4x4 ATV, Coffee Chocolate Rum Tasting

Half-Day Adventure 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

★ 4.7 3,408 reviews

4 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $64.72 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Group: max 90 travellers
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This half-day outing pairs a 4x4 ATV ride through the back trails east of Punta Cana with a swim in a freshwater cave, a chocolate and coffee tasting stop, and time on Macao beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the listed four hours cover the round-trip transportation as well as the activity itself. Expect pickup to begin roughly 90 minutes before the tour starts, since the shuttle collects guests from multiple hotels along the way.

Once at the ranch, riders take quad bikes along dirt trails between the stops. Reviewers repeatedly mention mud and dirt, so the experience depends partly on tolerance for getting messy. Time at the beach runs about 20 minutes and the water cave stop about the same. Vendors sell goods at most stops, and purchases there are at the traveller's own expense.

The tour suits reasonably fit travellers who want an active, messy outing rather than a relaxed sightseeing trip. Anyone under 18 cannot drive, the minimum age to attend is 8, and travellers up to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travellers cannot take part, and groups run to a maximum of 90 travellers.

What's Included

Included

Round trip transportation
Chocolate and Coffee tasting Spot
Crystal clear water cave
Macao beach and farallon
Important: Pick-up from each hotel will begin approximately 90 minutes before the tour

Not Included

Towels, Sunscreen, sunglasses, bandanas and other personal accessories
Gratuities for the crew and drivers
Extra US$50.00 per booking when booking for 3 people
Booking fee, Boogies Punta Cana (US$50.00 per booking)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupRound-trip transportation is included, with pickup starting approximately 90 minutes before the tour as the shuttle collects guests from area hotels.
Arrive at the ranchThe meeting point is Enjoy Buggies Tours on the East Tourist Boulevard towards Miches, at Rancho Pin 2 in Punta Cana.
ATV trail rideRiders take 4x4 ATVs along dirt trails and through plantation land between the stops, with time on the machines making up the core of the day.
Water cave swimApproximately 20 minutes at a crystal-clear water cave where swimming is possible. Water shoes or close-toe shoes are required.
Coffee and chocolate tastingA stop at the chocolate and coffee tasting spot. Products are available to buy, at an extra cost.
Macao beach and farallonApproximately 20 minutes at Macao beach, with vendors and food and drink available at the traveller's own expense.
Return transferThe activity ends back at the meeting point, followed by the shuttle ride back to the hotels.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews and in the operator's own notes, and they shape the day more than most people expect.

Expect to get dirty. Towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and bandanas are not provided, so bring your own.
Bring cash. One reviewer advised bringing Dominican pesos or US dollars and asking prices before agreeing to anything, and reported high card surcharges, so cash is the safer route. Tips for the crew and drivers are also not included. Decide your budget before the stops start.
Footwear matters. Water shoes or close-toe shoes are required at the water cave for safety. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike should judge the water for themselves before getting in.
Vendors at stops. One reviewer mentioned hustling by locals at the stops, and another called the coffee and chocolate stop boring and expensive to buy from. Others found the staff helpful for avoiding overpaying for souvenirs. Decide what you want to spend before the stops start.
Pace and group size. The tour runs with as many as 90 travellers. Guides give warnings but one reviewer wished they had received a fuller tutorial on operating the machine, so first-time riders should ask questions before setting off. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected.
Long shuttle rides. Pickup starts about 90 minutes before the tour and the shuttle collects guests from several hotels. Factor that travel time into your plans, since the four-hour duration includes both transfers.

Common issues. One reviewer described vendor hustling at the stops, and another felt prices at the stops were high and that more time was spent travelling than riding the ATVs. A further reviewer described equipment in poor condition. The operator asks for moderate fitness with no serious medical conditions. Weather can change the day, and the operator may cancel for poor conditions or if minimum numbers are not met, offering a different date or a full refund in those cases. Bookings for three people sharing carry an extra fee of USD 50 per booking, as does the booking fee itself.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, round-trip transportation from your hotel is included, and the four-hour duration covers both transfers. Pickup begins roughly 90 minutes before the tour start, since the shuttle collects guests from several hotels.

What Is Included In The Price?

Round-trip transportation, the ATV riding, the coffee and chocolate tasting stop, the water cave and Macao beach are all part of the tour. Not included are towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and bandanas, gratuities, and anything you buy from vendors. Note that a booking fee of USD 50 per booking applies, and a booking for three people sharing carries an extra USD 50 per booking.

Can Children Join The Tour?

The minimum age to attend is 8 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum driving age is 18. Travellers should have a moderate level of physical fitness, and pregnant women are not allowed.

What Should I Bring?

Water shoes or close-toe shoes are required at the cave. Towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and bandanas are not provided, so bring your own if you want them. Reviewers also advise bringing Dominican pesos or US dollars for vendors, food and tips, since one reported high card surcharges.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because minimum traveller numbers are not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs can be brought. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems or serious heart or other medical conditions, and customers who appear intoxicated may be refused service. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected.