25 days in Dominican Republic Itinerary

25 days in Dominican Republic Itinerary

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Start: Istanbul
Fly
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Puerto Plata
— 4 nights
Drive
2
Las Terrenas
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Santo Domingo
— 6 nights
Shuttle
4
Punta Cana
— 10 nights
Fly
End: Istanbul
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Puerto Plata

Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata ©
Although out of fashion in the past decades, major revitalization efforts have made a trip to Puerto Plata a growingly popular option for the adventurous travelers.
Venture out of the city with trips to Scuba & Snorkeling (in Sosua) and Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena) (in Punta Rucia). There's still lots to do: make a splash at Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata, look for gifts at Estrella Avenida, take in the awesome beauty at Pico Isabel de Torres, and see the interesting displays at Dominican Amber Museum.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Puerto Plata trip planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Puerto Plata is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Puerto Plata is minus 7 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Istanbul in June; daily highs in Puerto Plata reach 38°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Las Terrenas.

Things to do in Puerto Plata

Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Beaches

Side Trips

Scuba & Snorkeling, Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)
Highlights from your trip
Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata ©
Must see
Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata
4.2
27 Charcos ©
Waterfall
27 Charcos
4.6
Pico Isabel de Torres ©
Mountain
Pico Isabel de Torres
4.5
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Las Terrenas

Playa Bonita ©
Las Terrenas is a town on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, located in the province of Samaná. Las Terrenas is known for wildlife, beaches, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable tour with Tours, explore the activities along Samana Bay, go for a stroll along the water at Playa El Portillo, and take in the dramatic scenery at Salto El Limon.

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Terrenas online vacation maker.

Getting from Puerto Plata to Las Terrenas by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Santo Domingo.

Things to do in Las Terrenas

Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Tours

Side Trip

Samana Province
Highlights from your trip
Playa Bonita ©
Beach
Playa Bonita
4.6
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Dolphin / Whale Watching
Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.7
Samana Bay ©
Water Body
Samana Bay
4.1
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nights
Santo Domingo

The 3 Eyes National Park ©
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, remains the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the New World.
Santo Domingo is known for historic sites, nature, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, step into the grandiose world of Alcazar de Colon, explore the world behind art at Modern Art Museum (Museo de Arte Moderno), and make a trip to Zona Colonial.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Santo Domingo tour itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to take a shuttle to Punta Cana.

Things to do in Santo Domingo

Parks · Historic Sites · Museums · Nature
Highlights from your trip
The 3 Eyes National Park ©
Geologic Formation
The 3 Eyes National Park
4.6
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor ©
Church
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor
4.7
Zona Colonial ©
Landmark
Zona Colonial
4.3
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nights
Punta Cana

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In an area boasting beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, vacations in Punta Cana have been popular with tourists since the early 1970s.
Venture out of the city with trips to Parroquia de San Dionisio (in Higuey), Bayahibe (Scuba & Snorkeling & Public Beach Playa Dominicus) and La Romana (Altos de Chavon Regional Museum of Archaeology, Altos de Chavon, &more). Spend a day of island exploring on the 21st (Sun) at Saona Island. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Manati Park Bavaro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bavaro Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Juanillo Beach, and tee off at La Cana Golf Course.

Before you visit Punta Cana, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can take a shuttle from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in June, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Punta Cana

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Golf

Side Trips

La Romana, Bayahibe, Parroquia de San Dionisio, Saona Island
Highlights from your trip
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Must see
Zipline
4.6
Manati Park Bavaro ©
Theme Park
Manati Park Bavaro
2.7
Bavaro Beach ©
Must see
Bavaro Beach
4.5
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Beaches · Islands · Zipline
Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, friendly Dominican Republic offers two distinct coastlines, one bathed by the Caribbean Sea and the other by the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly 1,600 km (1,000 mi) of palm-shaded beaches figure highly on most Dominican Republic itineraries, allowing visitors to design their vacation around a range of water-based activities. The sun-kissed country benefits from pleasant temperatures throughout the year, so it's no surprise that holidays in Dominican Republic remain a popular choice for visitors from distant and colder corners of the world. A big producer of coffee, cocoa, rum, sugarcane, and tobacco, the country provides a vibrant cultural experience in multicultural cities and quaint countryside.