Dominican countryside, culture and beach escape with lunch
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Dominican countryside, culture and beach escape with lunch

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£72.00
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Language: German, English, French, Polish
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Duration: more than 8 hours
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Meal included
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Full day Dominican Republic tour
  • Visit villages and plantations
  • Stop by markets and unwind on a local beach
What to expect

For a real taste of Caribbean culture, look no further than this full day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. You'll visit remote villages while learning all about local produce and history.

The adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and rice fields. You'll drive by a typical rural school, on route to tour some of the island's coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations.

Head on to Higuey, and you'll see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – before a wander around the bustling market. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before we round off with a beach stop and lunch in a local restaurant.

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What's included
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  • check Guided tour
  • check Swim stops
  • check Welcome drink
  • check Local delicacy tasting
What to remember
  • Women in early stage pregnancy are accepted on this tour
  • Please note transfers from Cap Cana or Bayahibe hotels will have an additional supplement of USD 15
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring biodegradable insect repellent
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    SJD

    Verified booking

    2.2
    30 October 2025

    Travelled with family

    Original trip was cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. Only other one other available date before we had to go home. Commentary was mainly in French, with French music played all afternoon. Not at all impressed with TUI

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    TJ

    Verified booking

    3.8
    11 September 2025

    Solo traveller

    Going to the coconut plantation was just a trip yo the shop. If we were shown round and seen how the products were made it would have been better. Likewise the rice plantation we just drove through.

  • C

    Carl Goode

    Verified booking

    5
    2 August 2025

    Travelled with family

    Our guide (Mamma Gina) was really informative and funny. The places we visited were varied and really interesting. Our children ( 19,16,11 ) were not bored at all so there was something for all ages. Would definitely recommend

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    Angie

    Verified booking

    5
    25 July 2025

    Travelled with family

    What a fantastic day! It was so wonderful getting to experience a bit of the real Dominican Republic. Our guide was absolutely wonderful and very passionate about her country and it was wonderful to see. All the staff were lovely and friendly- the bus was such fun and all the stops were interesting. We would highly recommend.

  • A

    Anna

    Verified booking

    3.8
    3 April 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

    The tour was fab, however we was taken to lots of little stops along the way which felt like a money making experience for the guide. At the market it wasn’t as it was sold, we was walked down the one road and back up to the van, didn’t have time to spend there, was shown shops and how the prices differ to resort however not given an opportunity to explore the shops. All in all good experience of DR just needs a lil tweaking on the tour

  • R

    Russell

    Verified booking

    4.6
    26 March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    The different stop off’s were good and not too long, which kept the day moving along well. The staff were informative and friendly, driver was good and drove safely. The food supplied was very tasty and enough, drinks both alcoholic and soft was plentiful. Good excursion.

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