Dominican countryside, culture and beach escape with lunch

4.4
(23 reviews)

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

For a real taste of Caribbean culture, look no further than this full day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. You’ll visit remote villages while learning all about local produce and history.

The adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and rice fields. You’ll drive by a typical rural school, on route to tour some of the island’s coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations.

Head on to Higuey, and you’ll see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – before a wander around the bustling market. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before we round off with a beach stop and lunch in a local restaurant. There’s also the option of a half-day tour that packs in plenty of fun highlights, but skips lunch and Altagracia Basilica.

What's Included

Lunch and local beverages
Welcome Drink
Beach Stop
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Punta Cana hotel
Admission fees
Guided tour of Punta Cana and Higüey
Local delicacy tasting
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your booking includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off. You will receive a message from us informing you about the exact pick-up time and place. To be able to give you this information, it is essential that you have given us the name of the hotel where you are staying at. If you have not received the pick-up information at least 72 hours before the activity start time, please contact us.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica Cathedral Of Our Lady Of High Grace

    It’s then on to Higuey, to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – and wander around the market. There’s also a visit to a cigar factory and sugarcane fields before rounding off the day with a long lunch.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Higuey

    Visit of cigar factory and sugarcane fields b

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note transfers from Cap Cana or Bayahibe hotels will have an additional supplement of USD 15
  • Bring bathing gear, sunblock a hat and biodegradable insect repellent
Supplied by Destination Services Dominican Republic

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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