Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana
The Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana is a full-day cultural immersion into the heart and soul of the island. Board an open-air safari truck and journey deep into the eastern region where the real Dominican Republic comes alive.
What Makes This Safari Special
- Travel through vast sugarcane fields and rolling green hills aboard a safari-style vehicle
- Visit the majestic Basilica of Higuey — the country's most important Catholic landmark
- Tour a historic sugar cane plantation and see traditional harvesting methods
- Watch master craftsmen demonstrate cigar rolling using time-honored techniques
- Enjoy an authentic Dominican buffet lunch with local flavors
- Meet a local Dominican family in their home for a genuine cultural exchange
Your Day in the Countryside
Your adventure starts with hotel pickup in Punta Cana, heading inland toward Higuey — the largest city in the Dominican Republic's eastern region. As you leave the coastal resorts behind, the landscape transforms into a patchwork of sugarcane plantations, mountain vistas, and rural villages.
At the sugar plantation, learn how this crop shaped Dominican history and economy. Watch artisans demonstrate the meticulous art of cigar rolling — a tradition passed down through generations. The tour then takes you to the awe-inspiring Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, a modernist architectural marvel and pilgrimage site.
Lunch is a highlight: a traditional Dominican buffet served in a countryside setting. The day wraps up with a visit to a local Dominican home where you will experience the warmth and hospitality the country is famous for. This full-day safari is an off-the-beaten-path adventure that shows you the Dominican Republic few tourists ever see.
Itinerary
Hop aboard an open-air safari-style truck from your Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel, and set out into the Anamuya mountains. During the rollicking ride, soak up the stunning seascapes and tropical countryside, dotted with pastel-colored cottages. As your knowledgeable guide provides engaging commentary, look out for horses, donkeys, hens and bulls grazing or resting in the shade. Also, the Dominican Republic is well-known for its cigars. At the trapiche, listen to generations-old master craftsmen explain how they harvest tobacco and roll them into sought-after cigars. Break for lunch at a mountaintop restaurant pavilion, and dig into a delicious buffet with refreshing beer, smooth rum and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany your meal. Visit a typical Dominican home to meet a local family and taste beloved treats such as just-plucked tropical fruits, freshly brewed organic coffee and pure cacao. Want something with more kick? Try a mamajuana, a Dominican drink of rum, red wine and honey.
360 minend your day enjoying the waters of the amazing Anamuya river.
60 min-
60 minA fun filled day where you will get to immerse yourself in the Domincan Culture guided by the friendliest staff. Try fresh sugar cane juice, learn how cigars are rolled, be welcomed at a Dominican house, have a delicious typical lunch
180 minWhat's Included
- Food and drink samples at a local home
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Paseo a caballo
- Lunch
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$90
per person
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Duration
8 hours
Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours before
Hotel Pickup Included
From your Punta Cana resort
Language
English, Spanish
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