Hi,
I am looking for assistance in traveling from Santiago to Pedernales. I am planning to travel in August 2014...yeah, I know.. really bad time to visit... but it is the only time I can. It will be a large group (15-20 ppl) and we would of course take a bus with a private driver however, driver is not knowledgeable with the SW part of DR therefore, need to prepare well before taking this trip. Here is where I need your/ anyone's help:
1) How long is the drive from Santiago to Pedernales? Realistically speaking? lol
2) Are there any tour guides/ packages from Santiago to Pedernales (incase I don't take the private bus)?
3) While driving to Pedernales, what stops are best recommended? We would like to see/ Do the following during this trip:
- Bani since I hear they have the best sweets there and bakery. Could be on the way back if need be.
- Zip lines
- buggy tours
- Rivers are A must.. we love rivers.. been reading about San Rafael and Los Patos.. not sure which is better
- Caves
- Of course we could not leave the beautiful beaches out.. but that I know it is Bahia de las Aguilas.
We are not too fond of peaceful things.. (Yes, we are loud a bunch so, not sure if el Hoyo de Pempito is worth the drive or Laguna de Oviedo but if really breathtaking, then of course we will make it happen..
Another thing, we only have 3 days to spare for this trip and this is already too much.. Any local tour guides that you can recommend to make the process much faster? name/#?
Any feedback regarding the above is greatly appreciated
Thanks everyone in advance..
I am looking for assistance in traveling from Santiago to Pedernales. I am planning to travel in August 2014...yeah, I know.. really bad time to visit... but it is the only time I can. It will be a large group (15-20 ppl) and we would of course take a bus with a private driver however, driver is not knowledgeable with the SW part of DR therefore, need to prepare well before taking this trip. Here is where I need your/ anyone's help:
1) How long is the drive from Santiago to Pedernales? Realistically speaking? lol
2) Are there any tour guides/ packages from Santiago to Pedernales (incase I don't take the private bus)?
3) While driving to Pedernales, what stops are best recommended? We would like to see/ Do the following during this trip:
- Bani since I hear they have the best sweets there and bakery. Could be on the way back if need be.
- Zip lines
- buggy tours
- Rivers are A must.. we love rivers.. been reading about San Rafael and Los Patos.. not sure which is better
- Caves
- Of course we could not leave the beautiful beaches out.. but that I know it is Bahia de las Aguilas.
We are not too fond of peaceful things.. (Yes, we are loud a bunch so, not sure if el Hoyo de Pempito is worth the drive or Laguna de Oviedo but if really breathtaking, then of course we will make it happen..
Another thing, we only have 3 days to spare for this trip and this is already too much.. Any local tour guides that you can recommend to make the process much faster? name/#?
Any feedback regarding the above is greatly appreciated
Thanks everyone in advance..