Cruising into the port at Puerto Plata? A local guide is waiting to take you away from the crowds, on a private tour of the Dominican Republic.

Find the perfect itinerary below, or design your own Puerto Plata tour and experience the best of the region with a friendly and knowledgeable ToursByLocals guide.

Puerto-Plata

Triple experience: San Felipe Fortress, Cable Car and Amber Museum

These three experiences are unique within the Caribbean, through all three of these monuments you will be able to learn insights and enjoy the meaning of our history. You will be able to see and touch for yourselves what the feet of the amber is and to live the wonderful experience of knowing how a group of brave Dominicans achieved our ideology.

You will also be able to enjoy our botanical garden on the Isabel de Torres hill, where we will take the only teleferic (cable car) of the Caribbean.

Finally, we will tour through one of the most emblematic adquitectura of the country such as the San Felipe cathedral and the Victorian architecture houses.

Come and explore the Victorian architecture with a private guide in Puerto Plata

The first destination of this tour is the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain. During the bus journey you will be informed on Puerto Plata and the island straight away.

At the summit of the 793-meter-high mountain offers you a spectacular view of the city and the entire area.

In addition to the tropical vegetation and a wonderful botanical garden, you can also admire the Jesus statue, which will remind you of the statue of Rio de Janeiro. Use your stay for numerous photos to capture the beautiful panorama.

Afterwards, the tour takes you to the historic center of Puerto Plata. Together, we will see the famous San Felipe Cathedral and the typical Victorian houses. You'll have some time to take a look around and buy some souvenirs.

Half Day Tour - See Puerto Plata from above!

Discover The Best of Puerto Plata

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools.

Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim and slide your way back down. Afterward, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata are included. Zip lines are not included and you can pay here.

All-Inclusive Tour with Private Guide. Lets go!

Puerto plata Waterfalls and Ziplines

I would love if you join me on this adventure to the countryside where you will enjoy the real live of the local people driving through the country you will enjoy a local cheese sale there you will taste local cheese also you will have the opportunity to see how all the tipical houses are buit . we will visit a local sigar factory where you will see the process of the sigar and test some of them, you will enjoy a very endemic and tipical drink of dominican republic mamajuana, then we will go to a nice local beach name playa grande where you will enjoy a very nice swimming by white sand beach then we will visit a local restaurant where you will enjoy a very authentic caribbean lunch

Countryside and Culture

The Best Country Tour in Puerto Plata

Super Buggy Tour in Puerto Plata Shore/hotel + Lunch

Enjoy a thrilling, 40-minute buggy drive through local villages and countryside roads. Then get ready for a river crossing in your 2-person buggy! Prepare to get muddy and wet, as you traverse through the river's waters. Then it's off to explore on your 40-minute hike through the beautiful landscape. Afterward, cool down in front of the first of many breathtaking waterfalls you will see. You can jump (or slide!) into a fresh, sparkling pool of mountain water below. Your exhilarating adventure will also take you canyoning through narrow passages, jumping off cascades, sliding down natural water slides, and swimming through caverns. This tour is an experience of a lifetime that you won't want to miss!

Immerse yourself in the Dominican Republic's stunning natural scenery

The Puddles of Damajagua 27 in Puerto Plata

In this adventure you will be able to enjoy a beautiful walk through the natural park of damajagua, where at the same time it will be an exciting experience taking your adrenaline to the fullest by skimming through natural slides made by Mother Nature and jumping 25 feet high.

In addition to enjoying this beautiful adventure through Mother Nature, you will also be able to taste the most schizitos organic cocholates of the North Xona with a quick visit to one of the chocolate factory of the community of Imbert.

You will have the opportunity to see the process of Make the chocolate and meet the cocoa tree.

Join me on a fun filled tasty day!

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Come Jump, Climb and Swim in the Most Beautiful Pools

Discover the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua: this is a unique site in all of the caribbean, as it's a series of crystalline waterfalls. Here you will swim between giant rocks and ponds and through natural water slides embedded in a captivating forest.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime in the Dominican Republic's best kept secret and natural wonder, the Waterfalls of Rio de Damajagua. Begin your journey with a 40-minute hike through beautiful landscapes to the first of several breathtaking waterfalls, where you can slide into a fresh, sparkling pool of mountain water waiting down below. Each waterfall and pool comes with its very own personality, and you'll soon find yourself celebrating with every waterfall you conquer.

This thrilling adventure has it all; from hiking trails with breathtaking scenery, canyoneering through narrow passages, sliding down natural waterslides, and swimming through caverns leaving you with memories never to be forgotten.

Damajagua Waterfalls Jump, Swim & Slide!

Damajagua Waterfalls Half Day Tour

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools.

Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim and slide your way back down. Afterward, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata are included.

27 Waterfalls of Damajagua Tour

The best flavours and tastes of Puerto Plata. Let's see how they are made!

In this experience of flavors you can enjoy the best flavors of our area, imagine savoring some of the best chocolates in the world where you can move to another dimension of flavors.

After this beautiful experience we will go to taste the best Rom of the Caribbean where You can experience how the best drinks of the Macorís ROM factory are produced, there you will have the opportunity to buy one of the best drinks in the Caribbean.

Finally, those cigar lovers will have the opportunity to see how the best cigars are manufactured with the best coneric layers already at the same time.

Join me on a taste filled day!

Rum, Chocolate, and Cigarets; what a great way to spend your day!

Paradise Island and the Mangroves Adventure

Come experience Cayo Arena, admire colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. Spend the day on a boat, snorkel in crystal clear water, and relax on an unspoiled white sand beach.

A scenic speedboat ride takes you through mangroves and sparkling waters. Located halfway between Puerto Plata and Montecristi, Paradise Island is similar to a large sandbar in the middle of the ocean. The snorkeling here offers some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Spend your day frolicking among colorful tropical fish and coral. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced snorkeler, marvel at the variety of marine life as you move from the shallow to deep waters. Your guides are with you throughout your adventure and treat you like family. They are on hand if you need coaching or assistance as you snorkel. Between dives, relax on the picture-perfect beach and indulge in refreshing drinks and local fruit.

Half Day Tour to Cayo Arena, Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata

Explore the highlights of Puerto Plata in one day on this city tour. A great choice for first-time visitors with limited time.

You'll explore the historic Fortress of San Felipe, tour the Brugal Rum Distillery, visit the Amber Museum, taste hand-crafted chocolates at the Del Oro Chocolate Factory, and ride a cable car to the top of Mount Isabel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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Enjoy the city with your Private Guide

Puerto Plata Private City Tour

Get a true taste of Dominican life on this tour of Puerto Plata from Amber Cove. Make the most of your time in port and book your shore excursion in advance, knowing that this tour will give you a full picture of Dominican history, culture, and folklore. With all transportation included and commentary from your guides, you'll learn about the city and additionally get to taste some of its best food and drinks. Lunch, snacks, and rum drinks means passengers won't go hungry or thirsty Round-trip transportation from the Amber Cove cruise port makes for a stress-free experience Get a full picture of Dominican life through the tour's stops and guided commentary Small group ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary

Shore Excursion: Eat Drink and Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour!

If you are an adrenaline lover, I invite you not to miss an all-terrain adventure in buggies from Puerto Plata. The tour consists of getting to know the community of Maimón, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Nelson Cigar Factory, there you will learn the art of rolling a cigar, you will taste chocolate, coffee and our traditional drink Mamajuana.

Then we will continue the tour entering the beautiful vegetation that the countryside offers. You will enjoy a beautiful view of Teco beach and the surrounding mountains.

Buggy Tour Maimon, Puerto Plata Extreme Adventure

Buggy Adventure & Beach

Come and join us for an awesome obstacle adventure park. After your Mokeyland visit, your guide will take you to a local countryside home in Puerto Plata. See for yourself how a local lives in an area without electricity or running water. Also, learn about the history and cultural traditions of this Caribbean island.

Zip line Business Adventure Park

Puerto Plata: Monkeyland

Amber cove, Taino Bay Beach Club Day Pass with Transport and Lunch

Enjoy a day at Puerto Plata and Amber Cove Beach Club with a day pass and roundtrip transport. Relax on the beach, swim in the sea, or take a dip in the natural pool.

Add some excitement to your vacation by taking the family to this expansive water park. While the kids get tired of lounging on the beach or at a resort, a water park keeps the whole family engaged and entertained. The park offers everything from a lazy river and spa pool to exciting rides like the Tropical Whizzard and Freefall.

Enjoy the thrills of slides and rides or relax while the kids play. Mix up the activities so no one gets bored. Provided lockers, showers, and towels make the day hassle-free. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi at the park.

Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel in Puerto plata!

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This tour starts with a moderate hike up to the 12th fall where you start your zip line activity. 5 exciting zips plus 2 suspension bridges bring you to the 7th fall where you jump and slide your way to the bottom followed by an easy hike to the base camp.

The name 27 "Waterfalls" is actually a mistranslation from the Spanish word "Charcos" that means pools not waterfalls, there are only in fact a total of around 12 actual waterfalls even on the full trip to number 27. It's also known as Saltos Damajagua which translates to Jumps.

After the tour enjoy an authentic Dominican lunch before heading back to your hotel.

Puerto plata tours

Explore with 21 tours and 4 guides.

Henry Antonio G.

$ 392 (USD)

Milton García

$ 558 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 144 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 556 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 194 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 555 (USD)

Milton García

$ 890 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 133 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 365 (USD)

Milton García

$ 1,040 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 470 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 137 (USD)

Francisco J.

$ 515 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 365 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 124 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 158 (USD)

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