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

By Eric Tours International
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Ages 0-120, max of 14 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Amber Cove pickup and drop off
  • Buggy
  • Bottled water
  • Guide
  • Taino Bay pick up and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)
  • Entry/Admission - Amber Cove
What's not included
  • Pictures available to purchase


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    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.
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Amber Cove Port
    • Taíno Bay Cruise Port, Shore Excursions, Av. Antigua Via Férrea Muelle Turístico entre Av. Penetración Portuaria y, Calle Duarte, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69492P26

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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      How much is Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour?
      Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour price starts from HK$1,001.96. Discover and book Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour on Tripadvisor
      What is the Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour cancellation policy?
      Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour on Tripadvisor
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      Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour is hosted by Eric Tours International. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Eric Tours International on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour on Tripadvisor

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69492P26

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      Itinerary
      • You'll get picked up
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      • 1
        Amber Cove
        Stop: 45 minutes
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      • 2
        Taino Bay Puerto Plata
        Stop: 15 minutes
        See details
      • 3
        Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)
        Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
        See details
      • 4
        Amber Cove
        Stop: 40 minutes - Admission included
        See details
      • 5
        Puerto Plata Province
        Stop: 3 hours
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      • You'll return to the starting point
      About the operator
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      • Eric Tours International
        237
        Sosua, Dominican Republic
        Joined in November 2013
      • kensleyv2022
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best day ever
        We had the best time on our catamaran charter! We especially loved Franklin - he was so nice and fun. The food was 10/10, especially the wings, and the beer and rum punch were great too! Couldn't have been better.
        Written 17 March 2024
      • Jonathan S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must do if you like offroading
        Had a great time here, these guys were calm and patient and very focused on customer service. They were a lot of fun and the route we took was a lot of fun. I would do it again
        Written 1 March 2024
      • Global538375
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience - must book if you're in Puerto Plata!
        This excursion was amazing! The small island was pretty crowded but I couldn't fault people for wanting to visit, the water was so clear and there were so many fish to see underwater! The pick-up was on-time, the ride to the beach was smooth and the speedboat trip to the island was great! Our guide, Matias, was very knowledgeable about the island and made sure we had a great time. Snorkel gear was provided to us and we even received some bread to entice the fish! The island was about 1 KM by 2 KM - we were told that closer to summer, the island gets bigger. We passed the Mangroves and it was really cool to see oysters and crabs. I recommend this excursion to anyone staying in Puerto Plata! You won't regret it :)
        Written 28 February 2024
      • Lisa_Torres
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Too much driving
        Negatives - much too much driving! We were picked up at Cabarete, the drive was FOUR HOURS to the speedboat via small van, then large bus because of so many pick ups en route. Misleading when we were told it would be two hours there and back. The sand bar is lovely but many boats and people, so not at all as pictured. This was a 13 hour excursion (p/u 7am, drop off at 7:30pm !!) because of all the driving, with just 2 hours in the water at the sandbar. Positives - our multilingual guide on the bus was excellent, so knowledgeable! The boat was fun (but bumpy), and the snorkeling is good, plenty of things to see! I’d only recommend if you are staying close to Cayo Arena - not from east of Puerto Plata because of the distance.
        Written 19 February 2024
      • 636lorik
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        This experience was good but still a little ruff around the edges.
        This was a good excursion but, still has a few hiccups with transportation. You have to walk quite a ways to get to the transportation but, it is walkable. The boat that we went out in was very small so if you get seasick on small boats this is not for you. We went to some great snorkeling spots and saw lots of fish. I felt confident in the crew and felt safe. We spent an hour on the beach after snorkeling and you can snorkel from the beach.
        Written 6 February 2024
      • tracylmcw
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Meh!
        Experience was just OK, not quite as advertised. In the buggy for less then 1.5 hours, a good part of which was on busy roads. Parked at the beach, didn't actually get to drive on it. They charge 5$ US per beer, gouged, and we were asked to buy a beer for one of the tour crew! 2nd stop was at a "river" in a small neighbourhood , not scenic at all! The highlights were seeing some of the countryside and local neighbourhoods. Overall not impressive unfortunately!
        Written 6 February 2024
      • susanpE2594EI
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful time
        Fun trip. Speed boat was a lot of fun and the snorkeling was amazing. Everyone should experience this excursion while in puerto plata
        Written 6 February 2024
      • P3129GPronw
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Disappointed
        Getting from the beach to the catamaran was very challenging. Only one small motorboat was available. It took 4 trips to get everyone on from the beach to the catamaran. Also after excursion was finished sitting in the bus waiting to go back to resort took almost an hour. They were waiting for one person to show up to return. Still waiting on bus. Lunch and drinks were great.
        Written 4 February 2024
      • Ashonti W
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        FUNNNNN
        Sooooo much fun!! They really took their time with us and made sure we enjoyed every minute of our excursion!! Also sooo many cute men for my single ladies 😉
        Written 30 January 2024
      • SimpleDelights
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Expensive lunch...
        The falls are much smaller than pictured. Details of the excursion were poor and a number of people panicked when they were handed lifejackets because they did not want to be in the water. (It was optional, but not communicated) The lunch buffet was great. The demo of coffee and cocoa was a scam. We were told the cocoa was processed without sugar but still tasted sweet. We bought several containers only to find out once we were home that it was not what we sampled. We took this excursion through NCL.
