--- title: Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 554 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cigars, full day? rank_in_category: 7 of 13 (Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/dominican-republic-countryside-safari-tour-from-punta-cana/ --- # Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana **Guidekin's take:** A full day in an open safari truck through the Anamuya hills: a sugar plantation, cigar rolling with a master, a short horseback ride and lunch with drinks at a Dominican home. Hotel pickup and a guide are in the price; only gratuities are not. 4.81 from 554 reviews at €80 per person for 8h. **Cigars, full day?:** Open truck at €80 per person for 8h: sugar plantation, cigar rolling with a master, short horse ride, lunch at a home; tips extra. 4.81 from 554. Trade-off: Eight hours in a truck; tips extra. (last checked September 20, 2026) ## Overview Get to know the Dominican countryside aboard a safari-style vehicle on this guided day trip from Punta Cana. Up in the Anamuya mountains, visit an old sugar plantation to see different methods of harvesting sugar and Master craftsmen will show you the proper way of rolling a cigar. Learn how this blessed land has produced the best tobacco. buffet lunch and a visit to a Dominican home to meet a local family are all part of this off-the-beaten-track tour. visit the largest and most important church, on the road you will see schools and famous ’’colmado’’. Gallop in the outskirts of a lush, tropical countryside paradise ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 554 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Runners Adventures ## What's included - Food and drink samples at a local home - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Professional guide - Paseo a caballo - Lunch - Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Bavaro Beach** (6h; admission included) - Hop aboard an open-air safari-style truck from your Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel, and set out into the Anamuya mountains. During the rollicking ride, soak up the stunning seascapes and tropical countryside, dotted with pastel-colored cottages. As your knowledgeable guide... 2. **end your day enjoying the waters of the amazing Anamuya river** (1h) 3. **-** (1h) 4. **A fun filled day where you will get to immerse yourself in the Domincan Cultu...** (3h) - A fun filled day where you will get to immerse yourself in the Domincan Culture guided by the friendliest staff. Try fresh sugar cane juice, learn how cigars are rolled, be welcomed at a Dominican house, have a delicious typical lunch ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars Ranked **#7 of 13** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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