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Cultural Safari: Dominican Life and Chavón River
(22) Reviews
Bayahíbe
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In small groups, maximum 18 people, you will immerse you in the local life with our national guide: We visit unique places far from the tourist mass. We guarantee quality and not quantity. Visit of the city of Higuey, its market, its cigar factory, the sugar cane and in the afternoon typical Dominican meal and ride on a platform boat on the river of Chavon.
Transportation from Bavaro, Punta Cana, add $25.USD per person
Transportation from Boca Chica/ Juan Dolio/ La Romana Add $30.USD per person
Meeting Points
Departure
Dominican Attitude Excursions
On front of the sea
Return
Cultural Safari: Dominican Life and Chavón River
(22) Reviews
Bayahíbe
About
In small groups, maximum 18 people, you will immerse you in the local life with our national guide: We visit unique places far from the tourist mass. We guarantee quality and not quantity. Visit of the city of Higuey, its market, its cigar factory, the sugar cane and in the afternoon typical Dominican meal and ride on a platform boat on the river of Chavon.
Transportation from Bavaro, Punta Cana, add $25.USD per person
Transportation from Boca Chica/ Juan Dolio/ La Romana Add $30.USD per person
Meeting Points
Departure
Dominican Attitude Excursions
On front of the sea
Return
Itinerary
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Bayahibe
Bayahibe is the meeting point for all the participants of the excursion.
We will get into our safari truck to go directly to the capital of the Altagracia, Higuey with 280,000 inhabitants to discover its local market, the population, a cigar factory in small group
30 minutes
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Higuey
Discover the city of Higüey and its lively local Point of Sale, the real heart of Dominican life. You will observe the stalls of tropical fruits, spices and everyday products while discovering the authentic atmosphere of the city. You will also visit a traditional cigar factory to learn more about one of the most iconic products of the Dominican Republic.
2 hours
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Benerito
Crossing the village of Benerito, a small typical Dominican community. From the safari truck, observe the local way of life, traditional dwellings and the daily lives of locals away from tourist areas.
30 minutes
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Benerito
Cross the beautiful landscapes of the Dominican countryside, sugar cane fields and small rural villages to discover an authentic facet of the country that few visitors have the opportunity to see.
1 hour
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Rio Chavon
Enjoy a relaxing moment by the beautiful river Chavón. Guests can swim in its refreshing waters surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
On the menu, a traditional Dominican meal is served with panoramic views of lush nature.
After lunch, we will head to the platform boat for a descent of the river to admire up close the beauty of the scenery.
We will end up swimming in the river with access to a rope to have fun and jump like Tarzan!
And after those wonderful memories we'll take you back to the Inn.
