PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular experiences in Puerto Plata. The 27 jumps at Damajagua, the cable car up Isabel de Torres, the catamaran sail to Cayo Arena, the cruise-port runs out of Amber Cove. What each one is, what it costs, and who runs it well.
Puerto Plata in 4 hours by AC van, with rum and chocolate stops, classic streets, and fortress ocean views. Pickup included.
“Edwin gave us a private tour for our honeymoon trip at one of our stops off of our cruise. It was simple to find our way to the pickup spot and he was happy to accomodate us. This tour was perfect for us to have a special sneak peek into whRead more”
Puerto Plata’s Damajagua 27 Waterfalls hike includes helmets, life jackets, Dominican buffet lunch, and optional photo packages.
“This was such a unique opportunity! Guides were excellent - friendly and very focused on our safety and well being. So much fun going down the natural slides and jumping off the rocks. Would highly recommend this experience! Tip - it's quite a hike up to the waterfalls but the guides stopped for breaks so…”
Half-day Puerto Plata tour with hotel pickup, A/C van, rum and chocolate tastings, Umbrella Street, cathedral views, and fortress stops for $40.
“It was a great time. Saw a lot of the town and sights around. Darwin our guide was very professional and knew his city.”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with rum, cigars, amber museum, colorful streets, parks, and San Felipe Fortress.
“Our tour guide listened to our needs and customized the tour to suit our needs. He was very helpful, professional and patient with two women. We would ask for Edward again when we return.”
Private Puerto Plata airport transfers with on-time drivers, easy meet-up with a sign, clean A/C vehicles, and cold water plus WiFi included for groups up to 7.
“We arrived at the meeting point for pickup 10 minutes early and to our surprise the driver was there waiting with the air conditioned transport just as promised. Friendly and courteous he assisted loading our luggage and unloading. He was a good observant driver as I remained alert enroute to our destination the airport.”
VIP private Puerto Plata tour with AC van, rum and chocolate tastings, amber and cigars, Fort San Felipe, Pink and Umbrella streets.
“My mom and I booked this tour while we were in port on a cruise. Elvín was phenomenal! He met us at the port and drove the two of us around all day to all of the best sites of Puerto Plata. He made our trip fantastic. We loved the intimacRead more”
Half-day buggy adventure from Amber Cove and Taino Bay through Maimon, with cigar and cocoa stops, beach rinse-off, and muddy fun.
“Too good of an experience to miss out on. From the time they picked us up to drop off we had a smile on our faces”
Puerto Plata City Tour strings together rum, chocolate, amber, cigars, and forts in about 3h50, with hotel pickup, drinks, and AC.
“Our tour guise was Jr who did a wonderful job of sharing all the important sights in Puerto Plata. He was friendly and very patient while I shopped at the Amber Museum. We got to see the Macorix Rum Distillery (lots of free samples), a cigar faRead more”
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls near Puerto Plata: rainforest hike with helmets and life jackets, then jumps, slides, and swims into cool pools.
“We did the waterfalls with people who bought from a cruise ship - we were all at the exact same waterfall! This is 1/2 price from a cruise ship!”
Muddy dune buggy fun in Puerto Plata Province with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and a Playa Bergantin swim stop.
“This was one of my all time favorite excursions. Hector our guide and Mario our photographer were great. We saw beautiful scenery, local wildlife and got muddy and soaked! Nice stop at the cigar factory. No one was pushing any sales. Beach was a quick dip . Afterwards we are abke to shower off and…”
