About this experience
Ready for a local off-road experience in Bávaro, Punta Cana?
Start at a traditional ranch in Macao, a real Dominican community away from the resort areas. After check-in and a short safety orientation, enjoy tastings of chocolate, coffee, tea, and mamajuana, then choose your ride.
Buggy is easy to drive and offers muddy fun, ATV provides a more technical ride with less splash, Kayo is the premium option with more power and comfort.
Bring a bandana and sunglasses, trails can be dusty or muddy depending on weather.
Ride through countryside off-road trails to a natural cenote in El Salado, take a short dip to cool off and grab quick photos.
Independent local vendors may be present, simply say no, thank you if you are not interested.
Continue to Macao Beach, relax, rinse off, and take photos, waves can be strong so swim with care.
Return to the ranch to view and purchase tour photos and browse local souvenirs, optional.
Daily departures at 8:30 AM, 11:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Punta Cana Buggy and ATV Tours Guide
Punta Cana buggy and ATV tours can combine muddy off-road driving with stops that may include a beach, cave or cenote swim, river, or cultural visit. Use this guide to compare vehicles, routes, pickup logistics, prices,
What is included
- Round-trip transportation (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
- Dominican tastings: chocolate, coffee, mamajuana rum, and green tea
- Safety helmet for ATV's (Quad)
- Entrance fee to Blue Water Cenote (natural cave swimming)
Not included
- Towels (optional)
- Personal items: sunscreen, sunglasses, bandanas, swimwear, and old clothes (optional)
- Professional photos (available for purchase)
- Tips for guides and drivers (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Enjoy convenient hotel pickup in safari truck or air-conditioned transportation. Pickup routes may include multiple resorts along the coastal zone before arriving at the ranch.
Duration: 30–60 minutes (depending on hotel location and season)
Arrive at our ranch for safety instructions, liability waivers, vehicle assignment, and final preparation before your adventure begins.
Ride through rural trails to a local plantation where guests learn about Dominican coffee, cacao, tea, and mamajuana production, with complimentary tastings included.
Visit a crystal-clear freshwater cave for swimming, sightseeing, and photography. Independent vendors may be present but are not affiliated with the tour.
Continue your off-road journey to one of Punta Cana’s most iconic beaches for relaxation, rinsing off, photos, and ocean views.
Ride back through countryside trails to the ranch for photos, souvenirs (optional), and departure preparation.
Return transportation to your hotel or designated meeting point. Drop-off times vary depending on guest distribution and traffic conditions.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up is included from all resorts in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Macao. Guests staying in Cap Cana must go to the Information Center of Cap Cana (main security gate), which serves as the official meeting point. In most hotels, pick-up is done at the security gate, not the lobby. If you are staying in an Airbnb or residential area, you may go to the nearest hotel security gate or one of our designated meeting points. You may also arrive directly at the ranch if you prefer to come on your own. You will receive your exact pick-up time and location the night before your excursion. Same-day bookings are accepted. Pick-up generally occurs 1 hour before your tour time, and up to 1 hour and 30 minutes during high season or for distant hotels. Please be at your assigned pick-up point 10 minutes before your scheduled time. The driver will call your name three times. If you are not present, it will be considered a no-show. No-shows are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- German — Written
- ru — Guide
- ru — Written
- Portuguese — Guide
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Guide
- Italian — Written
- French — Guide
- French — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Canelo Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Guests staying in Cap Cana must go to the Information Center of Cap Cana (main security gate), which serves as the official meeting point.
In most hotels, pick-up is done at the security gate, not the lobby.
If you are staying in an Airbnb or residential area, you may go to the nearest hotel security gate or one of our designated meeting points.
You may also arrive directly at the ranch if you prefer to come on your own.
You will receive your exact pick-up time and location the night before your excursion.
Same-day bookings are accepted.
Pick-up generally occurs 1 hour before your tour time, and up to 1 hour and 30 minutes during high season or for distant hotels.
Please be at your assigned pick-up point 10 minutes before your scheduled time. The driver will call your name three times. If you are not present, it will be considered a no-show. No-shows are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
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