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15 Shore Excursions in Puerto Plata We Would Book Again

34 tours  ·  from $40

The good shore excursions in Puerto Plata fill up in high season and the great ones go first. Here are 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay - Finding your guide at Amber Cove or Taino Bay
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Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

1.Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $55Our pick

Explore Puerto Plata by private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Rigo, Augustine, or Jose. Visit San Felipe Fortress, Central Park, an amber museum, rum and cigar stops, and colorful city streets. Expect a broad introduction, with some factory visits focused more on shopping than production.

“We all enjoy Puerto Plata &Amber Cove, Excellent experience, Rigo is a knowledge & great tour guide, polite, detailed & well spoken about destination.”

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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay - Preparing at the Maimon home base
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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

2.Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Maimon’s countryside near Puerto Plata. Eric Tours International supplies helmets, goggles, water, pickup, and drop-off, then guides you through village roads, muddy tracks, a cigar and coffee stop, and a beach swim. Expect dust, water, and clothes you may not want to save.

“This was the most fun I’ve had at a Caribbean port!! I look forward to coming back and doing this excursion again. The buggies had good power, handled well and the trails were perfect for all levels of drivers.”

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Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour - Montellano: where the engines start
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Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

3.Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy from Montellano through muddy back roads and coastal scenery near Puerto Plata. Guides provide a safety briefing, helmets, and help along the route. Expect water, dust, and mud, plus a short stop at Playa Bergantin for swimming before your ride back to port.

“no good at all seat belts didn’t work, buggy broke down and had to wait for replacement. we did not do anything exciting. no driving in water or beach like advertised.”

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Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch - Meeting the bus outside Amber Cove or Taino Bay
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Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch

4.Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $54Best value

Hike through Damajagua with bilingual guides such as Mara and Monkey, then swim, slide, and jump through a tropical canyon. The four-hour trip includes port pickup, helmets, life jackets, Wi-Fi, a Dominican buffet, drinks, and a short shopping or tasting stop.

“What a fantastic day! Just a heads-up: you’ll want sturdy water shoes or sneakers for the hike up to the waterfall. It’s about a 45-minute trek, and they do take a few breaks to rest, but the path is mostly made up of small rocks and pebbles. Wearing water shoes, it feels like you’re walking on the rocks with bare feet! On the way back, you’ll pass through some streams and more of the rocky path, where you’ll keep stepping on little rocks. When you arrive in the van, you leave everything in the van. You hike with just your bathing suit or shorts on. The adventure is a blast.…”

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VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel - Pickup from Puerto Plata, hotels, and cruise ships
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VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

5.VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $159

Spend about six to eight hours with Country World Adventures on eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a muddy ATV ride, horseback riding, pool zip lining, gardens, and rescued animals. Guides including Daniel, Julio, Raphael, David, and Eric help keep the day moving. Lunch and Puerto Plata pickup are included.

“The whole excursion was so much fun. I highly recommend it! From the meeting place to horseback riding. Everything rocked!”

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Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys - Damajagua waterfalls: beautiful, physical, and wet
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Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

6.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · from $139

Meet your private transfer outside Taino Bay or Amber Cove, then hike and slide through Damajagua’s waterfalls before lunch and a muddy buggy ride. Guides such as Luis, Simon, Raul, and Albert are praised for keeping the day fun. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and clothes you can stain.

“I cannot recommend Anddy tours enough! Luis and Raul were fantastic tour guides who made our experience unforgettable. From the easy pick up to the detailed instructions and information provided throughout the day, everything was top-notch. The waterfalls were a blast and the hike was manageable for all skill levels. The lunch provided was delicious and much needed after the adventure. The buggies in the countryside were an absolute highlight - be prepared to get muddy but it is well worth it! Having a private tour made the experience even more special and personalized. We felt like we were in good hands with Luis and Raul. We are already planning…”

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Amber Cove & Taino Bay: Buggy Tour with Swimming & Tasting - The Cigar Factory and Dominican Tasting Stop
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Amber Cove & Taino Bay: Buggy Tour with Swimming & Tasting

7.Amber Cove & Taino Bay: Buggy Tour with Swimming & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 3 hours

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll reach the buggy station in minutes for a 90-minute ride through villages, countryside and beach areas. Expect mud, water splashes, a cigar factory tasting stop, Mamajuana, coffee, hot chocolate and a short swim.

“Really Friendly guides and assistants! Very good value for money. Allow an 4hrs for the 2hr experience.”

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Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day - Getting fitted at Eric Tours International
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Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

8.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, Richard and the Eric Tours team take you to Sosua Bay for two reef stops by speedboat, with masks, fins, inflatable vests, and an in-water guide. Then spend time on Sosua Beach with a sun chair, warm water, and optional food at your own cost.

