Puerto Plata: ATV Tour Amber Cove & Taino Bay with Cigar Stop

Ride ATVs Through Puerto Plata Farmland & Taste Local Coffee Between Port Stops

You ride an ATV through Dominican farmland and countryside for about 15 minutes from the cruise port, stop to watch cigar rolling and taste organic coffee and mamajuana, then return to the ship with a professional guide, helmet, and water included. The whole excursion fits inside a port day without eating into your return time.

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Amber Cove and want to get off the ship without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing — the port pickup, fixed route, and return schedule mean you can ride and taste local coffee without missing the ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV tour from Amber Cove to countryside

• Pick up at Amber Cove port
• Drive through Dominican countryside
• Stop for cigar rolling demonstration
• Taste local organic coffee and mamajuana
• Enjoy panoramic views and photo stops
• Return to Amber Cove port

The Experience

"You go fast, but not too fast — the road, she tells you what to do," our guide said as he handed over the helmet, and I realized he meant it. The ATV tour from Amber Cove starts right at the port with pickup, so you're on the bike within minutes of leaving the ship. The route runs just 15 minutes inland from the coast, cutting through small farms and the Atlantic-side countryside where the landscape shifts from port noise to actual earth beneath the tires. You're not racing — the pace lets you notice things, the way the light hits the palms, the smell of soil after rain.

The cigar stop happens about halfway through, at a small rolling operation where someone actually shows you how tobacco gets shaped and wrapped. You can watch, ask questions, buy if you want. After that comes the organic coffee tasting — not a rushed sip but actual time to sit with it, and they offer mamajuana too if you're curious. The whole thing feels less like a tourist checkbox and more like someone saying, "Here's what we do here." Bottled water comes with you the whole time, and the helmets are real safety gear, not an afterthought.

The group stays under 20 people, which means the guides aren't herding a crowd. They're experienced on these routes and they know the terrain well enough that you can focus on the ride instead of worrying about what comes next. The ATVs themselves handle the uneven ground without drama, and the countryside views — especially looking back toward the ocean — are the kind of thing you don't get from the ship. When the ride ends, port pickup and dropoff are included, so you're back at Amber Cove with time to spare before departure.

Top questions

How long is the ATV tour from Amber Cove?

The ride itself is roughly 15 minutes from the port into the countryside, plus time for the cigar stop and coffee tasting. Total time depends on the ship's schedule, but port pickup and dropoff are included.

Is this tour good for cruise passengers on a short stop?

Yes. The tour starts at Amber Cove port with immediate pickup, so you don't lose time getting to the trailhead. Return to the port is also included, timed to get you back before ship departure.

Do I need ATV experience to book this?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Professional guides go with you, helmets are provided, and the pace is manageable for first-time riders.

What's included in the tour?

Professional guide, ATV, helmet, bottled water, port pickup and dropoff, cigar rolling demonstration, and organic coffee and mamajuana tasting.

What is the maximum weight limit?

Maximum weight is 300 lbs for a single rider or combined weight for a rider and passenger.

Can children go on this tour?

Children under 4 are not recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum driver age is 18 years old.

Is this a private or shared tour?

It's a shared excursion with a maximum of 20 travelers per group.

What if I've never ridden an ATV before?

The guides are experienced and the terrain is manageable. The tour is designed for all fitness levels, and helmets and safety gear are provided.

What’s included

Your tour includes professional guides who ride with you, a helmet, the ATV itself, bottled water throughout, port pickup and dropoff at Amber Cove, a stop at an authentic cigar rolling operation where you can watch and learn, and a tasting of local organic coffee and mamajuana on the way back to the port.