Countryside & Beach

Discover the joys of traditional Dominican life by visiting a sugarcane plantation, a cigar factory and one of the more remote beaches on the mainland. You will travel to all of these venues in an open-air safari-style vehicle designed for optimal viewing. Upon arriving at a company-owned town known as a “batey,” you will learn how sugarcane is harvested and processed. You will also be offered a taste of freshly cut sugarcane. Continuing on, you will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tabacalera La Vega Fina factory, where master hand-rollers produce some of the finest cigars in the Dominican Republic. The cigars are known for their balanced character and rich flavor. To round out your immersion into the local lifestyle, you will spend time on Bayahibe Beach, an idyllic stretch of sand that is typically uncrowded. Feel free to swim in the crystal-clear waters or simply bask in the sun without a care in the world.