Amber Cove & Taino Bay Buggy Tour: Explore Mountains, Beaches and Sugar Cane Fields
4.3
126 Ratings
Puerto Plata
Experience the thrill of driving a dune buggy through sugar cane fields, mountains, and beaches on the Amber Cove & Taino Bay Buggy Tour. Beginners welcome!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amber Cove - Transportation will be provided from just outside the main entrance gate of the terminal, located by the highway.

  • Taino Bay Puerto Plata - Our pick-up location is at the main entrance of Taino Bay.

  • Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) - Actual Location: Playa Bergantin. Enjoy a buggy stop at Playa Bergantin, offering a chance to take a refreshing swim.

  • Amber Cove - The journey from Montellano back to Amber Cove takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Puerto Plata Province - Actual Location: Montellano, Puerto Plata Province. The tour commences here with a brief orientation before you embark on an unforgettable off-road experience. No driving license or special skills are needed. All buggies are designed for safety and ease of operation. This half-day excursion is packed with excitement for those eager to explore the Dominican Republic’s natural splendor. Please come prepared in attire you don’t mind discarding and bring sunglasses to protect against potential dust, mud, and splashes.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Convenient Taino Bay pickup and drop-off
  • Explore with your own Buggy
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Amber Cove pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Pictures available to purchase
Additional Information

Take control of your own Dune Buggy and navigate through the sugar cane fields, ascend to the mountain tops and descend to the seaside. Comprehensive instructions and equipment are provided, enabling even novices to master the art of dune buggy driving. Following your pickup from Amber Cove Port, you’ll be transported to the starting point of the tour, a mere 35-minute drive away. Marvel at the breathtaking views, mucky tracks, and idyllic beach. Bear in mind to dress in attire that can withstand dirt and grime, and bring along sunglasses/goggles and a bandana to protect against mud and dust.

Location
Amber Cove
Amber Cove Cruise Park, Cruise Terminal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.3
(126 Ratings)
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Kristal_h
May 26, 2024
Best excursion ever - Frank and Victor definitely showed us a great time!! If you’re into mud riding this is the tour! The photographer took ALOT of great pictures! Definitely worth the money! If we return back to Amber Cove we will do this again! 5 star!
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Passport46510937983
May 21, 2024
Welcome to the MUD Parade!! FUN!!! - Fantastic!! Frank and Victor were absolutely the best!! Great ride, lots of mud and mud and mud !! But a strategic beach stop to wash off before the next mud parade! Bring goggles, wear old clothes, water shoes and gators! Best day, cant wait til Spring 2025 to do it again!
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Jessica_r
May 19, 2024
Best Buggy tour - Be ready to walk about a mile to get to pick up and drop off location. However, besides that, we were extremely impressed. Best excursion we took on our cruise. We had 2 elderly people who drove their own buggy and had a blast. The walk was just a lot for them. I would def recommend.
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T8924ptrobinm
May 17, 2024
Dirty Fun for Everyone!! - Amazing fun! I am a 60-year-old Grammy and my kids were shocked that I enjoyed this excursion so much. Haha! We got SO muddy!!! Once that first wave of mud hits you, you feel like you're already messy so just sit back and enjoy letting go. My husband enjoyed speeding through the mud and being a badass! I can't say enough about how wonderfully caring the tour staff were. Everyone was so helpful and nice! Like one of the other commenters, I did not see lockers and was going to suggest that future tourists bring a trash bag to cover your belongings because ours got super-nasty. But then I saw the lockers when we returned. They were behind the desk where you get signed up. The trash bag could still be a good item to bring. Wear a mask or balaclava to keep the mud out of your mouth. The stop for souvenirs and tastings was really fun and I was happy to patronize some local families. And the beach was a wonderful respite from the craziness of the adventure. 100% FUN!!! Do it!!
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Safari17021922978
May 14, 2024
Puerto plata buggy ride. - My wife and I loved this off road experience. We never do stuff like this on holiday and we're glad we did. That being said, you WILL get very wet and very dirty...there's also very little in the way of padding in the buggies, so you will feel every bump on the road...and there are many. I highly recommend wearing a bandana and pool/sea shoes as your feet get wet too. Also, wear clothes that you're happy to throw away afterwards, or you can wash out very quickly after the trip. Heads up! As well as driving through the beautiful DR countryside, you also drive through small villages and have to cross main roads. The jewellery sellers at the beach stop can be a nuisance, but just be firm and you'll make it off the beach without emptying your wallet. I'd highly recommend this trip.
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Ashley_w
May 10, 2024
This was amazing - This was an amazing experience. From the minute he picked us up from the minute we left everyone and everything was great. Would def do it again
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Charletta_b
May 2, 2024
Adults do play in Mud - The location is off the beaten path. I mean you have to leave the port and ride about 35 minutes, but it was so worth it. The food at the beach is a little expensive, but I decided waterfront eating of fresh cooked fish was worthy. The price of the excursion was fair. Now we spent a little over $100.00 for FOOD for(2) The photo drive, Souvenirs, and tip. SO BRING CASH! YOU GET DIRTY! Rock something you dont mind GETTING MUDDY and WET! Thanks guys it was dope!!!!
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Patty_a
May 1, 2024
Excellent day on the trail - Fantastic! Our guides were personable, gave good guidance and ensured our safe travels. The roads and trails we traveled were interesting and gave us a glimpse of the local life. I absolutely loved getting muddy as a pig, no kidding, so make sure you wear comfortable, easy to clean clothes. Some people wore bathing suits under shorts and tshirts - perfect for the short visit at the beach and rinsing off in the outdoor shower at the end. Highly recommend this team, excellent experience!!
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Mrs_m
Apr 26, 2024
Amazing - The Best Experiences Ever…….. didn’t expect the overall experience but it was the Best ever. I wish I had photos of us of how dirty we were
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Jason_w
Apr 23, 2024
One hell of a ride!! - This was the most memorable experience I’ve ever had, Had tons of fun felt safe would definitely do this again!
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