Truck Safari Punta Cana | Countryside & Culture Tour

Excellent
Duration

+7 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Multilingual

See a side of the Dominican Republic that most visitors never experience on this full-day safari tour through the countryside near Higüey. Traveling in an open-air safari truck, you’ll visit rural towns, working plantations, and local landmarks with a guide who explains the history and daily life of the region along the way.

The day includes a short horseback ride, a demonstration of how cigars are hand-rolled, and a stop at a sugarcane plantation. You’ll pass by a rural school and visit the Basilica of Higüey, one of the country’s most important religious sites. From there, the tour continues to a local agricultural market before stopping at a typical Dominican house and its surrounding plantations, where you can see and taste coffee, cacao, and coconut grown on-site.

Lunch is served at a ranch near the Anamuya River, followed by a stop at Macao Beach to close out the day.

Good to Know

  • Not suitable for pregnant travelers
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Bring cash if you’d like to buy souvenirs along the way
  • Water, soft drinks, and rum are provided at stops throughout the day

Highlights

  • Full-day countryside tour near Higüey
  • Short horseback ride included
  • See a traditional cigar-rolling demonstration
  • Visit a sugarcane plantation and the Basilica of Higüey
  • Taste coffee, cacao, and coconut at a local plantation
  • Lunch included at a ranch near the Anamuya River
  • Ends with a visit to Macao Beach

Hotel Pickup

We'll pick you up from your hotel and head toward the countryside near Higüey.

 

Sugarcane Plantation & Horseback Ride

Visit a sugarcane plantation and enjoy a short horseback ride through the area.

 

Cigar-Rolling Demonstration

Watch a traditional demonstration of how cigars are hand-rolled.

 

Rural School & Basilica of Higüey

Pass by a rural school and visit the Basilica of Higüey, one of the country's most significant religious landmarks.

 

Local Market

Browse a local agricultural market with produce and goods from the region.

 

Plantation Visit & Tastings

Tour a typical Dominican house and its plantations, tasting coffee, cacao, and coconut along the way.

 

Lunch at the Ranch

Enjoy a typical Dominican lunch at a ranch near the Anamuya River.

 

Macao Beach

Relax at Macao Beach before heading back.

 

Hotel Drop-off

Return to your hotel at the end of the day.

 

  • Hotel pickup and transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Water
  • Soft drinks
  • Rum at stops
  • Typical lunch
  • Return to hotel
  • Souvenirs
  • Additional food or drinks beyond what's provided

Full day (7+ hours)

Multilingual

How long does the Truck Safari tour last?

The full tour takes about 8 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off.

 

Is lunch included?

Yes, a typical Dominican lunch is included, served at a ranch near the Anamuya River.

 

Can pregnant travelers join this tour?

No, this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the nature of the terrain and activities.

 

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothing and shoes, and cash if you'd like to buy souvenirs at the market or from local vendors.

 

Are drinks included?

Yes, water, soft drinks, and rum are provided at stops throughout the day.

 

Is this tour good for families with kids?

Yes, the tour includes a mix of cultural stops, a short horseback ride, and a beach visit, making it suitable for most ages.

 

What language is the tour guide available in?

Guides are available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, and German, depending on availability.

from $90

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