Half-Day Cultural Tours
Overview
Our Cultural Safari stands out because we don’t just show places — we connect travelers with the real Dominican culture. We have selected stops so our guests can live authentic experiences: visit local communities, see how cacao and coffee are made in an artisanal way, visit the Basilica of Higüey, enjoy a typical Dominican lunch by the river, and interact with local people.
In addition, we keep smaller groups to offer a more personalized experience, a more human connection, and allow the traveler to ask questions, learn, and truly feel the Dominican Republic from the inside.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to travelers over 21 years old.
- Cafe.
- Higüey Market
- Mama juana
- Macao Beach
- Catholic church
- Pick-up from all hotels in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Cap Cana.
- Horse
- Typical Dominican House
- Sugarcane Plantation
- Cigar Factory
- City Tours
- Piña Colada on the beach
- Photography
- Fresh Coconut Water
Meeting and Pickup
Wait for your tour guide at the specified meeting point and confirm your pickup with your ticket.
What To Expect
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Macao Beach
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Anamuya
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Nuestra Senora De La Altagracia
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rancho Real Cigars
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Higuey
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5575143P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to travelers over 21 years old.
- Cafe.
- Higüey Market.
- Mama juana.
- macao Beach.
- Catholic church.
- Pick-up from all hotels in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Cap Cana.
- Horse.
- Typical Dominican House.
- Sugarcane Plantation.
- Cigar Factory.
- City Tours.
- Piña Colada on the beach.
- Photography.
- Fresh Coconut Water.
There 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 Cultural Tours is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Cultural Tours 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
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to travelers over 21 years old.
- Cafe.
- Higüey Market
- Mama juana
- Macao Beach
- Catholic church
- Pick-up from all hotels in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Cap Cana.
- Horse
- Typical Dominican House
- Sugarcane Plantation
- Cigar Factory
- City Tours
- Piña Colada on the beach
- Photography
- Fresh Coconut Water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