“The staff was incredibly friendly and did all they could to accommodate everyone in the party. The first stop had all kinds of fish and was very worthwhile. I didn't see as many on the second stop. The pictures taken and provided free of chargRead more”

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Puerto Plata City Tour Amber Cove Taino Bay Hotels - Independence Central Park and the cathedral
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Puerto Plata City Tour Amber Cove Taino Bay Hotels

9.Puerto Plata City Tour Amber Cove Taino Bay Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $55

Join Jonathan Torres for a private Puerto Plata tour from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or local hotels. In about four hours, visit the cathedral, Umbrella Street, Pink Street, markets, cigar and rum stops, San Felipe Fortress, and local food shops in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Mr. Jonathan took us to the county side and gave us a very nice tour of the city. We went to Umbrella street, Pink street, the Cathedral and the Marketplace. We went to eat at a local restaurant that was so good! It was So Great meeting the Read more”

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ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port - Guides, group size, and the feel of the operation
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ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

10.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Ride a powerful ATV through mountain roads, countryside, and beaches near Puerto Plata. Rigo and Leonel operate the tour, with Morenita, Darlin, and El Lapiz also praised as guides. The roughly three-hour outing includes transportation and bottled water, but not lunch.

“Guys were fun nice scenery would go back. Short trip due to time. Close to amber cove who every is on a cruise.”

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Taino bay / Amber cove Short Excursions Waterfall Puerto plata - The 30-minute hike to Damajagua’s pools
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Taino bay / Amber cove Short Excursions Waterfall Puerto plata

11.Taino bay / Amber cove Short Excursions Waterfall Puerto plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $60

Join guide Werbe and his team for a 3 to 4-hour trip from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or local hotels to Damajagua’s waterfalls. Hike about 30 minutes, then swim, slide, and jump in the pools before a Dominican buffet, fruit plantation visit, and coffee and chocolate tasting.

“We had a family of 6, ages 67 to 8. We all had the best time and had incredible guides who were really fun and knowledgeable. Hike is pretty easy if you’re in decent shape (would recommend bringing sneakers you can hike in and gRead more”

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Amber Cove & Taino bay Shore Excursion - Puerto Plata City Tour - Amber, jewelry, and the Dominican Republic’s resin trade
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Amber Cove & Taino bay Shore Excursion – Puerto Plata City Tour

12.Amber Cove & Taino bay Shore Excursion – Puerto Plata City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $55

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Puerto Plata from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with a private vehicle and guide. Visit Umbrella Street, Independence Park, San Felipe Fortress, the Malecon, and two amber stops. Guides such as Simon, Cesar, Raulín, and Elvis may lead the tour.

“Reservations on our cruise for this tour. On our confirmation was a time to be at the meeting place. Then there was other conflicting information saying Once our cruise docked, they will only wait 40 minutes after arrival of the cruise, OK, Read more”

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Waterfall of damajagua from Amber Cove & Taino bay puerto plata - The forest walk before the water
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Waterfall of damajagua from Amber Cove & Taino bay puerto plata

13.Waterfall of damajagua from Amber Cove & Taino bay puerto plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $70

Join Rigo and Leonel Tours for a 3-hour-40-minute trip from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or your hotel to the Damajagua waterfalls. Hike through tropical forest, then slide, swim, and jump through 7, 12, or more cascades with a helmet, life jacket, guide, transport, and Dominican-style lunch.

“Rigo (taxi driver) was prompt, professional and friendly. The falls has been our favorite activity in the Caribbean. We want to come back and do it with our grown boys. We will use Rigo again in a heart beat. Loved the day!!”

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4 Wheel ATV Tour at Amber Cove & Taino Bay in Puerto Plata - The ATV ride through farms and countryside
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4 Wheel ATV Tour at Amber Cove & Taino Bay in Puerto Plata

14.4 Wheel ATV Tour at Amber Cove & Taino Bay in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Ride an ATV from Amber Cove or Taino Bay through Puerto Plata’s countryside with English or Spanish-speaking guides. You’ll stop near Maimon for panoramic Atlantic views, a cigar-rolling demonstration, local coffee, hot chocolate, and mamajuana. Expect a short, active tour with some mud and a beach stop mainly for photos.

“We definitely enjoyed ourselves, we took our parents for their wedding anniversary and we all had an amazing time”

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Amber cove & Taino bay - Puerto plata city tour - shore Excursion - Starting at Umbrella Street
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Amber cove & Taino bay – Puerto plata city tour – shore Excursion

15.Amber cove & Taino bay – Puerto plata city tour – shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $55

This 3 to 4-hour Puerto Plata shore excursion visits Umbrella Street, the pink Doña Blanca passage, an amber museum, Central Park, San Felipe Fortress, the Malecón, and La Puntilla amphitheater. Guides Rafael and Nestor are noted for personal service and local history. Port pickup is offered, but expect a walk to the vehicle.

“We were there where we were told to be but the guide was not had to hire a taxi driver who spoke very limited English to drive us.”

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