Buggy Adventure from Bavaro: Half-Day
Enjoy a 4-hour buggy ride through the Dominican countryside from Bávaro to Macao Beach, explore postcard-worthy views and the locals' lifestyle, swim in the ocean and enjoy real coffee and round trip transfer from main hotels.
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Buggy Adventure from Bavaro: Half-Day
Enjoy a 4-hour buggy ride through the Dominican countryside from Bávaro to Macao Beach, explore postcard-worthy views and the locals' lifestyle, swim in the ocean and enjoy real coffee and round trip transfer from main hotels.
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday
4 hours See schedule
English, German
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Highlights
- Check in at our office in Bávaro at 7:30 am or enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel between 7:10 am and 7:40 am
- Listen to a short briefing where your guide will explain the rules and signs to ensure a safe trip
- Start your buggy excursion through Punta Cana's scenic outback passing by small villages
- Stop at a typical Dominican grocery store, peak inside the locals life and have a cup of coffee
- Follow the natural path and pass by palm trees and plantations to reach the limestone mine
- Swim and perfect your tan on Macao Beach and enjoy the tranquility of the place without buildings
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This activity is not available to cruise ship passengers.
Vegetarian food available
Kids friendly
Round trip transfer included
Guided tour
Mobile voucher accepted
Reviewed by Diane W on January 07
Mark was an awesome guide. Visiting the village was very interesting. All around a blast. We have been to the Dominican 3 times and did an excursion each time. ...
Reviewed by Diane W on January 07
Description
Check in at our office in Bavaro at 7:30 am or enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel between 7:10 am and 7:40 am. Exact pick up time will be advised after reservation. We offer free round trip transfer from main hotels in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro, Cap Cana and Bavaro.
We start our day with a safety briefing in Bavaro. Your guide will explain the rules and signs, and make sure that everyone is happy and feels comfortable in their buggies. Each driver needs to be familiar with driving manual and stick shift, and cannot wear flip flops. The buggy tour in Punta Cana is available for non-drivers who need a driver, but please note that max 3 non-drivers can attend the buggy adventure from Bavaro per tour.
After the short briefing we take off and head to the beautiful countryside, passing by tiny, colorful houses and natural wonders. Our first stop is a typical Dominican grocery store called colmado where you can get familiar with the local's lifestyle and enjoy a delicious Dominican coffee.
We will follow the natural path and pass by hundreds of palm trees, plantations, and the many faces of the countryside until we reach the limestone mine. We will drive around it, cruise over a farmland and pass by the houses where the workers live.
On the way to La Caiba and Macao, we will make a stop at an authentic grocery store again where the local people do their daily shopping. We will have a little snack and refreshments here to take a break from our half-day off-road excursion in Punta Cana.
Our last stop is Macao Beach where you can swim in the beautiful, turquoise water or relax on the shore, and perfect your tan before we head back to the starting point. We will arrive to Bavaro between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm then drop you off at your hotel.
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Price includes
- 4-hour buggy adventure in Punta Cana
- Round trip transfer (hotels only)
- Coffee
- Juice and snack
- Beach time
What to bring
- Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
- Bandana to cover your face
- Drivers licence
Good to know
- Minimum age to drive: 18 years
- Maximum weight per buggy: 800 lbs / 362 kg
- Pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems are not allowed
- All children must be able to sit in a seat by themselves and must be accompanied by an adult
- Driver must wear closed shoes
- Buggys have manual transmission (stick shift)
- Pick ups available from main hotels in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto and Bavaro
- Please dress according to weather as we go under all weather conditions
- Buggy has a box to store your belongings
- You need to sign a waiver form
- You will get dirty
Flexible cancellation policy
- Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
- Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
- Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
- If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
- No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
- Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
- In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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- Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
- Proceed and fill in your billing details
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- On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
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The tour starts with a pick up at your hotel in Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Bavaro, Cap Cana and Uvero Alto. Exact pick up time will be advised after reservation. If you are staying at a remote area, you will have to come to one of the hotels for pick up or to our office.
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Awesome experience, not for you if you don't like getting dirty or hoping fast!
Mark was an awesome guide. Visiting the village was very interesting. All around a blast. We have been to the Dominican 3 times and did an excursion each time. This was the best and the only thing I would do differently is book the full day excursion instead of the half.... you get to drive up a mountain and visit a ranch on the full day tour.Reviewed by Diane W on January 07, 2020
If you're contemplating shopping this.... just do it. And be sure to go with THIS company for a smaller group experienced!
