Ready to gooooo! Ironically my partner won a free trip to DR from work. Missed it-why u may ask? Step daughter hid my passport. Smh. But now with the VIS option I will be there the end of this month for my first tour.
Most of the buggy tours are not safe. The seatbelts are homemade, crafted from bed straps with plastic latches. The seats are not adjustable for the driver. There are no lights, brake lights, or indicators, and these buggies drive on public roads. The start/stop switch is located at the back of the vehicle, making it impossible for the driver to switch off the engine in an emergency. The homemade gas tank is mounted on top of the engine or next to a battery. Some even have 110V electric breakers in a 12V system. Accidents and fatalities occur frequently, but the authorities cover them up. No one cares about the safety of national or international tourists. This is just an observation from someone who has lived in Punta Cana for over 35 years and has been involved in the buggy industry for 38 years.
$130 for a mediocre attraction? LOL why would anyone pay that much for so little. This is DR not Bahamas, Aruba, or Turks. Prices are ripping off tourists because they know Americans will spend money foolishly
