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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
- Macao Beach
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- Kahkow Experience
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–19
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour Samana Bay
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
Hotel

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

Days 7–8: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- La Aurora Cigar Factory Tour
- Catedral Santiago Apostol
Hotel

9 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSantiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
- Monasterio de San Francisco
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Zip Line Adventure
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve
Hotel

Day 5: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Saona Island
- Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Excursion
Hotel

Day 6: 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
$8–19
Activities
- Taste local pastries at a bakery
- Iglesia San Dionisio
Hotel

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
5h 57m
$131–157
Activities
- Museo del Tabaco
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

10 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaDajabónItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Coco Bongo Punta Cana
- Manati Park Bavaro
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–19
Activities
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
Hotel

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

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
- Parque Central
Hotel

Day 10: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Dajabon Central Park
- Dajabon Cultural Center
Hotel

11 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSamanáItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
- Panteon Nacional
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Scape Park Cap Cana
- Catalina Island Excursion
Hotel

Day 5: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
- Altos de Chavon
Hotel

Day 6: 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
$8–19
Activities
- Explore Higueys historic streets and architecture
- Iglesia San Dionisio
Hotel

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
5h 57m
$131–157
Activities
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
- Explore Mercado Modelo
Hotel

Day 10: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Platabus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Central Park Parque Independencia
- Playa Dorada
Hotel

Day 11: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Kayaking in Samana Bay
- El Limon Waterfall Horseback Riding
Hotel

12 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaBonaoItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Bavaro Beach
- Saona Island Excursion
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Catedral Primada de America
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–19
Activities
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
- Organic Coffee and Cacao Farm Tour
Hotel

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

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
- Fortaleza San Luis
Hotel

Day 10: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Observe Local Community Life
- Heroes of Dajabon Monument
Hotel

Day 11: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the foot 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
$10–14
Activities
- Mercado Modelo de Santo Domingo Este
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Hotel

Day 12: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the subway from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaosubway
- Take the foot from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaowalk
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaobus
- Take the taxi from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaotaxi
2h 53m
$27–35
Activities
- Parque Acuatico La Ponderosa
- Parque Central de Bonao
Hotel

13 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoJarabacoaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- Malecon de Santo Domingo
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Saona Island Excursion
- Manati Park Bavaro
Hotel

Day 5: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Cueva de las Maravillas
- Dye Fore Golf Course
Hotel

Day 6: 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
$8–19
Activities
- Iglesia San Dionisio
- Taste local pastries at a bakery
Hotel

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
5h 57m
$131–157
Activities
- La Aurora Cigar Factory Tour
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
Hotel

Day 10: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Platabus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
Hotel

Day 11: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour Samana Bay
- Samana Town Exploration and Malecon Walk
Hotel

Days 12–13: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Samaná to Jarabacoataxi
3h 25m
$43–55
Activities
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Mirador de Jarabacoa
Hotel

14 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaJarabacoaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Panteon Nacional
- Alcazar de Colon
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–19
Activities
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
Hotel

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

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Parque Central
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion
Hotel

Day 10: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–12
Activities
- Relax at a Local Cafe
- Experience Dajabon Nightlife
Hotel

Day 11: Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Dajabón to Santo Domingo Estebus
- Take the foot 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
$10–14
Activities
- Playa Boca Chica
- Parque Mirador del Este
Hotel

Day 12: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the subway from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaosubway
- Take the foot from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaowalk
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaobus
- Take the taxi from Santo Domingo Este to Bonaotaxi
2h 53m
$27–35
Activities
- Taste Local Dominican Cuisine
- Balneario La Confluencia
Hotel

Days 13–14: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from Bonao to Jarabacoacar 0 m
53 min
$12–18
Activities
- Helados Ivon
- Canyoning at Salto de Jimenoa Dos
Hotel

15 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoBonaoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Malecon de Santo Domingo
- Mercado Modelo
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
- Macao Beach
Hotel

Day 5: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to La Romanabus
55 min
$7–10
Activities
- Altos de Chavon
- Saona Island
Hotel

Day 6: 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
$8–19
Activities
- Taste local pastries at a bakery
- Explore Higueys historic streets and architecture
Hotel

Days 7–9: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerostaxi
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
- Take the bus from Salvaleón de Higüey to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
5h 57m
$131–157
Activities
- Parque Central
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
Hotel

Day 10: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Platabus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Cabarete Beach
- Malecon de Puerto Plata
Hotel

Day 11: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Walk the Samana Bridge
- El Limon Waterfall Horseback Riding
Hotel

Days 12–13: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Jarabacoabus
- Take the taxi from Samaná to Jarabacoataxi
3h 25m
$43–55
Activities
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
- Jarabacoa Golf Club
Hotel

Day 14: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
- Parque Ecologico y Recreativo Las Piramides
Hotel

Day 15: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from La Vega to Bonaocar 0 m
28 min
$7–10
Activities
- Explore a Local Cacao Plantation
- Parque Acuatico La Ponderosa
Hotel

