Higüey, Sugar Cane Plantations & Chavón River Boat Trip

Immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the Dominican Republic with this combo tour from Juan Dolio: enjoy a safari truck ride through the sugar cane plantations, explore Higüey and take a boat trip on the Chavón River.

Higüey, Sugar Cane Plantations & Chavón River Boat Trip

After picking you up from your hotel in Juan Dolio at 9 am, we'll board the safari trucks for an exciting tour of the sugar cane plantations in the Dominican Republic.

We will drive through the south of the island over varying terrain until we reach the sugar cane plantations near the village of Benérito. You will visit the weighing station, where you can taste locally-grown sugar cane.

Next, we will head to a nearby village, or batey, to learn about local life. The tour continues to the city of Higüey, where you will see how Dominican cigars are made in an organic tobacco factory.

After exploring the market of Higüey and its variety of tropical fruits, we'll visit the Basilica of the Virgin of Altagracia, the prominent church in the city. We will have a typical Dominican lunch afterward.

The highlight of the tour is a boat trip on the Chavón River. Onboard a traditional boat, you will admire the natural environment and see iguanas, exotic birds, and various plants. Prepare your camera!

Finally, we will return to the safari truck and head back to Juan Dolio, arriving at hotels by 5 pm.