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8 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaSantiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
- Coco Bongo Punta Cana
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- Kahkow Experience
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour Samana Bay
- El Limon Waterfall Horseback Riding
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
- Brugal Rum Distillery
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

9 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoJarabacoaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Alcazar de Colon
- Kahkow Experience
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Scape Park Cap Cana
- Deep Sea Fishing
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
- Take the foot from Punta Cana to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
6h 44m
$28–30
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour Samana Bay
- Playa Fronton Snorkeling and Beach Trip
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Playa Dorada
- Central Park Parque Independencia
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Parque Central
- Stroll along Calle del Sol
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Jarabacoa Golf Club
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
Hotel

10 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaLa VegaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Macao Beach
- Scape Park Cap Cana
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Faro a Colon
- Museo de las Casas Reales
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- San Felipe Cathedral
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Parque Etnografico 27 de Febrero
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Local Craft Market
- Canyoning at Salto de Jimenoa Dos
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Iglesia La Altagracia
- Mercado Municipal de La Vega
Hotel

11 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoBonaoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Malecon de Santo Domingo
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Marinarium Marine Park and Aquarium
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
- Take the foot from Punta Cana to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
6h 44m
$28–30
Activities
- Samana Zipline El Valle
- Las Terrenas Beach and Town Visit
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Monkey Jungle
- San Felipe Cathedral
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Stroll along Calle del Sol
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Mirador de Jarabacoa
- Parque Central de Jarabacoa
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Catedral Inmaculada Concepcion
- Restaurante El Conuco
Hotel

Day 11: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- Explore a Local Cacao Plantation
- Shop for Local Crafts and Souvenirs
Hotel

12 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaLa RomanaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
- Punta Cana Village
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Panteon Nacional
- Monasterio de San Francisco
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- El Limon Waterfall Horseback Riding
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Fort San Felipe
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Parque Central
- Stroll along Calle del Sol
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Canyoning at Salto de Jimenoa Dos
- Jarabacoa Golf Club
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Presa de Rincon Hatillo Dam
- Museo del Carnaval Vegano
Hotel

Day 11: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- Hiking in Bonao Hills
- Plaza de la Cultura Bonao
Hotel

Day 12: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bonao to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Bonao to La Romanabus
2h 58m
$107–125
Activities
- Teeth of the Dog Golf Course
- Chavon River Boat Tour
Hotel

13 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSalvaleón de HigüeyItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
- Museo de las Casas Reales
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Bavaro Beach
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
- Take the foot from Punta Cana to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
6h 44m
$28–30
Activities
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Monkey Jungle
- San Felipe Cathedral
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Explore Mercado Modelo
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
- Parque Central de Jarabacoa
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- La Sirena La Vega
- Museo del Carnaval Vegano
Hotel

Day 11: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- Salto de Jima Waterfalls
- Shop for Local Crafts and Souvenirs
Hotel

Day 12: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bonao to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Bonao to La Romanabus
2h 58m
$107–125
Activities
- Cueva de las Maravillas
- Playa Minitas
Hotel

Day 13: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Transport
- 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
- Browse local craft shops for souvenirs
- Taste local pastries at a bakery
Hotel

14 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaHato Mayor del ReyItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Coco Bongo Punta Cana
- Bavaro Beach
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- Mercado Modelo
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Kayaking in Samana Bay
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Brugal Rum Distillery
- Sosua Beach
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Fortaleza San Luis
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
- Local Craft Market
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Balneario La Confluencia
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
Hotel

Day 11: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- River Tubing on Rio Yuna
- Parque Central de Bonao
Hotel

Day 12: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bonao to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Bonao to La Romanabus
2h 58m
$107–125
Activities
- Dye Fore Golf Course
- Tabacalera de Garcia
Hotel

Day 13: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Transport
- 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
- Iglesia San Dionisio
- Scenic walk along Rio Duey
Hotel

Day 14: Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Hato Mayor del Reybus
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Hato Mayor del Reytaxi
3h 32m
$114–144
Activities
- Visita a la Presa de Hato Mayor
- Observacion de Aves
Hotel

15 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSan Pedro de MacorísItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Faro a Colon
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Manati Park Bavaro
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
- Take the foot from Punta Cana to Samanáwalk
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Samanábus
6h 44m
$28–30
Activities
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
- Kayaking in Samana Bay
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
- Playa Dorada
Hotel

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$3–7
Activities
- Stroll along Calle del Sol
- Parque Central
Hotel

Day 9: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Santiago de los Caballeros to Jarabacoataxi
1h 6m
$22–28
Activities
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
- Helados Ivon
Hotel

Day 10: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
- Presa de Rincon Hatillo Dam
Hotel

Day 11: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- River Tubing on Rio Yuna
- Hiking in Bonao Hills
Hotel

Day 12: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bonao to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Bonao to La Romanabus
2h 58m
$107–125
Activities
- Tabacalera de Garcia
- Bayahibe Beach
Hotel

Day 13: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Transport
- 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
- Mercado Municipal de Higuey
- Explore Higueys historic streets and architecture
Hotel

Day 14: Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Hato Mayor del Reybus
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Hato Mayor del Reytaxi
3h 32m
$114–144
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Hato Mayor
- Iglesia Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Hotel

Day 15: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from Hato Mayor del Rey to San Pedro de Macoríscar 0 m
33 min
$8–11
Activities
- Estadio Tetelo Vargas
- Local Gastronomic Experience
Hotel

