Higuey

This tour allows you to see the 'real' Dominican Republic, outside of the resorts. Choose from half- or full-day tours aboard a safari truck led by a tour guide, driver, and bartender. This is a Half Day Tour. Pick up and drop off at your hotel or place of lodging. • Transportation with Truck Safari • Tour guide • Visit typical souvenir shop and demonstration of handmade cigars. • Panoramic view of the school • Visit to the city of Higüey, with a panoramic view of the Basilica. • Walk inside the Local Market in Higüey • Visit to the Higüey Mountains and arrive at the ranch for a Dominican buffet style lunch. • Ride on the River. • You will visit a Typical Dominican House where you can see the process of Coffee, Cocoa and Fruits, tasting included. • Horse ride. • We visit the Macao beach where you will have the opportunity to swim. • Drinks during the excursion. (Water / Rum / Juice)

A cultural tour that leaves from Punta Cana to Higüey can include various activities that allow you to learn about the culture and history of the Dominican Republic. Some of the activities that could be carried out in this type of tour could be: Visit to the Basilica of Higüey: As I mentioned before, the Basilica of Higüey is one of the most important places in the city and a must-see for tourists. On this tour you can learn about the history and religious importance of the Basilica and the Virgin of Altagracia. Walk through the city of Higüey: Tourists can explore the city of Higüey, with its streets full of history and its cultural atmosphere. On the tour you can learn about the history of the city, visit the Plaza de la Cultura, the Museum of Altagracia and other places of interest.

The city tour is the best way for travelers to learn more about the Dominican Republic, its customs, its fields, and its typical food, they can also share with the people who live in the countryside, learning about their gastronomic culture and way of thinking . We will visit the countryside, where we will be able to tour it on horseback, then we will go to the basilica of the city, we will know everything about it, from its beginnings, after a while we will go to the central market of the city, where we will see all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, we will visit the river and the ranch where you can learn all about the gastronomy of the country, such as natural chocolate, coffee, and more. This tour includes lunch and roundtrip transportation from your hotel.

Enjoy a memorable, incredible and amazing adventure to experience the people and life in the Dominican. If you're looking to see how life is lived outside your resort and have a day full of fun and a lifetime of memories this is one tour you don't want to miss. Once arrived at the local plantation you will visit first a typical Dominican house, learn about when it was built and spend some time with the welcoming and modest family that lives there.Next you will start the plantation tour. It presents 500 square meters of different plants, especially coffee and cocoa, besides tobacco, pineapple, sugarcane , papaya, plantains, corn and others. You will end the plantation tour at a grocery store where different organic products will be offered to buy at very affordable prices. Now it's time to move to Higuey where you will approach the Higüey Basilica. Devotees from every corner of the country flock this awe-inspiring shrine. Its splendor and elegant architecture will leave you breathless.

If you want to take a village bath, appreciate the beauty of nature and delight in the art in which the city of Higuey, Puntacana is immersed, this tour is for you. Book this tour with us. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the rural area and learn about how its people live and their culture.

Hop on an open safari truck to see the real Dominican Republic, beyond your resort in Punta Cana! Leaving Punta Cana and traveling towards Higuey, the largest city in the Dominican Republic's eastern region, the excursion makes a stop at a local school where the safari team sponsors a community project that benefits several villages with basic education. Passing through the vast sugar cane fields so common to the east of the Dominican Republic, the tour then visits one of the country's most famous churches – the Basilica de Higuey, dedicated to Our Lady of the Altagracia, the patron saint of the Dominican Republic.

If you want, you can buy some coffee and organic chocolate to take home right there. Followed we go to the city of Higüey, where we will visit the Cathedral San Dionisio, with more than 500 years old, built in 1512. We will also visit the Basilica of La Altagracia, built in the 1950s, visited by people from all over the world. We will have a stop for shopping at a local craft souvenirs store.

Discover the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Higüey on this half-day safari tour. Start with a horseback ride through picturesque landscapes and a visit to the Basilica of La Altagracia, an important religious site. Next, explore a local market to shop for unique Dominican products before enjoying a delicious traditional lunch by the Anamuya River. Then, visit the local ranch where coffee, cocoa, and cigars are produced, and take a refreshing dip in the stunning Blue Cave. Finally, relax at Macao Beach, one of Punta Cana’s most beautiful coastlines. Note: The order of the tour stops may vary. This small-group tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers.

This excursion is recommended to get out of the routine of the day and have a perfect combination of culture and local contact traveling to the past among sugar cane fields and bateyes for a super exciting day.

