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See sugarcane plantations and sacred shrines, sail down River Yuma, and watch a voodoo show all in one day around Higuey. Find a bit of everything on this tour of the Dominican Republic's heritage.

Highlights

• Try juicy tropical fruits and learn about Dominican agriculture
• Wander the stalls and snap photos of the colourful produce at Higuey market
• Look out for exotic Caribbean flora and fauna on a boat ride on the River Yuma
• Meet Haitian sugarcane farmers at a ‘batey' and watch their traditional voodoo
• Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Dominican Republic

Description

Sugarcane, sacred shrines, a riverboat trip and even a voodoo show. This exclusive excursion has a bit of everything that makes the Dominican Republic so fascinating. Expect to meet plenty of locals and explore inland around the River. Get off the beaten track for a true flavour of Dominican culture and society when you visit a fruit farm, a fishing village and a market. Luis, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Higuey is where most of the local resort staff live, and it's an enriching experience to see daily life in full swing. At the market, you can buy all sorts, from a bottle of rum to a live chicken.' You'll get a real taste for the country straight away with a visit to a plantation. Savour tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple as well as coffee and cocoa. Up next is Higuey, the provincial capital, where you'll get to poke around for spices in the market and see locals stocking up on fresh produce. You'll also pass by the lamdark modern basilica – an important shrine. Next, we head south through tropical countryside to the little fishing village of Boca de Yuma. After a leisurely lunch of Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients, you'll set off on a boat ride on the River Yuma. Afterwards, discover the complicated history of Dominican sugarcane plantations at a ‘batey'. These plantation camps are home to communities of sugarcane-harvesting Haitians. Meet and chat with the community, and then watch as they put on a voodoo show.

Includes

Transport Guide Boat trip Lunch and drinks

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund