Buggy & ATV Tours in Puerto Plata: 15 Worth the Crossing

1.Amber Cove-Taino BAY Super Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside with DR Prime Tours, splashing through muddy trails and visiting Dominican villages before stopping at Teco’s Beach. Guides such as Josias, Elian, Walter, and Alfonso have been praised for keeping the ride friendly and safe. Helmets, goggles, water, tastings, transport, and a phone case are included.

“Great fun and well organized but you will get covered in mud from head to toe. Exciting adventure!!!”

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2.Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews Top rated

Drive a two-person buggy through Maimon’s countryside near Puerto Plata. After safety instructions, follow your guide through village roads, muddy water, and local trails, then stop for cocoa, coffee, cigars, and Mamajuana before rinsing off at the beach. Pickup and drop-off are included, with showers and changing areas at base.

“We got off to a rough start as we arrived on time but had to wait 30 minutes for people who were late. However the tour was great fun for such a reasonable price. Bring a dry bag and don’t wear white. Consider wearing something you can throw away as some of this mud is near cows!”

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3.Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy from Montellano through muddy back roads and Puerto Plata scenery, then stop at Playa Bergantin for a swim. Hector, Frank, Lotta, Zaza, and other guides have led lively, safety-focused outings. Pickup is provided at Amber Cove or Taino Bay, with helmets, water, showers, and changing space included.

“Make sure you take a mask to put over your mouth. If the rain has been there lately make sure you do wear clothes that you will not need for the rest of your trip.”

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4.Dominican Republic ATV or Buggy Tour: Countryside & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $75

Choose an ATV or dune buggy for a guided ride through Puerto Plata’s rural trails and villages. Stop at a Dominican home for coffee and local insight, then enjoy Coconut Cove’s private beach and non-motorized watersports. Guides including Anderson, Gabriel, Manuel, Mario, and Julie are praised for safety and energy.

“We had an amazing time! Totally worth the drive out if you’re considering trust me it’s worth it!! Anderson was our guide for the dune buggies and it was sooo much fun! The mofungo at the restaurant was SO GOOD! Beach was beautiful! My only regret is that we didn’t have time for the Zipline over the ocean 😭 we must return just for that 😍😍😍”

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5.ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $59

Ride a one or two-seat ATV through Puerto Plata’s rocky tracks, muddy paths, and riverbeds at Country World Adventure Park. Expect about 1.5 hours of actual driving within a three-hour visit, with hotel pickup, safety gear, a pool, pool zip line, tropical garden, and optional food, photos, and souvenirs. Guides including Cuba, Asil, and Renaldo help keep the ride safe and fun.

“Wonderful experience! The pick up was punctual, had a great time riding the ATV’s, the food was great and the pool at the end of the tour was perfect and much needed. The staff was really friendly and helpful and there was a photographer! Just amazing!”

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6.Triple fun! Monkeyland + Damajagua Waterfalls + Buggies from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews

You’ll ride an open-air safari truck, visit the Damajagua Waterfalls, cross a river in a two-person buggy, and feed squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guides such as Brad Pitt and Roberto lead the day, with admission, transport, and bottled water included. Bring energy for a full, wet, muddy outing.

“It was amazing! I would love to do it again! Our tour guides were amazing and the most friendly. I loved that they had a sense of humor. Anyone who wants to experience these excursions.... PLEASE DO SO!”

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7.Amber Cove-Taino BAY Super ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Ride an ATV through Puerto Plata’s countryside, small villages, rivers, and beach areas with an English-speaking guide. Amber Cove and Taino Bay pickup, helmets, goggles, water, WiFi transport, and tastings are included. Taino Bay passengers also visit a chocolate factory for cocoa, coffee, fruit, and Mamajuana samples.

“Johnathan and William were the best ! The experience was like no other . Make sure to wear a bathing suit at first for the waterfalls and then bring a change of clothes for lunch and the atv . Definitely was worth every penny and I would highly recommend it . The package with both was the way to go for sure !”

