Countryside in Puerto Plata
Monkeyland Safari and Countryside Home Visit
Family adventures are what holidays are all about – and this one has the whole clan covered. First up is a trip to Monkeyland – home to hundreds of chattering squirrel monkeys – for some fun in the jungle. Spot these friendly creatures frolicking in the trees, before time to interact and feed them. Then, you'll head to a countryside home to learn how life was like yesteryear.
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Dominican Republic Culture Tour
Cocoa, chocolate, cheese and sugar cane – these are just a few of the things you'll come face to face with on this full-day, culture-packed tour. You'll journey towards Imbert to learn about Geo Geo cheese, then pass through communities and plantations towards Teco Beach for a swim.We'll kick things off with a scenic journey towards Imbert, passing through lots of small communities such as Maimon, to arrive at an artisan cheese factory. See how local Geo Geo cheese is made, then continue your foray into Dominican produce at Las Lajas where you'll visit a coffee plantation and cocoa farm.After a taster of Dominican chocolate, there's more to try over a typical lunch – with the full day option only. At La Piragua, you'll see how sugar cane is produced and visit a local's home where they make baskets and mats out of natural materials. A cigar factory tour will be next, followed by the fishing village of Maimon and a final swimming stop at Teco Beach.
Puerto Plata Mega Zip Line Experience
Unleash your inner Tarzan as you swoop through the trees on this thrill-seeking zip-line adventure. Whizzing over the jungle-tops is an experience so exhilarating you'll barely be able to think about how much fun it is. There's a whopping 6 different lines and 7 platforms to combat, all guided by experienced instructors, as well as a thrilling mega truck ride thrown in.
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There'll be plenty of samplers and stunning scenery on this culture-filled tour – it's a real treat for the senses. Visit a village school, taste local coffee, fresh fruit and chocolate, see a cigar-making demo and tuck into a typical lunch at a mountain ranch. Boogie boarding at a private beach and a cold Cuba Libre cocktail complete the line-up.
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Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure
About 20km outside Puerto Plata lies one of the best kept secrets in the Dominican Republic – the waterfalls of Damajagua. Take the plunge on this rip-roaring adventure where you'll jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides, helped along by your guide. A typical buffet lunch rounds off the action.It all kicks off once you arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls, carved out of limestone in a lush forest setting – there's nothing quite like it. You'll slip through natural chutes and tunnels, jump into natural pools and conquer 7 levels of the waterfall, which get more and more daring the further you get.Plenty of photo opportunities await, too, as you reach different natural pools and waterfalls such as ‘La Virgen' and ‘La Tinajita'. After two and a half hours, you'll emerge into one of the most beautiful falls where the adventure comes to a close. Boost your energy levels with a typical buffet lunch before returning to the resort.
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Dominican Mountain Horseback Ride
Puerto Plata packs a mighty punch. Get ready for an exciting excursion on horseback through some magnificent landscapes and local communities. Whether it's your first time on a horse or you're a hardened rider, you'll love it.Starting at your hotel, we'll make our way to the ranch and choose the right horses for all participants, depending on their past riding experience. Once in the stirrups, we'll kick off the tour in Sabana Grande, heading into the mountains to take in the impressive landscapes. We'll continue onto the community of Muñoz, where we'll stop at an authentic grocery store to enjoy a local experience and a refreshing drink.We'll then head back to the other side of the mountain to enjoy the diverse landscapes and taking the opportunity to pass through San Piñé before heading back to the hotels.
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You'll experience three Dominican Republic highlights on this tour – waterfalls, horse riding and ziplining through the jungle. You'll also enjoy lunch on a traditional ranch. A rip-roaring day out.First up are the Damajagua waterfalls. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll navigate a series of falls which cascade over rocks into a pool edged by exotic shrubs. Next, you'll saddle up at a ranch and make your way along a mountain trail. When you've soaked up the scenery, you'll canter back to base for lunch. Locally sourced sweet potatoes, roast chicken and fresh fruit salad are served, with drinks included too.Lunch is your last chance for peace and quiet, as next up you'll be taken on an adrenaline-inducing adventure through the forest. Hold tight to the handlebars of a zipline as you speed off into the mahogany trees.
