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.
“Our tour guy Francisco was fantastic. Would highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting Puerto Plata.”
Puerto Plata’s Damajagua 27 Waterfalls hike includes helmets, life jackets, Dominican buffet lunch, and optional photo packages.
“Our experience was amazing. Everything about this excursion was great.. The walk to the falls is a little long but it was worth it. My kids loved it .”
Half-day Puerto Plata tour with hotel pickup, A/C van, rum and chocolate tastings, Umbrella Street, cathedral views, and fortress stops for $40.
“There were 6 passes on the van… a family of 4 plus my husband if me. The family of 4 were from Puerto Plaza. Andy, our tour guide /driver started speaking in Spanish. I told him we do not understand Spanish and to speak in English. He did nRead more”
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 driver Augustine was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. We even ended up booking for airport transportation on our departure. Rigo was available for any questions. Many stops on this tour. Highly recommended.”
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.
“Awesome service. Very easy to communicate with and they were waiting outside the gate as soon as we arrived. Safe driving and friendly. I'll definitely use them again.”
VIP private Puerto Plata tour with AC van, rum and chocolate tastings, amber and cigars, Fort San Felipe, Pink and Umbrella streets.
“Elvin did a great job showing us the beautiful hot spots of the City. Front door service to all locations. He took great care of us and was happy to take photo ops for us. The meeting point is a bit of a distance from the port. Be sure to follow all Read more”
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 a decent tour. We went through 3 muddy areas. The stop to the stores was small and limited. The beach stop was probably one of the dirtiest beaches I've been to. The staff was nice but our buggy breaks hardly worked and my seat belt kept unfasting. My husband and I had fun…”
Puerto Plata City Tour strings together rum, chocolate, amber, cigars, and forts in about 3h50, with hotel pickup, drinks, and AC.
“Wonderful tour, wonderful driver, and wonderful guide!! Highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Puerto Plata.”
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls near Puerto Plata: rainforest hike with helmets and life jackets, then jumps, slides, and swims into cool pools.
“This was so much fun! We were looking for something a little bit adventurous and this experience definitely accomplished that! Felix and Freddy were great at getting us down the falls safely (and encouraging me to man up and Read more”
Muddy dune buggy fun in Puerto Plata Province with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and a Playa Bergantin swim stop.
“This is a mud buggy experience to the max. You will be wet and dirty but so much fun. Consider taking a change of clothes, they have dressing rooms.”