Great trip
Buggies were great fast fun and allot of mud. Mark provided a nice background of local life and was very entertaining. I have done these type of trips before and this was the best. Mark speaks French English and Spanish. Well Canadian frenchReviewed by RICHARD H on December 26, 2019
Fantastic trip experiencing the real Dominican
We had an amazing time on our tour - it was one of the highlights of our holiday. I was expecting a fun drive to a stunning beach and it was that but so much more too. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we came away feeling that we had gotten to see some of the real Dominican Republic. Would definitely recommend!Reviewed by CharlieAlfie on December 25, 2019
one fabulous time
amazing experience! we had mark as our tour guide who is super fun!!Reviewed by Care on December 21, 2019
we had never been on a dune buggy before so things to note:
1. its incredibly dusty so bring something to cover half ur face. they do sell bandanas for 5$ but we didnt carry extra cash outside of our tip.
2. they provide goggles but if u have a different shaped face id highly recommend bringing ur own.
have fun!!!
A great day out!
Brilliant!! We both really enjoyed our trip. Very good and knowledgeable guide. It was great to get outside our resort and see the real DR.Reviewed by Josh C on December 13, 2019
Enjoy it!
Interesting
When arriving your asked to fill in a disclaimer, make sure you read it, and then check the vehicle yourself cos although tough terrain vehicles accidents happen and then your expected to pay for damages. The guide is a German chap a little off beat but knows his job and the countryside, all in all good few hrs entertaining fun.Reviewed by Al T on November 15, 2019
Mud, mud and more mud! Pay the extra money and get 1 buggy per person, totally worth it!
The route and terrain is awesome, buggies are fast & fun. Stops at cenote, village & beach are very rushed; however we didn't mind at all. We came to drive buggies & get dirty & that's exactly what we did.Thanks for a great day!Reviewed by ARaver on November 06, 2019
Xtreme... Go for the best... forget the rest!!!
The idea of travel in a group of buggies did not interest us in the slightest!!! This was a 2 buggy group with a guide, 3 cars total. Without a doubt well worth the price of admission. Don't let the price deter you.Reviewed by Jamie on November 05, 2019
November 4th half-day adventure headed out with our guide Mark. Very professional introductory to the buggies, great interaction with all staff. You will definitely require a bandana to cover your nose and mouth. Tour takes you through some amazing countryside with stops along the way. Mark throws in some educational if not anecdotal conversation along with a lot of laughs.
short of the long....... DO THIS TRIP!!!!
Great experience!
You have to be an experienced stick driver and you will get dirty and may have poop on you but it's an amazing experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us some great information on the Dominican. It was an awesome overall experience. Highly recommend!Reviewed by Amanda Ingle on October 30, 2019
Great tour with really nice guide!
The tour is from 8 to 12/1 and that is really enough. In this time you drive through a lot of different kind of places and will be able to get a nice view of the real dominican republic. It really is enough time to see everything you want. The guide is so kind and shows you all kind of dominican places and habits in perfect english, french and spanish. Besides the racing with the good buggies its a really interesting tour with a lot of information about the locals. They really made a good trip. The guide makes pictures of you if you want, so you dont have to care about it. We even drove on the highway with like 85 km/h. Really recommended!Reviewed by Tobias A on October 24, 2019
Tour
Amazing experience. If you want boring, don't want to get dirty and wet, this is NOT for you. Very fun tour, glad we booked.Reviewed by Ime on August 21, 2019
Book it!
We went on the half day buggy trip yesterday.Reviewed by S6paul on August 21, 2019
After spending a lot of time comparing various buggy company's we decided to go with these guys.
The buggys are road legal and you clock up a good few miles throughout the trip. We was accompanied by our guide and one other family so 3 buggys in total.
The guide was great with good knowledge and was able to answer all questions, the locals at the stops you stop at are welcoming to the guides and do not harass you for any more money.
It was great to see the young kids running out there houses when we was out in the sticks to catch the sweets being thrown at them.
We urge everyone to book up
(If you can drive a manual)
Best excursion in DR
This excursion surpassed our expectations. The knowable guides led us through many amazing sites and authentic local villages. Between stops we drove through some wicked off road trails. Highly recommend booking this for couples and families alike. Well worth the cost!Reviewed by Smoopies on August 17, 2019
Xtreme Buggy
Amazing half day tour, place you wouldn’t see.Reviewed by Simon L on July 26, 2019
Meet local family’s, drink home made coffee and swim at the best beach Dominican has to offer.
Well worth the money.
Response from supplier
Hola Simon, Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure having you!
