32 days in Dominican Republic Itinerary

Explore Punta Cana's surroundings by going to La Romana (Altos de Chavon Regional Museum of Archaeology, Teeth Of The Dog, &more) and Bayahibe (Conquista Park, Cueva Padre Nuestro, &more). Spend a day of island exploring on the 23rd (Fri) at Saona Island. Spend the 31st (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, look for gifts at HARRISON'S Fine Caribbean Jewelers, play a few rounds at Punta Espada Golf Course, and discover the deep blue sea with Aqua Track Private Day Trips.

To see ratings and other tourist information, read our Punta Cana travel itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Punta Cana is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Newark in December: high temperatures in Punta Cana hover around 85°F and lows are around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sabana de la Mar.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Los Haitises National Park.

For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Sabana de la Mar online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Punta Cana to Sabana de la Mar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to ride a ferry to Las Galeras.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Galeras: Playa Ermitano (in El Limon), Santa Barbara de Samana (Samana's Picasso: Eusebio dominican paintings & Playa El Valle) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Las Terrenas).

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Las Galeras road trip planner.

You can ride a ferry from Sabana de la Mar to Las Galeras in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Santo Domingo.

Change things up with a short trip to Centro Historico Ron Barcelo in San Pedro de Macoris (about 1h 25 min away). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Alcazar de Colon, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Aquarium, explore the wealth of natural beauty at National Botanical Garden, and make a trip to Plaza de la Cultura.

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Traveling by car from Las Galeras to Santo Domingo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Puerto Plata.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Puerto Plata: Sosua (Sosua Beach, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more), Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (in Moca) and Santiago de los Caballeros (Jardin Botanico de Santiago, La Aurora Cigar Factory, &more). Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata. There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, enjoy the sand and surf at Cofresi Beach, steep yourself in history at Fortaleza San Felipe, and get into the urban bustle at The Meeting Place.

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You can drive from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January in Puerto Plata, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.