Dominican Republic travel plans with the routes already figured out
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7 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaSantiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- Bavaro Beach
Hotel

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

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–19
Activities
- Kayaking in 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
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
Hotel

Day 7: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballerosbus
45 min
$2–6
Activities
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
Hotel

8 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSantiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
- Parque Colon
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve
- 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
$27–28
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour Samana Bay
- 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
- Cabarete Beach
- 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
$2–6
Activities
- Centro Leon
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
Hotel

9 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaLa VegaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Macao Beach
- Punta Cana Village
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Faro a Colon
- 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 Zipline El Valle
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Sosua Beach
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
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
- Parque Central
- Fortaleza San Luis
Hotel

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de La Vega
- Paseo de los Indios
Hotel

10 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoJarabacoaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Kahkow Experience
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Buggy or ATV Tour
- 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
$27–28
Activities
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
- Samana Zipline El Valle
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Amber Museum
- Fort San Felipe
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
- Gran Teatro del Cibao
- Centro Leon
Hotel

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Museo del Carnaval Vegano
- Parque Las Flores
Hotel

Day 10: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from La Vega to Jarabacoabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- La Confluencia
- Parque Central de Jarabacoa
Hotel

11 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaLa RomanaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- 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
- Los Tres Ojos National Park
- Museo de las Casas Reales
Hotel

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

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
- 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
- Fortaleza San Luis
- Explore Mercado Modelo
Hotel

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Parque Lineal La Vega
- La Sirena La Vega
Hotel

Day 10: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from La Vega to Jarabacoabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Local Craft Market
- Horseback Riding Tour
Hotel

Day 11: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jarabacoa to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
- Take the foot from Jarabacoa to La Romanawalk
- Take the subway from Jarabacoa to La Romanasubway
- Take the transfer from Jarabacoa to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
4h 51m
$33–41
Activities
- Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
- Dye Fore Golf Course
Hotel

12 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSalvaleón de HigüeyItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Parque Colon
- Catedral Primada de America
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Deep Sea Fishing
- 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
$27–28
Activities
- Walk the Samana Bridge
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Sosua Beach
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
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
- Explore Mercado Modelo
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
Hotel

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
- Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Hotel

Day 10: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from La Vega to Jarabacoabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Tubing on the Jimenoa River
- Mirador de Jarabacoa
Hotel

Day 11: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jarabacoa to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
- Take the foot from Jarabacoa to La Romanawalk
- Take the subway from Jarabacoa to La Romanasubway
- Take the transfer from Jarabacoa to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
4h 51m
$33–41
Activities
- Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Excursion
- Bayahibe Beach
Hotel

Day 12: 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
- Museo de la Altagracia
- Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
Hotel

13 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaHato Mayor del ReyItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Bavaro Beach
- Buggy or ATV Tour
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$7–10
Activities
- Amber World Museum
- 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 Zipline El Valle
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- Cayo Arena Paradise Island
- Fort San Felipe
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
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
- Catedral Santiago Apostol
Hotel

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Presa de Rincon Hatillo Dam
- Mercado Municipal de La Vega
Hotel

Day 10: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from La Vega to Jarabacoabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Tubing on the Jimenoa River
Hotel

Day 11: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jarabacoa to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
- Take the foot from Jarabacoa to La Romanawalk
- Take the subway from Jarabacoa to La Romanasubway
- Take the transfer from Jarabacoa to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
4h 51m
$33–41
Activities
- Cueva de las Maravillas
- Marina Casa de Campo
Hotel

Day 12: 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
- Monumento a la Virgen de la Altagracia
- Parque Central de Higuey
Hotel

Day 13: 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
$134–164
Activities
- Rancho Ecoturistico Dona Callita
- Degustacion de Comida Tipica Local
Hotel

14 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoSan Pedro de MacorísItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- 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
$27–28
Activities
- Organic Coffee and Cacao Farm Tour
- Cayo Levantado Island Visit
Hotel

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

Day 9: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to La Vegabus
40 min
$2–4
Activities
- Parque Lineal La Vega
- Centro de la Cultura de La Vega
Hotel

Day 10: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from La Vega to Jarabacoabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- Canyoning at Salto de Jimenoa Dos
- Parque Nacional Armando Bermudez
Hotel

Day 11: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jarabacoa to La Romanataxi
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
- Take the foot from Jarabacoa to La Romanawalk
- Take the subway from Jarabacoa to La Romanasubway
- Take the transfer from Jarabacoa to La Romanatransfer
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Romanabus
4h 51m
$33–41
Activities
- Saona Island
- Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Hotel

Day 12: 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
- Enjoy local Dominican cuisine at a restaurant
- Museo de la Altagracia
Hotel

Day 13: 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
$134–164
Activities
- Iglesia Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
- Observacion de Aves
Hotel

Day 14: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from Hato Mayor del Rey to San Pedro de Macoríscar 0 m
33 min
$7–10
Activities
- Malecón de San Pedro de Macorís
- Mercado Municipal
Hotel

