ATV Riding in Punta Cana: Muddy Trails & Macao Beach

You control the machine through mud and palm forest, then trade the handlebars for sand and ocean.

An ATV and buggy adventure tour in Punta Cana where you ride off-road through muddy trails and tropical landscape, swim in a crystal-clear cenote, taste local Dominican products at a traditional ranch, and end at Macao Beach. Drivers must be 16 or older to operate the vehicle. Children from age 4 can ride as passengers. A live guide leads the group through all stops and provides safety instruction before you ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV and Buggy Adventure in Punta Cana

• Drive through Bávaro area
• Visit traditional Dominican ranch
• Receive safety instructions and local tastings
• Swim at Los Hoyos del Salado cenote
• Relax at Macao Beach

The experience

You start in Bávaro, the resort heart of Punta Cana, and head to a traditional Dominican ranch where your guide meets you, walks through the safety rules, and introduces the ATVs and buggies. Before you ride, you taste Dominican coffee, cacao, and mamajuana, the local spirit, so you know what you're tasting when you pass the crops on the trails. Then you mount up and navigate through muddy terrain and lush vegetation, the kind of landscape that does not exist in the resort zone.

The ride takes you to Los Hoyos del Salado, a natural cenote with crystal-clear water surrounded by tropical growth. You stop here to swim or photograph: a break from the machine and the mud. The water is the real thing, not a pool, and the cenote sits inside the forest instead of beside it. After that, the trail opens toward Macao Beach, one of the region's actual shorelines, where you can walk the sand, wade in the ocean, or just stand and let the Atlantic wind erase the dust from the ride.

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours total. You choose between a solo machine (ATV or buggy) or a shared buggy where a second rider comes along. Children from age 4 can join as passengers on a shared vehicle. Guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and several other languages. Hotel pickup is included, and the group stays small enough that the guide can watch the trail and the riders at once.

What’s included

• The tour includes a live guide in your chosen language.
• hotel pickup.
• an ATV or buggy (your choice of solo or shared vehicle).
• safety instruction before you ride.
• tastings of Dominican coffee, cacao, and mamajuana at the ranch.
• a swim stop at the natural cenote.
• and time to walk and photograph at Macao Beach.

Options for this experience

7 options

Shared ATVGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Four-wheeler ATV shared ride: the vehicle is shared by 2 people. If you want to drive alone, select the solo ride option. Price is per person. Pickup is included.

Shared Family BuggyGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Family buggy for 3 to 4 people: each person books their own seat. One person drives while the others ride along as passengers. Price is per person. This option is buggy only; ATVs are not offered for family rides. Pickup is included.

Shared BuggyGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Two-seater buggy shared ride: the vehicle is shared by 2 people. If you prefer to drive alone, choose the solo ride option. Price is per person. Pickup is included.

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Solo ATVGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Four-wheeler ATV solo ride: you drive your own vehicle alone, with no sharing. Price is per person. Pickup is included.

Shared Buggy KayoGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Pickup is included.

Solo BuggyGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Two-seater buggy solo ride: you drive your own vehicle alone, with no sharing. Price is per person. Pickup is included.

Solo Buggy KayoGuide in 8 languages · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

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Is this one for you?Choose a solo machine if you want to set your own pace through the mud and make all the steering decisions. Pick a shared buggy if you'd rather ride as a passenger or bring a second adult to split the driving. Either way, the guide handles the route and the stops, so you focus on the ride and the landscape instead of navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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

Yes. The guide gives safety instruction at the ranch before anyone rides, and the trails are navigable for beginners. You must be 16 or older to operate the machine, and the guide will confirm you can control it safely before the group sets out.

What is Los Hoyos del Salado like?

Los Hoyos del Salado is a natural cenote, a sinkhole filled with crystal-clear freshwater, surrounded by tropical vegetation. You stop there to swim, cool off, and take photos during the ride.

What happens at the ranch at the start?

At the traditional Dominican ranch, you meet your guide, receive safety instructions for the ATV or buggy, and taste local products (Dominican coffee, cacao, and mamajuana) before you ride. The stop gives you a sense of the countryside and local culture before the off-road adventure begins.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup from Punta Cana resorts is included in the tour. The guide will confirm your pickup time and location when you book.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy and closed-toe shoes or boots for grip on the pedals. Bring sunscreen and a camera. Towels and professional photos are not included, so bring your own towel if you plan to swim at the cenote or beach.