Falls And Dominican Lunch, 4 Hours

Puerto Plata: 7 Damajagua Waterfalls Tour & Dominican Lunch

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4 hours, hotel pickup listed, traditional Dominican buffet lunch included.

from $50 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: lian javier tours Ljet

Overview

This four-hour outing from Puerto Plata covers the 7-fall circuit at Damajagua. The listing promises access to all seven waterfalls on this circuit. You jump from natural platforms, slide down rock chutes, and swim through canyon pools, with a helmet and life jacket provided.

The day runs in a simple order. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you at Amber Cove, Taino Bay or your Puerto Plata hotel, then a scenic hike through tropical jungle brings the group to the top of the waterfall system. From there you work downward, fall by fall, with a certified local guide leading in English, Spanish, French or German. Each descent has its own height and angle.

Back at base there is a traditional Dominican buffet lunch before the return transfer. The tour suits cruise passengers and travellers who want a half-day visit to Damajagua, and reviewers praise the guides and the lunch. The full route takes in all seven falls of this circuit.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip transfer from Amber Cove, Taino Bay and Puerto Plata hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified local guide (English, Spanish, French or German)
Access to all 7 waterfalls
Helmet and life jacket
Bottled water
Traditional Dominican buffet lunch

Not Included

Gratuities
Personal expenses

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupRound-trip transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle from Amber Cove, Taino Bay or Puerto Plata hotels. Contact the operator ahead of time to confirm your pickup point.
Gear fitting at baseOn arrival at Damajagua you are fitted with a helmet and life jacket. Bottled water is provided.
Jungle hike to the topA scenic hike through tropical jungle leads to the top of the waterfall system. Certified local guides point out the river's ecology and history along the way.
Descend the 7-fall circuitYou descend the seven waterfalls one by one, jumping from natural platforms, sliding down smooth rock chutes and swimming through canyon pools. Jumps are of varying height.
Dominican buffet lunchBack at base you dry off and eat a traditional Dominican buffet lunch in the mountain surroundings.
Return transferThe vehicle takes you back to your cruise port or hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you prepare for the 7-fall circuit and the half-day schedule.

What to wear. The listing asks for swimwear, comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes, plus a change of clothes and a towel. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, a sun hat and sunglasses for the hike. Cash is also on the bring list.
Fitness and pace. Expect a fairly long walk to reach the top of the falls before the descent begins. One reviewer called it a longish walk but noted it stays under cover, with only a couple of big hills.
Jumps and slides. Reviews describe the jumps and rock slides as the highlight, with the fun of a playground for grown-ups. Steps are available if you would rather skip a jump, one traveller noted, and guides were described as not pushy about the drops.
Group and guides. Several reviewers single out their guides for being friendly, attentive and good with photos. Guides lead in English, Spanish, French or German, and the operator requests your hotel or cruise ship details so pickup runs smoothly.
Food and drink. A traditional Dominican buffet lunch and bottled water are included, and reviewers repeatedly call the food very good, one even naming the mango the best they had eaten. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included, so bring cash for tips.
Photos. Bring a camera if you want your own shots of the canyon. Some reviewers said their guide took photos along the way, though this depends on the guide on the day.

Common issues. The hike to the top of the falls is longish, though shaded, so anyone with limited mobility may find the day hard. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Contact the operator before the tour to confirm pickup details.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

Round-trip transfer from Amber Cove, Taino Bay or Puerto Plata hotels is included, in an air-conditioned vehicle. A certified local guide, access to the seven waterfalls on this circuit, helmet, life jacket, bottled water and a Dominican buffet lunch are also covered. Gratuities and personal expenses are not.

Is The Lunch Included Or Extra?

The traditional Dominican buffet lunch is included in the tour price, and reviewers often call it a highlight. Bottled water is provided too. Anything personal you buy at base is extra, and tips for the guide and driver are at your discretion.

Where Does The Tour Pick Up?

Pickup is included from Amber Cove, Taino Bay and Puerto Plata hotels. Cruise passengers should give the operator their ship name and arrival port when booking, and hotel guests should provide the hotel name and address. Contact the activity provider before the tour to confirm all pickup details.

Can Children Do This Tour?

The listing does not state a minimum age, so confirm ages with the operator before booking. Jumps and slides are a central part of the route. Guides were described by reviewers as never pushing anyone to take a drop they were not comfortable with.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring swimwear, comfortable clothes and shoes, a towel and a change of clothes. The listing also recommends biodegradable sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, a camera and cash. Cash covers tips and any personal expenses, which are not included.