Punta Cana: ATV Tour with Farm Tastings, Cave Swim & Macao Beach

ATV rides through farms cave swimming and Macao Beach sand

You’ll ride your own ATV through Punta Cana’s countryside with a local guide, taste fresh Dominican coffee and chocolate at an organic farm, leap into a cool cave pool, then unwind on Macao Beach’s soft sand before heading back: muddy shoes guaranteed but worth every second.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour with farm and beach stops

• Pickup and transport to ATV ranch
• Group gathers for safety briefing
• Ride ATV through forests and gardens
• Stop at organic farm for tasting
• Drive ATV to water cave
• Swim and admire water cave
• Ride ATV to Macao Beach
• Relax at Macao Beach
• Return to ATV ranch and transport back

The experience

Helmet straps clicking under my chin, I could already smell the wet earth before we even started up the ATVs. Our guide, Luis, grinned and told us not to worry about getting muddy. “That’s half the fun.” He was right. The first stretch out of Punta Cana was all rattling handlebars and bursts of green on either side, palms whipping past so fast I nearly missed the tiny lizards darting across the track. There was this moment when a rooster crowed somewhere behind us and it just felt… alive, you know?

We pulled up at a little farm that looked like it had been there forever. The air changed, sweeter, with hints of coffee roasting and something herbal (mamajuana? I still don’t know exactly what’s in that). Luis handed out tiny cups of chocolate so rich it stuck to my teeth. I tried to say “gracias” with my mouth full. He just laughed and poured another round. Someone else tried rolling a cigar and made a mess of it, nobody cared. It felt good to just stand there for a bit, sticky fingers and all.

The next part was wilder than I expected. Bouncing along rough roads until we stopped at this cave: cool air pouring out like someone left the fridge open in July. People were jumping straight into the water. I hesitated but ended up following (couldn’t let the kids show me up). Cold shock on my skin, echoey laughter bouncing off stone walls. That swim woke me up more than any coffee did.

Macao Beach was last: sun beating down, salt in the air, cliffs off in the distance. Some locals were selling fruit from buckets and kids ran circles around our group chasing each other into the surf. I sat on the sand for a while after everyone else packed up. Couldn’t really explain why I didn’t want to leave yet. Maybe it was just wanting to hold onto that feeling a bit longer.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel transportation in Punta Cana, use of an ATV with helmet if you want one, tastings of organic coffee and chocolate at a local farm (plus mamajuana and cigars), entrance to a water cave for swimming or relaxing nearby, time at Macao Beach with its limestone cliffs, and your local guide looking out for you throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared optionGuide in 5 languages · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Riders can swap driving roles at any point, since each ATV is shared by two people. An odd-numbered group will get one solo ATV. Includes pickup.

A dedicated ATV just for you.Guide in 5 languages · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Solo ATV, adults only: this choice covers one person operating one ATV. 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

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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 effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Universal Excursion

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the Punta Cana ATV tour take?

The tour lasts around 4-5 hours including pickup and drop-off time.

Is hotel pickup included for this ATV adventure?

Yes, round-trip transportation from your hotel or pickup point is included.

Do you need previous ATV experience?

No prior experience is needed. Safety instructions are given at the start.

What do you taste at the Dominican farm stop?

You’ll try organic coffee, chocolate, mamajuana, green tea, and cigars if you like.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Is swimming in the cave mandatory?

No, it’s optional! You can admire the cave or jump in if you want.