PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Simchat Torah,
But Make It Paradise

September 30 – October 6

Land, unpack, and let us handle the rest. Here's an overview of the week ahead — get excited!

Early Bird Pricing

$1,950 / person, double occupancy

Ends September 15th

+$350 for a private room

What's Included

  • All group excursions & activities listed in the itinerary
  • Accommodations for 6 nights
  • Three meals a day for the duration of the stay, including Shabbos & Yom Tov
  • All ground transportation, including airport pickup/drop-off

Not Included

  • Flights to POP or STI
  • Tips & personal spending (~$100 suggested)
  • Travel insurance — highly recommended, no refunds on cancellations. Happy to share a provider.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 · ARRIVAL

Touch Down & Take It In

Umbrella Street
Land in the afternoon · City tour in the late afternoon/evening

Land, settle into the hotel, and head out to explore Puerto Plata's most colorful corners — Pink Street, Umbrella Street, Central Park, the Cathedral, the Malecón boardwalk, and Fortaleza San Felipe.

THURSDAY, OCT 1

Chase the Waterfalls

Waterfall group
Full day, approx. 9am–4pm

A full day of climbing, jumping, and sliding through the legendary Damajagua waterfalls — 27 cascades of jungle-fed adventure.

FRIDAY, OCT 2

Mud, Wheels & Wind

ATV TourATV Tour
Morning: Hoshana Rabbah davening, then ATV tour

Hoshana Rabbah davening, then out for our ATV tour, before heading back to prep for Shabbos — with time to enjoy our private beach, just steps from our accommodations.

SATURDAY, OCT 3

Shabbos 🕯️

Shabbat table set up beachside with challah and kiddush cup

A full day of rest, meals, and davening with Chabad of Puerto Plata — then time to unwind and enjoy our private beach.

SUNDAY, OCT 4

Simchat Torah

Hakafot dancing with the Torah scrollsHakafot

Dancing, hakafot, and festive meals to celebrate the chag with Chabad.

Motzei Chag: Karaoke Night 🎤
✂ ─── back to the adventure ─── ✂

MONDAY, OCT 5

Out to Sea

CatamaranCatamaran + Snorkel
Full day on the water

Sail the coastline, snorkel the reefs, and soak up the sun — lunch on board, with kosher arrangements coordinated for the group.

Evening: Rum & Cigar Making 🥃
Cigar rolling

TUESDAY, OCT 6 · DEPARTURE

One Last Ride

Horseback group
Morning horseback riding · Depart hotel for afternoon flight

One last scenic ride along the beach before we pack up and head to the airport, wheels-up for home.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Home Base for the Week

A private condominium complex just a 10-minute walk from the beach, in Playa Dorada — a more exclusive area of Puerto Plata — with its own private, residents-only stretch of sand reserved for the complex.

Villa pool
The pool
Bedroom with coral accents
Bedroom
Bedroom with seashell bedding
Bedroom
Living room
Living room
Living room and kitchen
Kitchen
Patio with pool loungers
Patio & loungers
Outdoor dining patio
Outdoor dining
Bathroom vanity
Bathroom
Beachfront restaurant
Beachfront restaurant, steps away

Good to Know

  • Warm & humid all week — pack light layers, a swimsuit, and comfortable shoes for the ATV/waterfall days. (Full packing list to follow.)
  • USD is widely accepted; no need to exchange currency in advance.
  • No adapter needed — outlets in the Dominican Republic are the same as in the U.S.
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