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Spend a full day around Higüey mixing culture and adventure: horseback through farmland, a 60-foot zipline over mountain views, a swim in the Anamuya River, and hands-on visits to tobacco, cocoa and sugar-cane sites. Practical, scenic, and rooted in local life.
Spend a full day around Higüey mixing culture and adventure: horseback through farmland, a 60-foot zipline over mountain views, a swim in the Anamuya River, and hands-on visits to tobacco, cocoa and sugar-cane sites. Practical, scenic, and rooted in local life.
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Operated by Shelting Tours · Higüey, La Altagracia
Morning light cuts across the cathedral spires of Higüey as a minivan threads past sugarcane fields that sway like a green sea. Guests step out for a short horse ride over rolling ranchland, then move through rows of cane where locals offer fresh chews and stories about rum and molasses production. The day balances adrenaline and calm: an 8-hour loop that sends you over an eight-line zipline system 60 feet above the forest, then down to the crystalline Anamuya River for a cool swim.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal hiking, short horseback segments and brief physical demands for zipline and river entry.
Yes—private transportation is included; operators typically pick up from Punta Cana-area hotels or a nearby agreed meeting point.
Limits vary by operator—children are generally allowed with adult supervision and weight limits often apply; confirm specifics with the provider before booking.
Yes—horseback segments are short and geared for beginners; staff will fit saddles and match horses to rider experience.
The tour provider may cancel or reschedule in bad weather for safety (their policy allows refunds if canceled at least 24 hours prior); expect possible short delays for storms.
Higüey’s Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia is a major pilgrimage site and modern sanctuary built to honor the island’s patroness; the area’s economy historically centers on sugar, tobacco and cocoa agriculture.
Support local guides and avoid single-use plastics; river pools and farm soils are sensitive—stick to trails, respect private farm boundaries, and leave no trace.
Shelting Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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