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    Santo Domingo, Highlands & All-Inc. 5*

    Dominican Republic in 11 Days, 10 Nights in Destination

    James, Travel Expert

    James
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    A journey through the landscapes and cultures of the Dominican Republic combined with an All-Inclusive stay on the coast! Discover Santo Domingo, the highlands of Jarabacoa and the beaches of Cabarete, Las Terrenas & Samaná!

    Trip Highlights

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      Cabarete
    2. map-pin-check-icon
      Jarabacoa
    3. map-pin-check-icon
      Las Terrenas
    4. map-pin-check-icon
      Santo Domingo

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. All transfers

    4. Activities

    5. Some meals

    Availability

    1. Departures available until October 2025

    2. Available Group tours

    3. Solo travelers available

    4. Add up to 4 nights to your stay

    5. WHAT'S THIS?

    Categories available

    1. charm included

    2. WHAT'S THIS?

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    Itinerary

    Set off on a journey of discovery through the diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures of the Dominican Republic! Uncover the colonial-era heritage of Santo Domingo before immersing yourself in the lush forests and mountains of Jarabacoa. Chill out on the beaches of Cabarete and unwind amidst tropical landscapes in Las Terrenas before enjoying an indulgent all-inclusive stay in 5* Hotel.

    1st Day: US - Santo Domingo

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    Ready to uncover the vibrant culture and idyllic landscapes of the Dominican Republic? Pack your bags and head to the airport to catch a flight to Santo Domingo. On arrival in the Dominican capital, meet your transfer and travel to your hotel* in the heart of the old town. The remainder of the day is free to explore this historic city at your own pace. As the first colonial city in the Americas, Santo Domingo is filled with well-preserved architecture, beautiful plazas and atmospheric cobblestone streets. Overnight stay in Santo Domingo.

    *You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process.

    Please note: You will have the option to upgrade to half-board or full-board in the next step of the booking process.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Novus Plaza Hodelpa or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    514 Reviews

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    2nd Day: Santo Domingo - Jarabacoa

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a fascinating guided tour of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone. See the capital's most important colonial-era buildings and atmospheric streets and enjoy entrance to three monuments: the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Museo del Ambar and the impressive Alcázar de Colón. After immersing yourself in the history of Santo Domingo, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

    In the afternoon, transfer from the hotel to 
    Jarabacoa. Nestled in the mountainous interior of the island, Jarabacoa is a hub for outdoor activities such as river rafting, trekking and mountain biking. Surrounded by lush pine forests and waterfalls, it's the perfect place to get in touch with the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic! Check in at the hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your leisure. Overnight stay in Jarabacoa. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Gran Jimenoa or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    379 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Guided Tour of Santo Domingo Colonial Zone

    Light

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    3rd Day: Jarabacoa

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today at your leisure, exploring the verdant landscapes of this region or take the opportunity to do optional activities such as a biking excursion to the Baiguate Waterfall*! Overnight stay in Jarabacoa.

    *Optional Baiguate Waterfall Biking Excursion: Immerse yourself in the untouched landscapes of the highlands on a bike excursion to the 25-meter high Baiguate waterfall. Soak up the tranquil scenery and pass through traditional Dominican towns along the way before arriving at the waterfall.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Gran Jimenoa or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    379 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Baiguate Waterfall Biking Excursion

    Active

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    4th Day: Jarabacoa - Cabarete

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    Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure to enjoy the abundant nature of this region for the final time before departing to Cabarete in the afternoon. Situated on the northern coast, Cabarete is a resort town known for its beautiful coral reef and calm, crystal clear shores. Get settled at the hotel and spend the evening exploring at your own pace. Why not take a stroll along the waterfront, stopping for a drink at one of the beach bars or local restaurants? Overnight stay in Cabarete. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Villa Taina or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    505 Reviews

    See our full selection

    5th Day: Cabarete

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    Breakfast at the hotel. A day at your leisure on the sun-kissed shores of Cabarete. Head to the beach, take a dip in the sea or try out some of the watersports on offer here. Alternatively, we recommend an optional excursion to the beautiful Damajagua waterfalls* or a city tour of Puerto Plata**. Overnight stay in Cabarete.

    *Optional Damajagua Waterfalls Excursion: Discover the incredible Damajagua waterfall complex of 27 waterfalls on a guided hike. Venture through the tropical forest of the "Cordillera Central" before reaching the waterfalls, where you can explore the 27 lagoons, bathe in their waters and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of your surroundings! 

    **Optional Puerto Plata City Tour: This guided city tour takes you from Puerto Plata's popular beachfront boulevard to the top of Mount Isabel, where you'll find the Botanical Gardens, the iconic statue of Christ, and the most impressive views of this 'city of Amber'.

    Please note: You can only choose one of the available optional excursions on this day.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Villa Taina or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    505 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Damajagua Waterfalls Excursion

    Active

    See more
    Optional
    Puerto Plata City Tour

    Light

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    6th Day: Cabarete - Las Terrenas

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a relaxing morning at your leisure before departing to Las Terrenas in the afternoon. Nestled on the Samana Peninsula and overlooking the beautiful Scottish Bay, this charming town offers beautiful stretches of golden coastline. Get settled at your hotel and begin to enjoy the facilities and surrounding beaches. Overnight stay in Las Terrenas.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Playa Colibri or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    402 Reviews

    See our full selection

    7th Day: Las Terrenas

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Awake in beautiful Las Terrenas and enjoy an entire day to relax at your leisure. Perhaps spend the day at the beach or head to the spa to indulge in a massage! To discover the abundant nature and cultural heritage of this region, we recommend an optional excursion to the Los Haïtises National Park*. Overnight stay in Las Terrenas.

