Day 1 — Las Terrenas
Transport: SAN2
Bajo el Palmar
Under the palm trees, let bachata enter your soul, to the rhythm of Las Terrenas.
- Destination : Dominican Republic
- Duration : 10 days
- From : 1990 EUR
- Level : Beginner and Intermediate
- Dances : bachata
Private room in a charming hotel with a swimming pool , to enjoy a comfortable, warm, and truly your own setting. 100% Las Terrenas stay , to unpack your bags, get your bearings, and experience the village at your own pace. 2-hour bachata lessons on dance days , to progress with a local teacher without turning the trip into an intensive workshop. Integrated break days , to enjoy the beach, relax, and let the dance settle in naturally. 2 evenings accompanied by a teacher , to dare to dance on site with more confidence and guidance. French-speaking contact on site , to travel solo with a light heart, without feeling left to your own devices.
The Trip A 10-day solo trip to Las Terrenas to improve your bachata, enjoy the village, and experience the Dominican Republic at your own pace. The 2-hour classes allow you to make regular progress without turning the trip into an intensive workshop. The break days give you time to relax, go to the beach, stroll around, and let the dance settle in. Two evenings accompanied by a teacher are included to help you transition from class to social dancing with more confidence. We love: A trip where you take your time. Time to learn, to breathe, to dance, to gradually feel at home in Las Terrenas. In the morning, bachata. In the afternoon, the beach, the village, rest. In the evening, the music returns… and you already have more bearings to join the dance. Uno, dos, tres, vamos!
Highlights
- The link between class and social dancing
- The freedom of solo travel, with good guidance
- Progress that breathes
- Bachata in its lively environment
Itinerary
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Transport: LAS2
Accommodation
You will be staying near the center of Las Terrenas , with all the lively areas and dance classes within walking distance. It's a charming, human-sized hotel, reserved for adults. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private terrace with a view of the garden or the pool. Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, safe.
Included
- 10 hours of dance in total
- Accommodation: Shambala (9 nights)
- Transfers included
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip suitable if I’m traveling alone?
Yes. You travel on your chosen dates and experience your stay with total freedom. And rest assured, Las Terrenas leaves little room for boredom: classes, the beach, accompanied evenings, cafes, music, and local entertainment quickly set the pace for your stay.
What bachata level should I have?
The trip is suitable for motivated beginners as well as experienced dancers. The advantage of private lessons is precisely that they start from your actual dancing: your basics, your blockages, your musicality, your connection, your ease in social dancing. The teacher adjusts the work to your level, not the other way around.
Will I really be able to dance there?
Yes. The idea isn't just to take classes and then be left to fend for yourself. The sessions give you benchmarks, and the accompanied evenings allow you to apply them in the real atmosphere of Las Terrenas: the music, the invitations, the venues, the local rhythm.
Why are there break days?
Because progressing doesn't mean stacking up hours of classes until saturation. Break days allow you to recover, enjoy the beach, explore Las Terrenas, and let bachata settle into your body. The trip thus maintains its balance: learn, breathe, dance, savor.
Will I be accompanied all the time?
No, and that’s intentional. Bajo el palmar is not a guided tour from morning till night: you keep your freedom, with useful guidance on site. From the first evening, your teacher accompanies you, introduces you to Dominicans, and facilitates initial local contacts, to help you naturally immerse yourself in the ambiance of Las Terrenas.
Why choose this trip instead of booking myself?
Because the challenge isn't just finding a hotel and a few classes. Here, every choice counts: accommodation, teachers, the pace of the stay, accompanied evenings, guidance on site. Everything is designed so you can learn, go out dancing, and enjoy Las Terrenas with peace of mind, without wasting your energy on organization or bad choices.