Las Salinas de Baní and Dunas de Las Calderas – Unique Exclusive Tour to the Pink Lakes and Dominican Desert

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Go beyond a typical tour and discover a completely different Dominican Republic with cacti and thorns, sand dunes, olive trees, and rocky beaches. Can’t believe it’s possible? Join our private trip to the Baní province, and you’ll see that it’s true!

You will get a chance to see the only Caribbean desert and rhinoceros iguanas in their home environment, visit an authentic salt mining plant surrounded by pink lakes, and take a boat ride in search of pink flamingos. This experience will surely leave you captivated!

• We will pick you up in a comfortable AC transport, and your journey with a professional guide will begin. The adventure starts with breakfast at a popular Dominican cafe, where you’ll have a unique opportunity to try typical local cuisine that you will never find in resorts and restaurants.
• Then you will head to the west of the country, passing through the capital, Santo Domingo (without stopping in the city!). You will go on a walk through the sandy dunes, be amazed by their beauty, and take wonderful photos as souvenirs. Moreover, you’ll have the chance to feed the iguanas!
• Afterward, you will visit the famous pink lakes! They are located on salt mines, and you will see how salt is extracted using an ancient method.
• Then, you’ll go on a boat to search for a flock of wild pink flamingos! They live only in this part of the Dominican Republic. It will be an unforgettable journey.
• After such an eventful day, you’ll have the opportunity to have lunch at one of the restaurants along the bay (lunch cost not included, payment based on the menu and preferences). After lunch, you can take a swim in the bay and bask in the Caribbean sun before heading back.
• On the way back, if you wish, you can visit a mango orchard or head straight to a tasting of the most delicious varieties of mangoes and other tropical fruits of the Dominican Republic. The tour itself will also mesmerize you with its diverse landscapes, from tropical palms to mountains and hills, from mountains to rocky deserts, and from deserts to fruit orchards.

Each and every person will discover something thrilling and fascinating in this private trip!

Las Salinas & Dunas de Baní Tour Program

Comfortable Pick-Up & Dominican Breakfast

We'll pick you up in a comfortable AC transport to begin your journey with a professional guide. The adventure begins with breakfast at a popular Dominican cafe Parador La Estrella, where you can savor unique local cuisine not found in resorts.

Sand Dunes of Bani

Heading west through the country, you'll stroll through the Dunes of Baní (Las Dunas de las Calderas), a captivating national park. Cacti, thorns and olives grow here. We will climb the highest dune, and from there, we will see the Caribbean Sea, where, unlike other Dominican beaches, the coastline is rocky.

Iguanas in the Wild

Further along the road, you will make a stop where you can marvel at iguanas in their natural habitat. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to feed them, and guess what? They absolutely love bananas!

Pink Lakes

You'll have the opportunity to visit the famous pink lakes located on salt mines (Salinas of Baní), where a mesmerizing natural phenomenon unfolds before your eyes. Additionally, you'll get to witness the ancient method of salt extraction.

Wild Pink Flamingos

Afterward, you'll embark on an exciting boat expedition to search for a vibrant flock of wild pink flamingos! These fascinating birds exclusively inhabit this specific region of the Dominican Republic.

Bay Lunch & Swim

After an eventful day, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at one of the bay restaurants (lunch cost not included). After lunch, take a refreshing swim in the bay and soak up the Caribbean sun before heading back.

Mango Orchard & Tropical Fruit Tasting

On the return journey, if you wish, you can visit a mango orchard and relish the delectable flavors of the most exquisite mango varieties, along with an assortment of other tropical fruits native to the Dominican Republic.

Las Salinas & Dunas de Baní Excursion Details

• Approximate pick-up time: 5:30 AM
• Duration: ~ 12 hours
• What to bring: sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and socks (the sand in the desert can get very hot), hat, swimsuit, towel, camera or phone, and money for lunch.
• This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, individuals with limited mobility, and those who have difficulty tolerating hot weather.
• The tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and strollers.

Pink Lakes & the Baní Dunes Tour Prices:

• 1-person group: $695
• 2-person group: $710
• 3-person group: $725
• 4-person group: $745
• 5-person group: $760
• 6-person group: $775
• 7-person group: $790
• 8-person group: $805
• 9-person group: $820
• 10-person group: $835

What’s Included in the Excursion

• Comfortable air-conditioned transfer
• Professional multilingual guide
• Entrance fees to all visited places (national parks)
• Boat trip
• Breakfast
• Fruit tasting

Book this private exclusive tour to Las Salinas de Baní and Dunas de Las Calderas right now, and make your vacation in the Dominican Republic unforgettable.

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