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Caribbean ports/Amber Cove & Puerto Plata/Tours

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

4.8 (318 reviews)3 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataAdventureWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:10 pm, 4 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 20 min to spare.

Safety margin
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8:20 am – 12:10 pm
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 pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:05 pm.
  4. 11:45 am
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 12:10 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h 20 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.

About this tour

The fun adventure starts just 10 minutes from Amber Cove and 30 minutes from Taino Bay in a small village called Maimon.

At the home base you will get your gear and a few safety instructions before you head off into the countryside.

The tour starts with driving through the small local village Maimon. You will explore the Dominican nature and culture with a stop at an authentic little cigar rolling shack where you learn about cigars, sample of organic hot chocolate and coffee. There is a stop at a local beach where you can go for a swim if you would like to.

Please remember to wear clothes that you don't care about, because you will get dusty ,dirty, muddy and driving through water.

Max 25 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off
  • Goggles
  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Buggy

Not included

  • Pictures
  • Bandanas available to buy at the location

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Amber Cove
    You will get picked outside of the main gate of Amber Cove.
    15 min
  2. 2
    Taino Bay Puerto Plata
    We pick you up from the front gate of Taino Bay.
    15 min
  3. 3
    Maimon
    The fun adventure starts just 10 minutes from Amber Cove and 30 minutes from Taino Bay in a small village called Maimon. At the home base you will get your gear and a few safety instructions before you head off into the countryside. The tour starts with driving through the small local village Maimon. You will explore the Dominican nature and culture with a stop at an authentic little cigar rolling shack where you learn about cigars, sample of organic hot chocolate and coffee. There is a stop at a local beach where you can go for a swim if you would like to. Please remember to wear clothes that you don't care about, because you will get dusty and dirty.
    2 h 30 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
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

4.8
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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.

from $118 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
3 h
Typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

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