Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
At a glance
Dominican Cigar Factory Tour is a 1h – 2h private experience in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, operated by Vivonte Cigar Factory & Lounge. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $20 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tour escort/host, Our courteous and reliable transportation service is almost half the cost of local taxis, All activities.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Your private cigar factory tour includes a cigar, coffee, tea, water or non-alcoholic beverage and a mamajuana shot. You will experience an educational cigar factory tour which includes an overview of the history of the Dominican cigar industry, the process of growing cigar tobacco (from seed to harvest), how a cigar is made, the proper way to light and smoke a cigar and what to look for in determining the quality of a cigar. You may even take a try at rolling your own cigar. You will also be given some valuable information on coffee and mamajuana during your tour. Both our special mountain roasted coffee and complete bottles of mamajuana are available for sale.
What's included
What's included
- Tour escort/host
- Our courteous and reliable transportation service is almost half the cost of local taxis
- All activities
- To arrange transportation call 809-586-5257 or email transportation@vivontecigars.com
- We can pick you up and return you from anywhere on the North Coast at a modest extra cost.
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks ( except mamajuana which is included)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off optional (see inclusions)
- Transportation to/from attractions optional (see inclusions)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Welcome to the new larger Vivonte location just one block down from Central Park towards the ocean.Our is an educational experience that takes you through the entire process of making cigars from seed to cigar.
Tour Overview:
• A brief history of the Dominican cigar industry and how it has developed since the Cuban revolution.
• The process of planting seeds, growing great cigar tobacco, harvesting, drying/curing and preparing the tobacco to be made into cigars (including an explanation of the fermentation process).
• We explain the aging process of tobacco and cigars and the effect these processes have on the final product.
• We demonstrate how a cigar is made, the three ingredient components of a cigar, and what to look for in the construction of a cigar.
• We demonstrate how to properly light and smoke a cigar.
• Clients are invited into our aging room and we explain the effect of the environment, temperature and humidity as part of the process of creating a fine cigar.
Meeting point
We are located one block down from Central Park. Just turn left at the traffic lights at the end of the park and go towards the ocean. We are located on the corner of Calle Separacion and Prof. Juan Bosch across the street from the Office of the Senador de Puerto Plata.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation is available on request at an additional low cost
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Dominican Cigar Factory Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tour escort/host; Our courteous and reliable transportation service is almost half the cost of local taxis; All activities; To arrange transportation call 809-586-5257 or email transportation@vivontecigars.com; We can pick you up and return you from anywhere on the North Coast at a modest extra cost..
Where does it start?
We are located one block down from Central Park. Just turn left at the traffic lights at the end of the park and go towards the ocean. We are located on the corner of Calle Separacion and Prof. Juan Bosch across the street from the Office of the Senador de Puerto Plata.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cabarete.
