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8 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Manati Park Bavaro
- Zip Line Adventure
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Zona Colonial
- Parque Colon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
- Organic Coffee and Cacao Farm Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Monkey Jungle
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
- La Aurora Cigar Factory Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Puerto PlataItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- Mercado Modelo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
- Bavaro Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Teeth of the Dog Golf Course
- Chavon River Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the transfer from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeytransfer
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
3h 10m
$8–20
Activities
- Enjoy local Dominican cuisine at a restaurant
- Mercado Municipal de Higuey
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to San Pedro de Macorísbus
3h
$3–5
Activities
- Local Gastronomic Experience
- Playa Juan Dolio
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the walk from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
11h 34m
$30–32
Activities
- Playa Fronton Snorkeling and Beach Trip
- Walk the Samana Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Brugal Rum Distillery
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Manati Park Bavaro
- Zip Line Adventure
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Monasterio de San Francisco
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Samana Zipline El Valle
- Relax at Playa Rincon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
- Monkey Jungle
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–10: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
- Centro Leon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Faro a Colon
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- Catalina Island Excursion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Altos de Chavon
- Horseback Riding at Casa de Campo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the transfer from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeytransfer
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
3h 10m
$8–20
Activities
- Monumento a la Virgen de la Altagracia
- Enjoy local Dominican cuisine at a restaurant
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to San Pedro de Macorísbus
3h
$3–5
Activities
- Cueva de las Maravillas
- Explore Victorian Architecture
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the walk from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
11h 34m
$30–32
Activities
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
- Samana Zipline El Valle
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Fort San Felipe
- Cabarete Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–11: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- La Aurora Cigar Factory Tour
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana La VegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Manati Park Bavaro
- Buggy or ATV Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- Monasterio de San Francisco
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Samana ATV Quad Bike Adventure
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Central Park Parque Independencia
- Malecon de Puerto Plata
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–10: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Explore Mercado Modelo
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Heroes of Dajabon Monument
- Observe Local Community Life
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
3h 25m
$7–16
Activities
- Parque Lineal La Vega
- Parque Ecologico y Recreativo Las Piramides
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
- Panteon Nacional
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
- Buggy or ATV Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Tabacalera de Garcia
- Cueva de las Maravillas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the transfer from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeytransfer
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
3h 10m
$8–20
Activities
- Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
- Monumento a la Virgen de la Altagracia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to San Pedro de Macorísbus
3h
$3–5
Activities
- Local Gastronomic Experience
- Estadio Tetelo Vargas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the walk from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
11h 34m
$30–32
Activities
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
- Amber Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–13: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Explore Mercado Modelo
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Salvaleón de HigüeyItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- Manati Park Bavaro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Plaza de Espana
- Catedral Primada de America
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Monkey Jungle
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–10: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
- La Aurora Cigar Factory Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Shop for Local Crafts
- Scenic Drive through Dajabon Countryside
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
3h 25m
$7–16
Activities
- Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
- Balneario La Confluencia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Vega to La Romanabus
- Take the walk from La Vega to La Romanawalk
- Take the subway from La Vega to La Romanasubway
- Take the transfer from La Vega to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from La Vega to La Romanabus
4h 23m
$15–18
Activities
- Altos de Chavon
- Parque Central La Romana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the transfer from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeytransfer
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
3h 10m
$8–20
Activities
- Scenic walk along Rio Duey
- Browse local craft shops for souvenirs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo La VegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Zona Colonial
- Museo de las Casas Reales
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Catalina Island Excursion
- Punta Cana Village
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima
- Marina Casa de Campo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the transfer from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeytransfer
- Take the bus from La Romana to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
3h 10m
$8–20
Activities
- Scenic walk along Rio Duey
- Parque Central de Higuey
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to San Pedro de Macorísbus
3h
$3–5
Activities
- Catedral San Pedro Apóstol
- Higuamo River Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
- Take the walk from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Samanábus
11h 34m
$30–32
Activities
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Monkey Jungle
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–13: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Relax at a Local Cafe
- Church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
- Take the bus from Dajabón to La Vegabus
3h 25m
$7–16
Activities
- Parque Las Flores
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
Hotel
RecommendedHotel