Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
Back at the ship by about 11:10 am, 5 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 20 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
- 8:45 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:05 pm.
- 10:45 amTour ends25 min back to the pier
- 11:10 amBack at the gangway5 h 20 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
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.
Private tour English, French, Spanish
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 [email protected]
- 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
- 1Stop 1Welcome 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 and getting there
Start 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.
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.
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 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
Traveler reviews
Operated by Vivonte Cigar Factory & Lounge. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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