Private Half Day Tour in Punta Cana-Higüey with Local Guide
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If YOU want to go home with a deeper understanding of the Dominican Republic, read on because our cultural signature tour is a crash course in Dominican culture.
Highlights
- Exclusive Private Experience – Enjoy a fully private tour tailored to you.
- Authentic Cultural Immersion – Visit a local home, a cigar factory, and a coffee
- Explore the famous Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia
- Includes private transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Ideal for couples, families, or private groups of up to 60 people.
Description
Get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana. You will also discover how tobacco is grown by visiting an agricultural plantation! We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will learn about the main techniques in this artisanal house that has been making cigars by hand for generations. You will be surprised!
The next stop will be the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is dedicated to one of the virgins most revered by Dominicans. During the visit to the temple, we will appreciate its unique architecture.
We will continue the excursion at the Higüey Market, where we will see the variety of exotic fruits in its stalls. Afterward, we will go to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We'll find out!
1: Hotel or Airbnb pickup
2: Local souvenir shop stop
3: Coffee and cocoa plantation
4: Stop at a typical local house
5: Cigar Factory
6: Higuey Local Market (panoramic)
7: Our Lady of Altagracia Cathedral
Includes
Private round-trip transportation** (hotel or Airbnb pickup & drop-off)
Professional local guide** (English & Spanish-speaking)
Visit to a cigar factory** (demonstration & learning experience)
Tour of a coffee & cocoa plantation** (with tastings)
Visit to a traditional Dominican home** (meet a local family)
Panoramic drive through Higüey Local Market**
Entry to the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia**
Bottled water for refreshment**
Important Information
- It is not accessible for wheelchairs.
Baby strollers can be carried
Child seats or chairs available
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund