PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular tours along the Amber Coast. What each one is, who runs it, the times that work, and the price tags people are paying.
Puerto Plata in 4 hours by AC van, with rum and chocolate stops, classic streets, and fortress ocean views. Pickup included.
“I had Edwin tours when I booked city tour in Peurto Plata, he arrived on time for pickup. Francisco was a guide tour, he was friendly, funny and excellent photographer!! Please have them as guides tour if you visit Peurto Plata 😊”
Half-day Puerto Plata tour with hotel pickup, A/C van, rum and chocolate tastings, Umbrella Street, cathedral views, and fortress stops for $40.
“Yeury is a wonderful guide for the Half day Puerto Plata city tour! He was on time and made us feel safe and comfortable. His English was good and he was informative! All 4 of us enjoyed the day.”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with rum, cigars, amber museum, colorful streets, parks, and San Felipe Fortress.
“Excellent tour, worth every penny! People were very amiable and we were able to learn a lot about the city.”
VIP private Puerto Plata tour with AC van, rum and chocolate tastings, amber and cigars, Fort San Felipe, Pink and Umbrella streets.
“This tour was really great! Ismael did a wonderful job of providing us with the opportunity to see the real Puerto Plata, while feeling safe and comfortable.. We were driven around town by Edgar in a new air conditioned van, while Ismael gave us the history of the city. The tour was clearly well thought…”
Puerto Plata City Tour strings together rum, chocolate, amber, cigars, and forts in about 3h50, with hotel pickup, drinks, and AC.
“Lois Alfredo took us everywhere Knowledge of country and city was excellent Cigar factory chocolate factory Authentic place for lunch Took his time and helped to get about safety Highly recommend”
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls near Puerto Plata: rainforest hike with helmets and life jackets, then jumps, slides, and swims into cool pools.
“Luis was absolutely amazing! We were so impressed by his prompt communication, personality and willingness to share more about his country. We paid about half the cost of a shore excursion through the cruise line and had our own personal taxi and guide. We paid the $45 at the falls to have the photos and…”
Muddy dune buggy fun in Puerto Plata Province with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and a Playa Bergantin swim stop.
“I really enjoyed it. Tour guide was nice, make sure you wear some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!”
A 6–7 hour Puerto Plata highlights loop: amber and fort history, chocolate tasting, and a cable car ride up Mount Isabel.
“Toute était parfait on a passé une superbe journée belle visite du musée de la chocolaterie et aussi ou il fabrique le rhum”
Catamaran sail from Sosua to Ocean World Marina with 2 snorkel stops, an open-bar lunch, and easy hotel pickup from Puerto Plata and Cabarete.
“A wonderful day spent on the water. The crew on the boat were so helpful, friendly and made sure we were always safe. Had the best time with my husband.”
City highlights in Puerto Plata with Mount Isabel views, old town walking, Fort San Felipe, plus rum and cacao tastings and a Dominican lunch.
“It was a really hot day, and I wish I brought an umbrella to block the sun, but we enjoyed the tour and our guide, Diana, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.!It was a full day of fun and we learned a lot and had a wonderful experience in the city!”
