9 Safari Tours in Puerto Plata We Would Book Again

1.Dominican Republic ATV or Buggy Tour: Countryside & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $75Our pick

Ride an ATV or dune buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside, stop at a Dominican home for coffee and local insight, then relax at Chukka Ocean Outpost’s private beach. Guides such as Anderson, Gabriel, Manuel, Mario, and Julie lead the ride, though the day’s order can change.

“I love everyone, everyone was so nice and handsome. it was a great experience and I will definitely do it again with my friends. We all had a great time and enjoyed our fun.”

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2.Mega Zip and Ride in Dominican Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $91

Ride seven high, long ziplines through Puerto Plata’s tropical countryside, then follow a guide on horseback past hills, plants, and a stream. Guides such as Alex, Juana, and Eduardo are known for clear instruction. Transfers, helmets, fruit, soda, and water are included.

“Alex was an amazing guide from start to finish. The zip line and horseback riding was so much fun! No experience necessary as everyone and every animal is highly trained and knows what they're doing. I can't say enough good things about this place. Everyone is sooo nice here! ENJOY!”

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3.2-Person Dominican Countryside Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

You will drive a two-person buggy through sugar cane fields, muddy tracks, mountain roads, and a picturesque beach near Cabarete. Hotel pickup, a guide, water, safety equipment, and instruction are included. English and Spanish support is available, and guide Lotta has been praised for attentive help.

“I had no problem with the buggys used, they were fine and suitable for the terrain you encounter. The trip to get to the actual off-road site requires the driver to navigate through the towns small streets and across a highway. Most of the buggy trip is not very scenic. There was lots of garbage in the fields and woods you traverse. The beach that you go to is very nice, one of the nicest I encountered in Sosua. The downside is this is a tourist trap where people will constantly bug you to buy their goods while caked in mud. The mud we encountered was just intermittent mud holes.…”

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4.Puerto Plata City Horseback Riding Tour ,Rios,Beaches and Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $58Best value

Ride horses through Puerto Plata’s countryside with local guides, then visit a family farm for coffee, cocoa, fruit, and a look inside a Dominican home. The tour also includes the Malecón, a beach stop, private transport, and hotel pickup. Guide Hans is noted for his calm, gentle horses.

“The owner of the company picked me up personally though was only person who had scheduled the trip that morning. He was genuinely friendly and dropped me off with the guide Hans who had two healthy and gentle horses and took me Read more”

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5.Horseback Riding in the Dominican Countryside from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $67

Ride a docile horse for 90 minutes through Puerto Plata’s rural trails, tropical plantations, streams, and small towns. A bilingual guide assigns your horse after a safety briefing, then you return to a ranch for an authentic Dominican lunch. Pickup is available from hotels or the cruise port.

“From initially speaking with Leonel, the owner, to confirming our horseback riding excursion for four (4) people and any other trips we desired afterwards, our personal tour guide ended up being Marlenny. Absolutely wonderful, friendly, profRead more”

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6.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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7.Damajagua waterfalls + Safari buggy + Horseback riding (TOP3IN1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $155

Spend a full day outside Puerto Plata with a guide, starting with a 35-minute rainforest walk to Damajagua waterfalls, then riding buggies and horses through secluded backroads and rolling hills. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, gear, and admission are included.

“Hiking, Dune buggies and excellent food. The only major issue was the hotel service. Often times our needs went unmet after several phone calls and speaking to a front desk employee in person.”

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8.27 Pools of Damajagua Jumps and Slides in the Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $72

Start with pickup in Puerto Plata, Taino Bay, or Amber Cove, then hike through the jungle to Damajagua’s limestone canyon. Certified local guides lead you through natural slides, swimming holes, and jumps, with helmets, life jackets, transport, and Dominican lunch included. Strong fitness is required.

“We ventured with Leonard on a combined tour of Damajagua waterfall and zip line and it was an unforgettable experience. The perfect combination of nature and adrenaline. Leomar’s team was attentive at all times, we felt safe and cared for.”

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9.Jeep safari waterfall tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $58

Ride through Puerto Plata’s countryside to Damajagua Waterfalls, where you can hike, slide, and jump into natural pools. Along the way, guides such as Manuel explain rural life and stop at a typical home for hand-ground coffee, with cocoa, tobacco, fruit farms, lunch, and rum included.

“The tour guides where great. I loved the falls and natural slides and jumping off the pier was awesome. Also my friend lost his phone in the falls and our guide took 15 min to find it, which was pretty deep water under the first slide. It is quite a hike so be prepared to walk. Also the food and rum were delicious. The coffee tour and cigar factory was a cool bonus.”

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