The Cigar Aficionado Experience is hosted by OutBack with knowledgeable, expertly trained guides and professional cigar artisans,  the perfect vacation experience of a lifetime for the true cigar aficionado wishing to see & understand the fascinating and incredibly complex process required to manufacture the finest handmade Cigars in the world.

You will be  pick up  in comfortable air conditioned vehicles & drove thru beautiful landscapes towards La Romana while the tour guide explains you the experience of the day and provide  “all you need to know” about the Tobacco industry & history.

Cigar lovers will be initially taken to the Cigar Country by VegaFina outlet where they will be provided with safety shoes, face masks, and a short briefing before heading out for an up close and personal tour  of  Tabacalera De Garcia Cigar Factory “The largest premium handmade Cigar factory on the world” Makers of Renowned Brands such as Montecristo, Romeo & Julieta And  VegaFina.

This unique experience will take you from the tobacco leaf’s cultivation, its cure, aging, preparation, blending for different cigars, rolling, preservation and special boxes fabrication.

After the factory visit we will return to the Cigar Country by VegaFina Outlet, where the finest brands of hand rolled quality cigars are available and can be purchased at Duty Free prices.

We will end the day with a visit to the beautiful artisan village of Altos de Chavon, sculpted entirely of stone, a model 16th century Mediterranean village, known as  well as the City of Artists, here you will have free time to explore and even enjoy some snacks or a drink (not included) on your own or just relax and enjoy a passion fruit mimosa cocktail overlooking the beautiful Chavon River.

CIGAR AFICIONADO EXPERIENCE & ALTOS DE CHAVON HIGHLIGHTS:

• Expertly trained guides and professional cigar artisans.
• Small groups guided tour.
• Limited availability.
• Introduction & pre factory briefing at Cigar Country factory outlet & museum.
• Visit Altos de Chavón, a model 16th century Mediterranean village, known as well as the City of Artists.
• Enjoy a typical passion fruits mimosa overlooking the Chavon River.
• Opportunity of purchasing Dominican Cigars at Duty Free Prices

– Transportation on A/C Vehicles
– Professional trained guide
– Purified bottle
–  Altos de Chavon entrance fee
– Passion fruit mimosa at Altos de Chavon

What to bring:

– Long pants
– Close shoes
– Camera
– Money for shopping opportunities

Days available:
Mondays through Thursdays

2 shifts morning & afternoon

Hotel pick up time:
8:15 am – 12:15 pm

Arrival at Cigar Country by VegaFina outlet :
9:15 am – 1:15 pm

Approximate duration:
4 1/2 hours

Important:
All guests must wear shirt with sleeves, long pants (pants can’t be torn, no leggings), closed shoes, & hair must be worn up (as per FDA rules) for safety reasons.

Earrings and jewelry must be removed before entering the Cigar factory. Safety Shoes & face mask for nose & mouth will be provided for the Cigar Factory Visit.

Adults only activity 18+. No photography nor video recording allowed inside Tabacalera De Garcia.

Our exclusive Hacienda Yuma Experience Punta Cana will  give you a chance to submerge yourself in the Dominican culture, We will take you back in time to the XV century and the colonial times of la Hispaniola, where the past and present meet in the Caribbean.

Join us on a new adventure learning about history and local customs as we visit  the rural area of San Rafael del Yuma.

While on the way you’ll get a sneak peek at sugarcane fields and the Bateys which are home to thousands of Haitian workers, & enjoy the rural landscaping of the area  as heading towards  San Rafael del Yuma.

Our first stop will be at the house where Juan Ponce de Leon, the man who discovered Puerto Rico and St. Augustine, the first city of north America,  lived over 500 years ago and learn interesting facts about his journeys and his search for the fountain of youth.

Visit Boca de Yuma originally known as the “Port of Higüey, a traditional fishing village full of interesting history of the colonial times including forts and pirates.

Admire the fantastic views of the Yuma bay while enjoying a cold drink, or the opportunity to take wonderful pictures with the beautiful background of the Caribbean sea.

Afterwards you are invited to Hacienda Yuma a Victorian style house, where you get to relax and soak in fantastic arts and crafts exhibits, besides family pictures from now and the past,  here you get the sense that the past comes to life. While touring the house let the owners amaze you with the family background history and  tales about the time of the colonies and the sugar cane industry on the area.

Refreshing welcome cocktails & hammocks invite your soul to dangle for a while & adopt the Dominican lifestyle of taking it easy, after enjoying a delicious home made Dominican Lunch before heading back to the hotel.

