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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you are interested in knowing how Dominicans really live, their customs, their culture, do not forget to take advantage of this great opportunity. Our transport will pick you up at your hotel, you will start a wonderful trip of approximately one hour until you reach Higüey, the first thing you will do is visit a coffee, cocoa and tobacco plantation, we will explain the process of their harvest and preparation. You will visit a beautiful souvenir shop, made by the owners themselves, later we will move to the cathedral basilica of Higüey, you can enter to enjoy its beautiful architecture. Then we will go to the Higüey market where you can see the local commerce among other things, you will have an incredible panoramic view of the church of San Dionisio, which was the place where the Virgen de la Altagracia made her appearance. Upon returning we will make a brief stop at the beautiful and incredible Macao beach to admire its white sands, at the end our transport will take you back to your hotel.
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Vehicle with air conditioning Wifi on board
Visit to a typical Dominican house
Visit to the Basilica and the San Dionisio Catholic Church
Visit to the coffee, cocoa and tobacco plantation.
Professional tour guide
Stop at the local market for souvenirs.
TIPS
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Traveler pickup
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Caribbean It all starts with pickup at the hotel to head to our first stop. 20 minutes
QC27+39, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic 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. 40 minutes
57000 La Ceiba, Dominican Republic In a panoramic way we will take a tour of the La Ceiba neighborhood, a neighborhood of working people in the area. 20 minutes
Rancho Real Cigars, Punta Cana, Caribbean 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. 35 minutes
Otra Banda 23000, Dominican Republic 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. 20 minutes
Mercado Municipal, Higüey 23000, Dominicaanse Republiek Following our panoramic adventure we will show you the local market of Higūey where locals go to buy basic necessities. 5 minutes
J77Q+6M, Higuey 23000, Dominican Republic 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. 5 minutes
Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia, Higuey, Caribbean 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. 20 minutes
Carretera Higüey - Miches, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Then we return to the Bávaro area, along the way we will see the largest sugar cane plantations. 40 minutes
WORLD MART SOUVENIRS, Bavaro, Caribbean Our last stop will be at a gift, painting, jewelry store, etc. 30 minutes
Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Caribbean Finally we will return to the lobby of your hotel, Airbnb or home. 1 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
775lindseya
24 Apr 2023
The cigar factory and the plantation with Miguel and his family were our favorite! Such amazing people and so sweet! Support local and go, they really know their stuff! Edwin was so polite, on time and was a great guide
JessicaBaloun
14 Apr 2023
Edwin was our tour guide and did a fantastic job showing us what life in the DR is like outside of the resorts. Unfortunately, it was good friday and a friday afternoon, so many places were closed (like the plantations). However, Edwin did a great job showing us Basilica Nuestra Señora De La Altagracia and Monumento Histórico Iglesia Parroquial San Dionisio--both beautiful churches in Higuey.
Edwin also took us to a corner store for a fantastic price on rum (a quarter of the price at the resorts) and ended our trip by stopping at Macao beach. The drive was fun as well--lots of farms and a view of everyday life in the area.
Thanks Edwin for a wonderful start to our trip!
William_D
10 Apr 2023
This tour was amazing. Touring the “camping life”/plantation where a real rural Dominican family lives from grandparents to grandchildren and pets was fantastic. They were such kind people and we were able to buy some of their cocoa to help them plus it was delicious. We were also able to try raw fresh off the tree cocoa which was so yummy. Edwin took us to many other stops including a cigar factory where you get to roll your own, the cathedral in Higuey, and a souvenir shop. Our favorite parts were seeing how real Dominican people live outside of the tourist zone. Driving around the busy market and grabbing some local snacks at a store was very fun too. Edwin was so great we booked him for our transport to the airport home as well. His father started this touring company many years ago and they have a great reputation. They can arrange anything you want to do here and you can trust them. Thanks for a wonderful day Edwin!
This tour in
Punta Cana
is organized by
TOP PUNTA CANA TRANSFERS
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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