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Macao Beach Buggy Safari

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Language: German , English , French

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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

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Off-road Terracross adventure
Co-op ranch and village
Cenote swimming
Macao beach

What to expect

There are few better ways to see the unspoilt Dominican countryside than a Terracross safari. You'll drive through winding rural dirt tracks all the way to the spectacular Macao Beach. What's more, you'll also visit a ranch for tasting of Dominican specialities and swim in cenotes.

While this exclusive-to-TUI excursion is geared for mud-splattered, high-octane fun, that's not all that there is to it. Your expert local guide will bring you to villages and an organic co-op ranch. Here, you'll learn all about coconut oil, sugarcane, coffee and chocolate as well as the unique Dominican chocolate tea. And you´ll get to taste a few of them, too, along with the national tipple, mamajuana.

Then it's off to the cenotes, rocky sink holes with clear fresh water, for a swim. As it's a private ranch, there are fewer crowds and vendors than at other cenotes. Finish off your adventure with an adrenaline-pumping blast on your machine to Macao Beach. And here, you'll have time for another swim.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Terracross vehicle and instruction
Drinks and a snack

What to remember

This is one of our Plus excursions

Terracross drivers must be 18 and over – accompanying children must be at least 6 years old

Bring bathing gear and sunblock

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or expectant mothers

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the activity begins.

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