ATV Riding Punta Cana: Cenote, Macao Beach & Organic Tastings

Operate your own ATV through forests and caves, then unwind on Macao Beach

A half-day ATV riding experience in Punta Cana where you operate your own buggy through rugged forest trails to Los Hoyos del Salado cenote for a swim, then drive to Macao Beach for beach time. The tour includes a safety briefing, private transportation, entry to all sites, and tastings of local organic coffee and chocolate.

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A 4x4 ATV adventure lasting half a day 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 Guide in 4 languages Includes pickup

4x4 ATV, priced per person 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 Guide in 4 languages Per-person 4x4 ATV, pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour with cenote and beach visit

• Meet at Buggy Ranch
• Health and safety briefing
• Drive ATV through forests and gardens
• Visit Los Hoyos del Salado cenote
• Swim and admire cenote
• Ride ATV to Macao Beach
• Relax at Macao Beach
• Return to ATV ranch
• Transport back to pickup location

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the Buggy Ranch.
• safety briefing and guide throughout the ride.
• entry to Los Hoyos del Salado cenote and Macao Beach.
• organic coffee and chocolate tastings.
• visit to Taino Cave.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 12:00 15:00

Information

Ride your own 4x4 ATV through Punta Cana forests to a 25-foot cenote for swimming, then drive to Macao Beach. Includes organic coffee and chocolate tastings, guide and pickup.

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

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

Book up to 1h before

Ages Adult (15 to 85 years) · Youth (9 to 14 years) · Child (2 to 8 years)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

You pick up your own 4x4 ATV at the Buggy Ranch after a 30-minute transfer from your hotel, then spend 15 minutes on a safety briefing with your guide before joining a rally-style caravan through forest and tropical gardens. The ride itself is the point: you're behind the wheel the whole time, navigating rugged roads alongside your guide and the rest of your small group.

The first major stop is Los Hoyos del Salado, a 25-foot-deep water cenote carved into limestone. You drive your ATV right up to it, then have time to jump in for a swim or simply admire the cave from the edge. After that comes the drive to Macao Beach, where you park and spend roughly 40 minutes on the sand and in the waves, with limestone cliffs rising behind the shoreline. On the way back to the ranch, you'll taste organic coffee and chocolate, products sourced locally, before your guide drives you back to your hotel.

The whole outing runs about four hours and twenty minutes from pickup to drop-off. Private transportation is included, as is entry to the cenote and beach. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on your group, and children from age 2 are welcome.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 14 years); Child (2 to 8 years).

Can I ride an ATV in Punta Cana if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour includes a 15-minute safety briefing at the Buggy Ranch before you start, and your guide leads a rally-style caravan so you're never alone on the trail. The route uses rugged forest roads but is designed for mixed experience levels.

What is Los Hoyos del Salado cenote like?

Los Hoyos del Salado is a water-filled cave roughly 25 feet deep, set into limestone. You drive your ATV to the entrance, then have time to swim in the fresh water or walk around and take in the rock formations. It's a natural sinkhole, so the water is cool and clear.

How much time do I actually spend on Macao Beach?

You have roughly 40 minutes on the sand and in the water at Macao Beach before heading back to the ATV ranch. The beach sits below limestone cliffs and faces the open ocean, so it's good for swimming and photos but not a full afternoon of lounging.

What happens with the organic product tastings?

After you return to the Buggy Ranch, your guide arranges tastings of local organic coffee and chocolate. These are products sourced from the region and give you a quick taste of Dominican flavors before your transfer back to your hotel.

Is this tour private, or will I ride with other people?

The tour is private to your group, but you travel in a rally-style caravan with your guide leading. You operate your own ATV the entire time, so you're not sharing a vehicle with anyone else.

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