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Alert we only have treehouses with one queen size bed for 2 people. If you are okay sharing a queen size bed with another person please book.

5 nights/6 days at $1,300 per person double occupancy only. (Rooms accommodate 2 persons in a queen size bed, and there are 5 rooms that can accommodate 3 persons sharing a queen and two  beds)  A $200 deposit per person is needed to reserve your tree house. Have you ever wanted to sleep in your very own tree house in the Caribbean? We have rented out all 22 tree house rooms at the Dominican Tree House Village for a private VIP Happy trip you will never forget! http://dominicantreehousevillage.com . The resort is located 2.5 -3 hours plus hours away from Santo Domingo. Transfers from the airport to the resort are included in your package . We will have charted buses leaving from Santo Domingo Airport on November 12th. Details on bus departure will be provided as we get closer. For those who prefer to fly in the night before we highly recommend staying at the Hampton Inn near the airport. They offer complimentary airport pick up and drop off. The Dominican Tree House Village is like something out of a dream. The Tree House Cabins are spread across a beautiful valley that is safely tucked away in the heart of the tropical Caribbean jungle. The cabins are connected by various rope bridges and jungle paths that are all designed to emphasize and enhance an intimate connection with nature and separation from the modern world. The valley is breezy and virtually mosquito free which allows our guests to be able to comfortably enjoy the open-air design. Get lost as you explore winding garden paths, take a dip in the pool, and get cozy by the fire. Find your perfect state of Zen as you practice yoga in our yoga studio, lounge in our hammocks and swinging chairs, and breathe in the fresh jungle air. Treat your taste buds to fresh piña coladas at the bar and delicious fresh-cooked meals each night. This little-known tropical jungle hideaway is our Neverland, and has a magical way of making you feel right at home. The treehouse's all have private showers and toilets. Please note the treehouse's do not have warm water but there are several onsite private shower rooms within a 3 minute walk that you are welcome to use that offer warm showers. The lack of warm water was not an issue at all for any of our guests on our 2019 trip. Temperatures during the day average between 80-84 and the evenings average around 70-72. Fans are provided in each room. 

Located in the heart of the Samaná Peninsula, the Dominican Tree House Village is at the center of what is considered to be one of the safest and most beautiful places in all of the Dominican Republic.   Samaná is widely recognized as being “the best-kept-secret” of the island, featuring spectacular world-class beaches and lush, mountainous landscapes that have remained relatively quiet and untouched by tourism

The local beach is no exception and is a refreshing escape from the crowded beaches you find at typical all-inclusive resorts.  A short bike-ride away, El Valle beach is a secluded and incredibly tranquil beach that you’ll most likely share only with local fisherman and a handful of other Tree House guests.

While at the Tree House,  guests have the option to schedule and participate in a wide range of activities that are designed to maximize fun, sightseeing, and adventure: horseback riding to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of the Caribbean, off-roading on ATV’s alongside beautiful marble cliffs to one of the top 10 beaches in the world, zip lining along the Caribbean’s tallest, longest and highest rated zip line, hiking and canyoneering to local waterfalls and various cascading pools, whale-watching, cave exploring, cliff jumping, spear fishing, paddle-boarding, and snorkeling.  

Dominicans are an incredibly laid back and fun-loving people in general, and no matter where you go here you’ll be greeted by friendly people and smiling faces. But here the staff is composed of some of the friendliest and best Dominicans you could ever hope to meet. Unlike typical resorts where the staff is purely there to serve you, here the staff are part of the main attraction – you meet them on their level, play games with them, and get to know their world. The result is an authentic cultural experience that will truly enrich your life.

Everyone onboard is 100% committed to making your vacation the best experience ever and you really feel that love radiate throughout the village. By the time you leave, you’ll have made lifelong friends and you’ll forever be a part of the Tree House family.

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November 3rd Arrive into Santo Domingo. We will have multiple shuttles from the airport to Treehouse resort. (Transfer pickup times will be announced as we closer to departure date) Please schedule all arrivals between 10am and 4pm on the 12th. The ride to Samana takes between 2.5 to 3 hours. Those wishing to arrive into Santo Domingo on the 11th should consider staying at the Hampton Inn near the airport. They have complimentary airport transfers. 

A meet and greet dinner is scheduled for that evening.

(Meals included Dinner)

November 4th:  Enjoy 8am-9am breakfast. On this day our group will depart on an all day catamaran/snorkel cruise. We will make 2 snorkel stops before heading to an island for lunch. (Lunch features local fish, chicken, rice, beans, coconut bread, salads, and fruit) We recommend you bring $5.00 or 250 pesos to tip the catamaran staff. 

