Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

One of our most immersive tours, the Dominican Republic offers stunning tropical scenery, vibrant local culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Experience the Dominican Republic through an unforgettable international basketball adventure! Compete in multiple games, connect with local players, and give back through a community service project. Beyond the court, explore the vibrant culture of Santo Domingo, discover the incredible 27 Waterfalls, relax with beach and pool time, and enjoy a scenic Jungle River Cruise. With new friendships, cultural experiences, and memories made both on and off the court, this is more than a basketball trip—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and experience something new.

Trip Highlights:

• International Basketball: Compete in games and connect with local players.

• Explore Santo Domingo: Discover the city’s history and culture.

• 27 Waterfalls Adventure: Experience one of the Dominican Republic’s memorable natural attractions.

• Beach & Pool Time: Relax and enjoy time in the Caribbean.

• Jungle River Cruise: Take in the region’s natural beauty.

• Community Service: Give back and connect with the local community.

• New Friendships: Build connections and create lasting memories on and off the court.

Important Things to Know

Walking & Accessibility

This tour includes sightseeing at historic and archaeological sites where travelers may encounter stairs, hills, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces. The itinerary also includes hotel changes, possible ferry travel, and transportation between destinations.

Travelers with mobility concerns should contact ABSA before registering to discuss the itinerary and scheduled activities.

Travel Expectations

International travel is part of the adventure!

When traveling outside the United States, you will experience different customs, traditions, foods, accommodations, sporting facilities, transportation systems, and ways of life. Things may not always operate or look exactly as they do at home—and that's part of experiencing another country.

Gyms, facilities, equipment, competition levels, match formats, and game-day experiences may differ from what athletes are accustomed to in the United States.

Some matches may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of basketball with athletes from another country.

Regardless of the opponent or facility, ABSA athletes are representing their team, their families, the United States, and ABSA. We expect athletes and travelers to approach every experience with respect, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure.

We encourage you to research your destination to enhance your experience. Tools like Google Street View are a great way to explore the area in advance.

Traveling With Children

All travelers under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved by ABSA.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for the supervision of their minor traveler throughout the tour.

Protect Your Trip

Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for all ABSA travelers.

ABSA does not provide individual or group travel insurance. Travelers may purchase coverage from the provider of their choice.

ABSA partners with InsureMyTrip, a travel insurance comparison platform that allows travelers to compare plans from multiple insurance providers and select coverage appropriate for their individual needs.

When comparing policies, travelers may want to consider coverage for:

• Trip cancellation

• Trip interruption

• Airline delays or cancellations

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Illness or injury

• Medical treatment while traveling internationally

• Emergency medical transportation or evacuation

• Other unexpected circumstances that could affect travel

Coverage varies significantly between policies. Travelers should carefully review the policy's terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and eligibility requirements before purchasing.

We recommend speaking directly with a licensed travel insurance representative if you have questions about the coverage appropriate for your circumstances.

Purchasing travel insurance is the individual traveler's responsibility.

International Travel Documents

A valid passport is required for international travel.

To travel to The Dominican Republic, you must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside the United States are required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.

Each traveler is responsible for ensuring they have all documentation necessary to enter The Dominican Republic, transit through any connecting country, and return to the United States.

Requirements may include:

• A valid passport

• Required passport validity

• Visa or travel authorization, when applicable

• Transit documentation

• Entry or exit forms

• Documentation required when traveling with minors

• Any additional requirements established by the destination or transit country

The name on your airline reservation must match your travel documents.

Entry and transit requirements can change. Travelers should verify the current requirements applicable to their citizenship, itinerary, and connecting countries well before departure.

U.S. citizens should review current international travel and destination information through the U.S. State Department website at https://travel.state.gov

Travelers who are citizens of another country should verify requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Failure to obtain required documentation may result in denied boarding or denied entry and does not qualify a traveler for a refund from ABSA.

Travel and entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers are responsible for verifying current requirements before departure.

All trip deposits and balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure a place on the tour.

Because unexpected circumstances can prevent travel, ABSA strongly encourages travelers to consider appropriate travel insurance.

Payments

ABSA offers several options to make international travel more manageable:

• Payment Plan: Remaining payments are divided according to the payment schedule provided during registration.

• Automatic Payments: Scheduled payments may automatically draft from the payment method provided during registration.

• Affirm Financing: Financing may be available for eligible travelers.

