Day or Night Buggy Tour in Punta Cana: Which One to Choose
Both tours go to Rancho Macao, and in both you drive your own buggy. The difference is the time of day, and with it the route, the stops and who can come. Here is a simple comparison.
Day tour from US$65 · Night tour from US$135, per person.
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Day and night buggy tour at a glance
Day tour
- Duration
- About 3 hours, including the hotel pickup
- Minimum age
- Children can join from 8 years old
- Route
- Dirt trails and the countryside
- Stops
- A typical Dominican house, a cave with a freshwater spring and Macao beach
- Food and drinks
- Coffee, chocolate and mamajuana tasting. Cold drinks at the beach (bring cash)
- To finish
- Swim in the spring and time at Macao beach
Night tour
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Minimum age
- Drivers must be 17 or older. Passengers can join from 12
- Route
- Inside the ranch only. It does not go out onto the road
- Stops
- The Taíno stop with a traditional dance, a tasting house and the cenote
- Food and drinks
- Tasting with a small cigar for each person, live music and drinks at the cenote, buffet dinner
- To finish
- Dominican carnival
The same in both: a guide drives in front and two staff members follow behind. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the activity.
Choose the day tour if…
- You travel with children between 8 and 11. The night tour starts at 12 for passengers.
- You want to swim. The day tour has the cave with the freshwater spring, where you can wash off the trail dust.
- You want to end facing the sea at Macao beach.
- You prefer a shorter outing, of about 3 hours.
Choose the night tour if…
- You want a night out with a dinner included. It ends with a buffet dinner and a Dominican carnival.
- You like music and a different atmosphere: at night, the ranch is another place.
- Everyone in the group is 12 or older, and the driver is 17 or older.
- You want to learn about Taíno customs and see a traditional Dominican dance.
What to bring to the day buggy tour
- Water shoes or old sneakers
- Dark clothes that can get dirty
- A full change of clothes
- A bandana or buff for your face
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Your swimsuit on under your clothes, plus a towel and sandals
- Cash for drinks and snacks at the beach
You will get dirty: it is part of the adventure. If it rained in the days before, there is more mud. After the mud comes the cave, and you can wash there.
What to bring to the night buggy tour
- Comfortable clothes
- Mosquito repellent
- A full change of clothes
- Your swimsuit on under your clothes
- Cash
Questions people ask
What happens if my buggy stops?
You are never alone. A guide drives in front of the group and two staff members follow behind. If your buggy has a problem, someone from the team is always close to help you.
Can you see well enough to drive at night?
Yes. The buggy has enough lights to see the trail well during the whole ride.
Is there transport from my hotel?
Yes. I pick you up at your hotel and take you back at the end. If you are not staying at a hotel, we agree on a pickup point near you.
Can I choose the type of buggy on the day tour?
Yes. You can choose between 2-seater buggies and 3 and 4-seater vehicles. They are ideal if you come as a couple, with friends or with family.
Which one will you choose?
Book with no payment in advance. You pay the total on the day of the activity, and I confirm by email.
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