ATV Riding Punta Cana: Drive to Cenote Secreto & Playa Macao

You're behind the wheel the whole way, from plantation to beach to cenote.

This is a self-driven buggy tour in Punta Cana where you operate your own vehicle for 3.5 hours, starting at an organic plantation, moving through Playa Macao beach, and finishing at Cenote Secreto for swimming. You choose between a buggy for one, two, or three to four people, and the route includes free tastings of coffee, chocolate and local products, plus hotel pickup and return.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 40 to US$ 80 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Buggy for three or four people 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese A family stroller is for 3 or 4 people sharing one vehicle, where the adults can take turns driving. Pickup is included.

Buggy for two people 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese A two-person stroller is for two adults sharing one vehicle, who can take turns driving. Pickup is included.

Buggy (single) 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese A single buggy is for one adult who will have their own vehicle. Pickup is included.

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What’s included

• Free tastings of coffee, chocolate, mamajuana and other organic products from the plantation.
• use of your buggy for the full route.
• entrance to Cenote Secreto and a typical Dominican house.
• hotel pickup and return transport.

Times

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• Every day 08:00 09:00 11:30 12:00 14:30 15:00

Information

Drive your own buggy from Punta Cana through an organic plantation to Playa Macao beach and Cenote Secreto.

Group Up to 55

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

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

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Ages Adult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

You get picked up from your hotel and driven to an organic plantation where the day starts. Here you taste fresh coffee, cacao and mamajuana straight from the source. The kind of thing you can't get in a resort. Then you climb into your buggy and drive it yourself to Playa Macao, one of the Caribbean's quieter beaches with white sand and the kind of waves that make for good photos. The route gives you stops to take pictures and move at your own pace.

The final leg takes you to Cenote Secreto, a freshwater sinkhole hidden in the landscape where you can swim in crystal-clear water. It's the kind of place that feels removed from the usual tourist circuit. After the cenote, transport brings you back to your hotel, so you don't have to navigate the drive yourself when the day is done.

The whole outing runs 3.5 hours. You'll need at least moderate fitness for the buggy driving and the physical activity involved. Children from age 3 can join. Professional photography is available if you want polished shots of the day, though it's not included in the base price.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 17 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.

What's the difference between the single buggy and the buggy for two or more people?

You choose your buggy size at checkout: one person rides alone, two people share one vehicle, or three to four people fit in a larger buggy. Everyone drives their own vehicle. There's no passenger seat where someone just watches.

Do I need a driver's license to operate the buggy?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required to rent and drive the buggy. The operator confirms this before the tour starts.

What exactly happens at the organic plantation at the start?

The plantation is where the tour begins. You taste coffee, cacao, and mamajuana (all organic products grown and made locally), so you get a sense of where Dominican flavors come from before you drive out to the beach and cenote.

Can I swim at Playa Macao and Cenote Secreto, or just look around?

You can swim at both. Playa Macao is a working beach with waves, and Cenote Secreto is a freshwater cenote where the water is calm and clear. Both stops give you time to get in the water and cool off.

Is the buggy driving difficult if I've never done it before?

The route is designed for riders with at least moderate fitness. The terrain and the driving itself are manageable for someone without prior buggy experience, though comfort with operating an off-road vehicle helps.

Operated by GDP EXCURSIONS. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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