ATV Riding Puerto Plata: Cigar Factory & Teco Beach

Mamajuana shots and a dip at Teco Beach with your ship still in view.

An ATV ride tour from Amber Cove–Taino Bay cruise port that takes you through Puerto Plata countryside, small Dominican villages, and along rivers on private off-road trails. The route includes a cigar factory stop with mamajuana shots and hot chocolate or coffee tasting, then Teco Beach for swimming or photos. A guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup and drop-off happen at the port, and the ride lasts three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour and beach visit

• Ride around beach and countryside
• Visit small Dominican village
• Stop for hot chocolate and Mamajuana shots
• Visit cigar factory
• Stop at beach for photos and dip

The Experience

You ride your own ATV through Puerto Plata's countryside and past small Dominican villages, following private off-road trails that wind through rivers and rural landscape. The guide leads the way in English or Spanish, and the group stays small enough to move at one pace. Goggles and helmets are provided, along with a Dominican bandana and bottled water to keep you cool in the heat.

The first stop is a cigar factory where you taste mamajuana shots and your choice of hot chocolate or coffee. After that, you ride to Teco Beach, where you can swim or take photos with your cruise ship visible in the background—the kind of shot that proves you left the port. Clean showers and restrooms are available when you get back, and the whole outing fits inside a three-hour window so you can return to the ship without stress.

Pickup and drop-off happen at Amber Cove–Taino Bay, so you don't arrange separate transport from the port. A few options let you choose between single or double riding (two people per ATV), and some add a waterfall stop to the route. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries.

What’s included

• ATV rental with helmet and goggles.
• private off-road trails through countryside and villages.
• mamajuana shots and hot chocolate or coffee tasting at the cigar factory.
• access to Teco Beach for swimming or photos.
• Dominican bandana and bottled water.
• clean showers and restrooms.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• pickup and drop-off at Amber Cove–Taino Bay cruise port.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by DR PRIME TOURS

Is this one for you?Book the single-rider option if you want to operate your own ATV and feel in control of the pace; choose double riding if you'd rather have a passenger experience or want to share the cost with someone else. The waterfall add-on extends the ride beyond the beach and factory stops if you have extra time before the ship departs.

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Top questions

What's the cigar factory stop actually like on this ATV tour?

The cigar factory is a working facility where you taste mamajuana shots and either hot chocolate or coffee. It's a real Dominican production space, not a tourist shop, and the tasting is included in the ride.

Can I swim at Teco Beach or is it just for photos?

Teco Beach is a real swimming beach, so you can take a dip if you want. Many riders take photos with the cruise ship in the background, but the choice is yours—bring a change of clothes if you plan to get wet.

How does the double-riding ATV option work?

Double riding means two people share one ATV—one person operates it while the other rides as a passenger. You can switch roles or stay in the same positions the whole ride, depending on what you prefer and what the operator allows.

What happens if I've never ridden an ATV before?

The tour suits all fitness levels and the guide leads at a pace the group can handle. Helmets, goggles and safety gear are provided, and the private trails are designed for the ride, not a racing course.

Do I need to get back to the ship at a specific time?

Yes—the three-hour tour is timed so you return to Amber Cove–Taino Bay with time to spare before the ship leaves. Pickup and drop-off happen at the port, so you don't lose time on transfers.

Is there a waterfall option on this tour?

Some of the purchase options include a waterfall stop in addition to the cigar factory and Teco Beach. Check which option you're booking to see if the waterfall is part of your route.