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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: 129.00 USD
Rating: 4.0 (72 reviews)

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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

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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

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

teesa86

We were met on time just outside the cruise port. Lotta was great at keeping in touch with us and providing pickup information. We had an issue with out buggy quitting on us, but was taken care of immediately. The guides did a great job of making sure our group was all together and no one was left behind. We had an absolute blast!

Reviews

4.0

72 reviews

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OK or decent tour if you have never done anything like this before

Leslie_R, May 2023

The experience was ok. We do this type of riding every weekend at home, and I guess I expected it to be a more thrilling experience and trails instead of just gravel roads with mud and cow crap splashing on us. The people that ran the tour were really nice. Loved the Beach but did not care for people trying to sell me something every 5 minutes, and I couldn't enjoy our 30 minutes at the beach.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Regarding the Beach, it is a different mentality here, however I will contact our buggy partner to talk to the beach people again regarding this issue.

It was a good experience....

Angelo_G, May 2023

It was a good experience. Nice people, friendly. My wife was sick up her stomach they gave her things to drink like a gatorate., water The only thing I didn’t like was the transportation it didn’t have no air conditioning .

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review! We appreciate your feedback. The transportation is different depending on the size of group, in general it is a open pick-up truck.

Buggin for Fun

LaTanya_M, May 2023

Splashing through water and mud...speeding. sharing this experience with my husband. Having a great tour leader and the photographer was right on point with the pictures and video.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

Go with a different company

Crystal_F, May 2023

We did a similar excursion last year and the experience was so much better! The trails were so dirty with glass bottles everywhere, the bathrooms had no running water and were disgusting. The buggies were hot wired! Very sketchy. And the staff demanded tips, I mean they literally walked up to you with a hat and demanded money. We always tip and had every intention on doing so, but they made me very uncomfortable. And once we dropped money in the hat, the photographer came up and after offering us the usb for $120 and we denied he dropped it to $80. We still denied so he demanded another tip!! The excursion specifically states pictures are not available but yet here is this guy taking pictures and trying to sell them… I would not recommend this company.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for the review, we are sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience. I have been in contact with our buggy partner to get some clarifications, regarding the bathrooms there was no street water pressure so it was filling up very slow but there was water with no pressure. In Dominican Republic the water and electricity system is completely different than North America or Europe. The same goes for recycling glass and plastic, you went the day after labor day so I believe you that it was a mess next to the road. Regarding the tip I informed the crew that they are not allowed to demand tip it is up the person.

Dirty good time!

PATRICIA_P, Apr 2023

Was so fun and out your guides from the time we got on the bus was extremely nice and helpful. Prepare to get wet and dirty! So fun and not extremely long of a excursion. They don't hound you to purchase anything either which is a plus. Only subtract one star because the walk from the pier to the meeting point is long hot and unshaded .

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We glad to hear that you had fun on Amber Cove Buggy tour.

Has potential if it were more organized.

plstype, Apr 2023

Very unorganized and the buggies weren't ready when we finally arrived. The path ran along the road and over rocks and nasty smelling mud puddles and through cow pastures with a stop at the beach to wash off the mud and allow the hawkers to try to sell us their wares. Something to cover your nose and mouth is mandatory!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I will contact our buggy partner that the buggies need to be ready. Regarding the mud puddles, if it rained the night before then there are mud puddles. In the description of the tour it is mentioned to please bringa a scarf or something to cover your mouth.

Excellent experience

Jennifer_D, Apr 2023

Had a blast recommending to all my friends, the people were so friendly and helpful. We definitely got muddy!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for recommending us to your friends.

Viator did an amazing job...

Bill_Z, Mar 2023

Viator did an amazing job in organizing this excursion. Communication was perfect. The excursion was fun but be prepared to gt mud dumped on you. It's quite dirty. Ha to throw out all clothes and sneakers afterwards. The Buggys could be in better conditions. Ours broke down twice and had to be switched out. That was not great. Guide was good.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for feedback. We really appreciate it. If it rains the night before you will get more dirty than usual.

Get ready for mud from head to toe!!!

Stanley_S, Feb 2023

This was a really fun (and messy) experience. We read the reviews knowing we were in for mud, dirt and sand from head to toe and that's exactly what we got. The buggies were not in the best shape but for off roadng in the mud, I expected nothing more. We had a 2 seater and 4 seaters were available for families. They also offer quads for 1 to 2 people. Great pickup at cruise port just outside the gate. Bring sunglasses that wrap your face and a bandana to protect from dust and mud. Wear dark colored clothes and dirty, old sneakers because the mud will stain white clothes and shoes. A separate wash for all our clothes and shoes, when we reboarded the ship, was necessary. This adventurous and messy experience was the highlight of our cruise.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you had a fun time on the Amber Cove buggy tour.

