ATV Riding Monetellano: Buggy Tour Through Village & Beach

Ride through village and fields, then swim at the beach

A half-day ATV riding tour departing from Taino Bay port takes you to Monetellano, where you operate a two-person buggy through a local village, sugarcane fields and down to the beach. A guide gives safety instruction before you ride, and the route includes a beach stop for swimming or refreshment before returning through the fields to the village.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy tour from Taino Bay port

• Pick up at Taino Bay port
• Travel to Monetellano tour start
• Receive safety instructions from guide
• Drive through local village and sugarcane fields
• Stop at beach for swim or refreshment
• Continue through fields back to village

The experience

Monetellano sits inland from Taino Bay, and the tour starts after pickup at the port. Your guide walks you through the safety basics you need before you take the controls of the buggy: the instruction covers what you need to ride safely through the terrain ahead. From there, you drive through the local village, then out into the sugarcane fields where the paths turn muddy and uneven.

The route ends at the beach, where you stop long enough to swim or grab a drink at the beachfront before heading back inland. The return follows the same fields and village roads, so you see the landscape from a different angle on the way out. The whole excursion runs about four hours and operates in all weather, so bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty, sunglasses and a scarf or bandana to cover your mouth against the dust and mud on the paths.

What’s included

• Pickup at Taino Bay port.
• guide instruction on safe riding.
• two-person buggy for the excursion.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to16h before

GroupUp to 22 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Eric Tours International

Is this one for you?Pickup is included at Taino Bay port and timed to your ship's arrival, so cruise passengers without a rental car can book directly from the dock. The half-day length fits inside a port call, and you're back in time for the ship's departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 the buggy like on muddy paths and uneven ground?

The two-person buggy is built for this terrain. The paths through the sugarcane fields are muddy and rough, and the guide's instruction covers how to handle the ride safely before you start.

How much time do I actually spend riding versus stopped?

The tour runs four hours total from pickup at Taino Bay to drop-off. Most of that is riding through the village, fields and to the beach. The main stop is at the beach itself, where you can swim or rest.

Can I swim at the beach stop, or is it just a quick photo break?

You have time to swim or get a refreshment at the beachfront during the beach stop. Bring a towel if you plan to go in the water.

What should I wear for four hours of riding through mud and dust?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty: mud and dust are part of the ride. Sunglasses protect your eyes, and a scarf or bandana over your mouth helps with the dust on the field paths.