--- title: "The Best Excursions You Can Take During Your Stay at Casa de Campo" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2018/11/22/the-best-excursions-you-can-take-during-your-stay-at-casa-de-campo/ date: 2018-11-22 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Casa de Campo" description: "Dominican Republic Excursions at Casa de Campo While it’s true that Casa de Campo has everything you might need for a perfect vacation without ever going out, the option of..." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/catalina-island-beach.jpg word_count: 519 --- # The Best Excursions You Can Take During Your Stay at Casa de Campo ## Key Takeaways - Santo Domingo City Tour takes guests an hour and a half from Casa de Campo to the oldest city of the New World, with tours every Wednesday and Friday through the Colonial City. - Altos de Chavón Tour is complimentary for Casa de Campo guests and runs Wednesday and Friday mornings, with stops at artists’ studios, workshops, the archaeological museum, and St. Stanislaus Church. - Las Maravillas Cave features 100,000-year-old mineral formations and Taino pictographs, and the tour runs on Thursdays and Sundays with a scenic walk through La Romana. ## Dominican Republic Excursions at Casa de Campo While it’s true that Casa de Campo has everything you might need for a perfect vacation without ever going out, the option of exploring the surprises the east region of Dominican Republic has to offer is still very tempting. We highlight the best [historic and outdoor excursions](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/) available at the resort. ![Christopher Columbus](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/santo-domingo-480x280-3.jpg) #### Santo Domingo City Tour Just an hour and a half away from the resort, the oldest city of the New World is waiting for you. Every Wednesday and Friday, we’ll take you to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, on a tour full of history and culture. Explore the wonderful museums, cathedrals, landmarks, and streets of the Colonial City while learning about more than 500 years of discoveries that make Dominicans the way they are. ![Experience the art of cigar making first hand by master craftsmen.](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/flor-dominicana.jpg) #### Cigar + Rum Experience Ever wanted to roll your own cigar? On Tuesdays and Thursdays we visit La Flor Dominicana, the most prestigious cigar factory in the country, to learn about the craft of cigar-making. Learn from the masters using traditional methods passed down through the generations. After the tour, guests will have the chance to roll their own creations and pair them with the finest rum for a complete feast of the senses. ![A variety of entertainment can be found in Altos de Chavon, from shopping, dining to cultural pursuits.](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Altos-de-Chavon-Gallery-Casa-de-Campo-e1451599101978.jpg) #### Altos de Chavón Tour Chavón is more than what meets the eye. Take a guided tour with a focus on the architecture, art, and history of this magical village. Visitors will have a chance to take a look at many of the artists’ studios and workshops, as well as the archaeological museum, St. Stanislaus Church, and more. The tour is available on Wednesday and Friday mornings and it’s complimentary for Casa de Campo guests. ![Explore Las Maravillas Cave. A 100,000 year old natural museum.](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/maravillas-cave.jpg) #### Las Maravillas Cave If you’re interested in the anthropological or geological aspects of the West Indies, Las Maravillas Cave is an excellent place to start exploring. Marvel with the cave’s 100,000-year-old mineral formations and the pictographs left on the walls by the Tainos, the first indigenous inhabitants of the island. The tour goes out on Thursdays and Sundays and includes a scenic walk through the town of La Romana. #### Buggie Tour Don’t miss the opportunity to race through the Dominican countryside in your own buggie - an exciting experience for the whole family. Buggies are available every day except Tuesday. #### Hacienda Higüeral Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are the days set to discover Hacienda Higüeral, a beautiful historic ranch and working farm just 20 minutes away from the resort. Visitors can see cowboys leading the herds and have the opportunity to explore scenic sugar fields, open pastures, and peaceful lagoons on horseback or by foot. ![Explore the 6-square miles of sandy beach, and crystal blue waters of Catalina Island.](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20120204-171548.Full_.jpg) #### Catalina Day A short boat ride is the only thing separating you from getting to know [Catalina Island, a six-square mile paradise in the middle of the Caribbean Sea](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/beaches/). Take a day off any day of the week for a supercharged dose of relaxation, beauty, and fun surrounded by white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. For further information on tours or to make a reservation, please contact our Concierge Department at (809) 523-3333 ext. 3165/3166 or [send us an email today.](mailto:vacationplanner@ccampo.com.do) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Which Casa de Campo excursion is best if I want history and culture in one day?** A: The Santo Domingo City Tour is the clearest fit for that. It runs every Wednesday and Friday and takes you about an hour and a half from the resort to the oldest city of the New World. The value here is the mix of museums, cathedrals, landmarks, and Colonial City streets, so it works well if you want a day trip that feels more educational than beach-focused. **Q: What excursion should I book if I want to try cigars and rum during my stay?** A: The Cigar + Rum Experience is built for that kind of trip. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo offers visits to La Flor Dominicana on Tuesdays and Thursdays, where guests learn traditional cigar-making methods, roll their own cigar, and pair it with rum. That makes it a better pick than a generic factory visit because the hands-on part is part of the experience. **Q: Is the Altos de Chavón tour worth it if I care more about art than sightseeing?** A: The Altos de Chavón Tour fits that use case because it focuses on architecture, art, and history instead of just moving people through a landmark. It includes artists’ studios and workshops, plus the archaeological museum and St. Stanislaus Church. The tour runs Wednesday and Friday mornings and is complimentary for Casa de Campo guests, which makes it an easy add-on if you want something cultural without extra planning. **Q: What excursion works best for families who want something more active?** A: The Buggie Tour is the most obvious match for that. It sends you racing through the Dominican countryside in your own buggie and is described as an exciting experience for the whole family. The practical detail that matters is timing: buggies are available every day except Tuesday, so it gives you a lot of flexibility compared with the more fixed-day tours.