What Others Say: "This excursion was TOTALLY worth the time and money." "It was so much fun driving around in the dune buggies." "Thanks to all at Xtreme Buggy for such a fun-filled day." "The route and terrain is awesome, buggies are fast & fun." "The buggies were surprisingly smooth rides and SO MUCH FUN!" "There will be mud in places that only your mother has seen." "Be prepared to get really dusty, and if you’re lucky, muddy." "Truly breathtaking sites, thrilling ride, and fun experience" "We would very much recommend this tour to friends and family" "Highly recommend booking this for couples and families alike." "This was the best of 5 excursions we took while in Punta Cana." "It is a great day to explore places that you would never visit." "I rate this is as my best experience in the Dominican Republic." "There were plenty of puddles to get us dirty and we laughed a lot" "This excursion was such a blast to go on! A highlight of our trip!" "The buggy was fast and furious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves." "The ride was awesome and the guide was perfect! Worth the money!!!!" "Our only regret was not choosing the all day excursion - Next time!" "The countryside is gorgeous with all the fruit and livestock farms!" "If you enjoy small adventure tours - I can highly recommend this one." "This was probably the best experience I had during my visit to the DR!" "This tour has it all: Fun, excitement, mud, food, and history/culture." "The Dune Buggies are as AUTHENTIC as can be!!! These are the real deal!" "Will this be the most amazing time you have ever had in Punta Cana? YES!" "We got wet and dirty - but that just made the excursion so much more fun."
Let our Xtreme guide take you to the remote, exotic Punta Cana countryside. Explore the real Dominican Republic while driving real Dune Buggies.
We are rolling in small groups (2-4 buggies) and drive through all kinds of rugged terrains, roads and farmland, through little villages around Punta Cana and beautiful tropical countryside.
This is the best way to explore the Dominican Republic off the beaten path and learn about local life. Expect to have a lot of fun!
Our stops are at the local grocery store to enjoy some snacks and refreshments, visit to the local dominican house and fresh coffee, the Limestone mine where we will drive one round, and Macao Beach for a short bath in the ocean.
As one of our adventurers said:
“Can drive a stick shift? Want to see the country? Want to learn about the culture? Don’t mind getting really dirty? Want to have an AWESOME excursion you will never forget? This hits all those points and more!”
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 and local snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional Tour photos (20 US$)
Pickup & Return locations
All hotels in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Departs: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Returns: approx. 12:30 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
Half day tour is without lunch
but we are stopping by local grocery store and organize small snacks like ham and cheese, crackers, refreshments
– 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.
Absolutely Brilliant!
“We did the half day tour of Punta Cana, lead by Mark. It was absolutely awesome. it was not only a buggy thrill ride, but a great cultural experience. we got to see and do things you would never do stuck on a resort.
Mark took us out into the country side, showed us how the locals live off the land, provide for themselves, giving us a real honest look at live in the DR. cruising around on the buggies was awesome.
From driving on the main roads in the cities to the dirt roads surrounding the towns, we got to experience it all.
My only regret, not opting for the full day tour. I would do this again without question.
THANK YOU!”
Michael B
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Awesome experience, not for you if you don’t like getting dirty or hoping fast!
“Mark was an awesome guide. Visiting the village was very interesting. All around a blast. We have been to the Dominican 3 times and did an excursion each time.
This was the best and the only thing I would do differently is book the full day excursion instead of the half…. you get to drive up a mountain and visit a ranch on the full day tour.
If you’re contemplating shopping this…. just do it. And be sure to go with THIS company for a smaller group experienced!”
Diane W
Great tour with really nice guide!
“The tour is from 8 to 12/1 and that is really enough. In this time you drive through a lot of different kind of places and will be able to get a nice view of the real dominican republic. It really is enough time to see everything you want.
The guide is so kind and shows you all kind of dominican places and habits in perfect english, french and spanish. Besides the racing with the good buggies its a really interesting tour with a lot of information about the locals. They really made a good trip.
The guide makes pictures of you if you want, so you dont have to care about it. We even drove on the highway with like 85 km/h. Really recommended!”
Tobias A
The best tour around
“We booked a 1/2 day tour. It ended up being only my wife and I following Charlie on a private tour. We got to see some absolutely astounding places. The farms, the villages, the beach, the mine, the market. Everything was super cool. A local even fed me some horse which was really good.
Do not do this if you want to stay clean. Definitely do this if you want to have a great time and go on a real adventure. You’ll see a lot and learn so much.
Also as they mentioned but no one seems to read, THE BUGGYS ARE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY. You will need to know how to drive a manual to take this tour, otherwise you’ll be in someone’s back seat.”
shane s
Wish I could give 10
“This was the absolute best excursion we went on and we did 3 of them. The tour was half a day and the guides were well educated with the culture. This is not an everyday tourist tour. They take you through the actual Dominican Republic, to actual towns with low tourism.
This tour makes us want to come back to the D.R. to do the full day. Tour guides Mark and Charlie, speak English and German, and Angela who picked us up was wonderful. Make sure you know how to drive a stick shift, as the dune buggies are VW transmissions.
I can’t give a high enough rating to tell you the experience was amazing. We can’t wait to return!!”
Melody S
Fantastic Experience
“This tour was so much more than I expected! Mark, our tour guide was a lot of fun! I really enjoyed getting out of the tourist area and having a chance to see the real Dominican Republic We got to visit a small local village, a general store and a limestone mine, and Macao beach.
Mark is very well informed and spent the time to educate us on customs, history and politics of the DR. And the ride in the dune buggy’s was really fun! Yes, you will get dirty, but it is well worth it! Mark takes photos along the way and sells them for a very reasonable $20.
This was probably the best experience I had during my visit to the DR! I definitely would recommend this trip.”
Amy R
The BEST dune buggy excursion you will find…..
“This was our 2nd trip to the DR and our 2nd time doing the half day excursion. On this trip we had 8 friends with us and we knew this was a “must do”!! Our first time we had Charly and this time we had Mark. We absolutely love this excursion and have no complaints!
It was much more dusty this trip but we went prepared with bandanas so that helped! You may get mud or you may get dust, go prepared!!! If you go prepared and know how to drive a stick shift….you will have a GREAT time!! Highly recommend and this is the only excursion we will do!”
Sadie G
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