11 Buggy Tours in Puerto Plata We Would Book Again

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person buggy through Maimon’s countryside near Puerto Plata. Eric Tours International supplies helmets, goggles, water, pickup, and drop-off, then guides you through village roads, muddy tracks, a cigar and coffee stop, and a beach swim. Expect dust, water, and clothes you may not want to save.

“This was the most fun I’ve had at a Caribbean port!! I look forward to coming back and doing this excursion again. The buggies had good power, handled well and the trails were perfect for all levels of drivers.”

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2.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 coastal scenery near Puerto Plata. Guides provide a safety briefing, helmets, and help along the route. Expect water, dust, and mud, plus a short stop at Playa Bergantin for swimming before your ride back to port.

“no good at all seat belts didn’t work, buggy broke down and had to wait for replacement. we did not do anything exciting. no driving in water or beach like advertised.”

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

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

Ride an ATV or dune buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside, stop at a Dominican home for coffee and local insight, then relax at Chukka Ocean Outpost’s private beach. Guides such as Anderson, Gabriel, Manuel, Mario, and Julie lead the ride, though the day’s order can change.

“I love everyone, everyone was so nice and handsome. it was a great experience and I will definitely do it again with my friends. We all had a great time and enjoyed our fun.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews

Spend about 8.5 hours with Runners Adventures, traveling by open-air safari truck to Damajagua Waterfalls, driving a two-person buggy through villages and river water, then feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guides including Brad Pitt and Roberto may lead the day.

“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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5.7 Waterfalls Damajagua and Dune Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $120

Spend 5 to 6 hours hiking to Damajagua’s waterfalls, sliding and jumping into cool pools, then riding dune buggies near Puerto Plata. Guides such as Alfredo, Daniel, Santo, and Victor are frequently assigned. Expect a small group, hotel or port pickup, mud, and a demanding uphill walk.

“My son and I were picked up in a timely fashion and the driver was very friendly. The Damajagua tour guide was great (Victor). We had some stragglers in the group and he really made sure to take care of them. The waterfalls were very cool and sliding down them was amazing! The dune buggy ride was so much fun with all the mud, swimming at the beach and a great lunch of fried red snapper, tostones and salad. There was a photographer there that captured every experience.”

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6.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · from $139

Meet your private transfer outside Taino Bay or Amber Cove, then hike and slide through Damajagua’s waterfalls before lunch and a muddy buggy ride. Guides such as Luis, Simon, Raul, and Albert are praised for keeping the day fun. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and clothes you can stain.

“I cannot recommend Anddy tours enough! Luis and Raul were fantastic tour guides who made our experience unforgettable. From the easy pick up to the detailed instructions and information provided throughout the day, everything was top-notch. The waterfalls were a blast and the hike was manageable for all skill levels. The lunch provided was delicious and much needed after the adventure. The buggies in the countryside were an absolute highlight - be prepared to get muddy but it is well worth it! Having a private tour made the experience even more special and personalized. We felt like we were in good hands with Luis and Raul. We are already planning…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 3 hours

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll reach the buggy station in minutes for a 90-minute ride through villages, countryside and beach areas. Expect mud, water splashes, a cigar factory tasting stop, Mamajuana, coffee, hot chocolate and a short swim.

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

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8.AMBER COVE TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 3 hours

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll reach the buggy station in minutes for a 90-minute ride through forest, villages, rivers, and beaches. Guides provide helmets, goggles, bandanas, and waterproof phone cases. Stops include coffee, hot chocolate, Mama Juana, a cigar factory, and a beach swim.

“Excellent all around! Great, organized place, quick and accommodating via message prior to excursion and kind, helpful guides. Actual tour was so much fun, a definite must do tour!”

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9.2-Person Dominican Countryside Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

You will drive a two-person buggy through sugar cane fields, muddy tracks, mountain roads, and a picturesque beach near Cabarete. Hotel pickup, a guide, water, safety equipment, and instruction are included. English and Spanish support is available, and guide Lotta has been praised for attentive help.

“I had no problem with the buggys used, they were fine and suitable for the terrain you encounter. The trip to get to the actual off-road site requires the driver to navigate through the towns small streets and across a highway. Most of the buggy trip is not very scenic. There was lots of garbage in the fields and woods you traverse. The beach that you go to is very nice, one of the nicest I encountered in Sosua. The downside is this is a tourist trap where people will constantly bug you to buy their goods while caked in mud. The mud we encountered was just intermittent mud holes.…”

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10.Buggy for 2 Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours

Drive a two-person buggy through Puerto Plata’s dirt roads, streams, jungle trails, beaches, and village areas with J Carlos Travel. Juan Carlos may handle your transfer and local tips. Bring a license, closed shoes, spare clothes, towel, and a scarf because the fun gets dusty and wet.

“increíble, los chicos super atentos y muy agradables, gracias por la experiencia”

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11.Buggy, Zip Line, Waterfalls, and Lunch Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend eight active hours from Puerto Plata riding a two-person buggy, swimming and sliding through Damajagua waterfalls, crossing canopy zip lines, and eating a homemade Dominican lunch with organic fruit. A multilingual guide leads the day. Bring a license, ID, and closed shoes.

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