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Countryside Tour with Damajagua Waterfalls Hike
Carved out of limestone in a lush forest setting, Damajagua Waterfalls are one of the Dominican Republic's lesser-known treasures. Fuel up for an adventure here with a fruit and coffee tasting session at a country home, then jump, swim and slide down seven natural waterslides at the thundering falls. A typical buffet lunch rounds off the action.Things kick off with a visit to the countryside community of San Marcos, where you'll taste of locally-grown fruit and coffee in a family home. Then, get to know the island's all-important industries with a cigar-making demonstration and a visit to a wooden figurine factory where you can shop for souvenirs.Once you arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls, the adventure really begins. Slip through natural chutes and tunnels, jump into natural pools and conquer all seven levels – each more daring the further you get. After the action comes to a close, there's a typical buffet lunch of local dishes served. There's also a half day option available, which takes you directly to the waterfalls.
Your feet will hardly touch the ground on this half-day adventure. You'll ride on horseback through gentle trails before embarking on a series of thrilling zipline rides in the rainforest.
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Crank up your Dominican Republic getaway with a wild buggy ride and a monkey meet-and-greet. You'll kick off in an open-air safari truck, feeling the warm breeze, zipping through cute villages on your way to the buggy base. Gear up for 50 minutes of high-speed fun, kicking up mud, and chilling by some epic waterfalls. There's an exciting river crossing too. And the cherry on top? Monkeyland. After lunch, you'll get up close with the cutest squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat – it's pure joy.
Popular experiences in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata - Monkey Land & Damajagua Waterfalls
Feeling adventurous? On this tour, you'll slide and jump through seven waterfalls set against limestone cliffs and turquoise waters - perfect for family snapshots. Then, get up close to friendly squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat, where these curious creatures freely interact, climb, and jump on guests. Don't miss the chance to feed them and capture them on camera, all while enjoying the scenery of the tropical mountains.
Puerto Plata - Tip Top Catamaran
The Dominican Republic is already many people's idea of paradise – this trip reaffirms it. Cruising between palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs, a day aboard this catamaran is all about relaxing. You'll enjoy a lunch on board and plenty of time to swim, snorkel or top up your tan.
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Puerto Plata - Cayo Arena Exclusive Tour
With a name like Paradise Island, you'd only expect the best. So, a VIP experience is just what you'll get with this full day island tour to Cayo Arena. You'll cruise over in a luxury yacht then spend the day lazing about on beaches, visiting mangroves and Ensenada Natural Pool and snorkelling amongst rainbow-coloured fish.
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Puerto Plata - Puerto Plata City Tour with Lunch
With kaleidoscopic streetscapes and a catchy Caribbean ambience, the colonial city of Puerto Plata is a visual treat. Its location between the mountains and the sea adds natural drama to the setting, and there's plenty to explore. On this whistle-stop tour, you'll discover the city's highlights, including the historic downtown and a rum distillery. Ana, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Christopher Columbus called this area “the most beautiful land human eyes will ever see”, and when you take in the surrounding leafy green hills and out to sea, you'll have to agree with him.'You'll visit a renowned rum distillery, where the rich aromas and flavours of the Dominican Republic's most cherished spirit await. Discover the intricate process of rum production, from the harvesting of sugar cane to the distillation and ageing in oak barrels.After lunch, you'll have time to take snapshots of the town centre. It's a jumble of wooden colonial houses and old shops stocked with hand-rolled cigars and amber jewellery. Ana says, ‘The Amber Museum is worth a look. It has some truly ancient pieces, which have preserved flora and fauna from the Jurassic era, some 200 million years ago.' Take a leisurely stroll through the cobblestone streets, where local artisans display their crafts and offer a taste of Dominican culture. Don't miss the opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and learn about their traditions and daily life.
