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Higuey and River Yuma Full Day Tour with Lunch from Punta Cana

Punta Cana, Dominican Republicby Destination Services Dominican Republic

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French, Dutch

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Overview

This exclusive excursion has a bit of everything that makes the Dominican Republic so fascinating. Expect to meet plenty of locals and explore inland around the River. Visit a fruit farm, a fishing village and a market. You'll get a real taste for the country straight away with a visit to a plantation. Savour tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple as well as coffee and cocoa. Up next is Higuey, the provincial capital, where you'll get to poke around for spices in the market and see locals stocking up on fresh produce. You'll also pass by the lamdark modern basilica – an important shrine. Next, we head south through tropical countryside to the little fishing village of Boca de Yuma. After a leisurely lunch of Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients, you'll set off on a boat ride on the River Yuma. Discover the complicated history of Dominican sugarcane plantations at a ‘batey'. Meet and chat with the community of Haitians, then watch as they put on a voodoo show.

What's included

  • Boat trip
  • Transport
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Guide

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Higuey

      4 hours

      Higuey is the provincial capital, where you'll get to poke around for spices in the market and see locals stocking up on fresh produce.

    2. 2

      Boca de Yuma

      4 hours

      we head south through tropical countryside to the little fishing village of Boca de Yuma. After a leisurely lunch of Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients, you'll set off on a boat ride on the River Yuma. Afterwards, discover the complicated history of Dominican sugarcane plantations at a ‘batey'. These plantation camps are home to communities of sugarcane-harvesting Haitians. Meet and chat with the community, and then watch as they put on a voodoo show.

    3. 3

      Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia

      Pass by

      Pass Basilica – Church Senora De La Altagracia

    Meeting and pickup

    Your booking includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off. You will receive a message from us informing you about the exact pick-up time and place. To be able to give you this information, it is essential that you have given us the name of the hotel where you are staying at. If you have not received the pick-up information at least 72 hours before the activity start time, please contact us.

    Good to know

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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