BAYAHÍBE ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Horseback through sugarcane to a mountain buffet: a full-day cultural run from Bayahíbe
A full-day (9-hour) all-inclusive guided mountain cultural adventure that tours sugarcane fields and a Trapiche, offers cigar-rolling and coffee tastings, horseback riding, and a buffet atop Anamuya Mountain.
Horseback through sugarcane to a mountain buffet: a full-day cultural run from Bayahíbe.
Set out from the Caribbean lowlands into the Eastern mountain range for a nine-hour, all‑inclusive guided mountain-cultural day that threads sugarcane fields, traditional Trapiche rum-making, cigar-rolling demonstrations and horseback riding with tastings of organic coffee, cacao and tropical fruits atop Anamuya Mountain—finishing with a visit to a local school and the country’s principal cathedral.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gallop across the countryside
Ride along extraordinary paths through the countryside surrounding Bayahíbe, feeling the breeze while the Eastern mountain range opens into panoramic rural scenery.
Sugarcane, Trapiche and cigar rolling
Walk among gigantic sugarcane fields, visit a traditional Trapiche to see cane transformed toward rum, and learn cigar‑rolling techniques from master craftsmen.
Tastes of the mountain
Sample fresh organic coffee, cacao and tropical fruits at a typical Dominican home, then enjoy a Dominican buffet at the top of Anamuya Mountain featuring local rice, creole dishes and a salad bar.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over a nine‑hour day you move from farm to mountain: a guided safari‑truck transfer brings you into the countryside where horseback segments open onto sugarcane rows and Trapiche demonstrations; craftsmen teach cigar rolling; a family home offers coffee and fruit tastings; and a generous Dominican buffet crowns the visit at Anamuya Mountain before stops at a sponsored school and the Our Lady of Altagracia Cathedral.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and the pricing/age notes to bear in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full‑day (approximately 9 hours) guided mountain cultural adventure.
Pickups are offered from Bayahíbe and La Romana; hotel pickup and drop‑off are included.
Water is provided as part of the tour; bring suitable footwear for uneven rural terrain and sun protection. The tour provides transport by safari truck and an official guide.
Lunch is included (white rice, dark rice with beans, chicken creole, beef creole, spaghetti pomodoro, salad bar and fresh fruits); water, transport and an official guide are included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately nine hours and is a full‑day, all‑inclusive mountain cultural adventure.
Is hotel pickup provided?
Yes — hotel pickup and drop‑off are included, with pickups from Bayahíbe and La Romana.
Is food and water included?
Yes — the tour includes a Dominican lunch buffet (rice, creole dishes, spaghetti, salad and fresh fruit) and water is provided.
Are children and infants accommodated?
Children have a separate pricing category for ages 3–12; infants aged 2 and under travel free.
What activities are part of the day?
Expect visits to sugarcane fields and a Trapiche, cigar‑rolling demonstrations, horseback riding, coffee and cacao tastings at a typical home, a buffet at Anamuya Mountain, a sponsored school visit and a stop at the Our Lady of Altagracia Cathedral.