4 Safari Tours in Puerto Plata We Would Book Again

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

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

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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2.Mega Zip and Ride in Dominican Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $91

Ride seven high, long ziplines through Puerto Plata’s tropical countryside, then follow a guide on horseback past hills, plants, and a stream. Guides such as Alex, Juana, and Eduardo are known for clear instruction. Transfers, helmets, fruit, soda, and water are included.

“Alex was an amazing guide from start to finish. The zip line and horseback riding was so much fun! No experience necessary as everyone and every animal is highly trained and knows what they're doing. I can't say enough good things about this place. Everyone is sooo nice here! ENJOY!”

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3.2-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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4.Puerto Plata City Horseback Riding Tour ,Rios,Beaches and Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $58Best value

Ride horses through Puerto Plata’s countryside with local guides, then visit a family farm for coffee, cocoa, fruit, and a look inside a Dominican home. The tour also includes the Malecón, a beach stop, private transport, and hotel pickup. Guide Hans is noted for his calm, gentle horses.

“The owner of the company picked me up personally though was only person who had scheduled the trip that morning. He was genuinely friendly and dropped me off with the guide Hans who had two healthy and gentle horses and took me Read more”

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