Top 15 Monkey and Dolphin Encounters in Puerto Plata

1.Triple fun! Monkeyland + Damajagua Waterfalls + Buggies from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours with Runners Adventures, traveling by open-air safari truck to Damajagua Waterfalls, driving a two-person buggy through villages and river water, then feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guides including Brad Pitt and Roberto may lead the day.

“It was amazing! I would love to do it again! Our tour guides were amazing and the most friendly. I loved that they had a sense of humor. Anyone who wants to experience these excursions.... PLEASE DO SO!”

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2.Monkey Tour Interaction and Damajagua waterfalls in Puerto Plata.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $89

Spend about 4.5 hours with Puerto Plata guides such as Aribel and Yeury, visiting Monkey Home and the Damajagua waterfalls. Feed squirrel monkeys fruit, hike to the pools, slide and jump under supervision, and return to your hotel or cruise port with bottled water, helmets, and life jackets included.

“This was absolutely amazing! We started at the Monkey Home. This was really well run and offered lots of space and enrichment for the monkeys (we've been to some other places that were pretty depressing). There was tons of interaction with the monkeys and they were super cute. Next we went to the waterfall. This was a once in a lifetime experience but be warned -- the hike to the top is NO JOKE. The guide stopped regularly so we could rest, but it was definitely a challenge. That said, wading through the canyons and sliding down the rock slides was amazing. Thanks to our guide Jerry!”

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3.Dolphin Encounter at Ocean World

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 8h 30m · from $129

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Puerto Plata with a 15-minute dolphin encounter, dolphin lecture, lunch, Tropical Reef snorkeling, animal shows, pools, waterslides, and hotel pickup. The waist-deep program suits non-swimmers and families, though the snorkeling area is small.

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4.Half Day Puerto Plata City Tour and Monkey Home Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $81Best value

Spend about four hours with a local guide such as Aribel, Yeury, Jerry, or Darwin, beginning with a squirrel monkey visit in Imbert, then touring Umbrella Street, Doña Blanca Walk, a chocolate factory, and a city viewpoint. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and port-friendly timing are included.

“Aribel was an awesome tour guide and driver. We explored so many places in just a few hours. He was kind and so nice. Would love to have him again as a tour guide and driver..”

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5.Puerto Plata Ocean World Dolphin Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 8h 30m · from $189

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Puerto Plata, including a 30-minute dolphin swim, dolphin behavior talk, lunch, snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium, marine shows, and hotel pickup. You must swim, wear a provided life jacket, and leave cameras, glasses, and jewelry out of the water.

“The experience and trainers were great. Glad I went to Ocean World to fulfill this bucket list item. It was amazing!!”

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6.Family ATV Tour & Monkey Private Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $160

Edgarprivatetours combines a private air-conditioned van, off-road ATV riding, an authentic Dominican lunch, and a visit to the Monkey Home. Edgar, Francisco, or Jonathan may guide you, with flexible plans, safety gear, mountain views, and squirrel monkeys that climb onto your shoulders.

“One of the best excursions I've experienced. Edgar, our host, was very nice and very informative about our excursion. Also was willing to change plans and do what we wanted if time permitted.”

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7.Monkey Tour, Fortress, and Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Spend five hours with José and his bilingual team visiting a squirrel monkey sanctuary, Calle de las Sombrillas, Callejón Rosado, and San Felipe Fortress. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, entrance fees, bottled water, and soft drinks are included, with early starts helping you beat the crowds.

“Jose was very knowledgeable, friendly, and nice. The monkeys are absolutely adorable and are super friendly. The city of Puerto Plata has a rich history and lots of beautiful sites. The fortress was really fun to explore. We had a great time!”

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8.Ocean World Dolphin Swim & Sea Lion Combo from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 8h 30m · from $259

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Adventure Park near Cofresi Beach. You receive a dolphin lecture and 30-minute swim, a 30-minute sea lion encounter, lunch, shows, snorkeling, and access to the rainforest, birds, iguanas, and Pirate’s Pool. Hotel pickup is included from select Puerto Plata hotels.

