Dominican Republic · CAVE & CENOTE ADVENTURES
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The Taino cave systems behind Macao are cold, clear and lit by a hole in the roof with tree roots hanging through it. Below are the 15 best cave and cenote trips: which ones let you swim, which are a five-minute photo stop bolted onto a buggy run, and what each costs.
4-hour Punta Cana buggy adventure with a cenote swim, organic farm tastings, and a stop at Macao Beach, with optional photo add-ons.
“We did a private tour and it was a blast! Beach was gorgeous and the mud was flying! Definitely recommend. Great tour guides.”
ATV jungle ride, coffee and rum tastings, a crystal water cave swim, then quick beach time at Macao on a 4-hour Punta Cana tour.
“Amazing tour . Fun . The guide the best excellent . The cave very awesome Nice service. Pick up on time . Very nice bus transportation. Very unique”
Drive your own buggy to a 25 ft water cave and Macao Beach, with organic tastings and hotel pickup for $54 per person.
“Fun exploration. The ‘farm’ was the only disappointment, it’s a little shop not like visiting a farm or plantation for the authentic feel. The cave you literally jump in the. Have to get out, no time in the water to explore. It was also very crowded and someone fell on top of one of our group members hurting his neck. The staff was fantastic, communication was good, buggies were fun and we loved the beach stop.”
ATV tour from Punta Cana to an organic farm, 25-ft cenote swim, and Playa Macao. Pickup, helmet, tastings for $45.
“I’ve been in 8 atv tours this would rank about 5th. Everything seemed rushed. The farm is not really a farm it’s a place to sale you stuff. As is the water cave. It’s extremely crowded and again they rush you. The beach is nice but overpriced food and drink items. Also when you read the reviews beware they all say their name is Mr. Panda and at the end they try and write the reviews for you or pressure you to give them a 5.”
Buggy and ATV jungle ride, cenote and cave swim, Dominican coffee tasting, and Macao Beach. Free pickup, 4 hours.
“Great value for money, loved this activity, Carlos and the team were great, would recommend!”
Punta Cana 4x4 ATV adventure with a cenote water cave swim, Dominican coffee and chocolate tastings, and a short stop at Macao Beach.
“Overall, well worth the experience for the price. As others have commented would take the ATV over the buggy, you will still get muddy but significantly less. The views of the cave and beach were well worth it. Just to nitpick, they will really try to push the photos at the end of the tour to the tune of $80 (which is high by US standards). If you really want them, they are willing to negotiate significantly. The equipment is also a bit beat and has seen better days, only one set of handbrakes worked on our ATV.”
Buggy ride through Punta Cana countryside to Macao Beach, an organic farm tasting, and Los Hoyos del Salado water cave, with pickup.
“Buggies were in very rough shape. Seatbelts had to be literally hand tied and untied to get in and out and wires sparked together to start (which they did for us but reminded me of hot wiring a car). No water or snacks provided which the desRead more”
Half-day Punta Cana ATV adventure with coffee, chocolate, Mamajuana tastings, a freshwater cenote swim, and a calm stop at Macao Beach.
“Highly recommended this excursion and ask for the tour guide Charles! He was phenomenal and so much fun. Made my friends and I first atv experience great! Even made accommodations for my friends when needed!”
Punta Cana buggy ride to Macao Beach and the Taino cave cenote, plus organic farm tastings. Round trip pickup, 3 hours, from $38.80.
“Coca-cola and Sabrina were great tour guides and Pepsi was an awesome “paparazzi”. We had so much fun getting muddy, swimming and trying the goods and the Ranch. Would for sure do this again!!!”
Small-group ATV ride in Punta Cana to an organic farm, Los Hoyos del Salado water cave, and Macao Beach, with pickup and tastings.
“Everyone was very nice! They were knowledgeable and made sure we had a good time! The only thing is the people that are selling things, you might want to make sure you already checked the foreign currency rates because they charged me 40 USD for a little ankle bracelet. But it was super fun.”
Horseback, ATV or buggy, an organic farm tasting, a 25-ft water cave, and Macao Beach in Punta Cana, with pickup and helmets included.
“Bring sneakers, clothes, hat, scarf and towel. Be prepared to get dirty and muddy! One of tHE Best Excursions I been on so far!”
Ride a buggy through Punta Cana’s backroads to Macao Beach, then cool off in a clear cave with coffee and chocolate tastings.
“Expect to throw away your clothes after this! super fun - but its as muddy as you see in the pics! Bring a waterproof pouch for phone and cash - there is a place to buy "Traditional DR Products" - its a bit of a pushy sales pitch - but -everyone's trying to make a buck. The buggy ride itself was super fun - the cave is a 'at your own risk' - we were there during a very crowded time - the visit to Macao beach was lovley - you are in good hands with "Mr. Panda"!”
ATV quad ride, cenote swim, Macao beach views, then a catamaran snorkeling stop with open bar in Punta Cana, about 8 hours.
“Had a great staff was very friendy and welcoming. Derly was a great help and meeting all are needs. Got some great pictures of the trip from the photographers.”
Half-day Punta Cana ATV adventure with forest rides, organic farm tastings, a natural cave swim, and Macao Beach time, with pickup.
“Great experience! I love our tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly! And he even sung for my birthday!”
Off-road buggy thrills near Punta Cana, then Cenote Blue Lagoon and a waterfall pool at Bavaro Adventure Park with lunch and pickup.
“Always a fun time. I came here last year and I knew I had to do it again this year. Great staff too.”
