Buggy tour Punta Cana: Drive to Macao Beach and water cave

You drive the buggy, not a guide: four hours steering through caves, beaches and tropical forest.

A buggy tour in Punta Cana where you drive your own vehicle to three stops: an organic farm for tastings of Dominican coffee, cacao and mamajuana; a 25-foot water cave where swimmers can jump in; and Macao Beach, ringed by limestone cliffs. Hotel pickup and a guide in English, Spanish or French are included. The tour runs four hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy tour to cave and beach

• Drive buggy through tropical trails
• Stop at organic farm tasting local products
• Drive to underground water cave
• Swim or admire cave beauty
• Drive to Macao Beach
• Relax on Macao Beach
• Return buggy to ranch
• Transport back to hotel

The experience

You get picked up at your hotel and driven to the ranch where your buggy waits. From there, you're behind the wheel for the whole route: steering through steep forest trails and tropical gardens for about 25 minutes before the first stop at an organic farm. There you spend 20 minutes tasting and learning about Dominican staples: coffee, green tea, chocolate, mamajuana and cigars. Then it's another 25 minutes of driving to the water cave.

The cave sits 25 feet underground with a river running through it. You can jump in if you want to swim, or stay dry and walk around the limestone chamber. After 20 minutes there, you drive another 25 minutes to Macao Beach, where the sand meets tall stone cliffs. You have time to sit, swim or just watch the waves before loading the buggy for the final 25-minute drive back to the ranch. From there, your driver takes you back to your hotel.

The tour works with a choice of vehicles at checkout: a two-person buggy, a single-rider ATV, or a shared buggy option. Children from age 3 can ride along. The guide travels with you and speaks English, Spanish or French. Bring water and sun protection. You're exposed while driving, and the cave and beach have no shade.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• your own buggy or ATV to drive for the full tour.
• a guide fluent in English, Spanish or French.
• entry to an organic farm with tastings of Dominican coffee, cacao, mamajuana and other local products.
• access to the water cave.
• and entry to Macao Beach.

Options for this experience

4 options

Shared optionGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Drivers can switch at any time. ATVs are shared by two people. If the group has an odd number, one single ATV is provided. Pickup is included.

Buggy (2 person)Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Two-person buggy option for two adults sharing one vehicle. The adults can take turns driving. Pickup is included.

ATV four wheel (1 person)Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Individual ATV: each adult has their own vehicle. Pickup is included.

Buggy KAYO VIPGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Private VIP buggy sport tour. This is our most exclusive tour. 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 (18 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive yourself instead of sitting as a passenger: the buggy puts you in control of the pace and the route, which is what makes the forest trails and cave feel like an adventure rather than a sightseeing stop. Choose the two-person buggy if you're traveling with a partner or friend. Pick the single-rider ATV if you want the whole experience to yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 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 really drive the buggy myself, or does the guide take over?

You drive the buggy the whole time. The guide follows in a separate vehicle and meets you at each stop to explain what you're seeing and manage the tastings and timing.

What happens at the water cave? Do I have to jump in?

The cave is 25 feet deep with a river inside. Jumping in is optional. You can wade, swim or just walk around and look. The guide will be there either way.

Is Macao Beach crowded, or is it a quiet spot?

Macao Beach is a real public beach on the northeast coast of Punta Cana, known for strong waves and fewer crowds than the resort beaches. It's lined with limestone cliffs and open ocean on both sides.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Hotel pickup, the buggy rental, the guide, farm tastings, and entry to the cave and beach are all included. Food and drinks beyond the tastings are not included, so bring cash or a card if you want to buy anything.

How long is the actual driving time, and how much of the tour is stops?

The tour is four hours total. You drive for about 95 minutes spread across three legs (25 + 25 + 25 minutes), and spend about 60 minutes at the three stops (20 + 20 + 20 minutes), plus 30 minutes of return transport to your hotel.

Is this tour safe for someone who's never driven a buggy before?

The trails are steep and uneven, so some driving experience helps. The guide will brief you before you start. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and pregnant travelers should skip it.