• Fundraising: Travelers are welcome to utilize fundraising opportunities to help offset their individual trip costs.

All balances must be paid according to the established payment schedule to maintain your reservation.

Please Do Not Book Flights Yet

Airfare is not included in the tour price.

ABSA will provide the official arrival airport, departure airport, travel dates, and required arrival/departure time windows once flight parameters are finalized.

⚠️ Warning⚠️:

Do not book a roundtrip

• This trip starts and ends in different cities.

• When booking your flights, do not select a round-trip flight. Instead, search for a Multi-City itinerary so you can enter a different airport for your arrival and departure.

• A Multi-City booking allows you to fly into your starting city and depart from your ending city, rather than returning to the original airport. Multi-City flights are also often less expensive than purchasing two separate one-way tickets.

Travelers who arrive before the official tour begins or remain after the tour are responsible for any transportation or accommodations outside the official ABSA itinerary unless otherwise stated.

📍 Arrival: Santo Domingo.
📍 Departure: Return flights to the United States will depart from Santiago or Puerto Plata.

Please wait for official ABSA flight parameters before purchasing non-refundable airfare.

Get ready for the ultimate Dominican Republic adventure! Hit the court for international basketball competition, explore breathtaking waterfalls, cruise through tropical scenery, soak up Caribbean beach vibes, and connect with local communities. Multiple games, unforgettable adventures, and friendships that go far beyond the court—this is a trip you won’t want to miss!

Compete internationally. Experience the Dominican Republic with your family. Build friendships with basketball players from across the United States and abroad. ABSA tours combine sport, culture, connection, and adventure to create experiences that go far beyond the court.

Sample itinerary. Activities, competition schedules, accommodations, transportation, and order of events are subject to change.

Your adventure begins as you arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Meet your personal chaperone at the airport, transfer to your accommodation, and settle in. Enjoy dinner with the group and review the itinerary as you get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with baseball, culture, and new experiences.

• Arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

• Meet your personal chaperone at the airport.

• Check in to your accommodation.

• Enjoy dinner with the group.

• Review the itinerary and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Discover the history and culture of Santo Domingo with a guided historical tram tour, then enjoy an immersive 4D cinema experience. After exploring the city, get ready to hit the court for Game 1 and kick off your international basketball adventure!

Highlights

• Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

• Explore Santo Domingo on a historical tram tour.

• Experience an immersive 4D cinema adventure.

• Take the court for Game 1 of your international basketball tour.

Start the day with breakfast before taking the court for Game 2 of your international basketball experience. After the game, enjoy lunch with your new friends before traveling to Santiago, where dinner awaits. Keep building connections through basketball while discovering more of the Dominican Republic!

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• Compete in Game 2 of your international basketball tour.

• Share lunch and connect with new friends.

• Transfer to Santiago, one of the Dominican Republic’s major cities.

• Enjoy dinner in Santiago.

Fuel up with breakfast before heading to the city center for free time to explore and enjoy lunch. Then it's back to the court for Games 3 and 4! Wrap up a full day of basketball with a team dinner, celebrating the competition, connections, and memories you're making in the Dominican Republic.

Highlights

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• Explore the city center during free time.

• Enjoy lunch before the games.

• Compete in Games 3 and 4 of your international basketball tour.

• Unwind and connect over a team dinner.

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore the incredible 27 Waterfalls. After an adventurous morning, enjoy lunch followed by time to unwind at the beach or pool. End the day with dinner and time to relax with the group.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Explore the spectacular 27 Waterfalls

• Enjoy lunch together

• Relax with beach or pool time

• Dinner with the group

Continue the international basketball experience with Games 5 and 6, building skills, strengthening team connections, and making memories on the court. Later, take part in a local service project, offering an opportunity to give back to the community and connect with the people who make this experience meaningful.

• Continue the basketball competition with Games 5 & 6

• Connect with local players and the community

• Participate in a local service project

• Make meaningful memories beyond the court

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out for Games 7 and 8. After another exciting day on the basketball court, wind down with a Jungle River Cruise, taking in the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic and enjoying a memorable evening with the group.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Compete in Games 7 & 8

• Explore the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic

• Enjoy a Jungle River Cruise

• End the day with the group

Wrap up your Dominican Republic adventure and begin your journey home.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Santiago Airport.

• Depart the Dominican Republic and begin your journey back to the USA.