The best tour around
We booked a 1/2 day tour. It ended up being only my wife and I following Charlie on a private tour. We got to see some absolutely astounding places. The farms, the villages, the beach, the mine, the market. Everything was super cool. A local even fed me some horse which was really good. Do not do this if you want to stay clean. Definitely do this if you want to have a great time and go on a real adventure. You’ll see a lot and learn so much.Reviewed by shane s on July 11, 2019
Also as they mentioned but no one seems to read, THE BUGGYS ARE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY. You will need to know how to drive a manual to take this tour, otherwise you’ll be in someone’s back seat.
Response from supplier
Good Morning, .. Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed our tour and very BIG Thanks for mentioning the MANUAL TRANSMISSION :-) ... we will be expecting you back for our Full day adventure ... hasta la vista!
Amazing experience!
I had spent some time looking at all the different companies to do a buggy tour and I thought this one sounded the best and it didn’t let us down. We had such a fun time, you get covered in mud and clay and see some wonderful countryside and culture. I highly recommend. Mark was a great tour guide!Reviewed by Lydia W on July 06, 2019
A Muddy Fun Time
Do want to get off the beaten path, learn about the culture, have some fun, get dirty- then this is the adventure for you.Reviewed by REALTOR-Dave on July 05, 2019
First, you get to drive one these Xtreme Buggies which are a lot of fun and a kick in the pants to drive. Just make sure you can drive a manual transmission.
Second, Charlie our guide, did a wonderful job telling us about the area, the culture, and how the people live there day to day. He has a great sense of humor and made the tour a lot of fun. You'll have a blast on this tour and you tour country side, see a farm, go through an abandoned mine, have a snack at a little store, travel to one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, then fly down a highway.
Third, did I mention you get to drive one those Xtreme Buggies and get muddy. Make sure you where clothes you don't care about.
If you enjoy small adventure tours- I can highly recommend this one.
Response from supplier
YES! Driving the Buggy is the best part, we agree! But as well we are happy that you took the chance to get to know the country, we love so much, better. Great people, fantastic landscape... Best Buggys, for those who are familiar with driving stick shift :-) hope to see you guys again!
Meh
My girlfriend and I did the half day tour. It started off poorly when the lady went to the wrong hotel to pick us up, so we ended up being 20 minutes late, and our group went on the tour without us. We ended up getting a private tour, but it just felt awkward and uncomfortable without othersReviewed by Matt Z on June 12, 2019
Response from supplier
Hola Matt,
I remember going to Hotel with a similar name ( obviously the wrong one) to pick you up. Thank good I could reach you by phone and you where nice enough to wait for me.
It was no problem going later as you and your girlfriend where the only customers this day, .. I would have changed your day of excursion if I would have know that you prefer to go in a group.
Normally we require a minimum of 4 people but knowing that a lot of people are only here for a short stay, we sometimes skip policy and give private tours.
I am very happy for your review. Picking you up and talking to you I had the feeling that you where a 100% happy and that you loved the tour.
I remember going to Hotel with a similar name ( obviously the wrong one) to pick you up. Thank good I could reach you by phone and you where nice enough to wait for me.
It was no problem going later as you and your girlfriend where the only customers this day, .. I would have changed your day of excursion if I would have know that you prefer to go in a group.
Normally we require a minimum of 4 people but knowing that a lot of people are only here for a short stay, we sometimes skip policy and give private tours.
I am very happy for your review. Picking you up and talking to you I had the feeling that you where a 100% happy and that you loved the tour.
Pure Filth :) and loads of Fun
Booked on a whim, after the owner Angela gave us a lift from the beach back to our hotel in her buggy. So glad we did, we had an absolute blast - so much fun. My wife never stopped laughing and giggling the whole trip, even as we were driving through mud puddles at 30MPHReviewed by aidanshukie on June 05, 2019
Mark was a great guide, very informative and funny (loved the fact he had no filter :) he will tell you all "aboot" the island on each stop. The little villages we stopped at was a highlight and an eye-opener into island life.
Thanks again for a great experience.
If we'd have done the trip earlier in the holiday, we'd have done it twice !! That's how good it was.
(Top Tip - be sure to buy one of their Bandanas for $5 - unless you like the taste of mud :)
Response from supplier
Hola Aiden, I see you are back home. It was nice to meet the two of you here in Punta Cana. Thank you for being such a nice neighbor at the pool :-) and thank you for coming on our tour. It was a pleasure to have you .. we see you on our Full day adventure next time.. ! Mark say's Hi too!
Very interesting
We recently visit and enjoyed a stroll countryside. You will get dirty and it's kinda a rough ride on the buggies. Seen some interesting places but done more stopping at 3 different places then really riding. We did stop at the cave which was interesting along with the beautiful beach. The children running up and down along side trying to sell you paper and flowers was kinda of an eye opening on how they live.Reviewed by Sunshine759946 on June 04, 2019