Self-drive road trip · Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata Freedom Stay

Arrive in Puerto Plata, collect your rental car, and choose your perfect four-night stay: the culture and beaches of Puerto Plata or the tropical beauty of Samaná.

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Stops1 City
Start and finishPuerto Plata – Puerto Plate
IncludedHotels + car

Per person, estimatedUS$169

About this road trip

Discover Puerto Plata at your own pace on this flexible five-day self-drive escape. Stay four nights at your selected Puerto Plata hotel and enjoy the convenience of a rental car throughout your trip.

Explore the city’s colorful historic center, admire the Atlantic coastline, relax on beautiful north-coast beaches, and choose from memorable experiences such as Mount Isabel de Torres, Sosúa, Cabarete, and the Damajagua waterfalls.

Nothing is rushed and no fixed sightseeing schedule is imposed. Drive where you want, stop when something catches your attention, and create the Puerto Plata experience that suits you.

Your trip

Estimated trip price

US$169per person

US$338total for 2 travelers

Includes: 4 hotel nights + 5-day rental car
Based on 2 travelers sharing 1 room and 1 car
Flight priced separately once you pick one

Would you like to add round-trip flights from your home airport, into Puerto Plata and home from Puerto Plate?

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Why You'll Love This Trip

Rental car included — go where you want, when you want
No fixed schedule or guided itinerary to follow
Stay in one hotel for the whole trip — no packing and unpacking
Cable car views over the Atlantic and the mountains
Waterfalls, beaches, and bays all within easy driving distance
Explore Puerto Plata's colorful Victorian historic center
Cabarete's famous beach and watersports on your doorstep

Your 5 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.

Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.

5 Days

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Puerto Plata

Your stay in Puerto PlataDays 1–5

4 Nights5 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

1
Arrival
WELCOME TO PUERTO PLATA
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Pick up your car at PUERTO PLATA (POP). It's yours for all 5 days.
Arrive at Gregorio Luperón International Airport and collect your rental car. Drive to Hotel El Reloj, check in, and take some time to settle into your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed introduction to Puerto Plata. Walk through the historic center, discover its colorful architecture, or head toward the Malecón for your first view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Included: Four-night hotel stay begins and five-day rental car collection.
Overnight: Costambar, night 1 of 4
2
Full day
HISTORIC PUERTO PLATA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS
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Spend the day discovering Puerto Plata’s cultural and scenic highlights at your own pace.

Explore the historic center and Plaza Independencia, see the city’s characteristic Victorian-style buildings, and continue toward Fortaleza San Felipe and La Puntilla on the waterfront.

If operating and weather conditions permit, take the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres for panoramic views across the city, mountains, and Atlantic coastline. Attraction admission and parking are payable locally.

Recommended experience: Finish the afternoon with a drive along the Malecón or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Costambar, night 2 of 4
3
Full day
SOSÚA & CABARETE COASTAL DRIVE
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Set out in your rental car for a day along Puerto Plata’s north coast.

Visit Sosúa for its sheltered bay, swimming opportunities, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Continue to Cabarete, a lively beach town internationally known for wind and water sports.

Choose between a relaxing beach day, local restaurants, shopping, or optional activities available from independent operators. Return to Puerto Plata at your leisure.

Recommended experience: Stay in Cabarete for an early dinner, but plan to return before dark whenever possible.
Overnight: Costambar, night 3 of 4
4
Full day
ADVENTURE OR RELAXATION—YOUR CHOICE
Customize your final full day according to your interests.

Adventure seekers can drive toward the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, where locally guided experiences combine forest trails, natural pools, waterfalls, slides, and jumps. Reservations, admission, safety equipment, and guiding services are not included and should be arranged separately.

For a slower day, relax at Playa Dorada, revisit Puerto Plata’s historic center, browse local shops, or enjoy the facilities at your hotel.

Important: Damajagua activities require suitable physical fitness. Routes and access may vary according to water and weather conditions.
Overnight: Costambar, night 4 of 4

Your hotel in Puerto Plata

8 hotels to choose from

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Costambar

8.8Very good

“Discover the perfect beachfront escape in this charming gated condo-style hotel, just steps from a pristine, uncrowded beach. Guests rave about the exceptional cleanliness, friendly staff, secure atmosphere, and unbeatable value, making it an ideal peaceful retreat for those seeking comfort and convenience at an affordable price.”

Included in your trip4 Nights, 8 Rey Fernando, Costambar

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Puerto Plata surprise you.

5
Departure
DEPARTURE FROM PUERTO PLATA
Return your car at PUERTO PLATA (POP), then check in for your flight home.
Enjoy a final breakfast or morning walk before checking out of your hotel.

Drive to Gregorio Luperón International Airport, refuel the vehicle according to the rental terms, and return it at the agreed location and time before your departing flight.

Included: Final rental-car day and vehicle return.
Departure day · No overnight stay

Your car

A rental car is included for all 5 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.

Pick up, day 1PUERTO PLATA (POP)

Return, day 5PUERTO PLATA (POP)

Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.

What's in the price

Included

Four nights at your Hotel
Selected room and meal plan as shown during booking
Five-day rental of a Kia Picanto 1.0 or similar.
Upgrade to bigger car if needed
Unlimited mileage, according to the rental conditions
Applicable accommodation taxes and service charges shown during booking
24/7 customer assistance during the trip
Flexibility to change the number of hotel nights, subject to availability and updated pricing

Not included

Flights to and from the Dominican Republic
Airport transfers—the rental car replaces private transfers
Fuel, tolls, parking, traffic fines, and refueling charges
Rental-car security deposit
Optional or additional vehicle insurance
Additional-driver, young-driver, or one-way fees when applicable
Attraction admission, excursions, guides, and activity equipment
Meals and drinks unless included in the selected hotel rate
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities

Operated by Avia Tours & Travel.

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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$338