Caribbean Adventure: Dominican Republic
9 days, 3 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.
Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.
Why go?
Experience Caribbean paradise from every angle—from up high in the mountains to down low on a white-sand beach. Strap in for nine days of exploring, eating, dancing, and hiking your way through your new favorite island.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 2 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Dominican dance lesson
- White water rafting excursion
- Cayo Arena snorkeling tour
Picture yourself
- Admiring the many murals in Santiago
- Exploring the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere
- Riding the rapids of the Yaque del Norte River
- Getting your groove on during a classic Dominican dance lesson
- Sipping a fruity drink, gazing out at the Caribbean Sea
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Santo Domingo
Board your flight to Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. You’ve got over a week of adventure ahead of you. So sit back, get some rest, and start quietly chanting “DR” to the confused person next to you on the plane.
- Meet an EF representative at the airport.
- Transfer to your accommodation and check in.
- Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
- Meet your fellow travelers as they arrive.
Day 2: Tour Santo Domingo + Welcome Dinner
Fetch your cocktail umbrellas, and throw on your comfiest walking shoes; this city is one part Caribbean paradise, one part bustling urban hub. And if you’ve ever considered combining rum, red wine, and honey, but been too nervous that people would judge you, Santo Domingo is the place for you. Locals combine these ingredients to create Mamajuana, a strong drink considered by some to be an aphrodisiac. Get the candles ready.
- Join your Tour Director on a tour of Santo Domingo.
- Wander through the Colonial Zone—founded in 1498, it’s the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere.
- Open your third eye at Los Tres Ojos, an expansive cave with three lakes and plenty of stalactites and stalagmites for all you cave nerds.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at a local spot.
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Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 168 traveler reviews
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This trip was such a AMAZING experience! Our group bounded effortlessly and Bladi was top tier! From karaoke to white rafting to the sand bar to just enjoying the beach time, this trip was a dream come true! If you are hesitant to for this trip don't be! It's awesome blend of...
I had a wonderful time on this trip. Even as a solo traveller, the group experience was very accommodating, and in the end, I made some friends too. All of the excursions were well planned out and matched the vibe of the group. Even on free days or on days with optional...
Blamadir was an amazing tour director!! He made me fall even more in love with his coutry and the whole trip was a wonderful sense of adventure. My spirit was rejunvated, there was plenty of activities for adventures and down time, and you felt content the entire trip!! I would...
Our stay was absolutely incredible — nonstop laughter, fun, and unforgettable moments! This was my very first EF trip and group travel experience, and I can confidently say it was a TOTAL HIT, all thanks to Bladimir! The group’s energy was amazing, we bonded effortlessly, and...
I met so many incredible people on this trip from the country itself and within our tour group! Everyone was welcoming, from the minute we started rolling our luggage strangers were smiling and greeting us. Music is so integral everywhere and all our meals were full of comfort...
This was my very first trip traveling with EF Ultimate Break, and I have to say that this was such an amazing experience! Our tour director, Bladimir, did such a phenomenal job of showing us around his beautiful country! I would highly recommend anyone to do this trip for their...
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