Buggies Extreme Half Day Adventure

Absolutely deplorable service.... I paid $80 and was supposed to get picked up at 1:45 p.m. from the Occidental Caribre. I was waiting since 1:30 p.m. and was never picked up and no one ever answered the phone nor the messages or emails. It was not until close to 5:00 that I got an email asking them to reschedule it because their servers were down. They also want to reschedule for the following day, I told him absolutely not. I want to complete refund. So I guess the service also included internet access as well and telephone..

The bus pick and ride were nice. It’s was in an open Safari truck. When you get there they go over all the rules and where you are going. Unfortunately we did not go to the beach since it was crowded this day. You then can purchase bandannas to cover your face. I would advise you to bring your own bandannas or gators. There is a little shop to purchase some souvenirs, get a locker even for your stuff if you don’t want to take it with you. You then hang out for your group color to be called. Then you get in you buggy and follow the guide. What we thought was we where going on some nice trails and maybe some town streets. This is not the case. You go up a town street, then dirt road and then turn around. There was some mud on the 1st dirt road (which water is fed to keep muddy). Then back on the street and an other dirt road you go up and then down on. Then you take the town street again to the park. Now here is something that made us and our group of friends uncomfortable about. As your going up and down this street and dirt roads. There are children and mothers out begging for money. It is extremely sad and upset for once you gave money to one then you have a group swarming your buggy (our friend learned this fast), even had one begging for her necklace. We also felt that the guide stopped/went slow in areas to give the people begging a chance to be a little bit pushy. Once you get into the park you get out of the buggy and walk to the cave for the water fall. Now this is gorgeous in a lot of fun to take pics in. Could have spent more time there. After that you watch a little show about the native culture. This was enlightening and funny. Then we went to where they sell the coca coffee/tea and everything. The speaker spoke in in Spanish and English about everything which was very nice. Then you have a few mins to sample and purchase items. Which I suggest you do , especially the tea for you can’t find it in any other shop it seems. For I tried and kick myself for not getting the tea. After that you walk some more and get a free drink and can dance a little. Then back into the buggy. You go on a short trail in the park and go through to mud pits. That part was the most fun. Then back to the company base , to rinse off and get on your Safari truck to go to your hotel. Two things I think that should change for this tour. 1) maybe find out who has done buggy or Drive side-by-side and put them in a different group then the ones that don’t. For it was too slow for our group and my husband even slowed down some to put space between us and others so our group could go a little faster. 2) not do trails with all the begging for it makes people uncomfortable , especially when you can give everyone something. What we took from this is if you do side by side driving or buggy. This may not be fore you for it’s very slow pace excursion.

We wasn’t in buggies, because we booked the 23th at 11:00 And they sent email with time confirmation the 23th at 8:37am, We was need ready the 23th at 8:35am It’s not serious Is very rood I speak with customer in WhatsApp and I sent email everything and she/he said call Viator Horrible service

Confusion on pickup. The actual dune buggie ride was unimpressive. Not a course , through village streets. Kids running beside the buggies for money and gifts.

We had the best time. We didn’t drive on the beach as it was crowded but had a blast off road in the mud. (Wear a bandana to cover your face) The Cacao and coffee plantainton was fun. The natural pool in the cave was beautiful. (Wear water shoes as the surface in rough and uneven) We enjoyed sampling all the coffee and chocolate. Highly recommend the Cocao powder to make at home. There are outside showers when you get back to rinse of the mud. Cute little gift shop. Lockers for personal items before you hop on a buggie. They provide water and there is also food to purchase. (Under $5 for a burger, soda and fries)

Never showed up to pick us up. Called no answer . Really bummed my son was looking forward to a fun filled day

It showed us the beautiful countryside and showed us all aspects of the Dominican. Take lots of $1 bills with you to give the little children you see. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Very disappointed with this tour. The tour consists of a slow two mile ride on a paved road to a tourist trap. Here you wade in a “natural” cave pool (pool filter is under the stairs), watch a native dance, hear a sales pitch to buy their coffee, and get server soda while dance music is playing. After two hours of this you are taken down and back three short dirt roads. As a side note, I signed up for a dune buggy but got an ATV side-by-side instead. This was only a minor inconvenience compared to how terrible the experience. Know what you are getting. The dune buggy/atv advertised is a very minor part of the tour. I wasted half a day of my vacation on this.

This excursion was so fun… Had a really good time… and yes we were muddy from head to toe… I would do it again..

Absolutely wonderful experience! Me and the family had so much fun. Was the best part of my trip. Would definitely recommend to anybody.