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Buggy Adventure: Explore Dominican Countryside & Macao Beach
Embark on an exhilarating half-day adventure in the Dominican countryside with a thrilling dune buggy and ATV ride. Explore caves, relax on the beach, visit a ranch, and enjoy a free cigar. Hotel pick-up and drop off included.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Carretera El Macao - Arena Gorda - Embark on an exhilarating buggy journey that hugs the ground, offering a breathtaking panorama of Macao beach, with an opportunity to take a dip in its crystal-clear waters. Visit a traditional Dominican residence to witness the production of cocoa and coffee. Accelerate along the trail to a historic cave, where you can dive into and swim in its natural underground pool. This adventure is a genuine, muddy escapade that allows you to experience a slice of the authentic Dominican Republic.\n\nYou will be collected in an open-air, safari-style truck and welcomed by the tour guides upon arrival at the ranch. Following a quick rundown of safety measures, your escapade begins. Revel in the experience of driving through the mud, tasting the local coffee and cocoa.\n\nDuring rainy weather, expect to be completely drenched in mud. If it’s dry, prepare for a dusty ride. The excursion includes a swim in the enchanting cave (Hoyos del Salado) and a visit to the stunning Macao beach, which are the highlights of the trip. The tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, including hotel transportation. It’s a chance to witness the genuine Dominican countryside. This tour is not only highly enjoyable but also an informative adventure, promising guaranteed fun!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Vehicle
- Helmet
What's Not Included
- Photos and videos
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- For hotels located in Cap Cana and close to the airport is required an additional fee of $20 USD
Additional Information
Prepare yourself for a genuine “Indiana Jones escapade”, a memorable, exciting half-day journey where you will explore the tracks of the Dominican rural landscape. Accompany your guide for an electrifying buggy expedition to witness the breathtaking view of Macao beach and pause for a dip in the beautiful azure waters. Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop off is provided.
- All buggies have an automatic transmission so there’s no need to shift. These are banged up buggies that are fun to drive but may break down during the run on Macao’s rugged back roads. Furthermore, they are not built for comfort, instead to get muddy. Mechanics follow the group at all times in case of any malfunction.
- Driver must be 18 years old (minimum). There is no age restrictions on being a passenger
- Not advised for the old and young since the ride is rough and bumpy
- Zigzag or passing other buggies is not allowed for safety reasons
- Do not go in the water if you do not know how to swim
- Bring swimwear, towel, outdoor clothes, closed shoes (recommended), bandanna, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, extra money for tips and souvenirs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Lilchelle95
Jul 14, 2023
My buggy broke down twice... - My buggy broke down twice but the mechanic was right there! It was hot but we stopped to get drinks before going to the cenote
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Tim_r
Jul 8, 2023
Jonah was our private... - Jonah was our private guide. Made the whole experience fun. We will definitely be back to do it again sorry
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Shallice_d
Apr 12, 2022
My feedback - It was such a great experience. Loved it all. The ATV was a good long ride and the beach plus cave were a nice add on. Thank you for a great tour.
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Erika_w
Aug 13, 2021
Fun Experience - We had a great time!! It was so much fun and we will book again. Thanks for a blast in Punta Cana!!!
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Erlin
Jul 31, 2024
Dune Buggy Activity - Our tour guide was friendly and explained that we were going to do multiple stops along the way. We were picked up from our hotel lobby at the specified time. I was also contacted by text asking if they had picked us up, so that was nice. Along the way there was a mechanic making sure our dune buggy was operational, however their dune buggies themselves could be better as they were really old. Also, another thing that could have been better is the time allotted for each stop, specifically at the beach because it felt a bit rushed, we were only there for 20 minutes. It would be nice if they extended the time at the beach to at least 45 minutes.
I recommend bringing water shoes, an old t-shirt (you’re gonna get muddy), a bandana and shades to cover your face. All in all, we had a good time and I do recommend this activity.
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Joshua_m
Aug 16, 2023
Great day. Tour guide rude. - Was a really good experience overall. Had a briefing then we drove to this shop where they had cigars and other stuff they try and get you too buy. You don't get a free cigar. You have to pay for it. Then we went to the caves which was really good however the tour guide made everything rushed. He was rude and made everything rushed. After jumping in the caves me and my partner was getting our shoes back on and he was just starring at us saying "everyone is waiting on you 2 hurry up". When this wasnt the case. Very rude. However apart from that the actually dune bugging experience was overall really good.
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Nakia_c
Jun 21, 2023
Good, Could've Been Better - I enjoyed my experience overall. I loved getting dirty and splashing through the mud puddles! They also give you a lot of riding time and enough time for the beach, cave, and cigar portions of the tour. My only disappointment was that I never received the photos I paid $40 for! I tried the phone number and email provided and am still waiting to hear something! I would suggest this experience, just don't buy the pictures unless they can guarantee to give them to you before you leave the area!
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Richelle_m
Aug 17, 2022
Riding dune buggy and... - Riding dune buggy and seeing the beautiful scenery. Very pushy with wanting to buy video and pictures would not take no for answer . Ten minutes just to repeat not wanting to buy. Started our adventure on a sour note
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Titania_m
Nov 16, 2022
Disappointed - We paid for an upgrade but when they put us in our upgraded buggy one guy stated " I see you guys paid for an upgrade and that he could take us on a private tour for an extra $90" and when we declined he changed our buggy out. We did not experience the muddy adventure that we paid for. We came back just as clean as we left. We were disappointed. Paying for the upgrade is not worth it, the regular buggy gets you very muddy.
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Wesley_g
Aug 15, 2021
Not COVID safe and way to many people - No English person to explain the tour only Spanish or French. It's not organized (one person telling you to get on a buggie and then two more people telling you not to get on it and get on another one). Way to many people on this buggie ride to actually ride. It was over 30 buggies and other tour companies was with us too and that made it over 100 buggies. We stopped 1 minute after taking off on the buggies to get coffee (lets just say they don't care about Covid, it was over 100 people under a shed that was getting coffee). After that, we went to the cave and It was way too many people to even get to it. Further, we didn't even go to the beach. Very disappointed
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