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Puerto Plata - Dominican Mountain Horseback Ride
Puerto Plata packs a mighty punch. Get ready for an exciting excursion on horseback through some magnificent landscapes and local communities. Whether it's your first time on a horse or you're a hardened rider, you'll love it.Starting at your hotel, we'll make our way to the ranch and choose the right horses for all participants, depending on their past riding experience. Once in the stirrups, we'll kick off the tour in Sabana Grande, heading into the mountains to take in the impressive landscapes. We'll continue onto the community of Muñoz, where we'll stop at an authentic grocery store to enjoy a local experience and a refreshing drink.We'll then head back to the other side of the mountain to enjoy the diverse landscapes and taking the opportunity to pass through San Piñé before heading back to the hotels.
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Puerto Plata - Ocean World Puerto Plata Tour
Ocean World is a must-visit in when in the Dominican Republic. One of the most advanced marine parks of its kind, it is home to sea lions, parrots and sharks among other species. What's more, it boasts to the world's largest artificial habitat for dolphins. All our options include full day admission.
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Puerto Plata - Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure
About 20km outside Puerto Plata lies one of the best kept secrets in the Dominican Republic – the waterfalls of Damajagua. Take the plunge on this rip-roaring adventure where you'll jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides, helped along by your guide. A typical buffet lunch rounds off the action.It all kicks off once you arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls, carved out of limestone in a lush forest setting – there's nothing quite like it. You'll slip through natural chutes and tunnels, jump into natural pools and conquer 7 levels of the waterfall, which get more and more daring the further you get.Plenty of photo opportunities await, too, as you reach different natural pools and waterfalls such as ‘La Virgen' and ‘La Tinajita'. After two and a half hours, you'll emerge into one of the most beautiful falls where the adventure comes to a close. Boost your energy levels with a typical buffet lunch before returning to the resort.
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Puerto Plata - Rio San Juan Tour
The north coast of the Dominican Republic will be the picture-perfect setting for this full day tour. You'll swim and snorkel at Caleton Beach, explore the Dudu Cave and have lunch at Playa Grande. Last on the agenda is Gri Gri Lagoon and you'll have the added bonus of all-day, all-inclusive drinks.
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Puerto Plata - Extreme Mega Adventure
You'll experience three Dominican Republic highlights on this tour – waterfalls, horse riding and ziplining through the jungle. You'll also enjoy lunch on a traditional ranch. A rip-roaring day out.First up are the Damajagua waterfalls. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll navigate a series of falls which cascade over rocks into a pool edged by exotic shrubs. Next, you'll saddle up at a ranch and make your way along a mountain trail. When you've soaked up the scenery, you'll canter back to base for lunch. Locally sourced sweet potatoes, roast chicken and fresh fruit salad are served, with drinks included too.Lunch is your last chance for peace and quiet, as next up you'll be taken on an adrenaline-inducing adventure through the forest. Hold tight to the handlebars of a zipline as you speed off into the mahogany trees.
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Puerto Plata - Horse Riding and Zipline
Your feet will hardly touch the ground on this half-day adventure. You'll ride on horseback through gentle trails before embarking on a series of thrilling zipline rides in the rainforest.
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Puerto Plata - Monkey Jungle Tour
If posing for pictures with monkeys and adrenaline rushes sound like fun, then this half-day tour to Monkey Jungle is just for you. You'll be entertained from start to finish as you feed and interact with squirrel monkeys, then hit the zip line course to fly above the hills of El Choco National Park in the Dominican Republic.
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Puerto Plata - Damajagua Waterfalls Hike with Horse Ride and Buggy Drive Options
There's a bit of everything on this tour – nature, adventure and an exotic jungle setting. First, you'll take on the natural slides of Damajagua Waterfalls. Then, you'll have the option of a horseback ride or an adrenaline-fuelled drive in an off-road buggy. Alternatively, ramp it up a notch and go for both – it's up to you.Mother Nature carved out a series of pools and slides at Damajagua Waterfalls, which make for one spine-tingling descent. You'll slip and swim your way down seven natural pools set in lush jungle, and have time to float in the final pool to take it all in.Then, you'll dry off and head to a typical Dominican restaurant for lunch before a cigar factory tour in Saballo. Now for more action and adventure at Rancho Los Cacaos – you can enjoy 30-minute horseback ride through the countryside, or drive your own off-road buggy along a jungle trail. You can even choose to do both if you wish.
