Private Half Day Tour in Dominican Republic with Local Guide

5.0 (53 reviews) Dominican Republic
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Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

Get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana. You will also discover how tobacco is grown by visiting an agricultural plantation!
We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will learn about the main techniques in this artisan house that has been making cigars by hand for generations. It will surprise you!

The next stop will be the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is dedicated to one of the virgins most revered by Dominicans. During the visit to the temple we will appreciate its unique architecture.

We will continue the excursion in the Higüey Market, where we will see the great variety of exotic fruits in its stalls. Then we will go to the San Dionisio Sanctuary. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We'll find out!

Options

Tour with pickup in Cap Cana

from hotels in Cap Cana: Exclusive service for clients in Cap Cana. Price includes additional private transfer due to geographical distance
Pickup included

Tour with pickup in Punta Can

Punta Cana Hotels: This option is available for Punta Cana, Bavaro, Macau and Uvero Alto (not applicable for Cap Cana)
Pickup included

What's included

  • See how coffee, cocoa and cigars are made, and you can make your own cigar
  • Stop at the market to take your memories of Punta Cana.
  • Vehicle with air conditioning and wifi on board
  • Visit to de Cafe plantation, Cocoa and cigar factory.
  • Visit the Basilica of Higüey and the church San Dionisio
  • Professional Private Guide
  • Visit a typical Dominican house
  • tips
  • Lunch (available with extra price)

What to expect

  1. Punta Cana
    15m
    It all starts with pickup at the hotel to head to our first stop.
  2. 40m · Admission ticket included
    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. 15m · Admission ticket included
    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
    30m · 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. 15m
    Following our panoramic tour we are going to 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
    30m · 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
    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

Enjoy this tour when you book with us, our professional guide will be waiting in the lobby of your hotel or AIRBNB, this service is available for the areas of Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cabeza de Toro, Macao and Uvero Alto.
(For hotels in the Cap Cana area we have a special option to select.)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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