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Dominican Republic Itineraries
Complete day-by-day plans for every trip length and style. Stop piecing together tips from a dozen blog posts — these routes tell you exactly what to do on each day, where to sleep, and how much to budget.
3 days
City + Culture
Santo Domingo 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: Zona Colonial & Beyond (2026)
Three days in the capital that started it all
Spend a long weekend walking cobblestone streets that predate every other city in the Americas, tasting mofongo made the way abuelas still make it, and watching the Caribbean glow copper from 500-year-old fortress walls. This 3-day Santo Domingo itinerary balances UNESCO history with rooftop bars, caves, and a clean exit back through SDQ.
South Coasteasy $350–$900
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5 days
Beach + Adventure
Punta Cana 5-Day Itinerary: Beach, Snorkeling & Saona Island (2026)
Resort days with just enough adventure
A 5-day Punta Cana itinerary that balances two relaxed resort beach days with three standout excursions: Saona Island, Hoyo Azul cenote, and Macao horseback riding or Catalina snorkeling.
East Coasteasy $1,200–$2,400
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7 days
Beach + Culture
Classic 7-Day Dominican Republic Itinerary: Santo Domingo, Samaná & Punta Cana (2026)
One week, three regions, every shade of the DR
A 7-day Dominican Republic itinerary covering Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, whale watching in Samaná, and beach days in Punta Cana. Budgets, transport, tips.
Nationwidemoderate $1,500–$2,800
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10 days
Adventure
10-Day Dominican Republic Adventure: Pico Duarte, Samaná & Bahía de las Águilas (2026)
Ten days, three ecosystems, one unforgettable island crossing
A 10-day Dominican Republic adventure itinerary covering Pico Duarte country in Jarabacoa, whale watching and waterfalls in Samaná, quiet beaches in Las Galeras or Las Terrenas, and the remote Bahía de las Águilas in the southwest. Real distances, honest logistics, no fluff.
Multi-region: Central Highlands, Samaná, Southwestactive $2,000–$3,500
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14 days
Beach + Culture + Adventure
14-Day Dominican Republic Grand Tour: Every Coast, Every Flavor (2026)
The complete Dominican Republic in two weeks
The definitive 14-day Dominican Republic itinerary: colonial history in Santo Domingo, whales in Samaná, kitesurfing on the North Coast, waterfalls in Jarabacoa, and beach days in Punta Cana. Built for travelers who want to see it all.
Nationwidemoderate $2,800–$5,500
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