Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Dominican Republic

Wander Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, a UNESCO site with Calle de las Damas and Diego Columbus's palace. Head into the Cordillera Central mountains near Jarabacoa to trek to some waterfalls, then stop by La Aurora cigar factory in Santiago de los Caballeros for a tour before spending time on Las Terrenas beaches.

Manhattan's famous landmarks include Times Square's neon-lit chaos, Central Park's green space, and the 9/11 Memorial's reflective fountains before heading south to the Dominican Republic's hidden gems. Hike through jungle trails to the cascading Salto El Limón waterfall near Las Terrenas, check out the colorful colonial architecture and Catedral Primada in Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, and drive through Santiago de los Caballeros to see street art in Los Pepines and climb 175 steps to the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración for sweeping city views. Optional trips include visiting Cayo Arena's sandbank surrounded by turquoise waters and touring organic coffee factories in Jarabacoa's mountain landscape.

See more than just the all-inclusive resorts with this self-drive tour that takes you through Santiago de los Caballeros' Mercado Modelo and up the 175 steps of the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración. Hike jungle trails to reach the 40-meter Salto El Limón waterfall, check out the colorful colonial buildings and Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata, and snorkel at Cayo Arena's secluded sandbar. Finish walking the cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, where you'll find the Catedral Primada and lively Parque Colón.

Walk through the UNESCO-listed Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo on cobblestone streets, passing the Catedral Primada and colorful colonial houses in Parque Colón. Head through the mountainous landscapes of Jarabacoa to see the cascading Salto Jimenoa waterfalls and check out organic coffee plantations in the "city of eternal spring." Visit the turquoise waters and white sand of Cayo Arena sandbank, snorkel over vibrant coral reefs at Playa Encuentro in Cabarete, and trek through jungle trails to reach the natural pool beneath Salto El Limón waterfall in Las Terrenas.