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Puerto Plata Tours Compared: The Top 15

88 tours  ·  from $15

One free day, too many puerto plata tours, no way to tell them apart from the listings. Below: 15 of them separated by price, length and who each one actually suits.

Monkeyland Puerto Plata - A closer look at animal care and visitor expectations
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Monkeyland Puerto Plata

1.Monkeyland Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · from $70Our pick

Spend about 4.5 hours visiting Monkeyland near Puerto Plata, where supervised squirrel-monkey encounters are followed by a countryside home visit, coffee, hot chocolate, and local cultural demonstrations. Pickup is offered from Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete, Playa Dorada, and Imbert. Guides such as Delmis, Berny, Carlos, and Floricel may lead the day.

“The overall experience was great! Our guide was wonderful and we all had a wonderful time. Would recommend to anyone who is visiting the DR.”

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Puerto Plata City Tours - Starting with rum at Macorix House
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Puerto Plata City Tours

2.Puerto Plata City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · from $55

Spend about four hours touring Puerto Plata in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Edwin or Francisco. Visit the Macorix Rum House, taste Dominican chocolate, see cigar making, walk Umbrella Street and Independence Park, and finish at San Felipe Fortress. Pickup is available at Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and selected hotels.

“Edwin was great. We were delayed getting in and he rescheduled without any problems. He did a great job showing us the sights and making sure we were enjoying the tour. We stopped at a nice local restaurant on the beach for lunch before heading back. He even provided transportation back to the airport for less then the resort.”

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7 waterfalls+typical food - Sliding, swimming, and choosing your jumps
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7 waterfalls+typical food

3.7 waterfalls+typical food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · from $60

Join Edwin Transfers Tours for a half-day trip from Puerto Plata, Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or nearby hotels. Hike uphill through forest, then jump and slide through up to seven Damajagua waterfalls with helmets, life jackets, guides, lunch, and drinks. Guides including Sammy, Felix, Werbe, and Edwin have earned praise for friendly, careful service.

“The host cancelled this trip the morning of without informing us until we went to meet for the check-in. While it was mostly out of their hands due to heavy rainfall the day/night before, they did not contact us the morning of the scheduled trip.”

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Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion - Amber Cove & Taino bay - Meeting the van outside the cruise port
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Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

4.Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $54

Meet outside Amber Cove or Taino Bay for an air-conditioned ride to Damajagua. With a local guide, you hike uphill through the forest, then swim, slide, and jump through the falls. Expect helmets, life jackets, Dominican lunch, coffee and chocolate stops, and an optional photo package. Good shoes and solid fitness matter.

“The tour operator goes above & beyond to make this a memorable experience! First off, our cruise ships itinerary said we’d be at Amber Cove Port so that’s what we told them, but these amazing Tour Operators saw that it was actually Taino Bay and were there to pick us up! Excellent communication!!! We drove in a newer, comfortable, possibly 30 passenger van. It was a strenuous hike up lots and lots of steps to the first slide but so worth it. You’re given a bottle of water, life vest and helmet. There were three guides in our small group, one that took amazing pictures that you can purchase for…”

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Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata - Macorix House of Rum starts the tasting
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Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata

5.Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $40Best value

See Puerto Plata in 3 to 4 hours with a guide such as Aribel, Yeury, Junior, or Jerry. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, visit rum and chocolate factories, stroll Umbrella Street and the pink Doña Blanca alley, and stop near San Felipe Fortress for ocean views. Water and soda are included.

“It was a great time. Saw a lot of the town and sights around. Darwin our guide was very professional and knew his city.”

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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay - Reaching the waterfalls by foot
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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

6.Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $79

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, hike through tropical forest to Damajagua Waterfalls with a licensed guide such as Jordan, Winston, or Xander. Wear water shoes, climb for roughly 30 to 45 minutes, then slide and jump through the falls under close supervision. Transport, park fees, water, snacks, and rum punch are included.

“Book this excursion! It was AMAZING! You start out with a .2 mile hike and it’s very steep but manageable. You forget all about it as soon as you get to the slide. We got to slide down 3 of the slides and did 1 jump. Xander was our guide and he was very friendly and did an excellent job giving us the history of the island on our ride to the falls. I did not purchase the photo package but I brought my phone and was going to take selfies he took my phone and took pictures of my husband and I and took a video of me. We…”

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Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers - The uphill walk to the starting point
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Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

7.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $89

From Amber Cove, ride about 25 minutes to Damajagua with guides such as Carlos or Raul. Hike uphill, then slide and jump through open falls, with lunch and rum drinks included. Choose the Midway 12 Falls if you are moderately fit. River conditions can change the route, so bring sturdy closed-toe shoes.

