The 15 Best Waterfall Tours in Puerto Plata

1.7 waterfalls+typical food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · from $60Our pick

From Puerto Plata, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua, hike 30 to 45 minutes through the forest, then jump, slide, and swim through up to eight waterfalls. Guides such as Sammy, Werbe, Felix, and Jordan lead the water section. Lunch and soft drinks follow.

“Driver and River guide were both great! Thanks guys. Could have done without the food and stop at a local shop but really no pressure to buy. Food was tasty although not a kid pleaser. Showing local plants was fun but coffee was too sweet with honey. Chocolate water with cinnamon was interesting but probably needed to offer an unsweetened option to really taste the ingredients if I was going to buy.”

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2.Excursion in Damajagua’s 7 Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · from $60

Hike through rainforest to seven Damajagua waterfalls, then descend by swimming, sliding, and jumping under guide supervision. Santos, Luis, Alfredo, Felix, and other guides are praised for their care and humor. Expect a cool river, slippery rock, optional photos, and a strenuous uphill walk.

“We had a rainy day to start, but the views on our way up were still very nice. The guides were excellent and took very good care of us. I will warn you immediately: This is a very strenuous hike if you are out of shape. I am and I’m also from Florida now and forgot what it was like to climb up a mountain. I actually only got to the last falls. The others in my group continued to the top, but I didn’t make it, so one of the guides broke off and took me back down a bit and onto the trail people walk out on. It…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews Top rated

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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5.7 Waterfalls Damajagua and Dune Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $120

Spend 5 to 6 hours hiking to Damajagua’s waterfalls, sliding and jumping into cool pools, then riding dune buggies near Puerto Plata. Guides such as Alfredo, Daniel, Santo, and Victor are frequently assigned. Expect a small group, hotel or port pickup, mud, and a demanding uphill walk.

“My son and I were picked up in a timely fashion and the driver was very friendly. The Damajagua tour guide was great (Victor). We had some stragglers in the group and he really made sure to take care of them. The waterfalls were very cool and sliding down them was amazing! The dune buggy ride was so much fun with all the mud, swimming at the beach and a great lunch of fried red snapper, tostones and salad. There was a photographer there that captured every experience.”

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6.Damajagua Waterfalls Full-Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend about eight hours visiting up to 12 of Damajagua’s 27 limestone waterfalls. Ride a safari truck from Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete, hike through rainforest, swim in caves, slide through natural chutes, eat a buffet lunch, and browse crafts in Imbert. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German.

“zeer fijne tour Guido, chauffeur en fotograaf van Runners'adv maar de watervallen zelf waren heel beperkt. Men sprak over 7 a 12 maar bleken 4tal. Geen uitleg waarom het er zo weinig waren. Wel vriendelijke en behulpzame gidsen. Er was een te grote groep aanwezig. De lunch was lekker en eenvoudig. Het marktje was ok, mooi vakmanschap. Vriendelijke bediening.”

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7.7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $55

Hike through forest to seven Damajagua waterfalls, then slide or jump into cool pools with guides such as Aribel, Yeury, Charlie, or Carlos. The 3.5-hour outing includes transport, water, safety gear, and a Dominican buffet lunch. Bring water shoes and leave valuables behind.

“It was a great experience. A lot more hiking than you might think but not terrible about a mile and a half long. Period but the best part was the coming down. We have slides cool water in the sun was not burning down on us with the tropical trees all around Our tour guides Charley & Jose Luis were awesome. And you can even get your own personal paparazzi. Jackson took video of the entire event for us. I would definitely recommend this tour for all.”

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8.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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9.27 Waterfalls Adventure with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

You’ll hike through forest to the Damajagua waterfall park, then jump, slide, and swim through up to eight cascades with a guide. Lunch comes first at an open-air mountain restaurant. Pickup, transport, helmet, life jacket, drinks, and a four-hour schedule are included.

“It's really fun. Lunch is so good. Tour guides were amazing. Really it's 5 stars. The only thing is that naming of the tour is ambiguous. You're not seeing 27 waterfalls. You're seeing waterfalls in a park called "27 Waterfalls". Just something to tame your expectations. It's still worth the money though.”

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10.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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11.Damajagua: Waterfalls with Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 6h 30m · from $100

Spend about six and a half hours at Damajagua Waterfalls with guides such as Miguel, Osseca, Berny, or Chael. Hike 45 minutes uphill, then jump, slide, and swim from the 12th waterfall through limestone pools before a Dominican fish buffet.

“The lunch after the activity in itself is worth the price. Best meal we had in DR!”

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12.Damajagua Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Ride from Puerto Plata into the rainforest with a guide, then hike to Damajagua Falls for jumps, slides, and swims in cool pools. Michel and Oscar are among the guides associated with this tour. Coffee, chocolate, rum, and cigar tastings round out the four-hour outing.

“These two were amazing! The hike was a bit challenging for a person with a knee issue and a 75 year old. Very fun, very unique, and got to try coffee/chocolate and took us shopping for all the things! The picture package is totally worth it! If they’d let us adopt them, we would!”

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13.Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

From Puerto Plata, Edgar Private Tours takes you by private vehicle to Damajagua’s natural pools and waterfalls. Choose a short family-friendly hike with optional slides or a more demanding route to seven falls with required jumps. Park guides provide helmets and life jackets, followed by lunch.

“They were very nice very helpful. My husband didn’t know how to swim but we still did the experience which was the advanced and they were very supportive helped him. would definitely give them five stars.”

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14.7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

From Taino Bay or Amber Cove, you’ll ride into Puerto Plata Province, walk about 30 minutes through local plant life, then tackle seven waterfalls by jumping, sliding, or using ladders. English and Spanish guides, lunch, safety gear, water, and return transport are included.

“Everything about the trip was excellent from the very friendly guides who kept us safe engaged throughout the journey to the photographer who quickly moved this along and kept us assured that our photos were great, and everyone was smiling and having a great time experience, I would love to do more of the waterfalls. Next time I go.”

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15.Damajagua: 27 Waterfalls Tour with Entrance Fee & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $55

Meet a local guide for a half-day Damajagua waterfall outing in Puerto Plata Province. You’ll hike, swim, and jump through the falls with safety equipment, then eat lunch and return to the meeting point. English, Spanish, and French guides are available. Confirm transport and waterfall access before booking.

“Ich konnte nicht stornieren, weil ich nur 12 Stunden vorher gebucht habe. Es war keine option mit apholung von Resort. Wegen Uber Abzocke konte ich trefpunkt nicht erreichen, weil die verlangten 10x mehr als vorher in App ausgemacht war. ich habe nicht soviel bei mir gehabt. Habe rechtzeitig Veranstalter informiert. Kein geld Zurück bekommen. Wolte 4 ausfluge hier machen, 300-400€ fur ausluge azsgeben aber ich werde Saona noch besuchen (oder stornieren), und 200-300€ sparen . Hände weg von diese Land voller Diebe und Gauner! Es Auch andere Länder haben wunderschöne Meere. Hier istn nicht so schen wie am Fotos. Sauber ist nur in Resort, sonst viel scmutz überall.”

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