Cigar Tour / Dominican Flavors (Private)
- Watch the process of making chocolate from the bean to the bar at Chocopunto
- Visit the Ron Barcelo Historic Center and learn about the aging process
- See the petroglyphs and pictograms created by the Taino Indians 800 years ago
- Explore the Cave of Wonders and see the rock formations and coral formations
- Visit a cigar factory and learn about the process of making premium cigars
Discover the flavors of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour of a cigar factory, chocolate factory, and rum distillery. Explore the cave of Wonders and see the petroglyphs and pictograms created by the Taino Indians. Begin with a tour of a cigar factory and see the journey of the cigar manufacturing process. Watch staff hard at work, grouping, rolling, and finally packing facilities. End the tour with a visit to the mega-cigar store where you'll find the most premium Vega Fina cigars, as well as other world-renowned brands. Visit the chocolate factory Chocopunto and observe live through a glass each of the steps necessary for the manufacture of a chocolate of excellent quality. Then go to the tasting area where you will receive samples of chocolates, as well as spirits, punches, and cocoa-based ice creams that they also manufacture. Continue exploring the cave of Wonders where you can contemplate the incredible rock formations it houses. In its geological formation, coral formations and animals that inhabited the place at the end of the Pleistocene predominate. Appreciate the hundreds of petroglyphs, pictograms, and engravings created by the Taino Indians, who inhabited these caves about 800 years ago. However, excavations have found archaeological remains and human bones dating back 4000 or 5000 years. The tour continues with a visit to the Ron Barceló Historic Center, where you can enjoy a tour of its aging cellar, being able to immerse yourself in the rich aroma of its aging reserves, as well as discover the location of its barrels. Here you will be invited to a journey through the elaboration and packaging processes that are carried out daily in your factory. As a finishing touch to the experience, you can immerse yourself in a totally eclectic ancient and modern environment, with pieces and objects that will awaken your curiosity and envelop you in an atmosphere of discovery. In addition, they will have the opportunity to purchase their products and range of promotional items, so they can have a delicious memory of the experience.
Hotel main lobby, you will receive confirmation with pick up time few days before the tour.
original pick up point
- Water
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking
- Bring a camera to capture the experience
- Stay hydrated, bring a bottle of water
- Bring money or Credit Cards for souvenirs
- Guided tour of a cigar factory
- Chocolate factory visit with tastings
- Exploration of the Cave of Wonders
- Visit to the Ron Barceló Historic Center
- Samples of chocolates, spirits, punches, and cocoa-based ice cream
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Meals
Who is this activity not suitable for?
Wheelchair users
People with mobility impairments
What's not allowed?
Smoking
Intoxication
Pet policy
This activity doesn't allow pets
If you request cancelation at least 24 hours before the tour starts you can get a full refund, shoud request it via email or text message. * For groups 10 people and more this policy doesnt not apply and cancelation shoud be requested minimum 1 week in advance.
In case if the tour was cancelled due to the weather conditions you will be offered to reschedule or will receive a full refund.