This rural adventure is a great way to get to know the Eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Starting with a rafting adventure on the Chavón River, you'll then visit a local village, known as a batey, for a slice of life from the local sugar mill community. Next, explore the typical crops of the area, including a visit to cocoa and sugar cane farms, as well as tobacco and coffee. There'll be the chance to sample some of these products as you go. There's a visit to the Basilica of Altagracia, before rounding off at a typical ranch, where you'll experience local culture and cuisine firsthand.

Overall experience was very good. Advertised as a English trip however, only 4 x English on bus remainng being mostly Spanish/French. Therfore we had to just absorb the visits and interpret ourselves. The visit to Higuey and coffee plantation being the highlights of the day..

We had an amazing time, great tour guide! His name was Jonathan Guilamo and driver was Marcos. Great people and very entertaining!

The chocolate factory was a waste of time as it was a real chocolate factory. Nobody showed us how chocolate is actually made in the factory. Only explained. I am sure there are better cigar factories aswell. The lunch in the mountains was superb and the flora and fauna was amazing. The host was brilliant. The church was amazing too!! The river boat could have been a bit longer and less people as there were too many people not enough seats and no safety was explained incase of emergency.

Did not enjoy the boat trip. Boring. Chocolate stop was not informative, sugar cane Field was a waste of time unless you are a teacher and want to visit school. Still have no idea how super cane plantation works. Farm was OK but language was a barrier to understanding chocolate & coffee. Church was a little interesting but know idea how it was built & by whom. Overall waste of time & money

No boat trip as advertised, they must have known earlier in the morning that the river level was too high. There was also a lot of waiting around after the attractions, which was frustrating. Wellington did his best to include us and communicate in English, which we appreciated. However, Christian at the Coffee Ranch was a bit over-dramatic and perhaps a little too much for us Brits. 🫣 Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this excursion and would suggest choosing a different trip.

The tour guide was amazing, the lunch very delicious, the tour guide was very knowledgeable

Why you’ll love this…

Paddle down the Chavon River
Discover sugarcane, cocoa and coffee farms
End the day at a typical ranch

Important to know

Suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring money for extras or gratuities

Cancellation policy

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

What’s included

Transport
Guided tour
4x4 tour
Lunch
Local delicacy tasting
Soft drinks

Booking fee

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

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 23 reviews

Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

5/5

All ratings (23)

5 stars (13)

57%

4 stars (6)

26%

3 stars (2)

2 stars (2)

1 star (0)

A
Adrian Smith
Travelled as a couple
28 May 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Overall experience was very good. Advertised as a English trip however, only 4 x English on bus remainng being mostly Spanish/French. Therfore we had to just absorb the visits and interpret ourselves. The visit to Higuey and coffee plantation being the highlights of the day..
E
Espen H
Travelled as a couple
23 March 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
We had an amazing time, great tour guide! His name was Jonathan Guilamo and driver was Marcos. Great people and very entertaining!
D
D parel
Travelled as a couple
21 March 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
The chocolate factory was a waste of time as it was a real chocolate factory. Nobody showed us how chocolate is actually made in the factory. Only explained. I am sure there are better cigar factories aswell. The lunch in the mountains was superb and the flora and fauna was amazing. The host was brilliant. The church was amazing too!! The river boat could have been a bit longer and less people as there were too many people not enough seats and no safety was explained incase of emergency.
M
MS
Travelled as a couple
20 March 2026
1.8
United Kingdom
Did not enjoy the boat trip. Boring. Chocolate stop was not informative, sugar cane Field was a waste of time unless you are a teacher and want to visit school. Still have no idea how super cane plantation works. Farm was OK but language was a barrier to understanding chocolate & coffee. Church was a little interesting but know idea how it was built & by whom. Overall waste of time & money
M
Me
Travelled with family
11 March 2026
2.2
United Kingdom
No boat trip as advertised, they must have known earlier in the morning that the river level was too high. There was also a lot of waiting around after the attractions, which was frustrating. Wellington did his best to include us and communicate in English, which we appreciated. However, Christian at the Coffee Ranch was a bit over-dramatic and perhaps a little too much for us Brits. 🫣 Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this excursion and would suggest choosing a different trip.
R
Roma Borzel
Travelled as a couple
4 March 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The tour guide was amazing, the lunch very delicious, the tour guide was very knowledgeable