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

Name: Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour
Brand: Eric Tours International
SKU: 69492P26
Price: 128.00 USD
Rating: 4.0 (116 reviews)

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Amber Cove Shore Excursion 2 person Buggy Tour

From $128.00

per group (up to 2)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 to 5 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the Dominican Republic's stunning natural scenery during this rugged, half-day dune buggy tour. Ideal for all levels, a pre-departure orientation is included. Drive off-road through muddy paths and picturesque coastlines in Puerto Plata Province. Small-group tours include a stop at Playa Bergantin with an optional swim.

A half-day, small-group dune buggy tour through Puerto Plata Province
All experience levels welcome: beginners will get pre-trip instructions
Experience stunning natural scenery with an optional beachside swimming stop
Pickup and drop-off is included from Amber Cove

What's Included

Amber Cove pickup and drop off
Buggy
Bottled water
Guide
Taino Bay pick up and drop-off

Pictures available to purchase

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick up is from the outside of the main gate of the terminal entrance by the highway. We will send you a map of the exact location for the pick up. From December. 15 -2021 we also pick up from Taino Bay, Puerto Plata.

What To Expect

This fun, small-group dune buggy tour picks you up at Amber Cove Cruise Port or Taíno Bay Cruise Port, making it an ideal shore excursion for cruise goers docking for a bit.
Your guide takes you to the town of Montellano the Puerto Plata province to get in your dune buggy for your adventure.

This ride is an exciting one, but one that’s dusty and muddy a bit. As you cruise on the dune buggy, take in views of the natural scenery. Your guide has your group stop at Bergantin Beach for a swim, too.

After your Dominican Republic shore excursion, get dropped back off at either Amber Cove Cruise Port or Taíno Bay Cruise Port in time for your cruise to set sail again.

Amber Cove

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taino Bay Puerto Plata

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Amber Cove

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Puerto Plata Province

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Operated by Eric Tours International

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Adrian_R

By far one of the best excursions I’ve done! They picked us up right outside of the port. The staff was amazing! Our cruise changed itinerary last min and the staff on this tour was able to easily accommodate us in switching our days. If you want to stay clean, this might not be the tour for you. They take you from their spot through some trails and end up at a nice beach where you can wash off. There are people going around selling stuff but if you aren’t interested they seemed to respect the 2nd no. They have beer and drinks at the beach there. We were there for about 30 mins and then we headed back through the trails again. Once we got back to the spot where they have the buggies, they allowed us to hose off the dirt. Bring clothes you don’t really care for because it will get dirty. We ended up buying the pictures that the staff takes because they actually were very cool. Reasonable pricing! & the staff is super helpful along the way. Would highly recommend.

Reviews

4.0

116 reviews

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Amazing

Mrs_M, Apr 2024

The Best Experiences Ever…….. didn’t expect the overall experience but it was the Best ever. I wish I had photos of us of how dirty we were

One hell of a ride!!

JASON_W, Apr 2024

This was the most memorable experience I’ve ever had, Had tons of fun felt safe would definitely do this again!

Repeat excursion - full of value!

Judith_L, Apr 2024

This was our second excursion with this company and it did not disappoint! We would do this over and over again and we recommend it to everyone.

Family and Friends vacation

Shimera_B, Apr 2024

It was a joy to have this 1st time experience with my family and friends. We had lots of fun riding through the mud. We also stop at the beach. The guys even caught every moment riding on video and took pictures.

Loved it!

Laurentia_W, Apr 2024

Great experience. The tour person was very nice and respectful. The buggy ride was fun and exciting. Highly recommend!

Off Road Fun Get you out into the countryside

CAROLYN_H, Apr 2024

Warning: the fine silt in the mud stains indefinitely. Wear your oldest clothes, then go have a ball!

Fun

Larry_R, Mar 2024

Going through water in buggy , was fun. Also the ride to the beach was fun , lots of puddles and bumps

Be ready to have fun and get muddy

Andrew_M, Mar 2024

We read that it could get muddy but it was way crazier than what we expected! We had a great time and I know it probably isn’t always as muddy but we were sure glad to have goggles!

