For a real taste of Caribbean culture, look no further than this full day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. You'll visit remote villages while learning all about local produce and history.

The adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and rice fields. You'll drive by a typical rural school, on route to tour some of the island's coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations.

Head on to Higuey, and you'll see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – before a wander around the bustling market. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before we round off with a beach stop and lunch in a local restaurant.

Going through the market was dreadful. I know it was supposed to be to experience real Dominican life, but seeing chickens rammed into cages very stressed, in direct sunlight was horrific, and the sight of one in particular collapsed and struggling to breathe will haunt me forever. Kids were on the tour to The guide spoke in English & French so was often hard to follow, & it was like he gave up half way round. It was fab to see more of the island but it felt like a sales push a lot of the time

Poor value for money. We spent around 2 hours picking up guests before the tour even began, followed by long periods driving. The stops were rushed and mainly geared towards selling products. The beach stop was just 30 minutes, with heavy seaweed and nothing to do. The bus had no seatbelts and music was painfully loud. The only highlight was the countryside scenery. Overall, the itinerary was disappointing, disorganised and not worth the cost.

The experience is excellent. Would be nice to have a bit more time at each stop. There is a lot of driving during the day , however the staff make it fun & the scenery is amazing.

A family of 6 and we all really enjoyed this trip. Mama G , Ruth and the driver were all great and we felt very well looked after. Highly recommend this trip.

Tour guide was great shared a lot of info. The restrooms were tricky without toilet seats as I have a bad knee and can’t hover as did some older tourist. Overall it was a good experience.

From the pick up from the hotel The pickup was on time the rep greeted us with a smile and everything was done professionally. A short drive to a transfer point where we were met with the actual tour guide. Both the tour guide, his assistant and the coach driver made the excursion very exciting and enjoyable. Music dancing and drinks were at hand.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke in English and Spanish perfectly when explaining the history of the country.Truly enjoyable experience.

Why you’ll love this…

Full day Dominican Republic tour
Visit villages and plantations
Stop by markets and unwind on a local beach

Important to know

Women in early stage pregnancy are accepted on this tour
Please note transfers from Cap Cana or Bayahibe hotels will have an additional supplement of USD 15
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guided tour
Swim stops
Welcome drink
Local delicacy tasting

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 298 reviews

Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

4.2/5

All ratings (298)

5 stars (177)

59%

4 stars (85)

29%

3 stars (25)

2 stars (7)

1 star (4)

J
Jay
Travelled with a group of friends
31 July 2026
2.2
United Kingdom
Going through the market was dreadful. I know it was supposed to be to experience real Dominican life, but seeing chickens rammed into cages very stressed, in direct sunlight was horrific, and the sight of one in particular collapsed and struggling to breathe will haunt me forever. Kids were on the tour to The guide spoke in English & French so was often hard to follow, & it was like he gave up half way round. It was fab to see more of the island but it felt like a sales push a lot of the time
S
Sofie
Travelled with family
31 July 2026
1.8
United Kingdom
Poor value for money. We spent around 2 hours picking up guests before the tour even began, followed by long periods driving. The stops were rushed and mainly geared towards selling products. The beach stop was just 30 minutes, with heavy seaweed and nothing to do. The bus had no seatbelts and music was painfully loud. The only highlight was the countryside scenery. Overall, the itinerary was disappointing, disorganised and not worth the cost.
W
W Davies - England
Travelled with family
23 July 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
The experience is excellent. Would be nice to have a bit more time at each stop. There is a lot of driving during the day , however the staff make it fun & the scenery is amazing.
S
Sally
Travelled with family
21 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
A family of 6 and we all really enjoyed this trip. Mama G , Ruth and the driver were all great and we felt very well looked after. Highly recommend this trip.
L
Longhorn
Travelled with a group of friends
26 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
Tour guide was great shared a lot of info. The restrooms were tricky without toilet seats as I have a bad knee and can’t hover as did some older tourist. Overall it was a good experience.
P
Patsy
Travelled as a couple
23 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
From the pick up from the hotel The pickup was on time the rep greeted us with a smile and everything was done professionally. A short drive to a transfer point where we were met with the actual tour guide. Both the tour guide, his assistant and the coach driver made the excursion very exciting and enjoyable. Music dancing and drinks were at hand.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke in English and Spanish perfectly when explaining the history of the country.Truly enjoyable experience.