Punta Cana

Safari Punta Cana Cultural Tour: City, Macao Beach, Plantations, Countryside & Coffee

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Take a safari in Punta Cana through sugar cane and rice fields, then to Anamuya Mountains where you'll see how the Dominicans first settled.

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Duration 8 hours

Includes travel time—actual duration may vary based on your chosen start time.

Daily Activity

This activity operates daily

Suitable for all ages

This activity is suitable for participants of all ages

Pickup Included

Enjoy round-trip transportation from your resort lobby. Staying at an Airbnb? Nearby pickups may be possible—contact us for details.

About this tour

Come explore the island on a safari in Punta Cana. You’ll see the typical Dominican villages, schools and learn why they introduced sugar cane culture to the island. You’ll enjoy a ride through rice and sugar cane plantations, then see how they extracted sugar cane syrup using a “trapiche” – a wheel grinder pulled by oxen. The tour includes a trip up in our truck to see rural life in the Anamuya mountain.

Highlights

  • Feel as your hair is swept away by the strong wind while galloping across amazing vistas, all leading to gorgeous countryside landscapes.
  • Frolic amid gigantic sugar cane fields. Go back in time and witness the traditional way of plowing the crop, evidence its transformation from cane juice to the best Dominican rum.
  • Master craftsmen will show you the proper way of rolling a cigar. Learn how this blessed land has produced the best tobacco.
  • A typical Dominican family will welcome you into their home. Learn about new customs. Seduce your palate with exotic tropical flavors.
  • Sign up for a lunch-buffet. An alluring gastronomic experience, where dishes created in America blend with their African roots.
  • Have a panoramic view of the most important church in the country

Included/Excluded

  • Feel your hair being blown away by the strong wind while galloping across incredible vistas, all leading to stunning countryside landscapes.
  • Play in the midst of massive sugar cane fields. Witness the traditional method of plowing the crop and its transformation from cane juice to the best Dominican rum.
  • Master cigar rollers will demonstrate the proper way to roll a cigar. Discover how this blessed land produced the best tobacco.
  • You will be welcomed into the home of a typical Dominican family. Discover new customs. Exotic tropical flavors will entice your taste buds.
  • Register for a lunch buffet. An enticing gastronomic experience in which dishes created in America combine with their African roots.
  • Visit the most important church in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you pickup from our hotel or Airbnb?

Yes, roundtrip transportation is available for all hotels in the Bavaro/Punta Cana area. Transportation can be accommodated for most Airbnb's as well.

What's your refund policy?

Cancel up to 24 hours before your activity starts for a full refund

Am I able to reschedule?

Yes. We can reschedule your activity as long as you notify us in time. If we cannot reschedule due to matters outside of our control and were notified 24-48 hours in advance, a full refund will be issued.

What should I bring for the tour?

You’ll need to bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Participants must also sign a liability waiver before the tour.

Are there any restrictions?

Yes, this tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, mobility issues, or back problems. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Can cruise line passengers book directly?

No, cruise line passengers must book this tour through their cruise provider. Direct bookings are not accepted.

Do I need to sign a waiver before the tour?

Yes, all participants must sign a liability waiver before joining the tour. This is a standard procedure to ensure safety and acknowledgment of the activity’s terms.

Itinerary

Set out in a safari-style jeep to explore the Dominican countryside. Join us on our Safari Cultural Tour from Punta Cana for fun and adventure around every corner. Come experience nature in the midst of teeming jungles and perplexing seascapes.

This day begins with a trip to Higüey, where, in addition to touring the streets, we will visit the country's largest and most important church, the Basilica of La Altagracia. Prepare to capture incredible panoramas of unrivaled wildlife with your camera in hand. Galloping through the outskirts of a lush, tropical countryside paradise.

Travel through a sugar cane plantation. Take a look at how the indigenous people ploughed this crop in the traditional way. Visit an artisan sugar cane mill and witness an authentic re-enactment of a colonial-era trapiche (wheel grinder). See how this crop evolves before your eyes, from cane juice to molasses and Vinasse to the finest Dominican rum. Perhaps the best mature, ripe tobacco has been harvested in this land, fit only for the world's finest cigar brands that use it in their manufacturing process.

This safari tour would be incomplete without the opportunity to learn firsthand from master craftsmen who have handcrafted the most coveted cigars for generations. To round out this journey, pay a visit to a local family at their home. They welcome you to their farm and coffee plantation with smiles. Also, take a moment to sample the genuine cacao and a variety of exotic fruits. This cultural immersion will undoubtedly be the highlight of your trip.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful waters of Macao Beach.

Must sign Liability Waiver.
Bring swimming attire including towel, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Pregnant women cannot take part in this tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
People with heart conditions cannot take part in this tour.
People with disability and/or mobility problems cannot take part in this tour.
Not recommended for people with back problems.
Direct bookings from cruise line passengers are not accepted. Please book our tours with your cruise line.

Tour's Location

Punta Cana
From: USD $90
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