HACIENDA YUMA EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Walk along the  Yuma bay and admire the beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea.
• Visit  Hacienda Yuma a victorian farm house hidden in the sugar cane fields of Higüey & let the owners amaze you with intereting histories about past times.
• Enjoy a delicious home made Dominican Lunch in the open patio and listen to interesting information from your multilingual guide.
• Relax in one of the hammocks with a cocktail in your hand or take a refreshing swim in the properties own pool.

-Purified water
-Soft drinks
-Rum and beer
-Dominican lunch
-Professional trained guide
-Hotel Pick up and drop off

What to bring:

– Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
– Swim wear and towels
– Sun protection and bug spray
– Camera
– Some money for souvenirs

Days available:
Monday – Friday

Hotel pick up time:
8:00 am – 9:00 am

Return time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Approximate duration:
8 hours

Important:
Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour.

Any person with back complications should seek professional advice before taking this tour.

Not suitable for people with mobility issues.

According to some authors, GUEY or HUIOU is the sun in the Arawakan language of the island’s native Taíno people.  The name Higüey is believe to mean Land Where the Sun is Born.

Just a few minutes’ drive from Bavaro-Punta Cana, leave the shiny world of all-inclusive hotels  behind as we drive you thru villages & small communities towards Higuey City.

On our way to Higuey we will stop at a family owned business where getting only the freshest ingredients directly from local farmers allows the owner to handcraft the most delicious fresh cheese around here & makes his family owned food-store a really popular stop among the locals every morning. You will be able to sample some of their cheese, milk products or homemade sweets besides a fresh Mabi which is a local delicacy.

Once at the city, stroll with your personal guide over the local market of Higuey, where loud shouting merchants and local vendors price their goods, tropical fruit, organic vegetables, and fresh meat and much more.

By taking any of the narrow aisles you will find funny cooking utensils, herbs, natural medicine shops & many other typical curiosities.

The experience won’t be complete without a visit to the most important monuments in  Higuey, the Church of San Dionisio from the 16th century were the locals say the Lady of Mercy was once seen & of course the famous Basilica of La Altagracia which Pope Paul II personally blessed back in 1992.

The perfect end for your “being a local” experience, enjoy Dominican  dishes  with the locals at a typical restaurant before  leaving Higuey City behind and heading back to your hotel.

HIGUEY CITY CULTURAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Professionally trained tour guide.
• Visit a local family own bussiness and taste some of  their handmade  cheese and other local delicacies.
• Stroll with your personal guide over the local market of Higuey.
• Visit the Church of Saint Dennis  one of the oldest of the new world.
• Visit the famous Basilica of La Altagracia  which Pope Paul II personally blessed back in 1992, the house of the Dominican’s patron saint .
• Enjoy a delicious Dominican Lunch at a local restaurant with the locals.

-Purified water
-Soft drinks
-Rum and beer
-Lunch at a local restaurant
-Professionally trained guide
-Hotel Pick up and drop off

What to bring:

– Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
– Sun protection and bug spray
– Camera
– Some money for souvenirs

Days available:
Monday – Friday

Hotel pick up time:
8:00 am – 9:00 am

Return time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Approximate duration:
8 hours

Important:
Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour.

Any person with back complications should seek professional advice before taking this tour.

Not suitable for people with mobility issues.

We’ll drive you out into the countryside, in air-conditioned off-road Jeeps fitted with special off-road suspension and loaded with a fully stocked bar.

Your Outback Explorer driver guide will tell you all you need to know about the Dominican Republic in our own inimitable style, he’ll also become your personal butler and friend by the end of the day as he caters to your every need.

Our delicious lunch will definitely be a huge highlight; all at a mountain ranch, you’ll never forget with breathtaking panoramic views of the Bavaro and Punta Cana coastline. In this unique tour, you’ll be invited into a country home owned by a family that has been in the area for centuries!

Once you’ve had a glimpse of Dominican country living, you’ll get to walk through their coffee and cacao plantations and even get a chance to buy the organic goods that are produced on-site.

You’ll then be one of the few tourists who have the chance to visit a coconut-oil production farm where everything from the shell to the nut is an asset! This is the purest coconut oil available anywhere and they’ll show you anything and everything that can be made from a coconut.

Relax, swim, cool off in the refreshing waters of the Anamuya River, or float on one of the tubes available with a cocktail in your hand. If you are truly looking to connect with nature and find a little bit of “You” time, then this is the place to be. 

