ATV Riding in Puerto Plata: Imbert River & Beach

Ride ATVs through river valleys and out to the beach in one afternoon

ATV riding in Puerto Plata combines a 2.5-hour guided ride through the Imbert River area and onto the beach with stops for coffee and optional cigar rolling. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, bottled water and air-conditioned transport to and from the meeting point. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour and local experiences

• Travel 15 minutes to ATV start point
• Ride ATV along the beach
• Visit Calle de los Paraguas by van
• Explore bars, shops, and photo spots
• Watch cigar hand-rolling demonstration
• Roll your own cigar and shop

The experience

The ride starts in the Imbert River area, where you operate the fastest ATVs in the region on trails that wind through the natural landscape. Your guide leads you through the trees, points out local culture and takes you into the river waters themselves. A 15-minute drive brings you to Calle de los Paraguas, a small street lined with umbrellas and decorated with photo spots, where you stop for coffee or hot chocolate and can browse shops and cafes. If it has rained, a short mud route is available as an optional add-on to the ride.

After the break, you head back to the ATVs and ride out to the beach for the final stretch. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours of riding and stops combined. Hotel pickup is included, and your guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout to keep the pace safe and manageable. Bottled water and an air-conditioned van for transport between the hotel and the starting point round out the logistics.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned van.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the ATV ride through the Imbert River area and onto the beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in port and want to ride ATVs yourself rather than watch a guide drive. The 2.5-hour length fits a shore excursion or a half-day break from the cruise or resort, and the small group size keeps the pace manageable for mixed experience levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (3 to 4 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I roll my own cigar during this ATV ride?

Yes, cigar rolling is available at a stop during the tour. You'll see hand-rolling methods and learn how tobacco is processed from leaf to finished cigar, and you can roll one yourself if you'd like. Premium brands are also available to buy direct.

What's included in the pickup and transport?

Hotel pickup is included in the booking. An air-conditioned van brings you to the ATV starting point in the Imbert River area and returns you to your hotel after the ride. Bottled water is provided on board.

How long is the actual riding time on the ATVs?

The full experience runs 2.5 hours and includes both riding time and stops. You'll spend time on the ATVs in the Imbert River area and on the beach, with a break in between for coffee and refreshments.