.  You can expect them to help you choose or prepare for the day's activities, find a nice restaurant and generally troubleshoot for you. Contact Gabrielle at Gabrielle Bashist, Cuerpo de Paz
    Desarrollo Económico Comunitario, Las Galeras |  Samaná  |  República Dominicana, gbashistdrv@gmail.com, 809-467-5203

 Lodging:  Casa Dorado B&B http://www.casadoradodr.com/index.php

Transportation:  
    --Caribe Tours to and from Santo Domingo; and private taxi van to and from Las Galeras (see exception for Pre Celebration participants choosing a Monday return).

Minimum Participation required:  4 with a maximum of 24

  
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Register and Pay:

This link will take you to our
Registration Info page providing information and/or links to sign up and pay, either through mail or Pay Pal.   

Your deposit will be refunded if the minimum participation is not reached.  Recruit your compadres y madres to ensure the tour!
Final payment is due by January 9.   If you change your mind, we can either

  • Refund your payment by original method
  • You can donate your deposit to the Community Challenge Fund
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