OUTBACK EXPLORER PUNTA CANA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit an authentic Dominican house, meet the local family and learn how they lived like this for more than 100 years.
• Walk through the coffee and cocoa plantations and learn everything about how organic chocolate and coffee are grown, harvested and processed.
• Lunch at our mountain top ranch including a personal tour of the green gardens to learn more about crocodiles, and native iguanas, and colorful tropical birds
• Learn about rural teaching in the Dominican Republic and stop at a local school.
• Relax, swim and cool off in the refreshing waters of the Anamuya River, or float on one of the tubes available with a cocktail in your hand.

– Purified water
– Soft drinks
– Rum and beer
– Dominican lunch
– Professional trained guide

What to bring:

– Comfortable footwear ( flip flops are fine)
– Some money for countryside shopping
– Towel
– Camera
– Sunscreen
– Swimsuit
– Insect Repellent

Days available:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Hotel pick up time:
8:00 am – 9:00 am

Return time:
4:00 pm – 4.:30 pm

Approximate duration:
8 hours

Important:
Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour.

Any person with back complications should seek professional advice before taking this tour.

We’ll drive you out into the countryside, in air-conditioned off-road Jeeps fitted with special off-road suspension and loaded with a fully stocked bar.

Your Outback Explorer driver guide will tell you all you need to know about the Dominican Republic in our own inimitable style, he’ll also become your personal butler and friend by the end of the day as he caters to your every need.

Our delicious lunch will definitely be a huge highlight; all at a mountain ranch, you’ll never forget with breathtaking panoramic views of the Bavaro and Punta Cana coastline. In this unique tour, you’ll be invited into a country home owned by a family that has been in the area for centuries!

Once you’ve had a glimpse of Dominican country living, you’ll get to walk through their coffee and cacao plantations and even get a chance to buy the organic goods that are produced on-site.

You’ll then be one of the few tourists who have the chance to visit a coconut-oil production farm where everything from the shell to the nut is an asset! This is the purest coconut oil available anywhere and they’ll show you anything and everything that can be made from a coconut.

Relax, swim, cool off in the refreshing waters of the Anamuya River, or float on one of the tubes available with a cocktail in your hand. If you are truly looking to connect with nature and find a little bit of “You” time, then this is the place to be. 

OUTBACK EXPLORER PUNTA CANA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit an authentic Dominican house, meet the local family and learn how they lived like this for more than 100 years.
• Walk through the coffee and cocoa plantations and learn everything about how organic chocolate and coffee are grown, harvested and processed.
• Lunch at our mountain top ranch including a personal tour of the green gardens to learn more about crocodiles, and native iguanas, and colorful tropical birds
• Learn about rural teaching in the Dominican Republic and stop at a local school.
• Relax, swim and cool off in the refreshing waters of the Anamuya River, or float on one of the tubes available with a cocktail in your hand.

– Purified water
– Soft drinks
– Rum and beer
– Dominican lunch
– Professional trained guide

What to bring:

– Comfortable footwear ( flip flops are fine)
– Some money for countryside shopping
– Towel
– Camera
– Sunscreen
– Swimsuit
– Insect Repellent

Days available:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Hotel pick up time:
8:00 am – 9:00 am

Return time:
4:00 pm – 4.:30 pm

Approximate duration:
8 hours

Important:
Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour.

Any person with back complications should seek professional advice before taking this tour.

Embark on a guided exploration of Santo Domingo, without a doubt one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the Caribbean, and the first city founded in the New World in 1496. This beautiful capital city, located two and half hours from Punta Cana, beckons you to explore its jewel-like charm.

Will you take in the American continent's first Cathedral? Or catch a glimpse of Christopher Columbus' family fortress? Better not forget to check the city's collection of beautiful monuments off your list, one by one, before dining and shopping in the city’s Plaza to end the day.

A city dripping in Dominican culture and heritage

Your excursion begins with early pick-up from your Punta Cana resort to Santo Domingo, the capital and cultural heart of the Dominican Republic. The city brings a vibrant mix of modern sights and architecture, and plenty of history, too. This is a trip made for those who want to join with the locals and sample some of the culture and heritage Santo Domingo has to offer.

Take a guided walk through colonial history

With the help of an expert English-speaking guide, take a stroll through the Colonial Zone to view the standout monuments and architecture. You’ll find out how the Spanish conquistadors lived with a visit to the Alcazar de Colon, the fortress where Columbus’ family lived. Speaking of historic buildings, you will also visit the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor — the oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Experience Dominican dining and shopping

All this sightseeing can really work up an appetite. What better place to have a meal than at a traditional restaurant in Santo Domingo. Afterward, feel free to ‘shop ‘till you drop’ around the small mecca of colorful shops and boutiques in the Columbus Plaza. Santo Domingo will let you leave your world behind and submit to the magic of this majestic Caribbean city!

