CIGARS · RUM · COLONIAL
The Cigar Connoisseur
7 days / 6 nights, The Dominican Republic grows some of the world's finest cigars, and this trip ta
Your trip
Your 7 days in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic grows some of the world's finest cigars, and this trip takes you behind the scenes. You'll visit the factories where Arturo Fuente, La Aurora and La Flor Dominicana hand-roll their premium lines, pair them with aged Dominican rum, and finish the week at Casa de Campo, one of the Caribbean's top luxury resorts.
At a glance
7 days6 nights
Private tripJust your own party
Easy to ModerateActivity level
Flights includedATOL protected
Flexible datesYou choose when you go
Dominican RepublicOur destination guide
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Trip highlights
Three cigar factories
Tour three top cigar factories: Arturo Fuente, La Aurora and La Flor Dominicana
Cigars and aged rum
Pair premium cigars with aged Dominican rum at private tastings
Santo Domingo
Walk the cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, the oldest European settlement in the Americas
Casa de Campo
Stay at Casa de Campo, home to the Teeth of the Dog golf course and Altos de Chavon artist village
Bean-to-bar chocolate
Sample bean-to-bar Dominican chocolate at a cacao plantation near Santiago
Expert local guides
Travel in a small group with private transport and expert local guides throughout
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1Arrive Santo Domingo
Arrive at Las Americas Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Colonial Zone. Settle in and take an evening walk along the Malecon or through the lit-up cobblestone streets of the Zona Colonial. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2Colonial Zone & La Aurora
Morning walking tour of the Colonial Zone, Alcazar de Colon, Calle Las Damas, Fortaleza Ozama. After lunch, drive to the La Aurora cigar factory (operating since 1903) for a behind-the-scenes tour of rolling rooms, ageing cellars and the cigar museum. Rum tasting at the factory bar.
Day 3Transfer to Santiago
Drive north through the lush Cibao Valley to Santiago de los Caballeros. Check in and visit the Arturo Fuente factory, one of the most sought-after cigar brands worldwide. See the selection, bunching and wrapper process up close. Evening at leisure in Santiago's Monumento neighbourhood.
Day 4Santiago, Chocolate, Cigars & Culture
Morning visit to a cacao plantation for a bean-to-bar chocolate workshop. Afternoon tour of La Flor Dominicana, where you can watch rollers work the signature Andalusian wrapper. Paired tasting of three cigars with three Dominican rums. Free evening to explore Santiago's street food scene.
Day 5Transfer to Casa de Campo
Drive southeast to La Romana and check in to Casa de Campo resort. Afternoon free to explore the grounds, the Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course, the marina, and the infinity pools. Optional spa treatment.
Day 6Altos de Chavon & Resort Day
Morning visit to Altos de Chavon, a re-created 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavon River. Browse the galleries, visit the amphitheatre, and stop at the archaeological museum. Afternoon at the resort beach, pool or golf course. Farewell dinner.
Day 7Departure
Breakfast at the resort. Private transfer to Las Americas Airport or La Romana Airport for your departure flight.
Your price covers
What's included
Flights
Return flights from London, booked with your holiday and ATOL protected
We can also book other airlines, including flights with one stop, to suit your dates and preferences.
Accommodation
6 nights in 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
Transport
Private air-conditioned transport throughout
Guides and tours
- Guided tours of Arturo Fuente, La Aurora and La Flor Dominicana cigar factories
- Guided walking tour of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone
- English-speaking guide on all excursions
Drinks and tastings
Rum tastings at two distilleries
Experiences
- Chocolate workshop at a cacao plantation
- Resort access at Casa de Campo (pools, beach, Altos de Chavon)
Meals
Welcome and farewell dinners
ATOL protection
Your holiday is ATOL protected (ATOL 10898). You get an ATOL Certificate when you book.
Not included: Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary · Travel insurance · Personal expenses and gratuities · Optional activities (golf, spa, watersports at Casa de Campo)
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Dates and price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. The factory tours are fascinating from a craft and history perspective, watching skilled rollers work with tobacco leaves is genuinely interesting even if you never light one up. The rum and chocolate tastings are great on their own.
December through April is the driest and most comfortable period, with temperatures around 26-30°C. The cigar factories operate year-round, so this tour works in any season. June to November is hurricane season, though direct hits are relatively uncommon.
All accommodation is 5-star. In Santo Domingo you'll be in a boutique hotel right in the Colonial Zone. Santiago uses a well-located city hotel. Casa de Campo is one of the Caribbean's top luxury resort properties with multiple restaurants, golf courses and a private beach.
Yes. UK customs allows you to bring back up to 50 cigars duty-free from outside the EU. If you buy more, you'll need to declare them and may owe duty. Factory prices are significantly lower than UK retail.
It works for both. With a minimum of 2 people, couples can have the trip as a private tour. Larger groups (up to 8) get a more social experience at a slightly lower per-person cost. We can tailor the itinerary either way.
Interested in This Trip?
We price this trip to your dates and your party, with your UK flights booked by us, so the whole holiday is ATOL protected. Tell us who is travelling and when, and we will send you a tailor-made quote.
Real reviews
What our customers say
They organised excellent accommodation and transfers from airport to destination and between destinations which was seamless and gave us peace of mind for our trip. We stayed in the nicest casa particular in Havana right on the outskirts of the major hustle of the old town but within walking distance to every site and lots of lovely restaurants. Our hotel in Varadero had 5 a la carte restaurants which were delicious and wonderful beaches! Would definitely go back to Cuba and use TravelFab again.
Annabelle
Excellent service. Fabien responded to all our queries promptly and efficiently and was always willing to spend time talking to us. The itinerary was well-considered and well-organised with an adequate amount of time in each location. Locations were varied and interesting. The service provided by the B&B owners was good to outstanding. The organisation of the coach services for transfers from one destination to another was super with comfortable journeys in clean, air-conditioned coaches. Thanks, TravelFab!
David
I was very impressed with Fabian's dedication, patience and professionalism in organising a group of 8 young persons (over 60's) to get to Cuba. The whole experience has been a very positive one. Despite having to relocate to another hotel at the last minute, that change over went very smoothly. Our accommodations were excellent. We will definitely book with TravelFab again. Thank you!
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