Tear through dirt tracks, sugar-cane fields, rural villages, and tropical river crossings in your own open-air dune buggy — a private, high-adrenaline deep-dive into Dominican landscapes most visitors never see.
What to expect
Strap in and rev up as your convoy winds out of Puerto Plata into a landscape of impossible green: tobacco farms, banana groves, and ramshackle colmado shops where locals wave from their porches. Your guide leads you along red-dirt back roads and down to a hidden jungle river for a refreshing swim beneath a small waterfall. The return loop passes through a typical Dominican village where you can sample fresh coconut water straight from the shell. Dusty, laughing, and completely alive — that's how you arrive back at port.
Good to know
Closed-toe shoes or secure sandals recommended; light clothing you don't mind getting muddy. Tours typically run 3–4 hours — well inside the all-aboard window. Minimum age usually 16 to drive; younger passengers may ride as passengers.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Amber Cove — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Amber Cove
- 27 Charcos of Damajagua: Full Waterfall Canyoneering Adventure
- Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car & Botanical Gardens Summit
- Puerto Plata Snorkeling Catamaran Sail with Open Bar & Beach
- Ocean World: Swim with Dolphins & Private VIP Marine Encounter
- Puerto Plata Private Cultural City Tour with Cigar Rolling & Rum