Dominican Republic · CAVES & CENOTES
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Cool, clear and freshwater, the island’s caves and cenotes are the best swim on a hot day. Below is what each trip actually reaches, from Hoyo Azul at Scape Park to the buggy-tour water caves near Macao, with prices, how much walking is involved, and which ones let you jump in.
Half-day Punta Cana dune buggy with coffee and chocolate tasting, cenote swim, and Macao Beach mud fun. Pickup included.
“Amazing tour! people were great and the ATV ride was the highlight. We got extra dirty with the pouring rain but it was worth it!”
Ride a 4x4 ATV through the jungle, swim in Los Hoyos del Salado, then cool off at Macao Beach with coffee and rum.
“Well organized just should have maybe experienced and Non experienced riders we had to stop may times to makes sure non riders slowing us down But it was a good experience”
Drive a buggy through Punta Cana to a 25-ft water cave and Macao Beach, with organic tastings, hotel pickup, and included admissions.
“Joshua was absolutely excellent! He guided us through everything with great care and was extremely patient throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated his professionalism and friendly attitude”
ATV ride through Punta Cana countryside to a 25-ft water cave and Playa Macao, with tastings, safety briefing, pickup, and helmet.
“Fun atv ride, but the peddlers and prices were crazy. The atv ride was a fun time with lots of mud puddles to ride through. Very large group of riders which made it a challenge to stay with the group.”
Ride a buggy or ATV through Punta Cana trails, swim at a blue cave cenote, and end at Macao Beach with free pickup.
“Great value for money, loved this activity, Carlos and the team were great, would recommend!”
Punta Cana eco-ATV loop with water cave swim, Dominican coffee and chocolate tasting, and a fast stop at Macao Beach.
“The tour was fun BUT at times it felt rushed and the staff seemed “irritated. ” To start I reached out a couple days in advance to confirm pick up place and I didn’t hear back until the evening before our trip which had me irritated. Come to find out we had to get a “security staff” from our resort to drive us in the golf cart to the front gate because they’re truck couldn’t come into the property, which overall took more time than expected (since we didn’t know this well in advance) we were placed on an open cattle like transport with dust flying in our eyes the…”
Buggy through the Dominican countryside to Macao Beach, then a water cave swim and organic farm tastings—about 3.5 hours in Punta Cana.
“Overall it was an OK experience. Our buggy was in great condition but others kept having issues with the engine breaking down. The team was quick to respond but seemed like they needed to replace some of the buggys. The tour wRead more”
Buggy ride from Punta Cana to Macao Beach and Taino cave. Swim, get muddy, and taste Dominican coffee and cocoa.
“Communication was very good with the service provider. They pick me up promptly and dropped me off. The minivan had good AC compared to other service providers. My tour guide Coca Cola was great. He provided with tips on what to do and what not to do. Since there are and will be vendors all around soliciting there goods. Overall great experience and I’ll do it again.”
Ride an ATV through Punta Cana, taste organic farm treats, jump in Los Hoyos del Salado water cave, then unwind at Macao Beach.
“So we were a group of 6 and they had large party of riders including ATV and buggies maybe 15. With that said the guide in front couldn’t see the whole group and we stopped and waited around more than drove…. A few inexperienced riders Read more”
Horseback, ATV or buggy, organic tastings, a 25-ft water cave, and Macao Beach in Punta Cana. About 4 hours for $76.99.
“It was great. The pick up was about 5-10 minutes late, but everything else was great. They took good care of us and ensured we student’s and had fun!”
Punta Cana buggy adventure with jungle backroads, Macao Beach, a crystal-clear cave swim, plus chocolate and coffee tastings for $53.
“This excursion was amazing, our tour guide was the best, definitely coming back very soon with more family”
ATV dirt roads, a freshwater cenote, and a catamaran snorkeling cruise with an open bar, plus optional two-day pacing in Punta Cana.
“So happy to have this trip! We had both parts at the same day. First we drove the ATV, thanks to the guides who helped me with my first time driving the ATV. Excited trip. Wanted to have more time on the Macao beach - very short visit! The Read more”
A 4-hour Punta Cana ATV tour that rolls through forests, organic tastings, a natural cenote swim, then tops it off at Macao Beach.
“Enjoyed the quad biking and the caves/ coffee making, the photos were very expensive at $70 for a few pictures”
Ride a buggy or ATV through Punta Cana’s mud trails, swim at Macao Beach, then cool off in a cenote pool for about $45.
“Great day out on the buggies, it absolutely poured with rain which made it muddier so added a lot more fun to the experience. Had a lot of laughs. You could get on a quad bike or a dune buggy , we chose a buggy which is great fun, couple of the quads broke down. The only downside was they were very late in picking us up ,1 hour and 15 minutes late. I did manage to get hold of them and they reassured us they were on the way but just wished they’d messaged me first so I wasn’t waiting around for them. Overall a good day out”
ATV buggy adventure from La Romana: mountain trails, Macao Beach, Blue Cave, chocolate/coffee tasting, and a freshwater cave swim.
“Our tour guide Carlos gave a good briefing on what to expect. The atv is very fun. Enjoyed the sample of coffee, tea and chocolate. Beach time with horses is a short few minutes, but enjoyable. Lots of vendors trying to sell things. The cave was a refreshing dip. Bring sunglasses, small bills if you want to buy anything or snacks. They take Venmo, cards but wifi is not good. Thank you for keeping us safe and showing us a fun time Carlos!”