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8.VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $159

Spend about six hours with Country World Adventures on eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a muddy ATV route, horseback riding, a Dominican lunch, pool zip lining, and a garden visit. Guides including Daniel, Julio, Raphael, David, and Eric help run the day. Pickup is offered from Puerto Plata hotels, Airbnbs, and the cruise port.

“The whole excursion was so much fun. I highly recommend it! From the meeting place to horseback riding. Everything rocked!”

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9.4 Wheel ATV Tour at Amber cove &Taino Bay in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $94

Spend about two hours riding an ATV from Amber Cove or Taino Bay through Puerto Plata’s countryside, local roads, and rough jungle tracks. Guides such as Caliente, Chris, Josias, and Elian provide instruction and assistance. Stops may include a beach, cigar-rolling demonstration, organic coffee, hot chocolate, rum, and local shopping.

“The journey thru the neighborhood where the locals stay. Getting to experience a little of their culture when stopping at different locations for souvenirs and drinks. Also going thru the jungle made the ATV experience worthwhile.”

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10.ATV Quads Let’s Ride Shore Excursion – Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $169

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll ride an ATV through Maimon’s countryside with guides such as Robert, Alex, Carlos, or Wilson. Expect safety training, coastal views, dirt roads, a cigar shack with coffee, chocolate, and Mamajuana, plus a beach swim, Dominican lunch, and a rum drink before your return.

“My fiance and I had an amazing time on the atv excursion. Alex the tour guide was awesome. We rode to a spot to see people hand roll cigars and then to a beautiful beach. After that we drove through a small river to a little beach hang out Read more”

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11.Amber Cove & Taino Bay: Buggy Tour with Swimming & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride a super buggy for about 90 minutes from Amber Cove or Taino Bay through countryside villages and along the coast. Your English-speaking guide provides a helmet, goggles, bandana, and waterproof phone case. Stops include a cigar factory with coffee, hot chocolate, and Mamajuana, plus a beach swim.

“Really Friendly guides and assistants! Very good value for money. Allow an 4hrs for the 2hr experience.”

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12.ATV Tour in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews

Drive an ATV from Maimon through village roads, fields, river beds, and coastal paths near Amber Cove. Quad Tours 2J provides helmets, water, transport, guides, and insurance. Guides such as Johnny, Wilkerson, and Socrate have helped make the outing friendly and easy to follow, with stops for cigars, coffee, chocolate, and beach time.

“This was well worth the price and such a fun experience… if you’re on the fence about booking it…BOOK IT!!!! They make sure you have a great time and even get video and pics as well l!”

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13.Double Thrill Experience: ATV or Dune Buggy & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $95

Pair a countryside ATV or dune buggy ride with four ocean zipline runs at Chukka Ocean Outpost. You get hotel pickup in the Puerto Plata area, beach access, non-motorized watersports, and time to relax beside the Atlantic. Guides such as Yeifri, Gelen, Alejandro, and Oliver are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Me and my mom got picked up at our resort for this excursion a ride there and back and it was awesome, got to see the town and people on our way to the Chukka Outpost. Gelen, Elias , Choco, Anderson , Oliver, Darwyn y las chicas Gracias!Read more”

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14.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about three hours riding a powerful ATV through the mountains, countryside, and beaches near Puerto Plata. Rigo, Leonel, Morenita, Darlin, and El Lapiz may lead the outing. Pickup, private air-conditioned transport, and bottled water are included. Bring water socks and a bandanna, and confirm your cruise port before departure.

“You will need water socks and a bandanna. We had to buy both of these for $36. The ride was ok. After 1 hour we stopped at a gift shop in the middle of no where. It was an obvious way to add to the cost of this. I am at fault for the neRead more”

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15.2 Person Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Montellano, sugar cane fields, village roads, and muddy trails near Puerto Plata. Eric Tours International provides hotel pickup, guides, equipment rental, and a beach stop at Playa Bergantin. Guides including Chris, Victor, and Willy have received praise, but bring goggles, a bandana, dry clothes, and patience for possible delays.

“I had the time of my life. My son and have enjoy the tour. Our tour guide was excellent and the photos were prefect. Everything was perfectly capture for a good time. Definitely doing this again.”

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