Eco Caribe Tour: Experience Authentic Caribbean Culture Through Dominical Countryside
4.6
16 Ratings
Higuey
Immerse yourself in authentic Caribbean culture on this full-day bus tour through the Dominican countryside. Visit remote villages, markets, and a plantation to learn about local produce and history.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia - 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.
  • Higuey - Visit of cigar factory and sugarcane fields b
What's Included
  • Lunch and local beverages included
  • Complimentary welcome drink on arrival
  • Picturesque beach stop for relaxation
  • Convenient roundtrip transportation from Punta Cana hotels
  • All admission fees covered
  • Explore with a guided tour of Punta Cana and Hig”ey
  • Taste local delicacies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day bus journey for an authentic Caribbean experience. Explore remote hamlets and vibrant markets, and gain insights into regional produce and history across the Dominican countryside.

Your escapade begins with your guide illuminating you with the island’s rich history as we traverse through areas of cattle farming and a visit to a rice plantation. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with students at a tiny rural school. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Cordillera Oriental mountain range before reaching a plantation where you’ll learn about the production of coffee, cocoa and more.

Next, we head to Higuey, home to the well-known Altagracia Basilica – a place of pilgrimage owing to its revered image of Our Lady – and take a leisurely stroll around the market. We also stop at a cigar factory and sugarcane fields, culminating the day with a hearty lunch.

Location
Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
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Dianna
Aug 8, 2023
A great break - We had contemplated doing the half day trip but glad we went for the full day instead. We were collected on time and returned to our hotel at the expected time. Luckily, the distinctive bus wasn't completely full as it might have been a little uncomfortable as it was a very hot day. Our guide, Danny, kept us well informed along the drive and during various stops. Jenny gave us plenty of drink samples and entertained us with her dancing. We didn't feel rushed during the various stops, the market being quite an eye opener but enjoyable. To end the day on the beach was lovely. The excursion was interesting, informative and with varied stops along the way. It was great to get out of the resort and see another part of the DR.
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Dacampbell67
Jul 16, 2023
You should do this! - See the sites and experience a little bit of local life. This was a great experience and we were well catered and entertained all the way. Our team, Miguel and Jennifer were great. You get some opportunities to buy some local produce and plenty of samples! This was so much experience the for the cost and got us away from the tourist routine. Well worth it!
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C2086eejanl
Nov 23, 2022
Fabulous day of local culture - After being in a 5star resort it was important to us to see the true country, the people are incredible despite hardships with money. This trip was in the most incredibly decorated bus and visited small villages, the city and markets of Higuey, the mountains for a traditional Dominican lunch and a swim in the sea. The team including Daniel, Maria and Francisco were awesome. Meringue dancing on board was so much fun. Would highly recommend this trip to keep you grounded, so much poverty in the country, simple living yet so much love and laughter. Wonderful day
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