        Written 30 January 2024
      • Kevin B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Time with Super Vuggy
        I had a very good time with this adventure, just be prepared to get a little muddy and bring a bandana or alike. You will get some dust.
        Written 22 January 2024
      • Elena L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great excursion!
        Richard was knowledgeable and accommodating. We were on family vacation with kids age 10-18 and everyone had a great time. We recommend this company for excursions!
        Written 2 January 2024
      • Experience782522
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great shore excursion with Richard and Franklin!
        Richard and Franklin provided a great experience for my family and me on a cruise stop. Richard communicated well, especially when the weather affected plans initially. Cruisers have to walk several minutes from the ship to exit the terminal and arrive at the arranged pick-up spot. We were sent a photo and clearly marked map to indicate the pick up spot. Easy! We were not rushed through our excursion, but dropped off at Amber Cove in plenty of time to go shopping and relax before reboarding our ship. I would go on another excursion with them in a heartbeat!
        Written 16 December 2023
      • 366sydneyo
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Eh
        This was a 4 hour road trip, not 1.5. It’s on a speed boat the entire way and they don’t provide chairs on the island. I wouldn’t waste a whole day on this again.
        Written 15 December 2023
      • erikasM9570MV
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Service. Terrible drinks and food!
        We went to the beach club at El Dorado. Nice hotel . Very good service. Nice people. Awful food and terrible drinks. They have local alcohol and doesn't taste good at all.
        Written 8 December 2023
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      Kjm
      Auburn, WA3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great ATV buggy experience and the photo/video package is a must get. You will get mud splashed and completely drenched so make sure you put your items in a locker(small fee/$cash) or have water proof bags. They provide helmets and goggles. We used disposable surgical masks that helped with the dust and to minimize water in mouth but was less effective after the drenching of course. They picked us up directly from our villa.
      You can pair up and switch drivers or drive alone to drive the entire time, price is per vehicle. A third of the way in we stopped by a village shop to taste coffee, cigars, chocolate and have an opportunity to purchase things. Bring cash to avoid the 18% credit card fees. The Larimar, amber and pink coral jewelry was similar cost to others places but don't forget to barter. Options to switch drivers are at the village and at the beach that we dropped by toward the end of ride to rinse off, drink bottle of water provided and have more photo ops.
      Written 20 March 2023
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      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Glad to hear that you had a great experience on the Buggy / ATV tour.
      Written 28 March 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      hhorne98
      virginia195 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun!!! We had a great time on our ride. Communication was great explaining the pick up, they were punctual with pick up and drop off. Felt like they took great care for us to have a good time.
      Written 21 May 2023
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      Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave review. We are glad to hear that you had a great time and liked the service.
      Written 24 May 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Freedom768465
      Largo, FL1 contribution
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      The van driver did not speak or understand English. The drive thru the city was a little scary and chaotic. The Dune Buggy should come with all necessary equipment like goggles and mask. There should also be a warning that you will get muddy from head to toe! And your clothes will be ruined. It was a fun adventure.
      Written 19 March 2022
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. On the viator page for the excursion, under what to expect it says to Please remember to wear clothes that you can throw away, Sunglasses and something for the dust and mudd. Glad to hear that you had a good time!
      Written 19 March 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Scary43
      Boys Town, NE16 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We booked the two person dune buggy tour through Pop Excursions. It was considerably cheaper than anything from the ship.
      A few things we didn’t expect:
      When you walk out of the port area hang a left. About a block up will be people standing by trucks and buses. Those are your people. We were expecting a building of some sort. It’s a short ride on a truck to the location.
      Dune buggy tour was a load of fun. You will get soaked so protect your phones and electronics. I almost lost my sunglasses too. You will get extremely muddy so wear clothes you can throw away. Same for shoes.
      Overall a great tour
      Written 10 February 2023
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      Thank you so much for review on Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion, 2 person buggy tour. Appreciate your feedback.
      Written 10 February 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      BRETT J
      1 contribution
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023 • Friends
      It was raining the day we were in port. They picked us up outside the cruise ship terminal for a 35 minute ride to the buggy location. The transportation is an open air truck with bench seats and a shade cover. Not enough cover to hold back the rain so we were soaked by the time we reached the buggy location. If it wasn't a rainy day that ride would have been fine. No offer to cancel due to the weather. Would recommend checking the forecast a few days before while you can still cancel. The actual buggy tour was fun and would have been better if we weren't cold and wet to begin with. A little bit concerned about going through water and mud that has animal feces. You get covered with mud and water that has animal waste in it. You will get soaked even if it's not a rainy day. The tour operators were friendly and did a good job.
      Written 25 March 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review! This excursion goes out in all weather conditions. You had bad luck with the rain that day as we have had very nice weather the whole March.
      Written 28 March 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Stephanie B
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This excursion was so much fun! It truly was the highlight of our trip! Edwin Tours picked us up at 9am right on time and took us over to UTV/Buggy place. Everyone was so professional and there was always someone that spoke English.
      Do not miss this excursion!!! Edwin Tours made our trip so relaxing and fun
      Written 13 March 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Angela S.
      Sarasota, FL15 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Family
      My 12-year old son and I booked this excursion, while on a cruise. They picked us up, outside of the port gates. It was a little bit of a walk but nothing impossible. We were driven to the location and loaded up. We were in a convoy with another family on 4-wheelers and my son wished we had gotten those, so one of the tour guides took let him ride with him for a little while and he really enjoyed that!

