ATV Riding in Puerto Plata: Buggies & Monkeyland

Four hours of mud, monkeys, and mountain plantation life

ATV riding in Puerto Plata combines an off-road buggy adventure through local villages and countryside with a visit to Monkeyland, a natural sanctuary for squirrel monkeys in the mountains, plus a stop at a working Dominican plantation. You operate the buggy yourself on muddy trails, then meet the monkeys and sample organic coffee and tropical fruits at the plantation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy ride and Monkeyland visit

• Start thrilling off-road buggy adventure
• Drive through muddy trails and villages
• Freshen up after buggy ride
• Visit Monkeyland squirrel monkey sanctuary
• Explore working Dominican plantation
• Sample tropical fruits and organic coffee

The experience

You start by revving the engine on a buggy and heading straight into the mud. The ride takes you through local villages and tropical landscapes on trails that are dusty and rough. This is the kind of off-road driving where you feel every bump and splash. The buggies handle the terrain, but you're in control the whole time, steering through the countryside that surrounds Puerto Plata.

After the ride, you freshen up and head to Monkeyland, a natural sanctuary in the mountains where squirrel monkeys live. This is a totally different pace from the buggies: you're watching the monkeys move through their space, not racing through it. Then you visit a working Dominican plantation where coffee, cocoa, and sugarcane are actually grown. You'll see how the crops are raised and get to sample fresh tropical fruits and sip organic coffee straight from the source, watching how local life actually works in this rural setting.

Private transportation is included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, or French. Children from age 2 are welcome. The whole day runs about four hours, so it fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole schedule.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• buggy rental and operation on the trails.
• admission to Monkeyland.
• access to the working plantation.
• fresh tropical fruit samples.
• organic coffee tasting.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Turistravels S.R.L

Is this one for you?This works best for small groups or families who want both action and wildlife in one morning or afternoon. The buggy riding and monkey sanctuary are back-to-back, so you get the adrenaline and the animal encounter without needing separate bookings or long travel between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's it like riding the buggies on the trails around Puerto Plata?

The buggy ride takes you through muddy trails, local villages, and tropical landscapes where you operate the vehicle yourself. It's rough terrain (dusty and dirty), and you steer through the countryside on your own, not watching from a passenger seat.

Can I actually interact with the monkeys at Monkeyland, or is it just watching them?

Monkeyland is a natural sanctuary in the mountains where you spend time with squirrel monkeys. The experience centers on being in their space and observing them, not a hands-on petting encounter.

What happens at the Dominican plantation part of the day?

You visit a working plantation where coffee, cocoa, and sugarcane are grown. You'll see how the crops are actually raised, sample fresh tropical fruits, and sip organic coffee produced on-site, getting a real look at how local farming operates in the rural mountains.

Is this activity suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're operating a buggy on trails, not hiking or doing strenuous work, so fitness is not a barrier to joining.