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A row of colorful houses surrounded by palm trees on a white sandy beach sit beside a sparkling blue ocean.
Dominican Republic Colorful houses line the beach on Saona Island, Parque Nacional del Este, Dominican Republic. © Connie Gelb/TNC

Legacy Journeys

Dominican Republic

Explore—from green ridges to sparkling waters—one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant islands.

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

Explore the Journey

February 11-17, 2024

Full Itinerary

February 11-17, 2024

Reach out to the tour operator, Iconic Adventures, at (800) 329-4930 or concierge@iconicadventures.com to register.

Discover a nature lover’s paradise in the white sandy beaches and lavish greenery of the Dominican Republic. From Pico Duarte—the highest mountain in the Caribbean—to the country’s lowest point at Lake Enriquillo, diverse wildlife settles into an intricate mosaic of lush rain and cloud forests, rolling savannas, saltwater lakes, mangrove-lined lagoons and calm azure waters that harbor fragile and productive coral reefs. Before long, guests will be on “island time,” and cultivating an appreciation for why 25% of this tropical country has been protected forever.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Search for migrating humpback whales in Samaná Bay.
  • Explore the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, the city’s historic core and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Don snorkeling gear and check out coral gardens to see coral outplanting at work.
  • Board a skiff for a water-based tour of the magnificent Parque Nacional del Este.

Explore our Work in this Region

Traveling with TNC means showing respect for each other, respect for the world around us and acting with integrity. Before signing up for TNC Travel, please review and familiarize yourself with TNC’s Traveler Expectations.

Information & Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. ET and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

Iconic Adventures
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

 

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

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A female Humpback whale holds its young on its nose up to the waters surface.
Humpback Whales A mother and calf Humpback whale, swim at the surface of the Silver Bank, Dominican Republic. © Ethan Daniels
A white bird stands in shallow water. underneath the shade of a mangrove on Samama Bay.
Samaná Bay wildlife Samaná Bay in the Dominican Republic, a key seascape TNC supports to preserve vital wildlife habitat and protect the marine biodiversity that supports surrounding communities. © Mark Godfrey/TNC
A scuba diver attaches coral reef fragments to a larger coral.
Attaching coral reef fragments that were grown within a coral nursery to existing pieces of coral near Bayahibe, in the Dominican Republic. © Paul A. Selvaggio
Two fishermen stand in a small boat pulling in their fishing nets from the water.
fishers, Samaná Bay, DR Fishermen pull nets along the south coast of Samaná Bay in the Dominican Republic. © Mark Godfrey/TNC
A yellow wavy coral reef grows from a rock.
Dominican Republic Coral reefs in the Dominican Republic © Paul Selvaggio
The ocean stretches out beyond a white sandy beach and bright green shrubbery..
More than 2.5 million square kilometers of sea connects hundreds of diverse Caribbean communities, all of which share a deep alliance with the underwater world. © Mark Godfrey/TNC
× A female Humpback whale holds its young on its nose up to the waters surface.
× A white bird stands in shallow water. underneath the shade of a mangrove on Samama Bay.
× A scuba diver attaches coral reef fragments to a larger coral.
× Two fishermen stand in a small boat pulling in their fishing nets from the water.
× A yellow wavy coral reef grows from a rock.
× The ocean stretches out beyond a white sandy beach and bright green shrubbery..