Totally recommend this excursion….so much fun!

Beth_M, Feb 2024

The tour guides were very friendly and assured we had a safe trip. They communicated well re: meeting spot via texts. Lots of fun getting muddy! Stop at beach was beautiful and enjoyed THE best pina colada! Pics that we bought after the ride were fantastic. Other reviewers noted trash on roads, etc. this is not a reflection on the staff or excursion - seemed to be the state of the island in general. 😢. The 40 minute ride through the city gave a glimpse into the poverty of DR.

Raining cold no refund

Joan_B, Feb 2024

We arrived in Amber cove with no internet and it was pouring rain and could not communicate with your guide. Most carnival excuses cancelled and customers received a refund. Later we were told when requested refund that others went on tour so they would not refund our money.

Fun muddy time.

Dayna_S, Jan 2024

We had a great time. Really nice people and was really fun adventure. We all got really muddy, but that was fun too. We had four four wheelers with us and they did not get as muddy. We were able to wash off when we got back to the start point. Would do it again.

Save your money and time

Nadia_K, Jan 2024

The tour guides did not seem to care at all to be tour guides just there to get the job done. The actual ride was so rough running through deep holes that would sling my whole body up and down the hard flat seat with no cushion. I couldn’t imagine trying this if I was someone older. There is a great amount of horse poop on the trail you’re likely to have to run through it. The “beach” is just a short period of you being haggled to buy things and food from people. They pick you up from the port after you walk fifteen minutes and then ride in a WINDY truck for 45 mins. I would’ve rather spent more money and had a better experience than go to them. Out of all of my excursions this one I was most excited to do and the most disappointed.

Was okay, not what were were expecting. We expected more of a touristy adventure. Like stated in the title.

Jarlyne_Z, Jan 2024

Was a nice experience but a little bogus. We made one stop in a beach that was a little unnecessary for like 30 mins and then they took us to a river that was for like 10 mins and thats it went back. They didn't take us to the place in the photo as stated in the title. On top of that they tried to sell us photos for $40. lol That was a joke. Was an okay experience if your on a budget and want to experiance the buggies go for it. But It was blah.

Awesome

johnny_b, Jan 2024

Getting dirty as hell. We had a blast.. I highly recommend this buggy tour. You will get DIRTY so dress like you want and you will get very wet. And it was an awesome experience

Brilliant experience so much fun

Michelle_G, Jan 2024

Great experience thank you for having us. They guys knew what they were doing. Made sure everyone had a great experience and made sure we were all safe.

Fun muddy adventure

Karen_H, Jan 2024

Had a great time on this adventure! Got super muddy and it was a blast! The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that there was too much road driving and not enough trail driving on the way back. My husband, 3 adult/ teen children, and I loved it though.

My experience

Tatiana_G, Jan 2024

I had the best experience!!!all the workers were very professional and took safety seriously. Would definitely do it again!!

A MuST DO! Family Friendly

Gabrielle_F, Dec 2023

Amazing Experience!!!!! The communication from the booking office was on point! They checked in with us multiple times. The day of the excursion they also texted to make sure we knew where we were going and who to ask for. Driver was very nice car was clean, Great driver. At the excursion the staff was wonderful. They had goggles and face bandannas for rent super affordable and I definitely recommend. The guide was careful but Fun best part of our trip. Must get Red Snapper for lunch a beach break it was delicious. Can’t say enough great things about them. GREAT VALUE! 100% recommend this company and Excursion 😁😁😁😁

Excellent team, amazing experience

Yashira_R, Dec 2023

Be prepared to end up covered in mud. We stopped at a beach where we ate the best fresh fish. The photography team worked 100%. The girl who welcomed us made us feel like we were at home. The traffic in DR is crazy, but our driver made us feel safe at all times. Our cruise arrive late due to a rescue and the communication with this team was excellent.

It was fun and muddy😁...

Matt_M, Dec 2023

It was fun and muddy😁 David was a great guide. The ride out there took you through the town on the way out, which was pretty cool.

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