--- title: Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 71 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 230 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Bartender on the truck rank_in_category: 11 of 13 (Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/punta-cana-half-day-cultural-safari-with-lunch-and-drinks/ --- # Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks **Guidekin's take:** A half day in an open safari truck with a guide, driver and bartender on board: Higüey and its basilica, a cigar demonstration, coffee and chocolate tasting, a Dominican buffet and a swim at Macao Beach, with hotel pickup. Alcohol is served to adults only. 4.71 from 230 reviews at €71 per person for 6h. ## Overview This tour allows you to see the 'real' Dominican Republic, outside of the resorts. Choose from half- or full-day tours aboard a safari truck led by a tour guide, driver, and bartender. This is a Half Day Tour. Pick up and drop off at your hotel or place of lodging. • Transportation with Truck Safari • Tour guide • Visit typical souvenir shop and demonstration of handmade cigars. • Panoramic view of the school • Visit to the city of Higüey, with a panoramic view of the Basilica. • Walk inside the Local Market in Higüey • Visit to the Higüey Mountains and arrive at the ranch for a Dominican buffet style lunch. • Ride on the River. • You will visit a Typical Dominican House where you can see the process of Coffee, Cocoa and Fruits, tasting included. • Horse ride. • We visit the Macao beach where you will have the opportunity to swim. • Drinks during the excursion. (Water / Rum / Juice) ## Key facts - Price: from €71 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 230 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: KayG Travel ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Bathing in Macao Beach - Tasting of Coffee and Natural Chocolate - Pick up and drop off at your hotel - (Dominican Buffet) ## Itinerary 1. **Playa Macao** (1h; admission included) - is a beach located in the northern part of Bávaro in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Playa Macao contains white sand with palm trees in its surroundings. It is very popular with the locals and is also a tourist spot for surfers and those who take buggies and... 2. **Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia** (2h; admission included) - The Basilica of Higüey, whose official name is Basilica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, is a Catholic sanctuary in Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic. It is the cathedral of the diocese of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey and one of the busiest... 3. **Higuey** (3h) - We start with the Typical Dominican Souvenir store where you can buy your gifts for your relatives. Afterwards we will see the demonstration of handmade cigars. Following the visit to the Typical House where you can see the Dominican culture from the most humble that we can be. ## 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Alcoholic beverages not served to minors ## How it compares in Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars Ranked **#11 of 13** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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