PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular shore excursions along the Amber Coast. What each one is, who runs it, the times that work, and the price tags people are paying.
Muddy dune buggy fun in Puerto Plata Province with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and a Playa Bergantin swim stop.
“This was a great experience. Super fun and adventurous. Bring a change of clothes. Super muddy. I would definitely do this a second time. Great value as well.”
Puerto Plata VIP DayPass with 8 ACCT zip lines, jungle ATV ride, horseback trail, pool plunge and zip finale, plus lunch and pickup.
“The entire experience was excellent. Our guides were great, the food was authentic, the zip lines and ATV were excellent. The horses could use some grooming and training. It was difficult to enjoy the ride because there were so manRead more”
Cruise-friendly half-day in Puerto Plata: guided Damajagua waterfall jumps plus muddy dune buggies, lunch, and drinks for $139.
“This experience consists of two parts, one is a view of the waterfalls and the other is a buggy ride. The first part is a very nice place, but poorly planned, as the experience could be much better and I explain, They make large groups and the walk is long so instead of being able…”
Snorkel two reefs in Sosúa Bay, then relax on Sosúa Beach with chairs and a guide, plus pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
“We were promptly picked up at 9am from the hotel for the excursion from Puerto Plata and taken to the boat to start snorkeling in Sosúa. Guides were in the water with us the entire time. He spotted an octopus & beautiful fish. Highly recommend this snorkeling tour.”
A fast, well-paced Puerto Plata city tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay. Umbrella Street, parks, fort, Malecon, amber stops.
“Reservations on our cruise for this tour. On our confirmation was a time to be at the meeting place. Then there was other conflicting information saying Once our cruise docked, they will only wait 40 minutes after arrival of the cruise, OK, Read more”
Puerto Plata shore excursion with Umbrella Street, Doña Blanca alley, amber museum, San Felipe Fortress, Atlantic views, and shopping. Pickup included.
“Rafael was amazing and so was the tour. He told me alot about Dominican Republic and about the tour. I felt treated as a VIP. Would recommend.”
ATV through Puerto Plata’s countryside to Charcos Los Militares waterfalls, with Mamajuana tasting, Dominican lunch, and no long lines.
“Andy and his family are the best and made us feel very welcome. We had such a wonderful experience. They took us through the beautiful countryside and a few different villages on quads. We hiked to the waterfalls and afterwards had a Read more”
A 3-hour Puerto Plata shore excursion hitting Umbrella and Pink Streets, rum and chocolate production, Independence Park, and San Felipe Fortress.
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Private Blue Sky catamaran cruise from Puerto Plata area with snorkeling at multiple reefs, BBQ lunch, drinks, and hotel or port pickup.
“Great trip. Definitely worth having the boat all to ourselves and the food and drink were great. The staff was outstanding. Will be back!!”
Half-day ATV and horseback ride in Puerto Plata with hotel pickup, Dominican lunch, and guided countryside trails, plus optional extras at the park.
“Well organized, friendly staff. They red ( single ones) ATV s are old , stopped all the time. The smoke from the engine are really bad. The double ones ( black) are great. Works well and feel more security. My group ( people) experienced both, over all a lot of fun. The staff was so…”