The contrast between city and country life, can be experienced here in Higüey up close like nowhere else, as we take you in air conditioned comfort to the city’s most famous monument,  the Church of San Dionisio (Saint Denis), from the 16th century and the famous Basilica of La Altagracia  which Pope Paul II personally blessed back in 1992.

To continue the experience we drive towards Higüey’s Countryside to the rural area of Matachalupe. After a short drive follow by a safety briefing & introduction to the Electric bike use, you are all set to follow your expert guide through rural villages and ride on hidden trails and tracks through farm and cattle land gaining deep insights of local life.

After some pedaling we will do a quick stop to refresh at a small countryside shop or as it is commonly known by the locals a Colmado, where you will meet the owners and we will be serve a refreshing lemonade and snacks.

We will take you to another great historical site, which has been recently rediscovered, an old Sugar Cane Mill Ruins, here your very knowledgeable and informative guide will give you interesting facts and tell you  amazing stories about past times.

The day won’t be complete without enjoying a delicious lunch and relax on a local ranch, or take a refreshing  dip on the property’s pool before heading back to your hotel.

The integrated electrical motors on each bike, allow even the less experienced guests to ride along with ease and without any difficulties.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• 7-hour bike and cultural tour through Higüey’s nearby countryside.
• Absorb the buzzing atmosphere of the city while visiting historical places and getting fascinating insights from your professional guide.
• Visit the world famous Basilica and one of the oldest Spanish parish churches of the new world and learn about our Dominican religion.
• Stop at local countryside store for a snack and meet Dominican families.
• Get to know our rich flora and fauna while strolling through rural areas.
• We invite you to a delicious typical lunch and refreshments on a local Ranch

– Bike & Safety helmet
– Purified water
– Mabi – local juice/lemonade
– Lunch -Fresh fruits and snacks
– Professional trained guide

What to bring:

– Comfortable clothing and sport shoes
– Camera
– Sunscreen
– Insect Repellent

Days available:
Saturday

Available for guests staying in Punta Cana, Cap Cana and Uvero Alto hotels

Hotel pick up time:
8:30 am – 9:00 am

Return time:
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Approximate duration:
7 1/2 – 8 hours

Difficulty:
Recreational – easy

Important:
– Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour
– Person with back complications should avoid the tour
– Weight Limit 260 lb (118 kg)
– Suitable for 12 years and older

Get a taste of local life while pedaling along Macao Beach and Punta Cana countryside, leaving the navigation to your experienced and very knowledgeable local guide.

Follow him on easy to ride trails through local forests, cross streams, and cattle land and learn more about the  Culture and Heritage of the Dominican Republic on this 3 hours mountain bike tour. You get the option to use the support of an electrical motor while riding,  which allow even the less experienced guests to ride along with ease.

While passing rural villages & coffee plantations, you have time to stop & catch a glimpse of local farm life.

Follow your guide on a 9-mile (15km) route, stopping to take pictures or sample local delicacies.

Biking through the countryside route is a great way to see more of the Dominican Republic. Escape the crowds of Punta Cana resorts & be a Dominican for a few hours, living a simple but happy life in the countryside. Your guide will give you lots of interesting insights into the Dominican Republic’s cultural & religious history.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cycle off-road paths and roads to absorb the local atmosphere and get fascinating insights from your expert guide.
• Stop at local shops and meet Dominican families.
• Enjoy breathtaking scenery and panoramic views of Macao and the surroundings.
• Stroll the lush grounds of Punta Cana countryside and pass through small villages.
• Bicycle, helmet, pickup, and drop-off in an air-conditioned van from all Punta Cana hotels included.

– Bike & Safety helmet
– Purified water
– Mabi – local juice/lemonade
– Fresh fruits and snacks
– Professional trained guide

What to bring:

– Comfortable clothing & sport shoes
– Camera
– Sunscreen
– Insect Repellent

Note: Mountain bike tours leave in rain and sunshine. Rain coats will be provided in the event that we should experience “liquid sunshine”.

Days available:
Monday through Saturday

Hotel pick up time:
8:30 am – 9:00 am
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Return time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Approximate duration:
2 1/2 – 3 hours

Important:
– Pregnant ladies are not permitted to take this tour
– Person with back complications should avoid the tour
– Weight Limit 260 lb (118 kg)
– Suitable for 12 years and older