Have a blast getting muddy

Laurie_H, Feb 2023

You will get very muddy/dirty but will have a blast. It is a 40 minute ride in an open air truck. be aware that persistent locals are at the beach stop selling their wares and there is some pressure to purchase pics for $40. Wear something that can be tossed afterwards. (Think muddy puddles in a cow pasture kind of dirty) safety goggles or eye/face covering because very dirty water splashes on your eyes/mouth and whole body. They do provide helmets and open storage cubbies at the starting site for clean, dry clothes after rinsing off in the outdoor water showers. Even after that, you'll want to do again in heart beat.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Glad to hear that you had a blast on Amber Cove Buggy Tour. With locals you only need to say No Gracias, don't feel pressured to buy.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Adventure off the Big Ship

Erin_D, Feb 2023

Great trip off the cruise ship. Bit of a long drive from our port( the other one is closer). But Drive was interesting and saw lots of local sites. Buggy’s are a a bit rough but that was part of the fun. We like adventure and this was exactly what our family likes. You get very dirty! Bring or by the bandana offered, it makes a world of difference.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! We really appreciate it.

Buggy heaven

Lisa_H, Feb 2023

Amazing experience. Lived up to the promise, which is rare. Definitely take advantage of this excursion, you will not regret it.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks for the review. Glad to hear that you had an amazing experience.

Highly recommend!!!

teesa86, Jan 2023

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. Good to hear that you an absolute blast.

100% Recommend

Magen_N, Jan 2023

The guide, Chris was great! He made sure we stayed close by but still let us get the full experience of getting dirty and having fun. We would definitely do it again. There is plenty of room whether you are tall like my husband or wider like myself 🤣😉

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

Dirty but the time of our lives

Amy_V, Jan 2023

This was so fun! We did this as a cruise excursion. They picked us up at the cruise port and took us to the location. We were fitted with a helmet and off we went. You will get dirty, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't care about. We were able to stop at the beach for a quick swim and some lunch. Then back to getting dirty. We had a guide and someone to take pictures (for purchase). When you get back to the location, you can rinse off before heading back. The staff was so friendly and we loved every minute. I highly recommend it!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Amber Cove Buggy Tour.

Dont.

Breona_B, Jan 2023

You will get completely soaked in cow crap water. Do yourself a favor and avoid this excursion. It’s in a sketchy area and we did not feel safe. It was awful.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks for taking the time out to leave a review. Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. We had a lot of rain the day before the tour and you drive though sugarcane fields where also some cows walk around. You get to see some local parts of the island, but it is completely safe.

Hidden costs, fun time

Lynnette_G, Jan 2023

I didn't want to throw away our clothes, so we came prepared. Rain ponchos, silicon shoe covers, goggles, and bandanas. They charge $5 each for goggles and bandanas. If you want to make the most of this experience those items are a must. Being fully prepared allowed my husband to go crazy. I had to use my water bottle to splash his goggles clean. The photographer did a good job, but pricing is iffy. Charged $80 for a group of 10, wanted $40 from 2 of us. We didn't have the cash 40, but had 35. The mother accepted it. He puts everything on a tiny flash drive and it was valid. Customers were NOT happy about being charged for the goggles and bandanas, and most didn't pay. Unfortunately, they didn't go through everything like we did because you will get completely covered if you do. Be prepared and go all out!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. In the description of tour as well it is mentioned to wear clothes that you don't care about, sunglasses and a scarf/bandana for the dust and mud. Depending on how much rain we have had at nighttime it can be very muddy or dusty.

A Blast!

Silvanis_C, Dec 2022

A blast! Expect to get very dirty, but just bring a towels and a change of clothes and you will have the opportunity to clean up after the tour. Our family of four with kids being 6&12yr, very much enjoyed everything about this tour. The guides were extremely nice, helpful and we felt safe at all times. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the Amber Cove Buggy Tour.

Muddy but fun

Danielle_D, Dec 2022

It took a ride to the spot but when we got their and got on the trail, WOW so much fun. Will do it again. It was a group of 5 adults and 1 child 8 yrs old.. The people that gave us the experience were so friendly with smiles. Thank u guys. Until next time.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had so much fun on the Amber Cove,2 person buggy tour.

The actual excursion was...

Courtney_B, Nov 2022

The actual excursion was fun, they did NOT manage time well to get on the ship and i think they have a lice problem

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. I apologize again for the misunderstanding of the local time and ship time and that you had to wait for the other customer to arrive at the meeting point. The helmets are hard plastic and is being cleaned and disinfected after each use, so they are all clean.