Cenote Tours and Swims in the Dominican Republic: 5 We Would Book

1.Buggy or ATV Tour on the Beach and Cenote Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 256 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $45Our pick

You’ll ride a buggy or ATV through Punta Cana’s coffee and cocoa country, splash along rough trails, stop at Macao Beach, and swim in an Indigenous Springs cenote. Hotel pickup, safety gear, and drop-off are included. Guides speak Spanish, English, French, Vietnamese, and Russian. Expect a fun outing, but limited beach and cenote time.

“Really fun, felt really safe. The staff were all lovely would 100% recommend!”

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2.Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Join Gaëlle and Julien for a three-hour small-group outing from Bayahibe to Cotubanama National Park. Walk a jungle trail, descend into Chicho Cave, and snorkel in clear 25°C spring water beneath stalactites and stalagmites. Hotel pickup, equipment guidance, and a post-tour aperitif are included.

“Had a great time! Was a nice experience hiking in the DR and then swimming in the cave!”

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3.Extreme Boogie Tour in Punta Cana, Macao Beach and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 127 reviews · from $29

Spend about three and a half hours riding a muddy buggy through Punta Cana, swimming in a blue-water cenote, visiting Macao Beach, and sampling coffee, cocoa, rum, and mamajuana at a traditional house. Hotel pickup is offered, but confirm your exact pickup point. Bring clothes you can sacrifice, eye protection, and cash for extras.

“Great communication with tour operator. Prompt pick up. Well organised and great fun. All in all, a great trip and very good value.. Many thanks.”

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4.Buggy Tour in Punta Cana: Mamajuana – Coffee – Swimming in Cenote and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 105 reviews · 4h 30m · from $22Best value

You’ll spend 4.5 hours driving an artisan buggy from a ranch near Macao through muddy country tracks, with stops for Dominican coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and Mamajuana. A cenote swim and time at Macao Beach round out the trip. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German, with hotel pickup included.

“guida molto gentile e simpatica. giro carino,perfetto per fare qualcosa di diverso. nelle varie tappe ci sono tanti venditori insistenti.”

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5.Tour In buggy from Punta Cana with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $30

Ride a shared or assigned buggy from your Punta Cana hotel to Macao Beach and the Macao cenote. You will also visit a traditional Dominican stop for coffee, cocoa, tobacco, and local products. The roughly four-hour trip includes pickup, three daily shifts, and a maximum group size of 50.

“A fantastic, dirty experience - great fun. The cenote was a waste of time, as was the stop at a bar and a chocolate demonstration - otherwise it would be 5 stars”

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