DR Winter Ball Adventure

Dominican Republic

November 7-17, 2025

Itinerary
Inclusions
Pricing

An Insider’s Tour of the Dominican Baseball Machine

A trip to the Dominican Republic for baseball fans is like a pilgrimage to Brazil for soccer lovers or Italy for foodies. Join us on this beautiful, baseball-loving Caribbean island and experience béisbol in its most vibrant and authentic form.

Led by Pachy, our expert local guide, you’ll dive deep into the Dominican baseball culture. Visit a range of venues, from rustic sandlots—complete with grazing cows in the outfield—to pristine MLB development academies and lively winter league (LIDOM) games. Along the way, connect with Dominican players and executives while immersing yourself in the island’s vibrant Latino-Caribbean culture.

No matter which tour you choose, every segment includes delicious local cuisine, cultural sightseeing, and unforgettable baseball experiences. Join us for a journey through the Dominican Republic that blends the love of the game with the spirit of the island!

Looking to step onto the field yourself? Check out our Dominican Republic Fantasy Camp, where you can play alongside former big-league stars and live out your baseball dreams in the heart of the D.R.

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*Itinerary

*This itinerary is subject to change.

Segment One

  • Thursday, November 6
    Optional (recommended) early arrival to Santo Domingo to allow for rest and ensure that you do not miss the first game
  • November 7
    Dinner at ballpark
  • November 8
    Triunfadores equipment donation, Chicharrón lunch, Colonial Zone hang, Adrian Tropical dinner
  • November 9
    Cultural presentation, Casa Museo pregame, dinner at ballpark
  • November 10
    South tour: Uribe, Nizao, BluMar lunch, Cachaza, optional el Conuco dinner (not hosted)
  • November 11
    Depart SDQ

Segment Two

  • November 11
    Estadio La Normal, Parque Nacional Tres Ojos, Banco BHD, Ristorante El Sueño, check-in hotel
  • November 12
    Instructional league game and MLB academy tour, Bellamar ribs, Liga Quezada visit/donation, dinner at ballpark
  • November 13
    Free morning and lunch, Cueva de las Maravillas, dinner at ballpark
  • November 14
    If staying in Juan Dolio: SPM baseball museum, Macorix cigars, optional rum factory tour

    If heading to Santiago: check-out hotel, Renny Perez program visit in Manoguayabo, Tipico Bonao lunch, dinner at ballpark
  • November 15
    If already in Santiago: El Sendero del Cacao tour, dinner at ballpark

    If heading to Santiago: check-out hotel, Renny Perez program visit in Manoguayabo, Tipico Bonao lunch, dinner at ballpark
  • November 16
    Monument,  Doña Pula lunch, dinner at ballpark, postgame Casa Bader
  • November 17
    Depart STI

Recaps from Past Tours

Testimonials

Read reviews from prior tour guests.

  • Fantastic food. Fun companions. Completely safe. Great games. Will definitely be back next year. Comida fantastica. Compadres divertidos. Totalmente seguro. Juegos mas mejor. ¡Definitavemente vuelve proxímo año!

    Craig

    Dominican Republic 2024

  • A truly great experience! Our trip to the DR was about more than just visiting the country, it was about experiencing the culture. Shane scheduled a great balance of baseball and activities that showed us a side of the island I never would have experienced if I had been traveling by myself. Everything was well organized, and Shane’s support team were fantastic. I had a great time and would highly recommend JapanBall to friends that are considering going to the Dominican Republic.

    Doug

    Dominican Republic 2023

  • The DR 2023 trip far exceeded my expectations as it was a great balance between local culture, food, baseball, and Dominican baseball culture. Shane did an incredible job of meeting everyone’s baseball interest and was able to provide each person their unique experience while we all were on the group tour, that is no easy feat especially with each person coming from different areas of the US.

    Gwen

    Dominican Republic 2023

  • Fabulous trip for all levels of baseball fans! Our family of four each had a different favorite game and tour experience. Shane orchestrated everything to operate smoothly, even when there were last minute changes. He kept throwing surprises at us: posing in front of our home team training camps, hanging out with Miguel Batista and other big name big leaguers and their families throughout the trip.

    Beth

    Dominican Republic 2022

  • Great trip. Shane delivered on the trip that was advertised and went out of his way to provide an experience beyond. Will recommend to anyone interested in baseball and visiting the DR. I hope to travel with JapanBall again.

    David

    Dominican Republic 2022

  • This trip to the Dominican Republic greatly exceeded my expectations. Luxurious accommodations, great food, good baseball and an extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable tour staff. A truly entertaining, educational and enjoyable time. I came away feeling that I had a much better understanding of Dominican baseball and the great effort it takes for players to overcome the odds and achieve their dream of playing Major League Baseball. Thanks Shane, Pachi and Tomás for a truly memorable experience.

    Rick

    Dominican Republic 2022

Local Spend

We at JapanBall feel that it’s important to intentionally support the Dominican economy with tour funds. At least 40% of Dominicans live in poverty and, even with a wealthy upper class buoying the statistics, the average monthly salary is under $400.

Rather than just skim the culture as fortunate tourists, our tours will benefit the local communities we visit. Approximately 70% of our tour price is earmarked as “local spend” that will stay in the Dominican Republic.

Inclusions

What’s included in this tour?

Tour Guide
Business-class accommodation
All in-tour travel
Carefully-selected tickets for all games
At least one hosted meal per segment
Scheduling flexibility
Travel desk services
Carbon offset

Not included: airfare, airport transportation, and most meals.

Pricing

Segment One

$ TBD .00

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Single Occupancy

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Segment Two

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Full Tour

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