Dominican Republic · SHORE EXCURSIONS

The 15 Best Shore Excursions in the Dominican Republic

39 tours  ·  from $44

Cruise days here run out of Amber Cove, Taino Bay and La Romana, and the clock is the whole problem. The 15 below are timed against a ship day, priced, and clear about how far each one goes from the pier.

Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion - Amber Cove & Taino bay - Getting from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to the forest
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Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

1.Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $54Our pick

Meet your guide outside Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride to Damajagua, then hike shaded forest paths and move through natural slides, jumps, and pools. Guides such as Mara, Junior, and Claudio help with safety. A Dominican buffet, coffee, chocolate, and fruit tastings follow.

“A bit of a hike, but well worth it. Guides were excellent. You can rent shoes at the start if needed. The jumps are higher than you may think, so be ready. Don’t think about it, just do it.”

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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay - Sliding and jumping through the falls
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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

2.Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $79

Meet outside Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride through the Dominican countryside, then hike into Damajagua National Park with a jump coach such as Jordan, Winston, or Xander. Slide, jump, and swim through the falls before a rum punch and merengue ride back to port.

“Such an amazing tour with fantastic tour guides! The hike was very fun and the jumps and slides were even more fun. I would definitely recommend going with this group and the rum punch and music going back is a great way to end the day.”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food - Meeting the van at Amber Cove or Taino Bay
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

3.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $60

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride with DR Prime Tours to Damajagua Waterfalls. Guides such as Daniella, Albert, Fernando, and Jonathan lead a steep jungle walk, seven waterfall slides and jumps, a Dominican buffet, and a short cacao, coffee, rum, and mamajuana stop.

“Beautiful adventure through the waterfalls. I would recommend this to everyone. Expect a bit of walking but it’s all worth it at the end when you hit the nice cool water.”

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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

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

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

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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AMBER COVE TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour - Ninety minutes through forest, rivers, and villages
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

5.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside, passing villages and muddy trails before stopping at Teco’s Beach. DR Prime Tours provides transport, helmets, goggles, water, a phone case, local coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings. Cruise passengers should allow 15 to 30 minutes to reach the meeting point.

“Amazing experience, this is the best tour of this kind in puerto plata. The group made us feel like family a took great care of us. If you are looking for a great experience this is it. Look no more”

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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion - The ride from Taino Bay or Amber Cove
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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

6.Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $54

From Taino Bay or Amber Cove, ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua’s seven waterfalls. Guides such as Antony, Rosario, Mara, and Lilo lead the uphill walk, jumps, slides, and swims. Lunch, safety gear, water, coffee, and local drinks are included, while photos and water shoes cost extra.

“This was an amazing excursion. I faced my fear of heights by jumping off a 20 foot waterfall. My family and I had the best time screaming, laughing, and hanging out.”

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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

7.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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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay - Mount Isabel and the cable car question
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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

8.Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $112

Spend about five hours touring Puerto Plata with guides such as Alexander, Carlos, or Misael. Ride or drive toward Mount Isabel, sample eight rums, visit San Felipe Fortress, eat lunch in a Victorian home, and learn cigar rolling. Drinks, snacks, transport, and port return are included.

“We really enjoyed our day in Puerto Plata on the Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Tour. Our guide and driver were very friendly and made sure we were having a good time. The lunch was very good as well. As a travel advisor I would recommend this tour to my clients.”

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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

9.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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Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion - Parque Central shows Puerto Plata’s older face
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Explore Puerto Plata’s Best & Cable Car – Shore Excursion

10.Explore Puerto Plata’s Best & Cable Car – Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $89

See Puerto Plata by air-conditioned minivan, from Mount Isabel de Torres and its Christ statue to San Felipe Fortress, Umbrella Street, and Pink Street. Guides such as Alex, Winston, Henry, and Anthony lead small groups of up to 14. The cable car may be replaced by a mountain drive during maintenance or high winds.

“This definitely was an excursion that will always be remembered. Our tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and made the experience better. The cable car was fun with beautiful sights. Thanks again, Alex!”

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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

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

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

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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27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata - From Amber Cove or Taino Bay to the forest
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27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay – Puerto Plata

12.27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay – Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $59

Hike through tropical forest to Waterfall 7, then slide, jump, or take stairs through Damajagua’s natural pools. RV Tours DR provides port transfers, guides, helmets, life jackets, lunch, and drinks. Guides such as Rene, Edgar, Rosie, and Flaco have earned praise for attentive service.

“Our guide, Edgar was amazing, he gave us advise, history, and information on the area. He took us to the waterfall adventure and then around town to see and experience the sites. By far the best excursion we did on our cruise.”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food - Seven waterfalls with slides, jumps, and wooden stairs
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

13.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $110

Ride five ziplines, hike through Damajagua National Park, and swim, slide, or jump through seven waterfalls. Guides such as Jonathan, Fernando, and Chocolate help with safety and photos. The package also includes port transfers, lunch, drinks, coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings.

“Showed up to our tour on time and found our tour guide who walked us over to a spot to wait at. Then were greeted by a “manager” from the tour company telling us people in our group from our ship had contacted them reporting they werRead more”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour - Ninety Minutes Through Villages and Countryside
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

14.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Ride an ATV through Puerto Plata’s countryside, small villages, beaches, rivers, and jungle trails with an English-speaking guide. You’ll receive a helmet, goggles, bandana, and water. Taino Bay cruise passengers also visit Choc Lovers DR for cacao, coffee, hot chocolate, coconut, fruit, and Mamajuana tastings.

“Went with friends and was a great experience. They took each of us around to teach us how to work the ATV and there was a good bit of riding after that. We stopped twice, once for hot chocolate and alcohol tasting, the second to spend some time at the beach. The video they took of all of us was great quality and it was just a super fun time. Would definitely recommend!”

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ATVs Fun Tour from Amber Cove and Taino Bay Puerto Plata - The ride from the port to Maimón
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ATVs Fun Tour from Amber Cove and Taino Bay Puerto Plata

15.ATVs Fun Tour from Amber Cove and Taino Bay Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $95

Trade your cruise ship for a shared ATV ride through Maimón’s palm forests, farmland, jungle streams, and remote trails. Your guide, including team members such as René or Charlie, provides instructions, helmets, goggles, water, and round-trip port transfers. A short beach swim is included.

“My husband and I had a blast ! If you are coming from Taino bay you have to walk outside the port and across the street past the circle with all the taxis. The ride was fun and adventurous with the guides taking us through all sorts of terrain. The coffee tasting was delicious and informative. We got there really early and basically had a private tour.”

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