Buggy for 2 in Punta Cana with Cenote & Off-Road Adventure

Confirming the trip with the office to determine the pick up time at our hotel was an issue as they stated they could not find my reservation though I had emails and texts from them confirming the actual reservation. However, once that had been resolved it was a great time. Very professional at the off road buggy location but could have been a bit more organized with gathering all the tour guests. Loved the reserve experience and could have swam more in the park-great experience. The catamaran was a lot of fun and my husband and I were amused that we anchored off the shore of the Westin-where we were staying. However, the crew made the swimming and experience so much fun it was worth it. The lunch served was top notch and we finished the day happy that we booked this tour.

David on the Catamaran was so much fun and knowledgeable. The rum drinks kept coming and the sail ride was smooth. Once we got to the natural pool it was like put of a movie - a real stingray swam past us. Francis at the lagoon was such a patient guide. He literally saved the day when someone from our group lost her balance and went under- he dove in no hesitation and saved her. The excursion was just all in all amazing. Please go.

What a superb day, from the moment we were picked up from our hotel at 07:45 we were looked after faultlessly. So, a 45 minute drive took us to our location and we got the first sight of our buggies for the first stage of our trip, these look like glorified golf carts but they're much more than that... ok, not the fastest vehicle in the world but more than adequate for the trails we were taking on and good fun.... A 30 minute fun filled drive through some very dusty trails (either take your own bandannas or take advantage of those on sale for $5) brings you to an area where you park up your buggy and take a walk along a trail to a hidden lagoon, the beauty of this is beyond description and the water is so clear its almost beyond belief. Mrs Davies and I took full advantage of this area and spent all the available time here in the water cooling off and washing off the dust from the drive. After our time in the pool we got back to the buggies and made our way back to the base to view photographs taken during our morning. A word of caution here, the photographs you're shown back at base aren't the only ones you'll get on your $40 disc, you get some random photographs of the Dominican Republic (very nice) and some typical Dominican music (also very nice) but you'll also get all the others on your tour on there as well. So, on with the day...... After this we were picked up on a coach and taken to Playa Blanca where we were seated at a table on the beach and served with some very tasty food... Three types of salad to start, green salad, lobster caprese and a pasta dish.... Mrs Davies and I made the mistake of thinking this was the only course so had generous helpings of this. Drinks available here? Rum & Coke, Rum & Sprite, Rum, plain sprite, plain coke or beer.... these were topped up non stop just to make sure you didn't dehydrate :-) Having filled up with this we were then horrified to spot the main course coming out, a chicken dish, a seafood pasta and boiled rice, how could we refuse? This course suitably demolished we looked on in pain as desert was served, chocolate cake and tiramisu.... How much more could we take? The 45 minute break after food while we waited for the catamaran was more than welcome, we paddled in the warm Caribbean sea and completely ignored the seaweed washing around our ankles. When the time came to board the catamaran we waded out in the shallow water (through the seaweed again) and climbed aboard via ladders at the rear. We sailed out into the Caribbean and the rum started to flow and kept flowing. The sandbank in the middle of the sea came as a complete surprise, to be walking in clear waist deep water that far out to sea was a superb experience not to be missed. Did I mention the rum that kept flowing? All in all, a tremendous day out, if you only do one excursion on your trip to the Dominican Republic make it this one.

Another must do in Punta Cana! An air conditioned bus picked us up at our hotel and drove us about 30 minutes to a resort where our first stop was the off-road buggies and lagoon. Down side, looooong walk to/from the lagoon to where you park the buggies. Plus side, the lagoon. It was AMAZING. Crystal clear, cool water. Definitely needed after the off-roading driving and long walk. Next, you get on another air conditioned bus that takes you to the marina where you get on a catamaran. SO MUCH FUN. I will warn you though, when being dropped off at Playa Blanca for lunch, you have to walk through the water (and LOTS of stinky seaweed) to get to the beach. However, the lunch was amazing! After we ate we got to spend about 30 minutes on the beach before boarding the catamaran and heading to the sandbar to swim. The water felt amazing and was crystal clear! We only got to swim about 20 minutes or so, which wasn't near long enough. Oh, and did I mention the continuous flow of Rum, Soda and Water?! This excursion did not disappoint and was definitely worth the month.

<p>So much fun! good lunch would book again.....plan on getting dirty :</p>

<p>This excursion is awesome! Tour guides were very nice and are more than willing to take pictures for you on your phone. Natural pool is really neat and is a fun ride on the side by side. Great experience, definitely recommend</p>

<p>A lot of fun! The buggy ride was entertaining and the Catamaran ride was absolutely fantastic!! Definitely recommend the Catamaran ride.</p>

<p>I wish there was mud on the buggies but the lagoon was amazing. Daniel was so helpful and fun! Definitely do the beach lunch and sunset cruise. It was like we were VIP members on the beach and the cruise. They fill your cups before you can even drink them! So fun!</p>

<p>There was a lot of hurry up and wait times. We were picked up around 7am for a tour that started at 9 and the other groups arrived after us and went on their tour before us. The off road buggys are fun, blue lagoon was absolutely beautiful and a very nice place to cool off and swim and great photos! The catamaran ride and lunch was phenomenal! If I was to do it al over again I would probably just book the catamaran and lunch by itself. Staff for the catamaran were very nice and made sure everyone had a great time!</p>

<p>One of our many amazing adventures while in Punta Cana. The tour guides were wonderful. Scooby Doo and Coca Cola, our tour guides, spoke English well, were very knowledgeable and made it their goal that we enjoyed our time on the excursion. The dune buggy ride was a little dull as there were no mud holes to splash in. Although with my driver, maybe that was a good thing! A bit dusty and exhaust fumes were not pleasant, helps to wear a bandanna for sure. Scooby Doo offered to take pictures with my phone both before we embarked on our dune buggy ride and while we swam in the fresh water Cenote. It was nice to have that option rather than be offered to buy them at the end of the excursion like other excursions offered. We tipped him after, well of course!!</p> <p>Lunch was amazing at Playa Blanca and the beach there was calm and very enjoyable. Very picturesque at Play Blanca. Our catamaran ride and swim at the natural swim hole was awesome. Would definitely recommend this one!!</p>