Half Day Private Tour in Dominican Republic with Local Guide
Overview
Discover authentic Dominican culture on a private half-day tour from Punta Cana to Higüey, accompanied by a local guide. Visit a typical house and coffee and cocoa plantation, where you will know its growing and preparation processes. Then, enjoy an independent stop at an artisan cigar factory to observe its traditional brewing.
In Higüey, tour the local market, visit the historic Church of San Dionisio and visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, one of the main cultural and religious symbols of the country. You’ll also have time for a short shopping stop for local produce and souvenirs.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share details about Dominican customs, agriculture and daily life. Upon completion, your private transportation will take you comfortably back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Vehicle with air conditioning Wifi on board
- Visit to the Coffee, Cocoa Plantation and Cigar Factory
- Visit to a typical Dominican house
- Visit to the Basilica and the San Dionisio Catholic Church
- See how coffee, cigars and chocolate are made and make your own cigars.
- Stop at the local market for souvenirs.
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch Stop at local restaurant only available with extra charge
- TIPS
Meeting and Pickup
Please arrive 10 minutes before your selected pickup start time. Your operator can coordinate the exact time and location at your Hotel, Airbnb and other locations.
What To Expect
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Punta Cana
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa típica. "Café cacao vainilla”
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Ceiba
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rancho Real Cigars
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Otra Banda
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Municipal
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Iglesia San Dionisio Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica Cathedral Of Our Lady Of High Grace
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Carretera Higüey - Miches
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
WORLD MART SOUVENIRS
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Punta Cana
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Vehicle with air conditioning Wifi on board.
- Visit to the Coffee, Cocoa Plantation and Cigar Factory.
- Visit to a typical Dominican house.
- Visit to the Basilica and the San Dionisio Catholic Church.
- See how coffee, cigars and chocolate are made and make your own cigars.
- Stop at the local market for souvenirs.
- Professional tour guide.
- Lunch. Stop at local restaurant only available with extra charge.
- TIPS.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day Private Tour in Dominican Republic with Local Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Private Tour in Dominican Republic with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Vehicle with air conditioning Wifi on board
- Visit to the Coffee, Cocoa Plantation and Cigar Factory
- Visit to a typical Dominican house
- Visit to the Basilica and the San Dionisio Catholic Church
- See how coffee, cigars and chocolate are made and make your own cigars.
- Stop at the local market for souvenirs.
- Professional tour guide
- LunchStop at local restaurant only available with extra charge
- TIPS
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