“I booked this excursion through Viator. (Or you could book directly through Iguana Mama) After reading reviews, I booked this excursion instead of going through the cruise line. I’m glad I did! We followed the excursion directions and walked roughly 10 minutes through the port where our guide Raffy greeted us at the port exit where all the vehicles/taxis are located. Raffy held a sign so he was easy to find. My teenage daughter and I were the only two from our cruise who booked with Iguana Mama. So we had a personal excursion with just the two of us! Once we got to the 27 Falls, I agreed to…”

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Monkeyland and Zipline Adventure from Puerto Plata - How the day usually unfolds
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Monkeyland and Zipline Adventure from Puerto Plata

8.Monkeyland and Zipline Adventure from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $90

From Puerto Plata, you’ll ride to the Chocó region for nearly 2 km of ziplining, two suspension bridges, and a guided visit with squirrel monkeys. Guides such as Mario, Matias, Usher, and Dara have helped make this outing memorable, while coffee, cacao, lunch, and round-trip transport add value. Expect a physical day and possibly a long pickup route.

“This was such a fun day! Literally had the best time and worth every dollar. Cannot recommend more we had so much fun!”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food - The hike: plan for an hour, not a stroll
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

9.Amber Cove-Taino BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $60

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll hike through tropical forest to seven Damajagua waterfalls, then jump, slide, and swim downstream. Guides such as Daniella and Jonathan help with the route, safety, and photos. A Dominican buffet lunch and a short cacao, coffee, rum, and mamajuana stop complete this active half-day outing.

“Beautiful adventure through the waterfalls. I would recommend this to everyone. Expect a bit of walking but it’s all worth it at the end when you hit the nice cool water.”

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Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay - Getting from the port to the city
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Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

10.Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $55

This four-hour Puerto Plata tour uses a private air-conditioned vehicle to connect Amber Cove or Taino Bay with San Felipe Fortress, Central Park, the amber museum, a rum factory, and cigar makers. Guides including Rigo, Leonel, Augustine, Jose, and Marleny provide local narration, photo stops, and some flexibility for families and guests with mobility needs.

“We chose this tour after reading good reviews, unfortunately our experience was anything but good. Our driver seemed to have little interest in showing us around, tour was estimated at 4 hours, ours lasted around 2.5 hours, thankfully. We viRead more”

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Private Transfer from or to Puerto Plata Airport - What the vehicle and ride are like
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Private Transfer from or to Puerto Plata Airport

11.Private Transfer from or to Puerto Plata Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Puerto Plata Airport and your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for up to seven people. Your driver tracks the flight, meets you with a sign and logo, helps with luggage, and provides bottled water, soda, and onboard WiFi when available. Drivers such as Alex, Denny, and Alexandro have earned praise for friendly service.

“Amazing smooth trip from the airport to our hotel! Was waiting at the airport for us and got right into the van and were on our way!”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour - Teco’s Beach and the turquoise water
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

12.Amber Cove-Taino BAY Super Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside with DR Prime Tours, splashing through muddy trails and visiting Dominican villages before stopping at Teco’s Beach. Guides such as Josias, Elian, Walter, and Alfonso have been praised for keeping the ride friendly and safe. Helmets, goggles, water, tastings, transport, and a phone case are included.

“Great fun and well organized but you will get covered in mud from head to toe. Exciting adventure!!!”

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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion - Lunch brings the tour back to earth
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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

13.Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $54

Ride from Taino Bay or Amber Cove to Damajagua Waterfalls for an uphill jungle walk, cliff jumps, natural slides, and swimming. Guides such as Antony, Lilo, Mara, and Rosario help keep the day moving. Lunch, water, safety gear, local drinks, and port transportation are included. Expect an active four-hour outing with optional photos for an extra fee.

“Had the time of our lives! Was skeptical at first as far as keeping your belongings safe but reassured all your things are 200% safe. Werebe and Antoni were absolutely the best guides through the waterfalls, which were breathtaking and a thrill rush all at the same time. They filmed and took pictures the entire time. Which you can get for only $45 and you get a TON of them. Highly recommended. After the falls we went to an authentic Dominican restaurant and got to try some of their original rum. Over all made some exciting memories and would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay - Leaving Amber Cove or Taino Bay without confusion
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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

14.Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Maimon’s countryside near Puerto Plata. After safety instructions, follow your guide through village roads, muddy water, and local trails, then stop for cocoa, coffee, cigars, and Mamajuana before rinsing off at the beach. Pickup and drop-off are included, with showers and changing areas at base.

“We got off to a rough start as we arrived on time but had to wait 30 minutes for people who were late. However the tour was great fun for such a reasonable price. Bring a dry bag and don’t wear white. Consider wearing something you can throw away as some of this mud is near cows!”

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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay - Macorix House of Rum: generous samples, limited production access
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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

15.Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $112

Spend about five hours exploring Puerto Plata with a guide such as Alexander, Carlos, or Misael. Ride or drive up Mount Isabel, sample eight rums, visit San Felipe Fortress, eat at Kaffe, and learn cigar rolling. Port transfers, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a small group are included.

“Edwin was awesome. We wound up being the only couple in our trip and they did not cancel but took a us on a personal tour. Edwin seemed to know everyone and looked out for us every step of the way.”

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New in Puerto Plata Tours

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★ 4.5Full Day Tour to the Blue Lagoon and 7 Different DestinationsFrom $8537 reviews
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★ 4.53 Hours Four-wheel AdventuresFrom $9538 reviews
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