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Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure: Macao Beach, cenote & Local Flavors
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Dominican Pride Travel leads an ATV caravan to Los Hoyos del Salado and Playa Macao. The 4-hour 20-minute trip costs from $44 per adult in a group of 2. Your booking includes private hotel transfers and entry fees. You get coffee and chocolate tastings, but professional photos aren't included. Daily departures are at 9 a.m. or noon with another at 3 p.m.
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Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure: Macao Beach, cenote & Local Flavors at a glance
| Duration | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Price basis | from $44 per adult in a group of 2 |
| Departs | Daily at 9 a.m. / noon / 3 p.m. |
| Pickup | Private transport from your hotel lobby or agreed address, 60 minutes before departure |
| Booking size | 1 to 15 travelers per booking |
| Adult tickets | Ages 15 to 85, youth ages 9 to 14 pay less |
| Tastings | Coffee and chocolate |
| Main trade-off | Caravan route despite private transfers |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 25, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- Tastings of organic products: coffee, chocolate and more
- Tiano Cave
- Entry to Playa Macao
- Playa Macao
What's not included
- Towel
- Professional photos, for sale on the day
- Sunglasses, bandanas and sunscreen
Options
Which option to book
The starting price is for Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure with at least two adults. Solo adults pay more, and neither option specifies how many riders share an ATV.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure | 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., daily |
| ATV 4x4 per person | 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., daily |
The catch: Even with 2 in your booking, you'll ride in a caravan.
Route
How does the day work?
The ATV ride links a cave swim with Playa Macao before you head back to the ranch.
- 70 min
1. Buggy ranch
Your guide gives a 15-minute safety briefing. Then the caravan takes you along rough tracks through woodland toward the water cave.
- 50 min
2. Los Hoyos del Salado
There's a 30-minute stop for swimming or looking around the water cave. The next ATV ride takes 20 minutes.
- 75 min
3. Playa Macao
You have 40 minutes on Playa Macao. The ride back to the ranch takes 15 minutes before the 20-minute transfer to your pickup point.
The full outing lasts 4 hours 20 minutes and includes coffee and chocolate tastings. Stop times include some driving. The return transfer ends at your original pickup point.
Pickup and meeting point
- Private pickup: Your private ride starts at the main hotel lobby or the entrance of the agreed address. Pickup is 60 minutes before departure.
- Finding the driver: At pickup, the driver holds a sign with your name or wears a shirt with the Dominican Pride Travel logo.
- Traveling with children: Infant seats are available for the transfer. Check seat arrangements with Dominican Pride Travel before booking if you're bringing a small child.
Before you book
- Adult tickets start at 15, which doesn't establish a driving age. Check driver eligibility and participation for children ages 2 to 8 with Dominican Pride Travel before booking.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This 4-hour 20-minute trip suits friends who want dirt tracks and a cave swim. You'll have private transport to the ranch. The guide leads the ATV route in a caravan.
For countryside visits, HQT's culture tour costs from $38.88 per person in a group of 9. Its route includes the basilica in Higüey. Macao Surf Camp offers individual surf coaching from $175 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Groups wanting to ride outside a caravan
Good to know
Know before you go
Adult tickets start at 15, which doesn't establish a driving age. The ride isn't recommended during pregnancy. It also isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor heart health.
Bring your own towel for the cave stop. Sunglasses and sunscreen aren't provided. A bandanna is another item to pack, and professional photos are sold separately.
Check weather refund arrangements with Dominican Pride Travel before paying. The booking terms don't give a separate weather refund rule for an unsafe route.
The driver collects you 60 minutes before the ATV start. The meeting place is the main lobby or the agreed address entrance. A name sign or company shirt helps you identify the driver.
One booking takes 1 to 15 travelers and needs an adult ticket. That limit doesn't give the caravan's total size. Your entry ticket is mobile.
Free cancellation applies until 24 hours before departure. You won't receive a refund for canceling after that deadline. The deadline refers to the scheduled start of your tour.
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- How much does Dominican Pride Travel's Macao ATV tour cost?
It costs from $44 per adult in a group of 2. The attraction entries and tastings are included. You also get private hotel transport. Photos cost extra.
- How long is Dominican Pride Travel's Macao ATV tour?
The full excursion takes 4 hours 20 minutes. You get 30 minutes at the cave and 40 minutes at Playa Macao. Those stops sit within a route that also includes transfers and the ranch briefing.
- How many people can book Dominican Pride Travel's ATV tour together?
One reservation accepts 1 to 15 travelers and requires an adult ticket. Private transport is included for your group. The ATV section uses a guided caravan, whose total size isn't specified.
- Does Dominican Pride Travel sell child tickets for the Macao ATV tour?
Youth tickets cover ages 9 to 14 and cost less than adult tickets. Check participation for children ages 2 to 8 with Dominican Pride Travel before booking. A booking needs an adult ticket. These bands don't establish a driving age.
- Where does Dominican Pride Travel pick up for the Macao ATV tour?
Pickup is from your main hotel lobby or the entrance of the agreed address. It's scheduled 60 minutes before the tour starts. The driver uses a name sign or a shirt with the company logo.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 25, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.