The 5 Best Beach Shore Excursions in the Dominican Republic

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person buggy from Montellano through muddy back roads and coastal scenery near Puerto Plata. Guides provide a safety briefing, helmets, and water, with a swim stop at Playa Bergantin. Expect a wet, dusty ride, outdoor showers, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“Very organized. They were right where instructions said they would be. Check in was quick. Guides were great stop was so so. Aggressive sellers. Other than the stop everything was perfect”

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2.ATV Quads Let’s Ride Shore Excursion – Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $169Top rated

Ride an ATV from Maimon through rural roads and along the Atlantic coast, stopping for cruise-ship photos, local chocolate, coffee, Mamajuana, a cigar demonstration, beach swimming, and Dominican lunch. Guides may include Robert, Wilson, Alex, Angel, or Carlos. Port pickup and gear are included.

“We traveled in December so it was quite muddy which added to the fun. But, be mindful that everything can get wet and dirty, so only bring items you really need. Plan to bring a water proof bag to store your stuff and you can attach it to the Read more”

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3.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65Best value

Travel from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Sosua Bay for two guided snorkeling stops, then relax on a 1-kilometer beach. Eric Tours provides gear, an inflatable vest, chairs, port or hotel pickup, and free GoPro photos.

“The process was safe, relaxed, and enjoyable! The whole team did a great job. Had fun snorkeling, jumping off the boat into the water, and great time on the beach!”

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4.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Ride a powerful ATV for about three hours through Puerto Plata’s mountain roads, countryside, and beaches. Rigo and Leonel Tours and Transfers provide air-conditioned transport and bottled water. Ask for Morenita, Darlin, or El Lapiz if available, and confirm your cruise port before departure.

“My family and I really enjoyed the atv excursion!!! We rode several miles through the countryside and on the beaches of the DR. It was very senic and beautiful!!! We also did a private tour of the city, which was awesome. Rigo did a wonderful job showing us things you wouldn't normally see on other tours. It was a great experience!!!”

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5.Amber Cove and Taino Bay Shore Excursion: Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride a dune buggy from Amber Cove or Taino Bay into Puerto Plata Province, with a safety briefing, muddy off-road tracks, coastal views, and an optional swim at Playa Bergantin. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Victor is one named guide praised for his friendly help.

“our tour guide, Victor was amazing! no improvement needed, we had a fabulous time”

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