      The tour guides were very friendly and accommodating! They even had one person designated to taking pictures and videos of everyone, with the option to purchase the USB drive when we got back to the site. I will say, it hadn't rained in a while so it was pretty dusty and not many mud puddles, besides green ones, to speed through! LOL We were a little sad about that.

      We, also stopped at Playa Bergantin in Puerto Plata. It was absolutely beautiful! We both enjoyed our Pineapple concoctions, mine had a few "spirits" in it, as well.

      After our excursion was finished, they drove us back to the Port with plenty of time left to do some shopping before boarding the ship.

      We would definitely do this again! We had a complete BLAST!
      Written 3 October 2023
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      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are glad to hear that you and your son had a blast.
      Written 5 November 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Laura W
      1 contribution
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023
      It was a lot of fun! Definitely want to come prepared with goggles, balaclavas and wear clothes you don’t want to keep. It’s not pretty or high end but great people and mud made it a great time.
      Written 2 April 2023
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      Thank you so much for your review! Glad to hear that you had a lot of fun.
      Written 3 April 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      cruzer4
      1 contribution
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023
      this is not a review but a question
      after reading several reviews expecting to get muddy and someone said there's a shower to rinse off , but can you bring a backpack or bag to store a towel or clean dry clothes in on the buggy or anywhere? we have this booked for March, 2023 cruising on the Carnival Mardi Gras. Also how much time do we need from disembarking the ship to get to the tour meeting area to leave for the scheduled tour time?
      Written 18 February 2023
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      Hi, you can bring a bag with change of clothes and store it at the office at the location. Count on 10-15 minutes to walk up to the meeting point.
      Written 20 February 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      tiffche
      12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best experience ever , I have went on this type of excursion before in other places such as Puerto Rico and others . By far this was the best and so worth the money . The workers are so helpful and so nice made us feel so comfortable and made sure we had so much fun . You will get extremely dirty so wear old clothing . Also you get very wet , this is probably the longest one I have been on as well for this type of adventure. We will be back for sure and will do this again . I loved it and can’t say it enough thanks to all the workers in the Dominican Republic
      Written 28 April 2022
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      Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you had a great time. Hope to see you again.
      Written 23 May 2022
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