PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular countryside & safari tours along the Amber Coast. What each one is, who runs it, the times that work, and the price tags people are paying.
ATV or buggy ride through Puerto Plata countryside, then swim at Coconut Cove. Transfer, beach watersports included. From $75.21.
“I love everyone, everyone was so nice and handsome. it was a great experience and I will definitely do it again with my friends. We all had a great time and enjoyed our fun.”
Mega Zip and Ride near Puerto Plata: highest north-coast zip lines plus a western horseback ride, hotel pickup, fruit snacks.
“This was an excursion booked on our cruise. Instructions about where to meet were clear and Juana (our guide) led us to an open air shuttle which drove us about 35 minutes into the countryside. The property was very clean and very well Read more”
Self-drive buggy tour from Cabarete: sugar cane, mountains, muddy tracks to a beach. Pickup included, beginners welcome.
“Had a great time. Staff was very supportive of me as I was solo. Really fun”
Walk Taino Valley Tropical Park near Puerto Plata and learn Taino culture through plants, statues, fish ponds, fruit tasting, and views.
“Arien provided us a last-minute opportunity to see some incredible foliage, plants, animals, and vistas with their various histories and uses to the local area—all situated amidst a dozen or so statues of the ancient Taino gods and goddesses, Read more”
Countryside horseback ride from Puerto Plata with hotel pickup, helmets, and a Dominican lunch. 4 hours for $67.50.
“From initially speaking with Leonel, the owner, to confirming our horseback riding excursion for four (4) people and any other trips we desired afterwards, our personal tour guide ended up being Marlenny. Absolutely wonderful, friendly, profRead more”
Horseback riding in Puerto Plata plus a Malecón stroll, a golden beach break, and a family farm coffee-and-cocoa stop.
“The owner of the company picked me up personally though was only person who had scheduled the trip that morning. He was genuinely friendly and dropped me off with the guide Hans who had two healthy and gentle horses and took me Read more”
Private 3-in-1 in Puerto Plata: Damajagua rainforest waterfalls, backroad safari buggy ride, and horseback adventure, with lunch and pickup.
“Hiking, Dune buggies and excellent food. The only major issue was the hotel service. Often times our needs went unmet after several phone calls and speaking to a front desk employee in person.”
Private Rejoya River waterfall trek from Puerto Plata with pickup and time to swim. Active 5-hour nature adventure from Amber Cove.
“The trip was excellent. Jonathan picked us up at the port and took us to this tour. He was very Pleasant and fun to be around. We couldn’t ask for a better tour guy.”
Puerto Plata day trip to Taino Valley Tropical Park with organic fruit tasting, Dominican coffee and cigar demos, woodfire lunch, and creek swim.
Hike tropical trails, swim and slide at Damajagua Waterfalls near Puerto Plata with AC pickup and a private, guide-led adventure.
“Valera was an excellent guide and driver. Perfect English and safe driving. He told us all the ins and outs and saved us a ton over the actual cruise tour! The best was that he waited for us while we did the waterfall and kept our stuff safe while we were gone.”
