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Chocolate Master Class & Taino Concept Store
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Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet teaches you to make chocolate at its Punta Cana kitchen. The 60 minutes cost from $57 per person. Transfers cover Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels. Classes start at 1 p.m. on selected dates. It's an indoor session with two soft drinks where you take home all the chocolate you make.
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Chocolate Master Class & Taino Concept Store at a glance
| Type | Indoor chocolate making class |
| Venue | Taino's Kitchen Lab in Punta Cana |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Price | from $57 per person |
| Departs | Selected dates at 1 p.m. |
| Pickup | Return transfers from Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels, extra charge from Uvero Alto |
| Group | Up to 18 participants |
| Food | Chocolate made in class and two soft drinks |
| Main trade-off | Gaps in the ticket age bands |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, French, Russian |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Infants go free.
What's included
- Round trip, Master Chocolate Classes History of the Cacao, Entertainment & Contest, 2 Softs drinks
What's not included
- Nothing listed
Options
Which option to book
The one option covers the class and your return hotel ride. Classes start at 1 p.m. on selected dates.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Master Class & Taino Concept Store | 1 p.m. |
The catch: Ticket bands skip age 7 and ages 11 to 17. Age 29 is also missing, and the bands end at 60. Check eligibility with Oliver Lab before you book.
The day
How does the day work?
Your hotel ride takes you to Taino's Kitchen Lab to learn about cacao and make chocolate to take home.
- 1
Arrive at the lab
Your hotel transfer takes you to the kitchen in Punta Cana. The class takes place at Taino's Kitchen Lab in Cormont Plaza II.
- 2
Cacao introduction
The instructor explains the history of cacao before the practical work. You learn about the fruit used to make chocolate.
- 3
Make your chocolate
You work with the instructor to make your own chocolate. The practical session comes with guidance throughout, so prior experience isn't needed.
- 4
Class activities
A contest forms part of the class. Two soft drinks are provided during the session.
- 5
Take it home
Everything you make is yours to keep. Your return transfer takes you back to the hotel after the kitchen session.
The class itself takes 60 minutes. You'll need to allow time for the hotel rides too. Check the travel time with Oliver Lab to plan your return to the hotel.
Pickup and meeting point
- Transfer area: Your hotel ride covers pickup and drop-off in Bávaro and Punta Cana. The ride from Uvero Alto costs extra, and you'll need to book it with the team.
- Collection time: Check your pickup time with Oliver Lab. Pickup starts 20 minutes before the class, with a set time for your hotel.
- Access: The vehicle and all parts of the venue have wheelchair access. You can bring a stroller too.
Before you book
- The chocolate you make is yours to take home. You don't need previous chocolate making experience.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 60 minute class suits you if you'd rather make chocolate than tour the countryside. You don't need prior experience, and you take home all your work. Check eligibility for age 7 or ages 11 to 17 before booking a family outing.
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Who it's not for
- Travelers whose only free date has no class
- Families who haven't checked their child's ticket type
- Uvero Alto guests who need transport without an extra charge
Good to know
Know before you go
Paid child tickets cost the same as adult tickets. The ticket bands skip age 7 and ages 11 to 17. Age 29 is also missing, and the bands end at 60.
Comfortable clothes and shoes suit the indoor class. The activity surfaces and transport have wheelchair access. Strollers are allowed too, so your family can arrange the transfer around those access needs before the 60 minute session.
Bávaro and Punta Cana transfers are included, with collection beginning 20 minutes before the class. Your hotel gets its own collection arrangement. Uvero Alto requires an extra transport payment, whose amount needs settling before you book that transfer.
The 1 p.m. class runs on selected dates. One booking holds 1 to 18 travelers. The class can also have 18 guests, with instruction provided throughout the chocolate making session so beginners can take part.
Bring your mobile ticket to the collection point. The class needs enough guests to run, so check this with the team. Your booking covers the 60 minute kitchen activity with the return transfer to your hotel.
A cancellation at least 24 hours before departure receives a full refund. Canceling later won't return your payment. The deadline applies to the class date you choose, which matters when only some dates fit your stay.
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People also ask
- What does the Taino chocolate master class cost?
The 60 minute class costs from $57 per person. Paid child and adult tickets cost the same. Infants ages 0 to 1 travel free. Your chocolate and two soft drinks are included, with hotel transfers from Bávaro and Punta Cana.
- Does the Taino chocolate class run every day?
The 1 p.m. class runs on selected dates. Check availability before arranging your day around the class. You'll need to allow hotel travel time beyond the 60 minute session.
- Do you need cooking experience for Taino's chocolate class?
No, you can join without previous chocolate making experience. The instructor guides you through the practical work during the 60 minute class. You also learn about cacao before making chocolate. The outing is designed around taking part, with your finished work yours to keep.
- Can wheelchair users attend the Taino chocolate class?
Yes, the class has accessible surfaces and wheelchair accessible transport. The kitchen session takes 60 minutes. Your hotel collection is arranged before the activity begins. A stroller is also allowed, which gives families another way to manage the journey to the venue.
- Does Taino's chocolate class include the hotel travel time?
The 60 minutes cover the class itself. A return hotel transfer is included for the covered areas. Check how long the ride takes when you arrange your hotel's pickup. You'll be away from your hotel for longer than the class.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.