PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 7 most popular guided tours along the Amber Coast. What each one is, who runs it, the times that work, and the price tags people are paying.
Half-day buggy adventure from Amber Cove and Taino Bay through Maimon, with cigar and cocoa stops, beach rinse-off, and muddy fun.
“This was the most fun I’ve had at a Caribbean port!! I look forward to coming back and doing this excursion again. The buggies had good power, handled well and the trails were perfect for all levels of drivers.”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata city tour with downtown sights, rum and cigar stops, and amber/larimar shopping. Pickup and air-conditioned rides.
“Good communication, lots of great spots to see and enjoy. Enjoyed the chocolate and coffee stop and bought some great cigars.”
Puerto Plata highlights in 4 hours: Macorix rum tasting, Umbrella and Pink Streets, San Felipe Fortress views, amber, chocolate and market. Pickup included.
“Ariel was an amazing tour guide. He showed us all the interesting sights of Puerta Plata allowing enough time for rum factory, chocolate tastings, cigar shop and picture taking. A truly enjoyable day!”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata tour with pickup, cable-car views from Pico Isabel de Torres, colonial sights, and free time after.
“Milton was the most amazing tour guide ever!!! He was so kind, patient and professional!!! This man deserves a raise!!! Best tour ever! So educational!”
A 3-hour Puerto Plata shore excursion hitting Umbrella and Pink Streets, rum and chocolate production, Independence Park, and San Felipe Fortress.
“Guide/Driver was reliable, courteous and safe. Got surprised by photographer joining us. Not prepared for that.”
Electric e-bike tour of Puerto Plata with helmets, Malecón breezes, Amber Museum, and Fort San Felipe in 2 hours.
“I do not recommend. Our guide didn’t show up, we called , no one answered. We started walking to the business. Don’t do that. Very sketchy place in town. They called us back and told us to meet at a certain place. We went there and they again weren’t there. They barely can speak English,…”
Drive your own buggy through Puerto Plata countryside, swim in natural rivers, visit cocoa and coffee farms, and get a taste of local life.
“Loved the experience! Had a group of 6 my husband and I and then 4 ages 26-29. Loved the different areas we drove on- beach, mud, through streams, on dirt roads, paved roads!”
