Punta Cana tour: Mountain, Beach & Macao buggy adventure

Three distinct landscapes in one morning: mountain, beach, and dune.

A 5- to 6-hour tour from Punta Cana combining three separate experiences: a climb to Round Mountain for 360-degree views and a typical Dominican meal; a swim at the untouched Esmeralda Beach surrounded by coconut palms; and an adrenaline ride on buggies through Macao with a horse trek through vegetation. Private transportation, lunch, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French are included. Children from age 9 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore nature, beach, and adventure rides

• Travel to Round Mountain by all-terrain transport
• Enjoy 360-degree mountain views and take photos
• Relax and eat typical Dominican lunch
• Visit Esmeralda Beach and enjoy natural surroundings
• Take horse ride through scenic path
• Experience adrenaline with buggy tour

The experience

The tour starts with an all-terrain vehicle carrying you up a winding mountain road to Round Mountain, where the views open across the landscape. At the summit you can swing out over the drop in a hammock or on a rope swing (the kind of moment that fills a camera roll) before settling into a typical Dominican lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the 360-degree panorama. The meal and the pause give you time to absorb the scale of what you're seeing.

From there the route shifts to Esmeralda Beach, a natural stretch of sand with crystalline water and no resort development around it. Coconut palms line the shore and the water stays calm. The isolation is the point. You swim or wade in waters most travelers never find because the beach has no hotels, no vendors, no crowds. Just the sound of the ocean and the vegetation pressing close behind the sand.

The final leg moves to Macao, where you ride buggies across dunes and then mount a horse for a path through thick vegetation. The buggy section delivers the adrenaline spike. The horse ride slows the pace again and takes you deeper into the landscape. Private transportation moves you between all three stops, and your guide handles the logistics so you stay focused on each place as it arrives.

What’s included

• Private transportation between all three stops.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.
• Round Mountain access with the swing and hammock setup.
• a typical Dominican lunch at the mountain viewpoint.
• Esmeralda Beach swimming time.
• buggy riding at Macao.
• and a horse ride through vegetation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Oasis Humpack RD

Is this one for you?The tour includes private pickup from your Punta Cana hotel, so you don't need a rental car or local transport to reach any of the three sites. The fixed itinerary moves you through mountain, beach and dune in sequence, which means you experience three distinct landscapes without planning the route yourself or negotiating between stops.

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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 (12 to 17 years); Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 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.

What's the Round Mountain part of the tour actually like?

Round Mountain is reached by all-terrain vehicle up a winding road, and at the top you get a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. You can swing out in a hammock or on a rope swing for photos, then eat a typical Dominican lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the same panorama.

Can I swim at Esmeralda Beach, or is it just a stop to look?

Esmeralda Beach is a natural, undeveloped beach with calm crystalline water, so you can swim and wade. The beach has no hotels or development around it, which keeps it quiet and makes the water feel remote.

What happens at Macao? Is it just the buggies, or is there more?

At Macao you ride buggies across dunes for the adrenaline part of the day, then move to a ranch where you take a horse ride through a path thick with vegetation. The two activities give you both speed and a slower pace through the landscape.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total. Your guide will confirm the exact start time when you book. Private pickup from your hotel in Punta Cana is included.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included at Round Mountain. It's a typical Dominican meal served at the viewpoint after you reach the summit, so you eat while taking in the panoramic views.