ATV Riding in Punta Cana: Macao Beach, Cenote & Catamaran

Eight hours split between buggy trails and open water: two ways to move through the same region.

An eight-hour ATV and catamaran combo in Punta Cana pairs off-road riding with water-based exploration. You ride a buggy to three stops: Macao Beach on the northern coast, a coffee and chocolate tasting house, and a freshwater cenote for swimming. After the ATV portion, you board a catamaran for snorkeling, an open bar, and a natural pool before returning to your hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 110 to US$ 145 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Dune buggy off-road ride, plus a coffee and chocolate tasting and a boat cruise 08:00 Guide in 5 languages Pickup is included

Single buggy 08:00 Guide in 5 languages Single buggy, pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy adventure and catamaran cruise

• Explore region by buggy
• Stop at Macao Beach
• Enjoy coffee and chocolate tasting (depending on option)
• Visit magical cenote
• Snorkel in crystal clear waters (depending on option)
• Party on catamaran with open bar (depending on option)
• Relax at natural pool

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Macao Beach Entry included 1h
2. Bavaro Beach Entry included 3h

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transport, ATV use, entry to Macao Beach, the cenote and the coffee and chocolate house.
• snorkeling equipment and unlimited drinks on the catamaran.
• snacks and fruit served on the boat.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Ride an ATV through Punta Cana's coastal terrain to Macao Beach and a cenote, then switch to a catamaran with snorkeling and an open bar on the boat.

Group Up to 95

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian Another language? ›

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

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

You start on an ATV, not watching from a seat. The buggy takes you north through the region to Macao Beach, where white sand and palms line a stretch popular with locals and surfers. From there you move inland to a coffee and chocolate house for a tasting: a pause before the cenote, where you swim in crystalline freshwater. The riding itself is the draw. The stops break up the day and give you a sense of the landscape beyond the resort zone.

After the ATV portion, you trade the buggy for a catamaran at Bavaro Beach. The boat carries you out for snorkeling in clear water where you can see the marine life beneath the surface. An open bar runs the whole time you're on deck, with music and drinks while you're anchored or moving. A natural pool (shallow, warm, and calm) is the final stop before the return to your hotel. The day swings between adrenaline and ease, and the catamaran half is built around floating, not rushing.

A live guide leads both halves in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, as are snorkeling gear, entry to all three sites, and snacks and fruit on the boat. Children from age four can ride. The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Those are on you.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is Macao Beach like, and why is it a stop on this ride?

Macao Beach sits on the northern coast of the Bavaro region and is known for white sand, palm trees, and strong waves that draw surfers. It's a local favorite as well as a tourist spot, and the ATV route passes through it as one of three main stops during the buggy portion of the day.

Do I need to know how to ride an ATV before I book this?

No prior experience is required. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you operate your own buggy throughout the ATV portion. A live guide leads the route and stops.

What happens during the catamaran part after the ATV riding ends?

You board a catamaran at Bavaro Beach for snorkeling in open water, an open bar with unlimited drinks and music, and a final stop at a natural pool where you can relax and sunbathe before returning to your hotel.

Is the cenote swimming included, or is it just a photo stop?

The cenote is a full swimming stop. You ride the ATV to a freshwater cenote where you can cool off and swim in its clear waters. Entry is included.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Entry to Macao Beach, the cenote, and the coffee and chocolate house; snorkeling gear on the boat; snacks and fruit on the boat; unlimited drinks on the catamaran; and round-trip hotel transport are all included. Bring your own sunscreen and sunglasses.

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