Puerto Plata - Dominican Republic Culture Tour
Cocoa, chocolate, cheese and sugar cane – these are just a few of the things you'll come face to face with on this full-day, culture-packed tour. You'll journey towards Imbert to learn about Geo Geo cheese, then pass through communities and plantations towards Teco Beach for a swim.We'll kick things off with a scenic journey towards Imbert, passing through lots of small communities such as Maimon, to arrive at an artisan cheese factory. See how local Geo Geo cheese is made, then continue your foray into Dominican produce at Las Lajas where you'll visit a coffee plantation and cocoa farm.After a taster of Dominican chocolate, there's more to try over a typical lunch – with the full day option only. At La Piragua, you'll see how sugar cane is produced and visit a local's home where they make baskets and mats out of natural materials. A cigar factory tour will be next, followed by the fishing village of Maimon and a final swimming stop at Teco Beach.
Puerto Plata - El Limon Waterfall Tour
Set among a tropical rainforest, El Limon Waterfall is one of the Dominican Republic's jaw-dropping sights to behold. But what makes it so special is the journey there, high up into the rainforest with the mountains looming over you, which you'll do on horseback. Then once you reach the falls, you'll have free time to take a dip in the natural pool that forms below.
Puerto Plata - Puerto Plata Runners Tour
There'll be plenty of samplers and stunning scenery on this culture-filled tour – it's a real treat for the senses. Visit a village school, taste local coffee, fresh fruit and chocolate, see a cigar-making demo and tuck into a typical lunch at a mountain ranch. Boogie boarding at a private beach and a cold Cuba Libre cocktail complete the line-up.
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Puerto Plata - Triple Adventure: Waterfalls, Zipline & Horses
This trip tees up a trio of top thrills in the Dominican Republic. Get wet and wild as you jump, swim and slide your way through 12 tropical waterfalls. Saddle up for a cowboy-style horseback ride in the forest. Then strap in, step off, and zoom across the treetops by zipline. Adventures in the Caribbean don't get bigger than this.
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Puerto Plata - Countryside Tour with Damajagua Waterfalls Hike
Carved out of limestone in a lush forest setting, Damajagua Waterfalls are one of the Dominican Republic's lesser-known treasures. Fuel up for an adventure here with a fruit and coffee tasting session at a country home, then jump, swim and slide down seven natural waterslides at the thundering falls. A typical buffet lunch rounds off the action.Things kick off with a visit to the countryside community of San Marcos, where you'll taste of locally-grown fruit and coffee in a family home. Then, get to know the island's all-important industries with a cigar-making demonstration and a visit to a wooden figurine factory where you can shop for souvenirs.Once you arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls, the adventure really begins. Slip through natural chutes and tunnels, jump into natural pools and conquer all seven levels – each more daring the further you get. After the action comes to a close, there's a typical buffet lunch of local dishes served. There's also a half day option available, which takes you directly to the waterfalls.
Puerto Plata - Cayo Arena Tour with Cigar Factory Visit
A trip to La Isla Bonita is the ultimate desert island experience. Hop on a catamaran with slide at Punta Rucia and glide to Ensenada beach for a swim. Then it's on to Cayo Arena, dubbed ‘La Isla Bonita', for two hours of snorkelling and relaxation. It's absolutely tiny – barely space for a handful of huts. Next up is a sail through mangroves followed by lunch and a cigar factory visit.Choose between two options:Regular: includes Cayo Arena stop via speedboat, standard buffet, National Park & cigar factory.Deluxe: includes all stops including natural pool visit at La Ensenada beach, speciality drinks, snack, various lunch options & luxury yacht.
Puerto Plata - Private Puerto Plata City Tour
Colonial Puerto Plata has plenty to see, so this whistle-stop tour lets you take in the highlights. And as it's a private experience exclusively for you and your party, you'll get even more from your guide on the history, heritage and culture of this Caribbean city.
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Puerto Plata - Paradise Island Private Catamaran Tour
Set sail for Paradise Island aboard your very own private catamaran cruise. Expect nothing less than the very best on this trip to Cayo Arena. A VIP experience exclusively for you and your party, you'll spend the day lazing on white-sands, sipping drinks and dining on a sumptuous lunch of lobster or paella – even the snorkelling is five-star.
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