ATV riding in Macao Beach: Horseback, farm & water cave

You operate the ATV through four hours of off-road Dominican terrain.

A four-hour activity combining horseback riding and self-operated ATV or buggy driving in Macao Beach, Dominican Republic, with stops at an organic farm, water cave and beach. You start on horseback through agricultural land, then drive your own vehicle off-road to taste local coffee and chocolate, explore a cave, and reach the coast.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 70 to US$ 169 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Horses and adults, shared vehicle 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00 Guide in English or Spanish Lasts 4 hours: horseback riding and a shared ATV/buggy vehicle. Pickup is included.

Sunset Tour 14:00 and 15:00 Guide in English or Spanish Includes pickup

Tour with a professional photo session 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English or Spanish Professional photoshoot. Lasts 4 hours, covering horseback riding, a shared ATV/buggy, and a professional photo section. Pickup is included.

Sunset plus a professional photoshoot 14:00 and 15:30 Guide in English or Spanish Includes a photo section. Lasts 4 hours and pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding and ATV tour

• Start horseback riding adventure
• Drive ATV or buggy off-road
• Visit organic farm and taste treats
• Explore water cave
• Visit Macao Beach

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transportation from Punta Cana.
• horseback riding through agricultural land.
• self-operated ATV or buggy driving off-road.
• tastings of organic products at a Dominican farm.
• visits to a water cave and Macao Beach.
• helmet.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• and a free gift.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 08:00 08:30 09:00 10:45 11:00 13:20 14:00 15:00 15:30

Information

Ride your own ATV through Dominican countryside to Macao Beach, a water cave and organic farm with tastings, starting from Punta Cana hotels.

Group Private 12 similar group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to the start time

Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

If you've got an afternoon free in Punta Cana and want to do something beyond the resort, this combines two separate rides into one outing. You begin on horseback with views of Dominican agriculture, then switch to your own ATV or buggy for the off-road portion. The difference matters: you're not watching a guide navigate. You're controlling the vehicle through the countryside yourself, which is why the activity works for both beginners and experienced riders.

The route takes you to an organic farm where you taste local products (coffee, chocolate and other treats), then continues off-roading to a water cave and Macao Beach. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included, along with a helmet and a guide who speaks English or Spanish. The group stays small, and the whole experience runs about four hours.

A free gift comes with the booking. If you want to capture the ride, a professional photoshoot option is available at checkout, separate from the standard activity.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

Can I ride an ATV if I've never done it before?

Yes. The activity is designed for beginners and experienced riders alike, so no prior ATV experience is required to join.

What's the water cave like, and do I swim in it?

The water cave is one of three main stops on the route. The reference material confirms you visit it, though the specifics of entry and swimming are not detailed in the operator's description.

How does the horseback part work if I'm not a confident rider?

The horseback section opens the activity and gives views of Dominican agriculture. It's part of the combo experience, and the activity welcomes beginners, so the pace is set accordingly.

What happens if I want to ride horses the whole time instead of switching to an ATV?

This is a combo activity, so the itinerary includes both horseback and ATV riding as designed. If you prefer only horseback or only ATV, check with the operator about alternative options.

Operated by Punta Canada Adventures. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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