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8 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Zip Line Adventure
- Bavaro Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
- Alcazar de Colon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Relax at Playa Rincon
- Samana ATV Quad Bike Adventure
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
- Playa Dorada
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
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
- Parque Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Plaza de Espana
- Alcazar de Colon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Playa Minitas
- Tabacalera de Garcia
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
- Mercado Municipal de Higuey
- Attend a local baseball game
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
- Golf at Metro Country Club
- Mercado Municipal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
4h 41m
$61–73
Activities
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Santiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
- Bavaro Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
- Alcazar de Colon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Walk the Samana Bridge
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
- Ocean World Adventure Park
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
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo SamanáItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- Catedral Primada de America
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Bavaro Beach
- 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
- Bayahibe Beach
- Parque Central La Romana
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
- Museo 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
- Estadio Tetelo Vargas
- Mercado Municipal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
4h 41m
$61–73
Activities
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Platabus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Amber Museum
- Playa Dorada
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Las Terrenas Beach and Town Visit
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Santo Domingo EsteItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Macao Beach
- Deep Sea Fishing
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
- Organic Coffee and Cacao Farm Tour
- Samana Zipline El Valle
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Fort San Felipe
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
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
- Catedral Santiago Apostol
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Dajabon Central Park
- Shop for Local Crafts
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the walk from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estewalk
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
5h 19m
$10–15
Activities
- Megacentro
- Mercado Modelo de Santo Domingo Este
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo SamanáItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Parque Colon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Scape Park Cap Cana
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
- Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Excursion
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
- Explore Higueys historic streets and architecture
- 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
- Parque Central
- Mercado Municipal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
4h 41m
$61–73
Activities
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Platabus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
- Ocean World Adventure Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–13: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana BaníItinerary 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
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- Zona Colonial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Malecon de Puerto Plata
- Fort San Felipe
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
- Centro Leon
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion
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
- Relax at a Local Cafe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the walk from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estewalk
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
5h 19m
$10–15
Activities
- Faro a Colon
- Parque del Este
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: pedernales, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the subway from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalessubway
- Take the walk from Santo Domingo Este to pedernaleswalk
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalesbus
- Take the taxi from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalestaxi
6h 7m
$67–86
Activities
- Isla Beata Boat Trip and Snorkel
- Cuevas de los Patos Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Baní, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from pedernales to Banícar 0 m
3h 47m
$45–64
Activities
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de Regla
- Salinas de Bani
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana La RomanaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Saona Island Excursion
- 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
- Panteon Nacional
- 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
- Walk the Samana Bridge
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
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
- 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
- Centro Leon
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
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
- Watch a Local Baseball Game
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the walk from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estewalk
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
5h 19m
$10–15
Activities
- Megacentro
- Centro Cultural de San Isidro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: pedernales, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the subway from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalessubway
- Take the walk from Santo Domingo Este to pedernaleswalk
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalesbus
- Take the taxi from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalestaxi
6h 7m
$67–86
Activities
- Isla Beata Boat Trip and Snorkel
- Cuevas de los Patos Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Baní, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from pedernales to Banícar 0 m
3h 47m
$45–64
Activities
- Playa Salinas
- Salinas de Bani
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeytaxi
- Take the bus from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the taxi from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeytaxi
3h 24m
$210–252
Activities
- Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
- Attend a local baseball game
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanabus
- Take the transfer from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanabus
2h 40m
$9–20
Activities
- Dye Fore Golf Course
- Horseback Riding at Casa de Campo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Dominican Republic
Punta Cana La VegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Coco Bongo Punta Cana
- Saona Island Excursion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Walk the Samana Bridge
- Samana ATV Quad Bike Adventure
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Cabarete Beach
- San Felipe Cathedral
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
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion
- Parque Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Scenic Drive through Dajabon Countryside
- Relax at a Local Cafe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the walk from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estewalk
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
- Take the subway from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estesubway
5h 19m
$10–15
Activities
- Parque del Este
- Monumento a los Heroes de Constanza Maimon y Estero Hondo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: pedernales, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the subway from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalessubway
- Take the walk from Santo Domingo Este to pedernaleswalk
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalesbus
- Take the taxi from Santo Domingo Este to pedernalestaxi
6h 7m
$67–86
Activities
- Playa Blanca Secluded Beach
- Isla Beata Boat Trip and Snorkel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Baní, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from pedernales to Banícar 0 m
3h 47m
$45–64
Activities
- Paseo por el Malecon de Salinas
- Visita a una plantacion de mango
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeytaxi
- Take the bus from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeybus
- Take the taxi from Baní to Salvaleón de Higüeytaxi
3h 24m
$210–252
Activities
- Browse local craft shops for souvenirs
- Explore Higueys historic streets and architecture
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanabus
- Take the transfer from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to La Romanabus
2h 40m
$9–20
Activities
- Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Excursion
- Teeth of the Dog Golf Course
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from La Romana to San Pedro de Macoríscar 0 m
30 min
$7–10
Activities
- Local Gastronomic Experience
- Higuamo River Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 18: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from San Pedro de Macorís to La Vegataxi
- Take the bus from San Pedro de Macorís to La Vegabus
2h 54m
$210–252
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de La Vega
- Paseo de los Indios
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