    *Optional Excursions to Los Haïtises National Park: Explore Los Haïtises National Park, once the home of the indigenous Taino community. Visit three historic caves, home to original cave art, and explore two areas of mangrove to discover the endemic wildlife such as bird colonies, pelicans, buzzards and other exotic fauna! Stop at the beach for refreshments and an included lunch before returning to Samana.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Playa Colibri or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    402 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Excursion to Los Haïtises National Park

    Active

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    8th Day: Las Terrenas - Samana Peninsula

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    Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to your hotel in Samana, on the opposite coast of the Samana Pensinula, to begin your blissful stay on an All-Inclusive basis. Overlooking the beautiful Samana bay, this charming town offers an abundance of sun, sea and sand and is known for its colorful houses. It's also the site of the annual humpback whale migration! Get settled at your hotel and begin to enjoy the facilities and surrounding beaches. Pure tropical bliss awaits! Overnight stay in Samana.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Bahia Principe Grand El P... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    8554 Reviews

    See our full selection

    9th Day: Samana Peninsula

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    All-Inclusive. Awake to the tropical shores and sun-kissed beaches of Samana and enjoy an entire day to relax at your leisure. Get accustomed to the slower pace of life and unwind after your journey through the Dominican Republic. Perhaps spend the day at the beach or opt for an excursion to the beautiful beaches of Fronton and Playa Rincon!* Overnight stay in Samana.

    *Optional Excursion to Playa Rincon: Discover the hidden treasures of the Dominican Republic as you visit 3 unspoilt beaches, among the most beautiful in the world! Depart Las Galeras in a small boat to visit the natural beaches of Fronton accessible only by sea. Spend some time snorkelling or lounging on the shore before enjoying an included BBQ lunch on the beach and whiling away the afternoon swimming in the crystal-clear waters and taking in the idyllic desert-island scenery!

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Bahia Principe Grand El P... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    8554 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Excursion to Playa Rincon

    Moderate

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    10th Day: Samana Peninsula

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    All-Inclusive. Another day in paradise awaits! Enjoy a day at your leisure to indulge in your hotel's excellent facilities or explore the charms of Santa Bárbara de Samaná town at your own pace. Why not take a stroll through the colorful streets or pay a visit to the fascinating Whale Museum? For the more adventurous, we recommend an optional Zip-Lining Safari excursion*. Overnight stay in Samana.

    *Optional Zip-Line Safari Excursion: Get picked up in a safari vehicle and learn more about the local culture with your guide as you travel to base camp. From here, enjoy an unforgettable zip-lining experience through the treetops as you travel across 12 lines. Next, visit a unique tree house hotel before stopping at a typical Dominican home to enjoy local snacks including fruit, chocolate and a shot of tasty local rum! The day ends with a swim at a beautiful local beach, owned by the musician Shakira!

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Bahia Principe Grand El P... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    8554 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Zip-Line Safari Excursion

    Challenging

    See more

    11th Day: Samana Peninsula - Santo Domingo - US

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    Breakfast* at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bring your time in the beautiful Dominican Republic to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to Santo Domingo airport to catch a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your extraordinary trip.

    *Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    Categories

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    • Accommodation in Charm and Luxury category hotels.
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    Included activities

    Included

    Guided Tour of Santo Domingo Colonial Zone

    Included activity for day 2 in Santo Domingo

    See the capital's most important colonial-era buildings and enjoy entrance to three monuments: the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Museo del Ambar and the impressive Alcázar de Colón. Afterwards, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

    Duration 05:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information

    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Baiguate Waterfall Biking Excursion

    Suggested activity for day 3

    Immerse yourself in the untouched landscapes of the highlands on a bike excursion to the 25-meter high Baiguate waterfall. Soak up the tranquil scenery and pass through traditional Dominican towns along the way before arriving at the waterfall.

    Duration 05:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    more information
    Optional

    Damajagua Waterfalls Excursion

    Suggested activity for day 5

    Discover the incredible Damajagua waterfall complex of 27 waterfalls on a guided hike. Venture through the tropical forest of the "Cordillera Central" before reaching the waterfalls, where you can explore the 27 lagoons and immerse yourself in nature!

    Duration 05:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    Not suitable for pregnant travellers

    more information
    Optional

    Puerto Plata City Tour

    Suggested activity for day 5

    This guided city tour takes you from Puerto Plata's popular beachfront boulevard to the top of Mount Isabel, where you'll find the Botanical Gardens, the iconic statue of Christ, and the most impressive views of this 'city of Amber'.

    Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information
    Optional

    Excursion to Los Haïtises National Park

    Suggested activity for day 7 in Samaná

    Explore Los Haïtises National Park, once the home of the indigenous Taino community. Visit three historic caves and look for wildlife in the mangroves before stopping at the beach for refreshments and an included lunch.

    Duration 10:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    Not suitable for pregnant travelers.

    more information

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    The price includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Santo Domingo - US.
    • 10 nights accommodation in Charm and Luxury category hotels*.
      more information
      See hotels included
    • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & All-Inclusive in 5* Hotel**.
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    • All transfers
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
      See itinerary
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Guided city tour of Santo Domingo.
    • Guide/s during the excursions.

    Not included

    Taxes, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

    *You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process.

    **You will have the option to upgrade to half-board or full-board in the next step of the booking process.

    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum validity of at least six months from the date of arrival.

    • Visa

      No visa required.

    • Currency

      Dominican peso.

    • Language

      Spanish.

    • Electricity

      Type A and B, 120V 60Hz.

    • Health

      Consult your healthcare professional before travel for guidance on recommended vaccines.

    • Time zone

      UTC-4

    • Other useful information

      Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation and shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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