Join this 2-hour buggy adventure in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Drive through Maimón’s countryside, visit a local cigar shack, savour organic hot chocolate & Dominican coffee, and enjoy the vibrant local culture. Pickup included from Amber Cove or Taino Bay. Wild ride meets traditions!
Get ready for an adventure-filled ride in the Dominican Republic! You’ll begin at the port or hotel pickup in the Puerto Plata area, then hop into a buggy and drive through the lively streets of Maimón and the scenic countryside of Puerto Plata. Enjoy visits to a local cigar shack and taste rich organic coffee and hot chocolate. Feel exhilarated and immersed in vibrant Dominican culture and nature.
Drive a buggy through the streets of Maimón and the surrounding countryside.
Visit a cigar shack and learn about cigar-making.
Taste organic hot chocolate and flavorful Dominican coffee.
Immerse in both nature and local culture in Puerto Plata.
Optional dip in the ocean at a beautiful nearby beach.
Your experience starts shortly after your ship docks or from your hotel/port (Amber Cove or Taino Bay) in the Puerto Plata region. You’ll arrive at the meet-up point in Maimón where you receive your safety briefing and gear. Then you set off, driving your buggy through the streets of Maimón and onward into nature-filled scenery. You’ll see the vibrant local atmosphere, lush tropical landscapes, and coastal views. A stop at a cigar shack gives you insight into local craftsmanship and Dominican traditions, alongside a tasting of organic hot chocolate and coffee. After that refreshing pause, you’ll drive back toward the coast and may have an opportunity for a swim in the sea at a local beach before ending your tour back at your pickup/drop-off location.
Pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay or hotels in the zone.
Buggy drive and safety briefing.
Visits to a cigar shack.
Tasting of organic hot chocolate and Dominican coffee.
Live tour guide (English, Spanish, French).
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Clothes that you don’t mind getting dusty or a little muddy.
Closed-toe shoes suitable for driving.
Swimwear/towel if you plan to dip into the ocean.
Sun-protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
A camera to capture the countryside and culture.
Approximately 2 hours.
(As the specific price may vary, display your site’s dynamic pricing or refer to current listing.)
The pickup is at Amber Cove or Taino Bay cruise terminals (or hotel zone) in the Puerto Plata area. The service includes hotels of the zone. For Amber Cove: meet outside the port, after the principal gate, left side of the avenue. For Taino Bay: main entrance, at the right side of the taxi station, outside of the door.
It combines adrenaline (buggy driving) with cultural flavor (cigar making, coffee/hot chocolate tasting).
Short and sweet — ideal for cruise passengers or a half-day adventure.
Familiar logistics: hotel/port pickup included, multilingual guides, easy to join.
Offers a view of both countryside and coastline in the Puerto Plata region.
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
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What I appreciated most about this tour was its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Our guide was passionate about protecting the environment and supporting local communities. We visited eco-friendly farms, stayed in locally owned accommodati…
This was a great experience. Exceeded expectations.
One to note down with the best in local service. Local team and awesome spots, what a tour can do, we'll be back.
The best trip we've had for years, it had all the things we needed. Laughs, food and drink, we can't recommend it enough.
Such an amazing crew on the tour. We made friends with all the crew and the guide, an easy 5 stars!
