Full-day tour of Higuey with local lunch in a family home

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Full-day tour of Higuey with local lunch in a family home

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Language: German, Spanish, English, French

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll see the Altagracia Basilica in Higuey, one of the most important churches in the country
There's a cigar-rolling demo and a rum tasting session at a traditional sugarcane plantation
You'll savour an authentic lunch made from local produce in a Dominican family home
Free time to relax and soak up the scenery in nature is the ideal way to unwind
Your guide has an unrivalled knowledge of the Dominican Republic and its people

What to expect

This snapshot of Dominican life beyond the Coconut Coast has all the makings for a great day out. A sugarcane plantation and a cigar-rolling demonstration are just some of the highlights. But the star turn of the day has got to be lunch in a local family's home. As Ramon, one of our local guides, says, ‘I'm always proud to show off my heritage through our food. Like the island itself, Dominican cuisine has been influenced by Taino, Spanish and African flavours. There's even a hint of the Middle East in some dishes. You'll see, smell and taste a whole new side to our country.'

We kick off early, with a trip to Higuey to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady. Then, make sure to have your camera at the ready as we take a scenic drive through rustic villages, on our way to the next stop – a coconut oil producer. You'll also visit a sugarcane plantation for a rum tasting session and watch a cigar-rolling demonstration with a master of his craft.

After such a busy morning, you'll be ready for your lunch. Greeted by a Dominican family, you'll be welcomed into their home for a feast of typical dishes made with locally sourced produce. You'll also get to see the family's farm and coffee plantation, and taste freshly grown cocoa and fruit. We'll round the day of exploration with some time to relax in natural surroundings and maybe enjoy a swim.

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What's included

Lunch
Local delicacy tasting
Transport
4x4 tour
Guide
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks

What to remember

Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Bring a towel
Bring suitable footwear
Bring biodegradable insect repellent

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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

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 114 reviews from verified customers

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Pauline Giddings
Verified booking
4.6
November 26, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Good day out visiting the city, seeing a family that produces coffee and cocoa. Bit disappointed with the visit to the coconut shop, thought they were going to show us the process from beginning to end. Lunch was ok . Enough to eat.
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Moaning Minnie
Verified booking
3.4
November 23, 2025
Traveled as a couple
The trip was very interesting and the guide very informed, but too much time was spent on hotel collections and drop off and selling of products.
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Gemini83
Verified booking
3.8
November 21, 2025
Traveled with family
My only complaint here is that the ride at the back of vehicle.. a bit too rough (prepare for a sore **********) The beach at the end was lovely but time a bit too short to really take in and enjoy. Overall though, this tour was a nice experience. We enjoyed, glad I went
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Barbara
Verified booking
4.6
November 11, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Special shout out to our tour guide Sexy Papi6 and driver Ceaser Place. Only problem was that our transport was late on the morning and noone was able to explain us what is happening, noone spoke English amongst the couch drivers. 20 minutes later our transport arrived we got on the bus with people who went for different excursions so we were worried that we got on the wrong bus. Eventually all got sorted. Communication could have been better from the Tui Rep. Overall good experience.
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Graham Geoffrey Marsh
Verified booking
5
November 1, 2025
Traveled as a couple
The driver Costas and guide Angel were absolutely fantastic
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Julie
Verified booking
4.2
October 7, 2025
Traveled as a couple
The trip was great Edison and Baltomar were brilliant. They looked after us with a smile on their face all day. Their local knowledge was second to none . Maria’s house was particularly interesting and lunch included. Highly recommend.

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