Dominican Republic · AMBER COVE & TAINO BAY TOURS
A cruise call in Puerto Plata gives you about seven hours, and the terminal shops will eat three of them. These 15 are the excursions that fit the window — Damajagua, the cable car, Monkeyland and the city — with pickup points and how tight each one is.
Race down Damajagua’s natural waterfalls from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with guides, safety gear, Dominican lunch, and local tastings.
“Fun adventure. So worth the long walk up the hill . Hosts were great. Did a good job of educating us and taking their time to explain the day”
Jump, slide, and swim through Damajagua Falls from Amber Cove or Taino Bay, with guides, transport, park fees, snacks, and rum punch included.
“We had so much fun on this excursion!!! Our jump expert Zander was absolutely amazing and so much fun! Our photographer Anthony took amazing photos and had us laughing the whole time! Although we didn't get to do as many of the falls as I would have liked due to safety concerns following heavy rains, this trip was well worth it and a memory our family will never forget!”
Review of Damajagua’s seven waterfalls near Puerto Plata, with jungle hike, natural slides, Dominican lunch, tastings, and cruise-port pickup.
“The hike was strenuous but it was doable and the staff took great care of of us. We enjoyed our time and would highly recommend. The included lunch was home made and delicious. The final stop at the plantation was great overall one of the best excursions we have ever done in our 20 years of cruising.”
See Puerto Plata from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with a private guide, rum tasting, cigar making, amber, the fort, and colorful city streets.
“Knowledgeable driver. Shared a lot of info about the city etc. pick up was easy right outside of the cruise port. Nice clean AC van. Rigo help to take great photos.”
Get muddy on a Puerto Plata super buggy ride through village roads and countryside, with Teco’s Beach, local tastings, transfers, and helmets.
“Super fun and great guides, they took care of everything and made it easy going and safe. Loved it!!”
Review of the $54 Damajagua Waterfalls tour from Taino Bay and Amber Cove, with cliff jumps, slides, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Excellent experience all around. From driver Johnny, Valentin the guide and especially to Claudio the photographer felt very cared for. Nice hike And the water fall sliding and jumping was awesome!”
Get muddy on a guided buggy ride from Amber Cove or Taino Bay, with countryside trails, local coffee, cigars, chocolate, and a beach stop.
“Definitely would recommend this excursion to anyone who visits the DR. Was very fun and exciting and everything felt completely safe. It’s about a 15 minute walk outside the main gate where they hold up a sign so you know who/where to walk up to. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful and the ride itself was an amazing experience.”
Taste rum, lunch, cigars, history, and mountain views on a five-hour Puerto Plata shore tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
“The tour was modified due to cable car maintenance as we drove up the mountain. Beautiful views from the mountain top and our tour guide, Carlos, took some very neat pictures of us. We visited the rum factory for rum sampling after the mountain visit. Amber Museum was the next stop before our lunch stop at a quaint restaurant. Carlos modified the tour at our request and our wonderful driver, Max, drove us safely back to the cruise ship. We had an enjoyable day.”
Get muddy on a Puerto Plata dune buggy tour with beach time, local stops, guides, showers, and port pickup from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay.
“Very real tour. You WILL get wet and muddy. Not for the faint of heart. Staff was fun and friendly. Good value. Only part I did not care for was the stop at the cigar / gift shop. These places always make you feel obligated to buy something. Beach was nice. This is an adrililen thrill tour.”
Puerto Plata’s Damajagua tour brings waterfall jumps, natural slides, a Dominican lunch, and round-trip port transport for $54.
“The experience was incredible. It was top-notch and an activity that both kids and adults can truly enjoy and love.”
Slide, jump, or walk through Damajagua’s waterfalls with port pickup, lunch, drinks, guides, and safety gear included for $59.
“Wonderful experience. So much fun! Rene was so nice and answered all our questions on the way to the waterfalls.”
Review of Amber Cove Damajagua Waterfalls: five zip lines, seven waterfall jumps, local lunch, tastings, and cruise-port pickup.
“Not for the weak, long climb into the forest uphill. But I would do this again for sure! But the guides really took the time out to help the older folks go up, so the old folks could enjoy it as well, very sweet! Lives our guide Anthony and the driver as well, very sweet and a great driver! Thank you for some great memories made with my husband and friends!”
Ride ATVs through Puerto Plata villages, rivers, beaches, and countryside, with port transfers, coconut drinks, tastings, and local guides.
“As far as an ATV tour, it was a little better than average. It was a couple hours worth of riding. Really muddy during my time.”
Ride ATVs through Puerto Plata’s palm forests, streams, farmland, and beach with port transfers, helmets, guides, and a 15-minute swim.
“My family and I loved everything about this tour. From the transportation to and from the port, to the actual tour itself. Our safety was made top priority and the tour guide and photographer were so friendly and felt like family. I would definitely recommend this tour without any reservations.”
Swim, slide, and jump through Damajagua’s waterfalls on a guided cruise-port excursion with transport, gear, and local guides.
“The hike up! Not the most fun, but the most memorable. I'm a 73 year old female, not bad shape, but don't exercise regularly it was a challenge, and one I was determined to meet. Scared on the slides again determined. It was amazingly beautiful and an accomplishment I'm proud of. Water and scenery were well worth it.”
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