Join ABSA for 7 nights and 8 days of basketball, foreign culture, and the experience of a lifetime in the Dominican Republic. 

The Dominican Republic is a tropical island with beautiful beaches, and authentic latin culture.  Visitors to these islands are sure to make new friends with the locals and experience what the island has to offer. 

We will be traveling throughout different parts of the island, from the big cities to the small communities. The Dominican Republic is home to countless powerful waterfalls, some of which we will be exploring, ensuring this will be a trip to remember.  We will also be ringing in the New Year, in style, on the island!

When booking your trip, please keep in mind that you are traveling to an area outside of the United States, with its own customs, traditions, and culture. Additionally many of the sporting amenities we are accustomed to in the US are not available in other countries. We strive to provide you with the best the area has to offer! Some of our trips have extremely competitive tournament play while others exist to continue spreading volleyball to other countries. Either way, you will serve as an ambassador of volleyball and ABSA! We encourage you to complete your own research on your destination. Google StreetView is a great way to explore the area!

***All travelers under the age of 18 MUST travel with a parent or guardian. 

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Travel insurance is strongly encouraged to travel with ABSA. Most policies insure your protection against  cancellations or trips being delayed due to airlines, illness, injury, etc. Please double check  you purchased the correct policy for your needs including coverage for COVID-19 related cancellations and delays. 

You must have a valid passport to enter the Dominican Republic. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside of the United States will be required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for 6 months past the return date. Some countries require a visa for transit or entry. Passengers are responsible to ensure that they have all the proper documents for entry. All names on documents must match the legal name on your photo I.D., and travel document information must match tickets. Please check the State Department website at https://travel.state.gov for further information. Immunizations may also be required. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in denied boarding, denied entry, and/or government-imposed fines. If you are a citizen of another country, there may be additional requirements. Check with the nearest consulate or embassy of the destination you are traveling to and find out the entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens.

You may enter the Dominican un-vaccinated. There is no need for masks or quarantine if you are unvaccinated, restaurants and bars will also be open to the public.

***This information is subject to change. Please verify prior to booking. 

Expenses 

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

$250 non-refundable deposit per person required to register. 

***The trip starts and ends in different cities. Do NOT book roundtrip unless you are also making personal arrangements for travel to the airport.***  

Our trip will arrive in Santo Domingo Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 and will depart Santiago, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 . Hotel check-in, in Santo Domingo is 3PM. Please plan accordingly. 

***Sample Itinerary-Subject to change. 

***Sample Itinerary-Subject to change. 

DAY 1 - FLY FROM CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES

• Arrive at Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
• Tranfer to Hotel
• Welcome Dinner
• Overnight at Hotel

DAY 2 - TOURING AND GAME 1 and 2

• Breakfast at hotel
• Colonial Chuchu Historical Tram
• Colonial Gate 4D Cinema
• Lunch at Maguda
• Transfer to Centro Olimpico for Game 1 and 2
• Transfer to Hotel
• Dinner at restaurant
• Overnight at Hotel

***Sample Itinerary-Subject to change. 

DAY 3 - Game 3 and beach

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Yaguate
• Game 3
• Transfer to Playa Navajo (Beach)
• Transfer to hotel
• Dinner at Hotel

DAY 2 - GAME 4 

• Breakfast at hotel
• Hotel check out
• Transfer and lunch to Plaza Jacaranda, Bonao
• Hotel Check-in
• Transfer to Polideportivo Los Jasminez
• Game 4
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel

***Sample Itinerary-Subject to change. 

DAY 5- Waterfalls at Damajagua

• Breakfast at hotel
• Hotel Check out
• Transfer to Waterfalls of Damajagua and lunch
• Transfer to hotel In Cabarete and check -in
• Open time to relax poolside or explore Cabarete Beach
• Dinner at Hotel

DAY 6 - Beach and Game 5 

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Sosua Beach
• Snorkeling In Sosua Bay
• Transfer to hotel and independent lunch
• Transfer to Polideportivo Puerto Plata
• Game 5
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel

***Sample Itinerary-Subject to change.

DAY 7- SERVICE PROJECT AND FREE TIME

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Callejon de la Loma
• Service Project with Cabarete Sostenible
• Transfer to hotel 
• Independent Lunch
• Open time to relax poolside or explore Cabarete Beach
• Dinner at Lax/Ojo Club on Cabarete Beach
• Overnight at hotel

DAY 8 - FLY HOME 

• Breakfast at hotel
• Hotel Check out
• Transfer to STI Airport
• Arrive Home