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

4.3 (194 reviews)3 h–4 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataAdventureWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–4 h; we plan for 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Amber Cove Cruise Center.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 89% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Drive your own Dune Buggy through the sugar cane fields, up to the mountains and down to the beach. With all the instruction and equipment included, even beginners can learn how to drive a dune buggy.

After being collected from the outside of Amber Cove Port, you will be taken to the tour starting point which is just 35 minutes away.

Enjoy amazing scenery, muddy paths and a picturesque beach.

Please remember to wear clothes that you don't care about, sunglasses/goggles and bandana for mud and dust.

Max 14 per group English, Spanish

What's included

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

Not included

  • Pictures available to purchase

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Amber Cove
    You will get pick up from the outside of the main gate of the terminal entrance by the high way.
    20 min
  2. 2
    Taino Bay Puerto Plata
    We pick you up from the front gate of Taino Bay
    15 min
  3. 3
    Playa Dorada
    Real Location: Playa Bergantin, A stop with the Buggy at Playa Bergantin, where you have an opportunity to go for a swim.
    20 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Amber Cove
    From Montellano there is a 40 min drive back to Amber Cove.
    40 min
  5. 5
    Puerto Plata Province
    Real Location: Montellano, Puerto Plata Province. Here is where the tour starts. After a short briefing, your memorable off road adventure will start. No License and no special skill are required. All Buggies are safe and easy to drive. This is a half day full of fun for those looking for a tour to see the natural beauty of Dominican Republic. Please remember to wear clothes that you are willing to throw away and sunglasses, as the road can be dusty, muddy and wet.
    2 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Eric Tours International. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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