Jungle Buggies & Ziplines in Dominican Republic: 12 cables
Drive your own buggie, then fly across 12 ziplines at a working coconut farm
A 7-hour activity in the Dominican Republic where you drive your own 4x4 jungle buggie through backcountry, stop to swim in the Anamuya river, visit Casa del Coco to see how coconut oil is made, then complete a 12-line zipline course across 18 platforms. The course builds from short, slow cables to cable 6 at 55 km/h and cable 9 at the highest point. Cable 11 runs 800 meters side-by-side, the only one of its kind in the country. Buggies hold up to 4 passengers. Includes bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle, Dominican lunch, zipline equipment and a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
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What’s included
- Bottled water throughout the day.
- air-conditioned vehicle between stops.
- Dominican typical lunch.
- all zipline equipment and harnesses.
- live guide in English, Spanish or French.
Times
- Monday to Friday 07:00 10:30
- Saturday and Sunday 07:00
Before you book
Operated by Runners Adventures
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The experience
You drive your own 4x4 jungle buggie, not a passenger seat, which means you steer through Dominican backcountry trails at your own pace. The buggie holds up to four people, so you can bring family or friends and split the driving if you want. The route takes you to the Anamuya river for a swim break before you head to Casa del Coco, a working coconut farm where the guide shows you how coconut oil gets extracted and processed. This stop breaks up the day and gives you a real look at how the crop works, not a staged photo moment.
After lunch (Dominican typical food, and the operator notes it is the best served on any excursion in the area), you move to the zipline ranch. The course has 12 cables strung across 18 platforms, and the setup is deliberate: the first cables are short and slow so you build confidence before the speed picks up. By cable 6 you'll hit 55 km/h. Cable 9 is the highest point on the course. Cable 11 is the standout: it runs 800 meters side-by-side, meaning you and another rider zip at the same time, and it is the only cable like it in the country. The whole zipline section takes between one hour and one hour and a half to complete, depending on your pace and how long you spend at each platform.
The day runs 7 hours total. You get bottled water throughout, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops, and a live guide leads the whole thing in English, Spanish or French. To drive the buggie you need to be at least 18, hold a valid driving license and have over a year of driving experience. The activity requires moderate physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you are pregnant.
Is this one for you?Book the 1 Driver & 1 Passenger option if one person in your group wants to drive while the other relaxes and takes photos. Choose 2 Passengers & 1 Driver if you want to share the wheel and both get time behind the buggie. The 3 Passengers & 1 Driver option works for groups where one person prefers not to drive, or the 1 Driver alone if you want the buggie to yourself.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Do I have to drive the buggie myself, or can I ride as a passenger?
You drive the buggie yourself: that is the core of the activity. If you book the 1 Driver & 1 Passenger option, one person drives while the other rides along. For the 2 Passengers & 1 Driver option, two people ride while one drives. You can switch drivers during the day if you want to share the wheel.
What is the Anamuya river stop like?
The Anamuya river is a swimming break built into the buggie route. You stop there to cool off and swim before continuing to Casa del Coco. It is a real river, not a pool, and the guide will show you where to enter safely.
How fast do the ziplines actually go?
The ziplines start slow and short to build your confidence. Cable 6 reaches 55 km/h. Cable 9 is the highest point on the course. Cable 11, the 800-meter side-by-side cable, lets you see how fast you are going because you are zipping next to another rider at the same time.
What happens at Casa del Coco?
Casa del Coco is a working coconut farm where the guide walks you through how coconut oil is produced, from the harvest to the processing. It is a working operation, not a museum, so you see the actual process in action.
Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?
Yes, Dominican typical lunch is included in the price. The operator notes it is the best lunch served on any excursion in the area. The meal is part of what makes the 7-hour day hold together without you needing to arrange food separately.
What do I need to bring or wear?
Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet or muddy, and bring a change if you want one for the ride home. Zipline equipment is provided. Bring sunscreen and a hat for the buggie sections. Bottled water is included throughout the day.
Jungle Buggies & Ziplines in Dominican Republic: 12 cables
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