ATV riding in Punta Cana: Cenote and Macao Beach

Four and a half hours of trails, a cenote swim, and a hidden beach

An ATV riding tour in Punta Cana where you operate your own 4x4 buggy through off-road trails, stop to swim in a crystal-clear cenote, visit a working farm for coffee and cacao tasting, and end at Macao Beach. The tour includes pickup from your hotel, a guide in multiple languages, safety equipment, and all entry fees. You choose between riding solo or sharing a vehicle with one other person.

Step-by-step itinerary

4X4 ATV adventure and beach visit

• Pick-up and transport to Buggy Ranch
• Health and safety instructions
• ATV rally through forests and gardens
• Visit and swim at Os Hoyos del Salado cenote
• Drive to Macao Beach
• Relax and swim at Macao Beach

The experience

After pickup and a 30-minute drive to the ranch, you'll spend 15 minutes on safety and handling instructions, then climb into your ATV and ride in a caravan through forest and tropical gardens on rough roads. The pace is rally-style (you're driving, not watching), and the first real stop comes at a 25-foot-deep water cave called Os Hoyos del Salado. You can jump in to swim or stay dry and admire the limestone walls. Either way, you get 30 minutes there before heading back to the vehicle.

Between the cenote and the beach, the tour includes a stop at a local farm where Mama Guna grows and processes coffee and cacao. You'll taste both (organic, fresh from the property), and get a sense of how the crop actually works here, not as a resort demo but as someone's livelihood. It's the kind of stop most ATV tours skip, and it breaks up the ride with something quieter.

Macao Beach is the final stretch. It's one of Punta Cana's less-crowded beaches, with golden sand and turquoise water deep enough to swim in. You'll have time to cool off after the dust and heat of the trails, and the ride back to your hotel wraps up the afternoon. The whole day runs 4.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• your own ATV with helmet and safety equipment.
• a guide leading the caravan.
• 15 minutes of safety instruction at the ranch.
• entry to Os Hoyos del Salado cenote.
• organic coffee and cacao tasting at a local farm.
• access to Macao Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

One ATV 4x4 for two peopleGuide in 5 languages · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00One ATV 4x4 for two people, includes pickup

ATV 4x4 per personGuide in 5 languages · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Per-person ATV 4x4, pickup 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 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (9 to 14 years) · Child (6 to 8 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Punta Cana Pride Travel

Is this one for you?Book solo if you want to ride independently and control your own speed. Choose the shared seat if you're traveling with someone and want to split the cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 14 years); Child (6 to 8 years); Infant (under 6).

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

Yes. The tour includes 15 minutes of safety and handling instruction at the ranch before you ride, and the guide leads the caravan so you follow the pace. The trails are rough but the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

What is Os Hoyos del Salado and can I swim in it?

Os Hoyos del Salado is a 25-foot-deep water cave fed by underground springs, with crystal-clear water. You can jump in and swim, or stay on the rocks and take photos. Both are options during the 30-minute stop.

Is Macao Beach crowded?

Macao Beach is described as one of Punta Cana's hidden gems and is less touristy than the main resort beaches. It has golden sand and calm turquoise water, and you'll have time to swim and relax there before heading back.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the ATV ride with safety equipment (helmet and gear), a guide, entry to the cenote, coffee and cacao tasting at the farm, and entry to Macao Beach. You choose whether to ride solo or share a vehicle with one other person at checkout.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 4.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, including 30 minutes of transport to the ranch, 15 minutes of instruction, roughly 20 minutes of riding between each stop, and time to swim and explore at the cenote and beach.