“It was an amazing experience, friendly staff and a dream come tru”

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9.land of monkeys and silver port city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $120

Ismael Transfer Tours pairs a family-run squirrel monkey visit with Puerto Plata’s best local tastes and sights. Feed the monkeys, hold macaws, try fruit, coffee and cocoa, eat a typical lunch, visit a chocolate factory, and see the city from Torre Alta and its historic center.

“This was our 5th trip to the DR and we have used Ishmael since our 1st trip. This year Ishmael helped us with transportation to Las Terranas/Playa Bonita and a walking tour with family in Puerto Plata. A highlight was a local DominicRead more”

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10.Ocean World Adventure Park Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 8h 30m · from $240

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Puerto Plata, swimming with two dolphins, riding through the lagoon on a boogie board, snorkeling with tropical fish, watching animal shows, and using Dolphin Beach. Lunch, towels, lockers, transport from Puerto Plata hotels, and a fast check-in pass are included.

“vraiment pour le prix. ça ne vaut pas le coup. tout est payant, c'est purement commercial et attrapé touriste.malgres le pass VIP. à fuir. dommage , il y a que 10 min avec les dauphin, juste pour les photos(qui sont payantes150€ car interdit au tel perso)”

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11.3×1: Monkeyland Damajagua Falls & Buggy Tour Puerto plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5h 30m · from $189

Spend about five and a half hours combining squirrel monkeys, forest waterfalls, and a two-person buggy ride through rivers and countryside. Francesco and his team handle pickup and timing in English, Spanish, French, German, or Dutch. Bring swimwear, a towel, and clothes you can get muddy.

“Great activity! Cruise ended up leaving a bit earlier last minute, and Francesco and his team worked seamlessly around that. The waterfalls were amazing, do not miss them. As a certified scaredy cat, the first three falls were doable. You could either slide or jump and I think worse case scenario, climb back down. The stairs are more steep than the jump or slide. The monkey experience was also absolutely amazing! Would also not miss. The buggy experience was also a cannot miss activity, but DANG do you get muddy!! We were covered from head to toe, so dress accordingly. Amazing! Would recommend.”

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12.Interaction with Monkey Tour & city tour in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $100

Spend nearly five hours touring Puerto Plata with a local driver such as Luis or Alfardeo, then enjoy 45 minutes with monkeys, parrots, coffee, and chocolate. The route also includes rum, amber, cigars, the Pink Street, Fort San Felipe, and several city sights.

“This was a great tour. We had lots of time with the monkeys who are very cute, We were able to see parrots as well which was nice. The coffee and chocolate were so good. The value for your money can't be beat. Our your guide read excellent and very friendly. I definitely would recommend this tour.”

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13.Monkey Jungle with Zip line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $125

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle through Montellano, Crabs, Sosua, and Puerto Plata, then visit Monkey Jungle and ride a seven-base zip line. Your guide shows you El Choco’s farms and Paso Fino horse schools. Manuel may drive for Alegría Tours, depending on the departure.

“kids really enjoyed ziplining and interacting with the monkeys. friendly people, interesting organization. Manuel from Alegria tours was our driver, he kept us safe and was kind and courteous. would recommend.”

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14.Adventure Damajagua Waterfalls and Monkey House in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Spend 6 to 7 hours with Jonathan Tours, combining Damajagua’s jungle waterfalls with a guided visit to Monkeyland. Expect swimming, optional waterfall jumps, squirrel monkey encounters, transport, bottled water, and a typical Dominican lunch for $100 per person.

“Big Bad Jon is the best! He took us all over for the week we were there. On time, knowledge and kept us laughing. Truly a good soul. If you need any tours or transportation while you’re in the area…. Jon is your guy!!”

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15.Puerto Plata City Tour with Monkeys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $99

Start at 8:30 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for Puerto Plata sights, including Ron Macorís, amber, chocolate, the pink street, Central Park, and the seawall. Continue to Imbert for a close visit with monkeys and squirrels. Manuel may drive, while the monkey-home guide leads the animal stop.

“This was the most amazing tour. They were very informative and fun. The monkeys were so cute and playful.”

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