Half Day Private Tour in Dominican Republic with Local Guide

4.9 (118 reviews) Dominican Republic
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover authentic Dominican culture on a private half-day tour from Punta Cana to Higüey, accompanied by a local guide. Visit a typical house and coffee and cocoa plantation, where you will know its growing and preparation processes. Then, enjoy an independent stop at an artisan cigar factory to observe its traditional brewing.

In Higüey, tour the local market, visit the historic Church of San Dionisio and visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, one of the main cultural and religious symbols of the country. You’ll also have time for a short shopping stop for local produce and souvenirs.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share details about Dominican customs, agriculture and daily life. Upon completion, your private transportation will take you comfortably back to your hotel.

Options

From Cap Cana

Private Tour from Cap Cana: This option is valid for hotel and Airbnb guests in the Cap Cana area,
Pickup included

Private tour from Punta Cana

Pickups in Punta Cana: This option is available for hotels in the Punta Cana area.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Vehicle with air conditioning Wifi on board
  • Visit to the Coffee, Cocoa Plantation and Cigar Factory
  • Visit to a typical Dominican house
  • Visit to the Basilica and the San Dionisio Catholic Church
  • Professional tour guide
  • See how coffee, cigars and chocolate are made and make your own cigars.
  • Stop at the local market for souvenirs.
  • TIPS
  • Stop at local restaurant only available with extra charge

What to expect

  1. Punta Cana
    20m
    It all starts with pickup at the hotel to head to our first stop.
  2. 40m
    Our first stop will be the coffee and cocoa plantation where you can see the process of making these products and at the same time you can taste it. Near the plantation we will visit a family where we can see how the locals live in the Dominican countryside.
  3. 20m
    In a panoramic way we will take a tour of the La Ceiba neighborhood, a neighborhood of working people in the area.
  4. Rancho Real Cigars
    35m · Admission ticket included
    An authentic Dominican factory, where you can try cigar making in the original environment with the original tools. You can buy Dominican Cigars and, of course, there is a wide variety of cigars, from cheap to premium quality.
  5. 20m
    Continuing our panoramic tour we will observe the neighborhood of La Otro Banda, one of the busiest neighborhoods in the area since it is very close to the city.
  6. 5m
    Following our panoramic adventure we will show you the local market of Higūey where locals go to buy basic necessities.
  7. 5m · Admission ticket included
    Then, in a panoramic view, we will observe the beautiful and grandiose San Dionisio Church, this monument began to be built in the year 1569 and was completed in the year 1572.
  8. Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Then we will arrive at the place most visited by Dominicans, the Nuestra Señora De La Altagracia Cathedral. The construction began in 1954 and took 17 years to complete. There we can enjoy that magnificent construction, its beautiful interiors and why not, be able to pray for a few minutes.
  9. 40m
    Then we return to the Bávaro area, along the way we will see the largest sugar cane plantations.
  10. WORLD MART SOUVENIRS
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Our last stop will be at a gift, painting, jewelry store, etc.
  11. Punta Cana
    1m
    Finally we will return to the lobby of your hotel, Airbnb or home.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please arrive 10 minutes before your selected pickup start time. Your operator can coordinate the exact time and location at your Hotel, Airbnb and other locations.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (118)

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