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Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Chocolate Lovers

Location Dominican Republic
$84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

La Esmeralda invites you to immerse yourself in the rich world of Dominican cacao and chocolate on a captivating tour of our organic plantation. Experience the intricate journey from bean to bar while indulging in the art of chocolate making and tasting.

  • 🏷️ Tour with Transport: Includes round-trip transportation from designated pickup points, ensuring a seamless experience.
  • 🛤️ Tour without Transport: Perfect for those who prefer to arrive independently while still enjoying the full chocolate experience.
  • 🍫 Engage with a local cacao expert who will guide you through the fascinating process of cacao cultivation, from sowing to harvesting.
  • 🌱 Participate in hands-on activities, including sowing your own cacao plant and learning about the fermentation and drying processes that enhance flavor.
  • 🏭 Step into La Esmeralda Chocolate Factory and discover the meticulous steps involved in crafting exquisite chocolate bars.
  • 🍽️ Delight in a buffet lunch featuring local flavors, complemented by a warm cup of traditional hot chocolate.
  • 👩‍🏫 Participate in an interactive chocolate tasting session where you will learn to savor chocolate using all your senses, guided by our expert.
  • 🕒 Enjoy a comprehensive experience lasting 3 hours and 30 minutes, filled with knowledge and delicious treats.
  • 🌍 This tour is wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all chocolate lovers.

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Without Transport with food
Chocolate tasting with your 5
Tour without Transport: Tour excluding hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Transportation if chosen
  • Local guide
  • Buffet lunch
  • Cup of local hot chocolate
  • Gratuities

  • El Sendero del Cacao
    With your local cacao expert and guide you will learn about each one of the steps in processing high-quality cacao. First you will learn about the sowing process and how to sow your own cacao plant. From there you will learn about the harvesting process, which includes cutting and extraction of the grains in a cacao pod. Finally, you will learn about the post-harvest process including fermentation and drying.. You will also learn about the Dominican Republic ecosystem and how it produces perfect conditions for growing fine cacao which evolves into the best quality chocolate. After that, you will enter La Esmeralda Chocolate Factory, where you will discover each of the steps in creating a chocolate bar. You’ll also be able to make your own chocolate! With this tour you will also participate in a chocolate tasting where you will learn how to properly taste chocolate with all your senses. Your chocolate expert will guide you through the tasting of several different types of chocolate!

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart- no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Chocolate Lovers

    Location Dominican Republic
    $84
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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