Experience the authentic rhythms, flavors, and daily life of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour from Bayahibe. Visit a cigar factory, a Haitian village, and a local school.

PRICE: $1,200
per person

 

Step off the beaten path and experience the authentic rhythms, flavors, and daily life of the Dominican Republic on this immersive half-day tour departing from Bayahibe. In this small group setting, journey beyond the resorts to discover the rural countryside, taste the rich traditions of agriculture, and explore city life in La Romana.

Begin by visiting a local cigar factory where you’ll learn about the art and craftsmanship behind cigar making. Enjoy watching the rolling, drying, and wrapping processes, meeting the artisans and perhaps purchasing cigars made by local hands, with a taste of “vitamin R” (rum) alongside.

Head toward sugar cane fields to see the workers harvesting, and sample freshly cut sugar cane in its natural, sweet form. Continue with visits to a Haitian village—exploring life of one of the largest ethnic minority communities in the country—and a local school, where you can meet students, interact, play, take pictures, and glimpse how education and community life function here.

At a local ranch, discover the production of cocoa and coffee, with opportunities to taste these in their pure organic state and learn about their cultivation. After the countryside immersion, shift gears to urban surroundings in La Romana: drive through town, explore local markets selling fruit, vegetables, everyday supplies; see how locals shop outside the resort zones, perhaps stopping at a supermarket; observe the diversity of neighborhood life and get a feel for Dominican city pace.

Throughout, your guide will narrate in several languages, share insights about Dominican culture, history, and social life, and offer a warm, human-scale experience to connect you with people, flavors, landscapes, and stories.

Tour Highlights:

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour
Visit a local cigar factory and learn about the art of cigar making
See the workers harvesting sugar cane and sample freshly cut sugar cane
Explore a Haitian village and meet students at a local school
Discover the production of cocoa and coffee at a local ranch

Includes:

Visit to a local cigar factory
Visit to sugar cane fields
Visit to a Haitian village
Visit to a local school
Visit to a local ranch
Visit to La Romana city
Live tour guide
Meals
Personal expenses

 

 

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