Dominican Republic · DOMINICAN COUNTRYSIDE & CULTURE
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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 dominican countryside & culture tours worth your time, each with a price, a traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride a 4x4 ATV through the jungle, swim in Los Hoyos del Salado, then cool off at Macao Beach with coffee and rum.
“Well organized just should have maybe experienced and Non experienced riders we had to stop may times to makes sure non riders slowing us down But it was a good experience”
Punta Cana family wild buggy eco adventure with hotel pickup, forest 4x4 driving, cenote swimming, farm tastings, and Macao Beach.
“Kinston was an excellent instructor. We had a good time on this tour. The cave was nice and the buggy ride was really muddy.”
Punta Cana half-day cultural tour: Higuey basilica, market, horseback ranch ride, Anamuya River swim and 100-ft slide, cocoa/coffee/tobacco stops, Macao Beach.
“This experience was amazing. I got to experience the real side of Dominican Republic outside of the resort . Robinson is great. He drives is own van and is our tour guide as well. He treated us all like family and made sure we were ok always. FRead more”
Cap Cana day packed with horseback, zipline, dune buggy, basilica, and a Dominican lunch with drinks, plus pickup and helmets.
“Our tour guides were extremely helpful and kind, made sure each step of the way we knew what we were doing/where we were going and just made us feel overall safe and not to forget we have such an amazing time!! Highly recommend”
A 7-hour Punta Cana eco circuit with town life, cocoa and lagoon views, horseback on the beach, quad rides, and a big Dominican lunch.
“We had an amazing time on this trip. Vladimir was the best guide you can ask for. The tour of the farm, seeing chocolate being made, riding in a safari truck to the lagoon, crossing the lagoon in a boat, horseback riding, an amazing lunch, atvs, Read more”
An active half-day at Damajagua (27 Waterfalls) from Puerto Plata: forest hike, jumps and slides, included Dominican buffet, and safe gear.
“Great value, we got a private comfortable van, and our driver assisted us all the way. Definitely better compared to the cruise tour where you pay 2x the price for the same less private service.”
Punta Cana day trip to Higüey: basilica, coffee and cocoa, cigar factory, horseback or walking, and wild Macao Beach.
“First of all, our driver, Gervasio, was amazing! He was so patient, kind and you see he is good hearted and want you to have a good experience. We had some deceptions before that with some restaurants and services in our Punta Cana trip, so this was our last tour and I was a bit scared of booking it. In the end, it ended up being the highlight and such a good experience to our trip! We got to see a beautiful beach, have some fun doing calm horse riding, got to see the real life in a local market and learn about coffee and cocoa, and some plants. I…”
Drive your own buggy through Punta Cana’s farms, a cave with an underground river, and Macao Beach. Mud, culture, and tastings included.
“This was definitely an experience! 10/10. Our dune buggy excursion was amazing, sandy chaos in the best possible way! We sped through bumpy trails, splashed through muddy puddles, and shot across sun-drenched dunes with the wind doing its best to snatch our hats. Every twist felt like a mini roller coaster, and every bump made us laugh harder. We took in gorgeous views, spotted a few surprise critters, and learned that getting dirty is absolutely part of the fun. By the end, we were covered in dust, full of energy, and wishing the ride would start all over again. An unforgettable adventure from start to finish!”
A 4-hour Punta Cana ATV tour that rolls through forests, organic tastings, a natural cenote swim, then tops it off at Macao Beach.
“Enjoyed the quad biking and the caves/ coffee making, the photos were very expensive at $70 for a few pictures”
Open-air countryside safari from Punta Cana: Anamuya Mountains, cigar rolling and tastings, lunch, and Macao Beach.
“Great Tour. Ceasar was a great driver and Rudy was an amazing guide. Loved the river at the end. Would 100% recommend, just ditch the pasta @ at Maria's House for some more of that amazing fried chicken ;) and some extra cocoa.”
Punta Cana history and culture tour with farm tastings, Higüey basilica, cigar making, river lunch with swim time, and Macao Beach.
“Robinson is the best. He made our last day in Punta Cana very memorable. For example he was very knowledgeable about each site. He also was very funny and entertaining especially with the impromptu karaoke. Great service overall and we look forward to seeing him again in our next visit. In regards to the tour, it was a good half day, not exhausting and a good way of seeing the real DR.”
A small-group cultural trip from Punta Cana to Higüey and Macao Beach, with basilica stops, local markets, lunch, cigars, and a short ride.
“If you want a great tour of the area without all the tourist gift shops this is the tour for you. You see the true area including the farmers market.Theo was our driver and tour guide. He spoke good English. The lunch served was delicious.”
Punta Cana cultural safari to Higüey and Playa Macao with basilica visits, market time, coffee/cocoa tasting, ranch lunch, drinks, and horseback riding.
“This was a fun trip and we really enjoyed the day. You definitely get to see a lot on this trip! We loved riding the horses and meeting all the people along the way.”
Small-group Higuey culture tour from Punta Cana with horseback riding, coffee-cacao tastings, river lunch, and local markets.
“Our guide, Robinson, said this tour is "No Mickey Mouse, no blah, blah, blah," and he was right. We rode in close quarters in a full van from Punta Cana through various small communities and on into Higuey. Robinson kept us informed about wRead more”
Punta Cana half-day buggy tour with hotel pickup, organic farm tastings, a 25-foot water cave swim, and Macao Beach cliffs.
“actividad muy divertida .. juntan la conducción de buggy con tres visitas a playa mercado productos Dominicanos y una gruta en que te bañas y te hacen reportaje fotográfico. medio dia muy completo a buen precio. Muy profesionales y atentos los guías Cocacola Pesicola (así se les llama) y su compañera que no recuerdo su nombre (le pido perdón) y que nos iba guiando por la mejor ruta y dando instrucciones para el buggy. Felix creo recordar, nos explicó perfectamente la elaboración artesanal de los productos locales que luego podías comprar o no, sin ningún compromiso.. gracias a tod@s por la experiencia”
