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.
“Great experience - fun with our guides Gabriel & Manual - lots of thrills, education about the culture and beach time was awesome”
Mega Zip and Ride near Puerto Plata: highest north-coast zip lines plus a western horseback ride, hotel pickup, fruit snacks.
“Alex was an amazing guide from start to finish. The zip line and horseback riding was so much fun! No experience necessary as everyone and every animal is highly trained and knows what they're doing. I can't say enough good things about this place. Everyone is sooo nice here! ENJOY!”
Self-drive buggy tour from Cabarete: sugar cane, mountains, muddy tracks to a beach. Pickup included, beginners welcome.
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 excursion experience with Jonathon was nothing less than amazing. From his coworker giving us ideas on what to do in the DR to the staff at Puerto Palata Rejoya River Excursion outstanding customer service. This will be one of the reason we will be visiting Dominican Republic again, very soon!”
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 amazing! Better experience than the excursion from Carnival!!! Knowledgeable, friendly, had cold water for us to take on the hike, took care of all our reservations and waited to take us back.”
