Puerto Plata: Buggy Tour Countryside & Beach with Mud Routes

Mud, Coffee & Beach in a Buggy Built for Two

You drive a two-seater buggy through Puerto Plata's countryside and mud routes, swapping driver and passenger roles with your co-pilot. You stop for coffee in the hills, navigate water crossings and puddles, then swim at Bergantín Beach if you want. The whole day takes 2 hours 20 minutes, includes a helmet, water, and transport, and leaves you covered in dust and mud, which is exactly why you booked it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy tour through countryside and beach

• Drive to small mountain area
• Stop for coffee in countryside
• Tour nearby mountains
• Drive through mud and puddles
• Stop to bathe at Bergantín beach
• Return to starting point

What’s included

Your tour includes private transportation to the starting point, a crash helmet, bottled water and soda throughout the day, coffee at the countryside stop, WiFi on board, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the return journey. The beach stop at Bergantín is included, though swimming is optional.

Times

• Every day 07:00 09:00 11:00 13:00 15:00

Before you book

Group Up to 16

Live guide English, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 5h before

Ages Adult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

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The experience

So you're standing there in Puerto Plata with a free afternoon and someone says, "Want to drive a buggy through actual mud?" and suddenly you're signing a waiver. The whole thing runs 2 hours 20 minutes, and yeah, it sounds short until you realize you're splitting driving duties with whoever's next to you. One person handles the wheel while the other rides shotgun, then you swap. The buggies are built for couples that way, so if you're traveling solo or in a group, you'll pair up with someone else on the tour.

You start in the countryside around Puerto Plata, heading up toward the hills where a few houses sit scattered among the fields. There's a 15-minute stop for coffee: included, and honestly necessary because the next part is where things get real. The route takes you straight through puddles, water crossings, and mud that gets deeper or shallower depending on how much rain fell that week. You're wearing a crash helmet the whole time, and the dust and spray come at you sideways. It's not graceful, but that's kind of the point.

After the mud section, you pull up to Bergantín Beach. The stop lasts anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes depending on how many people want to swim. It's optional, so if you'd rather stay dry and let the mud dry on your clothes for the ride back, that's fine too. Then you head back the same route, which somehow feels different when you're the one driving and the mud's already been churned up. The vehicle is air-conditioned when you're not bouncing through water, and you get bottled water and soda on board, plus WiFi if you need to send a photo of yourself covered in mud to someone who stayed home.

Pickup and drop-off are handled, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the starting point. Public transportation is available nearby if you want to get there on your own, but most people take the included ride. Bring a change of clothes or at least something you don't mind getting filthy, and if you're thinking about swimming, pack a towel and a dry shirt for the ride back.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 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.

Can I drive the buggy if I've never done it before?

Yes. The buggies are designed for couples to take turns, and the routes are manageable for first-time drivers. Your co-pilot sits next to you, and you swap halfway through.

Is the beach swim mandatory?

No. The stop at Bergantín Beach is optional. You can stay dry and rest while others swim, or jump in if you brought a change of clothes.

How long is the coffee stop?

About 15 minutes. Coffee is included in the tour price.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring a change of clothes or clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a towel if you plan to swim, and sunscreen. Water and soda are provided.

What's included in the price?

Transport to and from the starting point, helmet, coffee stop, water, soda, and WiFi on board.

How many people go on each buggy?

Two people per buggy: a driver and a co-pilot who swap roles during the tour.