Excursion Overview
Price: $90 USD per person
Duration: 4 to 7 hours (Flexible based on client preference)
Includes: Round-trip transportation, bilingual local guide, plantation & cultural visits, cigar rolling demonstration, school & church entrance, and Dominican-style lunch
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Hotel Pick-Up
Begin your day with comfortable, round-trip transportation from your hotel in Punta Cana.
Scenic Drive into the Anamuya
Mountains Enjoy a peaceful ride through rolling hills, rural villages, and expansive sugarcane fields. Your guide will share stories and facts about local farming and mountain life.
🍫 Cacao & Coffee Plantation Tour Visit a working cacao and coffee plantation, where you’ll discover the process behind two of the country’s most prized exports. Sample freshly brewed Dominican coffee and hand-ground chocolate straight from the source.
Cigar Rolling Experience & Tobacco History
Lesson Stop at a traditional tobacco ranch to witness the art of cigar rolling. Learn about the history of tobacco in the Dominican Republic, how it’s grown and cured, and watch a skilled artisan roll cigars by hand. Guests will have the opportunity to try rolling a cigar and purchase high-quality local cigars as souvenirs.
Visit to a Rural Public School
Meet the students and teachers of a local school supported by community tourism. This heartfelt visit gives you insight into education in rural Dominican communities.
Basilica Cathedral of Higuey
Explore the most important religious site in the country — the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia. Discover its spiritual significance and striking modernist architecture.
Traditional Dominican Lunch
Savor a homemade mountain lunch featuring local favorites like rice, stewed chicken or pork, vegetables, tostones (fried plantains), and fresh tropical fruit.
Cultural & Scenic Sightseeing
Enjoy breathtaking views, cultural stops, and photo opportunities throughout the day. Your guide will share stories of Dominican heritage, customs, and rural life along the way.
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Punta Cana area)
English/Spanish-speaking local guide
Guided cacao, coffee & tobacco plantation visits
Live cigar rolling demonstration & tobacco history
Entrance to Basilica Cathedral of Higuey
Visit to a local public school
Dominican-style lunch
Sugarcane field sightseeing and cultural photo stops
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Comfortable walking shoes
Hat & sunglasses
Sunscreen & bug spray
Reusable water bottle
Cash for souvenirs or tips
An open heart and curious spirit
This customizable tour is perfect for cultural explorers, cigar enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper connection to the real Dominican Republic — with the flexibility to fit your schedule.