Small Group Tour: Discovery and Adventure in Local Dominican Life
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14 Ratings
Bayahíbe
Embark on a small group tour in the Dominican Republic for an immersive experience in local life. Explore Higuey, visit a cigar factory, indulge in a traditional meal, and cruise along the Chavon River.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bayahibe - Bayahibe serves as the gathering hub for all excursion attendees.
We will board our safari truck and head straight to the capital of Altagracia, Higuey, which boasts a population of 280,000, to explore its local market, meet the residents, and visit a cigar factory in a small group setting. -
Higuey - Upon arrival in Higuey, we will venture to the local market to experience the native products, spices, and observe the locals.
You’ll also get to see the vibrant cityscape with its colorful dwellings and receive a wealth of information from our knowledgeable guide who has many captivating tales to share. - La Altagracia Province - For those who enjoy shopping or are looking for authentic souvenirs, this is the perfect destination.
- La Altagracia Province - Next, we’ll proceed to a family-owned cigar factory for a tour that includes a demonstration, detailed explanations, and for enthusiasts or the curious, a tasting session accompanied by a glass of Rum Barcelo Gran Anero.
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Discover the Real Dominican Republic - Our journey continues through the sugarcane fields, where we’ll take the opportunity to enlighten you about its introduction to the country, its history, and more. Naturally, we’ll offer you a taste. It’s unthinkable to traverse the hinterlands without a machete in hand!
We’ll also pass by a Batey, a village inhabited by sugarcane harvesters, and engage in a brief interaction with the local community. -
Rio Chavon - After traversing the terrain, we’ll make our way to our lunch spot by the river, nestled in the jungle.
A traditional Dominican meal awaits, served against the backdrop of breathtaking natural scenery.
Post-lunch, we’ll embark on a riverboat journey to soak in the picturesque surroundings.
We’ll cap off the experience with a river swim, complete with a rope for those who wish to emulate Tarzan!
And with these unforgettable moments etched in your memory, we will escort you back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Transportation from Bayahibe/Dominicus
- Lunch included
- Rum available
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Photos, souvenirs, tips
- Transportation from Bavaro, Punta Cana, add $25.USD per person
- Transportation from Boca Chica/ Juan Dolio/ La Romana Add $30.USD per person
Additional Information
In intimate gatherings of up to 18 individuals, our national guide will plunge you into the local lifestyle, steering you to exceptional locations well off the beaten tourist path. We promise a quality experience, rather than a quantity of stops. Explore the city of Higuey, frequent its marketplace, tour the cigar factory, and delve into its sugar cane industry. Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch, and partake in an afternoon jaunt on a pontoon boat along the Chavon river.
Location
Dominican Attitude Excursions
Calle Roma
On front of the sea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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115mariyaz
Oct 7, 2023
Belavista hotel 55140 - Mr. Khaled took care of us and our room and help with all information needed regarding life in Domina. Very kind man and very careful with privacy. We will definitely visit the hotel again! Our room number was 55140
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Johns23456
Nov 29, 2022
A wild but rewarding and interesting trip - This is not your typical touristy trip. It is pretty wild but we had a great time. The Haitian village in the sugarcane field was an eye opener and it was rewarding to give the kids there clothes. I think it taught our kids a lot. We were treated exceptionally well by everyone we interacted with. Andy was a wonderful tour guide and took great care of us. He was so informative and very pleasant. I particularly loved the delicious lunch by the Chavon River and riding on the thatched roof ferry boat (except the tarantula that was riding aboard with us! 😳) I’d suggest wearing closed toed shoes and the open truck gets very breezy going down the highway. But I’d recommend this unique, interesting tour.
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