Dominican Republic travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Dominican Republic are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
8 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaSantiago de los CaballerosItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Hoyo Azul Lagoon
- Zip Line Adventure
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Malecon de Santo Domingo
- Plaza de Espana
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Relax at Playa Rincon
- 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
$3–6
Activities
- Galeria de Arte Huellas
- Watch a baseball game at Estadio Cibao
Hotel

9 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoDajabónItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Nacional
- Zona Colonial
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
- 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
- Walk the Samana Bridge
Hotel

Day 6: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus
3h
$8–10
Activities
- San Felipe Cathedral
- 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
$3–6
Activities
- Fortaleza San Luis
- Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Hotel

Day 9: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–13
Activities
- Enjoy Local Dominican Food
- Watch a Local Baseball Game
Hotel

10 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaSanto Domingo EsteItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Deep Sea Fishing
- 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
- Kahkow Experience
Hotel

Day 5: Samaná, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Samanábus
2h 45m
$6–20
Activities
- Los Haitises National Park Boat Tour
- 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
- Amber Museum
- 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
$3–6
Activities
- Stroll along Calle del Sol
- Parque Central
Hotel

Day 9: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–13
Activities
- Shop for Local Crafts
- Relax at a Local Cafe
Hotel

Day 10: 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
$10–15
Activities
- Parque del Este
- Parque Mirador del Este
Hotel

11 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoBonaoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Monasterio de San Francisco
- Zona Colonial
Hotel

Days 2–4: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Canabus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Zip Line Adventure
- Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
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
- Authentic Dominican Cooking Class
Hotel

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

Day 9: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–13
Activities
- Shop for Local Crafts
- Visit a Local Agricultural Farm
Hotel

Day 10: 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
$10–15
Activities
- Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos
- Centro Cultural de San Isidro
Hotel

Day 11: 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
$28–36
Activities
- Shop for Local Crafts and Souvenirs
- Plaza de la Cultura Bonao
Hotel

12 days in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaJarabacoaItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Punta Cana Village
- Deep Sea Fishing
Hotel

Day 4: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingobus
2h 15m
$8–10
Activities
- Monasterio de San Francisco
- Mercado Modelo
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
- 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
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
- 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
$3–6
Activities
- Jardin Botanico de Santiago
- Catedral Santiago Apostol
Hotel

Day 9: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–13
Activities
- Dajabon Cultural Center
- Heroes of Dajabon Monument
Hotel

Day 10: 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
$10–15
Activities
- Parque La Lira
- Parque Mirador del Este
Hotel

Day 11: 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
$28–36
Activities
- Taste Local Dominican Cuisine
- Explore a Local Cacao Plantation
Hotel

Day 12: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from Bonao to Jarabacoacar 0 m
53 min
$12–18
Activities
- Rancho Baiguate
- Canyoning at Salto de Jimenoa Dos
Hotel

13 days in Dominican Republic
Santo DomingoLa VegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Activities
- Catedral Primada de America
- 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
- 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
$28–30
Activities
- Samana Bay Diving Experience
- 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
- Gregorio Luperon House Museum
- 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
$3–6
Activities
- Parque Etnografico 27 de Febrero
- Explore Mercado Modelo
Hotel

Day 9: Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Dajabónbus
2h 30m
$5–13
Activities
- Scenic Drive through Dajabon Countryside
- Church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Hotel

Day 10: 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
$10–15
Activities
- Iglesia San Vicente de Paul
- Megacentro
Hotel

Day 11: 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
$28–36
Activities
- Balneario La Confluencia
- Shop for Local Crafts and Souvenirs
Hotel

Day 12: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Drive from Bonao to Jarabacoacar 0 m
53 min
$12–18
Activities
- Mirador de Jarabacoa
- Dining at Aroma de la Montana
Hotel

Day 13: La Vega, Dominican Republic
Transport
- Take the bus from Jarabacoa to La Vegabus
1h
$1–3
Activities
- La Sirena La Vega
- Paseo de los Indios
Hotel

