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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch, Drinks, Higüey and Macao Beach
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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch, Drinks, Higüey and Macao Beach

by KayG Travel

6 hours
Punta
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6 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$133.20$148Save 10%
2 adults × $66.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This six-hour cultural safari tour in Punta Cana begins with hotel pickup and transportation aboard a safari truck driven by a guide and driver. The first stop is a typical Dominican souvenir shop where guests can purchase local crafts, followed by a demonstration of handmade cigar rolling. Next, the group visits a local school for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The tour then continues to the city of Higüey, where participants see a panoramic view of the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia and walk through the local market to observe daily life. Afterward, the safari travels to the Higüey Mountains and arrives at a ranch for a Dominican buffet lunch. Following lunch, guests take a river ride and visit a typical Dominican house to watch the processing of coffee, cocoa, and fruits, with tasting included. A horse ride is also part of the program. The tour concludes with a visit to Macao Beach, where guests have the option to swim. Drinks including water, rum, and juice are provided throughout the excursion. Hotel drop-off completes the tour.

Highlights

Six-hour safari truck tour in Punta Cana
Visit to Higüey with Basilica panoramic view and local market walk
Tour of typical souvenir shop and handmade cigar demonstration
Lunch at ranch with Dominican buffet style meal
Horse ride and river ride included
Stop at Macao Beach with swimming opportunity

What's included

Alcoholic beverages served during the tour
Swimming time at Macao Beach
Coffee and natural chocolate tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch provided at the ranch

Itinerary

1

Playa Macao

Playa Macao is a white-sand beach located north of Bávaro in eastern Dominican Republic. It is surrounded by palm trees and popular with locals as well as surfers and visitors using buggies and four-wheel tours. The tour includes about one hour here with a chance to swim.

60 min

2

Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia

The Basilica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey is a major Catholic sanctuary and the cathedral of the local diocese. It is one of the busiest religious sites in the Caribbean. The tour allows two hours to view the Basilica from a panoramic viewpoint.

120 min

3

Higuey

This stop lasts about three hours and begins at a typical Dominican souvenir shop where guests can purchase gifts. It continues with a demonstration of handmade cigars. The visit includes a typical Dominican house to display local culture, including coffee, cocoa, and fruit processing with tasting.

180 min

Languages

German (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised during pregnancy
Suitable for all fitness levels
Alcoholic beverages are not served to minors
Total
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