Pro Excursions La Romana

[KirkMomof3]

I am wondering if anyone has booked the dune buggy excursion through Pro Excursions in La Romana? The price is cheaper than through Carnival. The description sounds the same, but I want to make sure the experience is top notch. Many on the carnival site have stated it is the best excursion they have done. Would love to hear thoughts from anyone that has use Pro Excursions or this excursion specifically. Thanks!!

[DIA626]

Hi! I have used them in the past with a group and recently tried to book with them again but they are booked for the day! They are great, professional and reputable. We loved them! Go for it!

[blue_water]

We've not taken that particular excursion, but we highly recommend Pro E and Seavis Tours for any excursion - both top notch outfits!

[dz63]

We were on the ½ Day Buggy Expedition with Pro Excursions in 2015. We had an awesome experience. With Joy as our guide, we began our trek with a 20 minute ride through the countryside of Benerito and arrived at a ranch where orange and black tiger striped all-terrain vehicles were waiting for us!

This buggy expedition offered us a thrilling adventure over back dirt roads and rough terrain and included stops at a sugar cane field and rail station, a Batey, a banana plantation and the Chavon River. Since sugar cane was out of season, we did not have the opportunity to sample any or see the cane workers in full action, but we did get to visit a Batey, which was an interesting and memorable experience. A Batey is a poor cane cutter village inhabited by Haitians who work for $5.00/day. Children of the village were so excited to see the buggies roll in. Many greeted us by running out to the dirt road with an arm outstretched so we could slap their hand. A highlight for some was to get their picture taken and then view themselves in the viewer; others just wanted to climb on top of the buggies; and then there were a few who entertained themselves by hitting each other with sticks! It is at this village where the pastor’s wife collects gifts to distribute to the villagers. We brought some school supplies, note books, crayons, colouring books, coloured pencils, and small toys—but wished we would have brought more! These are very needy people who were so eager to receive anything that they were already lining up outside the pastor's door! I commend Pro Excursions for their role in helping to meet some of the needs of these people!

Our next stop took us to the Chavon River—the film location for such movies as Rambo, Anaconda and Apocalypse Now. After splashing through the mud with our buggies (and getting dirty), it was our turn to get wet and cool off in the refreshing, calm water on this remote end of the river. Then it was off to a private banana plantation where beverages and yummy treats where served. We sampled fresh, juicy mango, banana chips, yucca chips and grilled salami all prepared by the farmer on his outdoor wood stove! We toured his tiny one-room home and we're surprised to learn that a family with 9 children would all sleep in here! Just behind the farmer’s home, Joy pointed out and provided information about banana, mango, grapefruit and lime plants.

This ½ day expedition was a fascinating adventure that took us to remote places and provided insight on the lifestyle of the people who live here. This excursion of fun and discovery most definitely became the highlight of our week. I highly recommend Pro Excursions and the Buggy Expedition.

Watch our video below!

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[tulipcityfamily]

I'm looking into reserving the dune buggy excursion with Pro Excursions.  Could someone explain more about the transportation from the cruise terminal to Pro Excursions?  It mentioned that you take a cab both ways and Pro Excursions sets this up with a different company.  Also, has anyone done this excursion recently?

[blue_water]

Thanks for the great report dz63.

The pro E staff and guides are very nice and really do make your day an enjoyable one whatever excursion you choose. They also offer full-day as well as overnight excursions if you ever return for a longer visit.

Edited October 24, 2018 by blue_water

[Cricket551]

Thank you for sharing the video! We have this excursion booked in April! I am so excited this looks very informative and fun!