What Others Say: "You get a true feel and taste of Dominican culture." "The buggies were fun to drive both on and off road." "Highly recommend booking! Deserve more than 5 stars!" "Fun fun fun! We got wet and dirty but we expected that!" "You will get DIRTY but it is part of the great experience" "My family had a blast riding buggys and learning so much." "The route and terrain is awesome, buggies are fast & fun." "Racing about in a dune buggy is definitely my idea of fun!" "Be prepared to get rained on and lots of sun, fun and mud." "Highly recommend and this is the only excursion we will do!" "We would describe the trip as a mixture of culture and fun." "Do yourself a favor if you are in the area: BOOK THIS TRIP." "We feel like we left with a better understanding of the DR." "This was the BEST thing we did while in Dominican Republic." "You get to experience so much including real Dominican food" "It was great to get outside our resort and see the real DR." "We went to small villages, country side, and to Macao Beach." "It was tons of fun driving the dune buggy over various terrains." "We got to see so many different places and had a blast doing it." "We came to drive buggies & get dirty & that’s exactly what we did" "Buggies were a blast to drive (manual transmission skills required)" "It was not only a buggy thrill ride, but a great cultural experience." "No other buggy company can match what these guys have going on here!!" "This was one of the most fun excursions we have done on vacation ever!" "If you want boring, don’t want to get dirty and wet, this is NOT for you."
Do you want to get off the beaten path, learn about the Dominican culture, have great fun and get dirty? then this is the adventure for you.
This full-day dune buggy adventure highlights the best of Punta Cana. Get to know the wonderful countryside while driving “your” original Dune Buggy!
You’ll navigate through rice fields, forests, along scenic roads and near Playa La Vacama in your 4-passenger manual transmission vehicle.
Enjoy refreshments and lunch at a local restaurant, try small river zipline and river paddleboat, drink fresh Coconut water, live tropical style!
With a maximum of 12 people (2 – 4 buggies) per tour, you’re sure to get personalized attention from your friendly and professional guide.
If you to see parts of the Dominican Republic that you wouldn’t normally have access to, and have an unbelievable adventure, this is for you.
Please note:
If you’re going to drive, you will need to know how to operate a stick shift (manual transmission).
if you do not know how to drive a manual, find someone who can, or ask to ride with the guide.
Full Day Tour include:
- Experienced Xtreme guide
- Stick-shift VW Dune Buggy
- Drinks, snacks and lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional Tour photos (20 US$)
Pickup & Return locations
All hotels in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Departs: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Returns: approx. 17:00 pm
Departure Point
Xtreme-Buggy, La Altagracia,
Av. Estados Unidos, Punta Cana 23000
Dominican Republic
Driving Xtreme Dune Buggies
- It is imperative that the driver is proficient at driving the vehicle with a stick shift manual transmission!
- If you don’t drive manual transmission bring someone who drive or just ask to ride with the guide. No matter who is driving, you will have an awesome experience!
- All drivers must present a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years old to drive.
- Drivers must wear closed toe shoes, sport shoes or sandals closed at the heel. NO FLIP FLOPS!
- Our Dune Buggies are all 4 seater with Dune Buggy frames imported from US Berrien Buggy, original VW Motors and 4-speed stick shift.
Send us a quick NO OBLIGATION inquiry to check for available spaces and days. You’ll see pricing when you start the inquiry.
What to bring
Each Buggy has a box on top where you can put your stuff. Please bring everything you could possible need.
- Towel, bathing suit, sun lotion, bug spray
- Medication (especially if you are allergic to something)
- Bandana or old t-shirt to cover the face
- Cap or hat with a chin strap
- Closed toe shoes or tennis shoes (Required for drivers)
- Throw-away old clothes – it will be muddy, dusty and dirty
- Plastic bag for muddy clothes
- We provide googles, but you might want to bring your sunglasses
Health condition
Tour is not ideal for people with back issues, or pregnant woman. If you have any doubts please contact us.
Children
Minimum age is 5 years old.
All children must be able to sit in a seat by themselves and must be accompanied by an adult.
Weight
We try to accommodate everyone. We have some larger Buggy’s and air shocks However we do have, due to technical limits, a max. personal weight per Buggy of 800 pounds (about 360 kg, 4 x 90kg/person)
Weather
We go under all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
Maximum group size
12 people (3-4 buggies) to ensure a more personalized experience
Minimum group size
This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different tour date or a full refund
Full day tour includes classic Dominican lunch
usually is offered rice, beans, fried chicken, salad, fish, home made garlic sauce, fruits of the season, coffee or tea, coconut water
– if you have specific food requirements or food allergies you should bring something from the hotel
Liability
Everyone has to sign a liability release before the tour (Parents sign for children under 18 years).
Each buggy have insurance policy.
Payment
A deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance will be charged on the tour day.
Confirmation for availability will be received at time of booking
Booking / Refund / Cancel Policy
Bookings close 1 day before the session starts.