After dinner enjoy group games or dancing  (Meals included breakfast, lunch and dinner)

November 5th:  Enjoy 8am-9am breakfast. At 9:30am we will walk to our zip line adventure tour. The walk takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the top of the canopy. (There are 12 zip lines) Those who do not wish to Zip line can spend the morning relaxing at the nearby El Valle  beach which is a 15 bike ride away. After our tour we will enjoy lunch at the Treehouse. For those who are interested we will meet at 3pm for our community giveback. We will split the groups in 2 and half will paint homes and the other half will plant trees. This was everyones favorite activity on our 2019 trip! We will also send you a wishlist of requested items needed at the local schools and churches. The donations you bring will go directly to the schools and members of the community who need them the most. 

(Meals included breakfast, lunch and dinner)

November 6th:  Enjoy 8am-9am breakfast. We will depart at 9am for our Limon waterfall horseback riding tour or relax on the beach. The horseback riding is approximately 30 minutes each way. We recommend you bring a $10 tip or 500 pesos for the guide

After dinner enjoy group games or dancing  (Meals included breakfast, lunch and dinner)

November 7th:  Enjoy 8am-9am breakfast. On this day you will experience the Off-road ATV tour which features a 2 hour stop at the famous Rincon beach. There will be 2 persons per ATV. The ride trough the countryside is truly gorgeous. Lunch is served on the beach. 

After dinner enjoy group games or dancing  (Meals included breakfast, lunch and dinner)

November 8th: Guest must checkout before 11am. We will have scheduled buses that will take groups to Santo Domingo airport. Please do not schedule your departure before 10am.

Package Includes  

Exclusive use of all Dominican Tree House and facities

Meals as explained above 

Zipline Tour

Rum Drinks

Fronton Boat Tour

Rincon offroad tour

Limon waterfall horseback tour

Roundtrip SDQ transportion on scheduled pick ups.

Whats not included 

Flights

Specialty drinks/beer/wine

Airport taxes,

Tips

Trip Insurance

Getting to Santo Domingo

There are numerous ways to get to Santo Domingo(SDQ) from the USA. Here are a list of airlines and destination points from the USA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Américas_International_Airport

Trip Insurance 

The travel industry now considers the Coronavirus “a foreseeable event”.  That means many airlines, resorts, charter companies, rental shops, etc are no longer offering refunds due to COVID issues.  They expect YOU to protect yourself with “INSURANCE”.  When looking at insurance options please consider plans that offer a cancel for any reason option. More and more countries and hotels/resorts/charter companies are establishing very onerous cancellation policies. The travel industry as a whole has generally adapted the attitude that you now know the risks of COVID-19 or other illnesses and THEY are not willing to accept the risks of you needing to cancel or delay your travel.

You Can’t Steal My Happy recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, click on the link below or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 43-0656    “Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. 55Y”

https://www.travelexinsurance.com/quote/?nc=1

Terms and Conditions 

Group Trip Cancellations.
If YCSMH has to cancel a group trip because a country has closed its borders, everyone will have a choice of receiving a refund or being rolled over to another group trip. The decision to cancel a group trip will be determined by myself and our local guides.

DEPOSITS PAID- CANCEL WITH NO REPLACEMENT 
If you cancel a booking and cannot find a replacement the FULL deposit amount will be lost from the original person making the reservation.

DEPOSITS PAID- CANCEL WITH A REPLACEMENT - $100 Penalty
If YOU cancel and find your own replacement that “helps” but it doesn’t alleviate the time and effort I must spend to get your replacement up to speed (answer questions and send previous emails). A $100 fee will be charged if you cancel and find your own replacement. 

FULL PAYMENTS PAID- CANCEL WITH NO REPLACEMENT- 60 DAYS BEFORE TRIP DEPARTURE 
Full payments for all Happy trips are due 60 days before departure. If you cancel the trip you will not be eligible to receive a refund. You will need to file a claim with your insurance provider. As a rule most tour vendors, charter companies and hotels require full payment 60 days before arrival. Once we have made reservations MOST resorts, Charter companies, rental shops, etc hold YCSMH financially responsible (i.e. we have to pay them, hence we expect YOU to pay us). 
Final payments for our Croatia Cruise are due 90 days before departure. 

FULL PAYMENTS PAID- CANCEL WITH A REPLACEMENT- 60 DAYS BEFORE TRIP DEPARTURE
In the event of a cancellation, YCSMH will gladly help find a replacement but the responsibility to find the replacement is that of the person canceling. If you find a replacement to fill your spot you will be eligible for a full refund minus a $100 fee. 
If YCSMH finds you a replacement you will receive a refund minus the trip deposit. As I mentioned there is a considerable amount of time and effort spent to send out emails to your replacement to get them up to speed. 

I hope this helps clarify our terms as we all navigate through this post pandemic world. For those of us who are passionate travelers the small inconveniences of testing, insurance and entry requirements are well worth it. 

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