Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from all locations in Puerto Plata Province, including Sosua and Cabarete. Our transportation rates are usually half the cost of rates offered by local taxis who also want to divert you to receive commission from other vendors.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(81)
Byron thank you for a wonderful tour and explaining the process. I highly recommend it. They also make a great stick.
Truly a fantastic experience! Vayron treated us like royalty. If you like cigars, you will love this place. We will return!
Magnificent Cigar experience!!! Very nice cigar lounge downstairs with walk in humidor and cigar production upstairs. The tour took about 30 minutes and we got to roll our own cigars. Highly recommended!!
Low admission fee, well worth it. Stay and smoke/drink as long as you wish Price of drinks excellent and gooid cocktails Excellent value visit, very friendly company showing the whole process of selecting, rolling and aging cigars Great cigars too, the flavour and quality stands out from some of the more expensive brands available online Excellent, would definitely visit again
Thanks for the visit and great review!
If you take a taxi to the store, the visit is free. The ride provided meant we had to walk about 3/4 of a mile to get to the driver. Taxis are closer.
Thanks or the tip and review!
If you are into the world of cigars or just a little bit curious, this is a good experience. It’s close to port and reasonably priced. The people at Vivonte are very friendly and welcoming. We were treated very well and made to feel at home. Immediately greeted with smiles and wine and beer. Complimentary cigars to enjoy while being escorted through the boutique cigar manufacturing facility. We even got to have a little hands on experience making cigars. Our guide Vayron was knowledgeable and kind. In all, it was a great experience and I would happily take friends and family there again.
Thanks for the review, Philip! Glad you enjoyed our shop, cigars and of course Vayron!
Excellent and informative tour, and top notch cigars! Austin is clearly passionate about his business and Vayron was an amazing host!
Thanks for the review!
Incase you don't already know Glen passed away unexpectedly this past year. If you had been there in the past inevitably you met Glen and his son Sander, amazing people! This place is now being ran under new owners... If you are looking for the same quality cigars and customer service experience with Sander check out Sivonte Cigars!
Thanks for the review. It seems you're somewhat misinformed. Vivonté is still owned by the same people who have always owned it, less our father Glen of course. Best of luck, Devin!
You can walk or get a ride, they are very accommodating! The place is clean, and the experience is one of a kind.
Folks were welcoming and friendly. We got there VERY and were oh so nice despite the inconvenience. Wonderful folks
Thanks David! We appreciate the kind words and are very happy you enjoyed our shop!