– Canceling up to 48 hours before tour: full refund
– Canceling up to 24 hours before tour: 50 %
– Canceling last day: No refund
If weather is too bad and changing a date is not possible, guide will return your deposit.
Highlight of our trip!
“This excursion was TOTALLY worth the time and $. We took our 14 year olds with us and it was AMAZING! There are 4 of us in the family. The shuttle picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off at the buggy place. The owners gave us a health and safety overview and they were spot on.
We traveled though a mix of back roads, fields, and main roads. The buggies were surprisingly smooth rides and SO MUCH FUN! We also stopped at an incredible beach and played in the waves – what an experience!
Our guide was Mark – he is a Canadian with a ton of experience from living in the DR. He had an incredible amount of knowledge of the Dominican history, culture and lifestyle and he related it to our way of life. Even my kids were in awe! Plus he is super funny and we laughed all the way through.
We had a small group of buggies in our tour – only 4 plus the guide buggy. It was perfect. I wouldn’t have wanted a much larger group. When we stopped at different sites, we had intimate interactions with the locals (they all seemed to know Mark and were super happy to see him). Because the group was small, we could ask Mark lots of questions, and it felt very personal.
Mark took all the pics for us along the way so we didn’t need our camera or phones. Great memories!!
Can’t recommend this excursion enough…”
Andrea S
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Best excursion in DR
“This excursion surpassed our expectations. The knowable guides led us through many amazing sites and authentic local villages. Between stops we drove through some wicked off road trails. Highly recommend booking this for couples and families alike. Well worth the cost!”
Smoopies
Legit
“Read the reviews of other excursions saying there were too many people and when we found one that advertised actual manual buggies and small groups we were all in. It turned out to be better than we could have imagined!
Saw rural DR that you can’t get on “big group excursions” and Mark (our guide) lives in the area and is friends with all the locals and provides amazing insight that you don’t hear on the touristy excursions. Would recommend to any one! BUY THE BANDANA!”
Michael B
If you want to see the true beauty of the DR this tour is definitely the right choice.
“We had the day tour with 4 buggies in total. It was the the perfect balance between meeting new people but not too many that you get lost in the group. The buggies which are based on the Volkswagen Beatle drive perfectly through the dominican terrain.
Besides the buggies the tour came across some breathtaking sides like remote beaches and typical dominican villages and much much more.
Additionally are the guides very friendly and provide you with interesting knowledge throughout the tour.
Definitely a must do in your holidays!”
Leon
10/10 a must do
“My husband & I booked this trip for a full day. We cannot express how awesome and fun this trip was, we got to ride in our own buggy drive on the roads, trails, mountains, beach & see how the Dominicans truly live, we drove through streets and stopped at a general store for some authentic snacks, our guide was AMAZING, you can truly tell he loves his job and was so great with information.
We felt so safe & it was so educational and humbling to see the other side of Dominican besides just the fancy resorts. We would totally recommend a full day! It’s so worth it, they kept us fed with GREAT food and fun stops along the way. We were covered in dirt towards the end from mudding through puddles but were met with coffee, hot cocoa (the real deal) great homemade snacks, a river to rinse off and cool down in.
Honestly one of the best experiences my husband and I have ever done. The staff was so incredibly nice, we met the owners who actually help do the tours as well. These people took great care of us. Close to the resort so we weren’t stuck on the bus forever. My first review I’ve ever left for anything. But they are worth a shoutout!!!!! Go do this ASAP!!!!! You won’t regret it!!!!!”
Victoria C
A Muddy Fun Time
“Do want to get off the beaten path, learn about the culture, have some fun, get dirty- then this is the adventure for you.
First, you get to drive one these Xtreme Buggies which are a lot of fun and a kick in the pants to drive. Just make sure you can drive a manual transmission.
Second, Charlie our guide, did a wonderful job telling us about the area, the culture, and how the people live there day to day. He has a great sense of humor and made the tour a lot of fun. You’ll have a blast on this tour and you tour country side, see a farm, go through an abandoned mine, have a snack at a little store, travel to one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, then fly down a highway.
Third, did I mention you get to drive one those Xtreme Buggies and get muddy. Make sure you where clothes you don’t care about.
If you enjoy small adventure tours- I can highly recommend this one.”
REALTOR-Dave
WOW!!!
“Literally just got back to the hotel from this and couldn’t wait to write a review! UNBELIEVABLE Excursion!! Wife and I went and had the buggy to ourselves. The guide was awesome and a ton of fun! The second you met him and the owner you knew you were in for a great time!
Buggy’s are LEGIT VW dune buggy’s!! Don’t mistake these for the other companies. Full size and full speed. Definitely need to know manual transmission expertly if you are going to drive! I’d come back to the DR just to do this again!!!
You get a real sense of the Dominican culture because they actually take you off the beaten path and show you the REAL life. Highly recommend booking! Deserve more than 5 stars! “No Filter” Mark is the best guide and “Crabby Charlie” is hilarious! Cannot go wrong with either!”
gphyatt
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