In this activity you will have the opportunity to be in contact with our local culture and enjoy a cultural walk through the city visiting the Altagracia basilica, then the local market, time for shopping and then reaching the mountains where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. near the river, taste the chocolate and freshly brewed coffee, make your own cigar and finish with a delicious swim on the Macao beach, all in one day

This excursion is recommended to get out of the routine of the day and have a perfect combination of culture and local contact traveling to the past among sugar cane fields and bateyes for a super exciting day

Discover this incredible tour totally outside the tourist bubble, get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana. -We will pick you up at your hotel and just an hour later we will arrive in Higüey: the capital of the Dominican province of La Altagracia. – We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will know the main techniques in this artisan house. – The next stop will be the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is consecrated to one of the most revered virgins by Dominicans. – We will continue the excursion in the Higüey Market, where we will see the great variety of exotic fruits of its stalls. -Then we will go to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We will find out! Finally, we will go to the paradisiacal Macao beach, where we will make a brief photo stop.

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Enjoy fresh coffee or chocolate with the family. Real coffee and cocoa plantations and learn how they are harvested and made. Stop at a local school, meet the children and learn something about local education. Enjoying a delicious Dominican family-style lunch at a ranch located on top of a mountain, from where they had a magnificent view of Punta Cana. Observe the local fauna. Watch the registration process by hand of the famous Dominican cigars and try one! Buy souvenirs at a Local shop where you will find local products, stories like rum, cigars, coffee chocolate, Mama Juana and much more at local prices. Watch how coconut milk and oil are produced in a small field workshop. Relax, swim and refresh yourself in the waters of the Anamuya River This is an all-inclusive tour and open bar of water, soft drinks, rum and beer throughout the day. Your expert English-speaking guide will entertain you with interesting stories about history, culture, fauna, flora and the local way of life.

This tour is a great way to see the traditional side of the Dominican Republic. Many visitors only see the resort side of the country, but this tour dives into the heart of the country's history and culture. Start your day in Higüey, one of the most popular cities in the country. Once in Higüey, visit the Basilica of Higüey and the Dominican Market, where you can get a better understanding of Dominican culture and society. Enjoy a tasting of coffee, vanilla cocoa, and fruit, as well as a lunch made up of typical Dominican food. After lunch, it's time to visit the Anamuya River, where you'll get time to swim, enjoy nature, and even slide on a 100-foot natural slide into the river. After your time at the river, head back to

This safari tour will leave you speechless in only half a day! We will take you out deep into to the tropical countryside and into the real Dominican Republic for a full morning of exploration and adventure. The most spectacular scenery on the entire island will take your breath away as you learn about Dominican culture, customs, history and plants. You’ll have a chance to visit a typical Dominican country home and meet the family, as well as the local schools and kids. Hotel pick up and drop off are included.

This tour is a great way to see the traditional side of the Dominican Republic. Many tourists only see the tourist side of the country, but this tour shows the history and culture of the country. Start your day in Higüey, one of the most popular cities in the country. There you will visit the Basilica and the Dominican Market, where you can better learn about Dominican culture and society. After lunch, it's time to visit the Anamuya River, where you'll have time to swim, enjoy nature, and even slide down a 100-foot natural slide into the river. The tour includes transportation to and from the different attractions Your group is small for a more intimate experience Learn about the coffee, vanilla, and cocoa industries in the Dominican Republic. Get to know the culture and cuisine of the Dominican Republic.

Dare to explore the historic Basilica Cathedral of Higuey, an emblematic sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin of Altagracia, the patron saint of the Dominicans. On this tour, you will visit both the old and modern temple, admiring its imposing 69-meter arch. In addition, you will have the opportunity to purchase authentic souvenirs from the country, such as the famous mamajuana, an aphrodisiac drink, cane rum, and traditional musical instruments such as the guira and the tambora. Don't miss the amber and larimar, local precious stones, as well as paintings by prominent national and international artists. We will have a stop for you to tour the crafts, the shopping center and local shops and you can take home your favorite souvenirs Don't miss this unique experience and reserve your place to enjoy a day full of culture!

Take on an half-day guided spiritual pilgrimage to the Higüey Basilica. Enjoy the elegant and beautiful architecture that will leave you breathless. Visit the St. Dionysius church. Explore the most relevant historical aspects of La Altagracia ́s recent history, spanning the past 500 years.

We will start with an exciting jungle walk, where you can enjoy the lush vegetation and excitement of exploration. Then we will head to the majestic Basilica of Higüey, a historical and cultural place. Afterwards, we will visit the lively local market to immerse ourselves in the culture and traditions of the region. Our next stop will be the stunning Anamuya Mountains, where we will enjoy a refreshing swim in the river and a delicious lunch. Later, we will enter a typical house to taste local coffee and cocoa, while learning about the diverse flora of the area. To finish this enriching experience, we will head to a cigar factory where you will have the opportunity to make your own cigars and finally, relax on the paradise beach of Macau, enjoying the sun and sand before concluding our excursion. A day full of adventure, culture and new discoveries await you in a full day