ATV Riding in Puerto Plata: Monkeys, Rum & Fort San Felipe

You operate the ATV through Puerto Plata's backcountry and colonial landmarks

A five- to six-hour ATV riding tour in Puerto Plata combines off-road driving with stops at Fortaleza San Felipe, a rum distillery, an artisanal chocolate factory, and a guided encounter with squirrel monkeys. The tour includes hotel pickup from Amber Cove and Taino Bay, a professional guide in English, Spanish or French, and all safety gear. Riders must be at least 16 with a valid driver's license. Younger passengers can ride along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Puerto Plata's culture and history

• Visit artisanal chocolate factory
• Interact with squirrel monkeys
• Tour Ron rum distillery
• Explore Fort San Felipe
• Drive along Malecon waterfront
• Admire Central Park and Victorian architecture

What’s included

• ATV use and safety equipment.
• entrance to Fortaleza San Felipe.
• visits to the rum distillery and artisanal chocolate factory with tastings.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• bottled water.
• round-trip transport from Amber Cove and Taino Bay hotels.

Times

• Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30

Before you book

Group Up to 200 3 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Rigo and Leonel Tours and Transfers

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

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The experience

You drive an ATV through Puerto Plata's landscapes rather than watching from a vehicle. The tour picks you up from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and moves through several stops over five to six hours. Safety equipment and the ATV itself are provided, and a professional guide leads the group in your choice of English, Spanish or French.

The stops anchor the day: an artisanal chocolate factory where you see how Dominican cocoa becomes finished chocolate; a natural habitat where you interact with squirrel monkeys and learn their behavior; a rum distillery where you tour the production process and taste different varieties of Dominican rum; and Fortaleza San Felipe, a 16th-century fortress with panoramic views of the ocean and the colonial history of Puerto Plata. You also take a vehicle tour of the Malecon waterfront and see the Victorian architecture around Central Park.

Bottled water comes with the tour. Riders need at least a moderate level of fitness and a valid driver's license if they're 16 or older. Children from age 8 can join as passengers. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 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 ride the ATV if I'm under 16?

Riders must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license to operate the ATV. Children from age 8 can join as passengers riding with an adult.

What is Fortaleza San Felipe and why is it on this tour?

Fortaleza San Felipe is a 16th-century fortress that stands as a crucial landmark in Puerto Plata's colonial history. The tour includes entry and time to explore the fort and take in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from its position overlooking the city.

Do I get to taste the rum at the distillery?

Yes, the rum distillery visit includes a tour of the production process and tastings of different varieties of Dominican rum, so you can sample the varieties the distillery produces.

What happens at the chocolate factory?

At the artisanal chocolate factory, you discover how cocoa is processed into authentic Dominican chocolate, watching the production methods used to make it.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes ATV use and all safety equipment, entry to Fortaleza San Felipe, visits to the rum distillery and chocolate factory, a professional guide, bottled water throughout the day, and round-trip transport from your hotel at Amber Cove or Taino Bay.