Coffee, Cigar And Drinks Tastings

Puerto Plata: Damajagua Waterfalls Tour

★ 4.8 43 verified reviews

4 hours, pickup listed, park admission included.

from $66.60 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Green Mount Safari

Overview

Pickup from your accommodation in the Puerto Plata area is included, and you ride to the falls by jeep safari or minibus. Before heading up the canyon, the guide gives a short demonstration of how coffee and chocolate are made in the Dominican Republic. Then comes the main event: hiking, sliding, jumping and swimming through the waterfalls and their blue pools, wearing the helmet and life jacket the tour provides. Drinks on board include water, soda and rum.

The entry ticket to the falls is in the price, and the tour finishes with drop-off at one of several drop-off locations. It suits travellers who want an active water adventure plus a taste of local production within four hours, and it runs in English and Spanish. Reviews repeatedly praise the guides, several mentioning how safe they felt on the slides and jumps, and one non-swimmer said a guide helped her through the water twice. Travellers coming from Sosua, Cabarete or outside Puerto Plata should note the extra transport fee described below.

What's Included

Included

Pickup and drop-off (POP area)
Guide
Jeep safari or minibus
Drinks (water, soda, rum)
Entry ticket to the Damajagua Falls
Life jackets and helmets
Coffee and hot chocolate tasting
Tobacco cigar tasting

Not Included

Transportation from the outskirts of Puerto Plata (available at an extra charge)
Food

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is offered from multiple locations in the Puerto Plata area and is included in the tour price.
Jeep or van rideYou travel to the falls by jeep safari or minibus, with drinks such as water, soda and rum on board.
Coffee and chocolate demoA quick demonstration shows how coffee and chocolate are made in the Dominican Republic, with a tasting included.
Damajagua WaterfallsGuides lead you up the canyon, then you slide, jump and swim down through the waterfalls and pools. The entry ticket plus helmet and life jacket are covered.
Return and drop-offThe van returns you to one of the drop-off locations.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you prepare for wet rocks, water activities and the tasting stops.

What to wear. The listing asks for swimwear, a towel, comfortable clothes and shoes, sportswear, and water shoes or closed-toe shoes. Conditions in the canyon are wet throughout, with slippery rocks underfoot.
Fitness and pace. Expect an active outing with heights, slippery surfaces and waterfalls, as the listing warns. Reviewers describe the walk up as doable, and several mention guides physically helping them up slides and through the water when needed.
Group and guides. Reviewers often mention the guides' humour and attention to safety. One reviewer counted several different staff assisting a family group from start to finish.
Photos. One reviewer mentioned having a personal photo guide and felt the cost of the photos was well worth it. The listing does not state photo arrangements, so check the booking page if photos matter to you.
Food and drink. Water, soda and rum are included on the vehicle, plus the coffee, hot chocolate and cigar tastings. Food is not included, so eat beforehand or bring something if you will get hungry.
Weather risk. Heavy rain can close the waterfall hike, as happened to one reviewer, whose guide offered a refund or an alternate city tour instead. Build some flexibility into your plans if storms are forecast.

Common issues. Food is not included, so budget for it separately. Transportation from outside Puerto Plata, including Sosua and Cabarete, carries an extra fee of $9.99 per person, payable for the tour to collect you. Accommodation on the outskirts of Puerto Plata is also available at an extra charge. One reviewer wished there had been more jumps on the day.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off within the Puerto Plata area are included, with multiple pickup location options. Travelers staying in Sosua, Cabarete or areas outside Puerto Plata pay an extra $9.99 per person for transportation. Accommodation on the outskirts of Puerto Plata is also available at an extra charge.

What Does The Price Include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Puerto Plata area, the guide, transport by jeep safari or minibus, drinks including water, soda and rum, the Damajagua Falls entry ticket, helmets and life jackets, and the coffee, hot chocolate and cigar tastings. Food and out-of-area transportation are the notable exclusions.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

The listing does not state age requirements, so confirm the ages of everyone in your party with the operator before booking. The activity involves heights, slippery rocks, jumping and swimming, which is worth weighing for younger family members.

Can I Do It If I Cannot Swim?

Life jackets and helmets are provided, and one reviewer who could not swim completed the waterfalls with help from a guide. That said, the conditions are wet and physically demanding, so tell the operator about your swimming ability in advance and judge your own comfort in water realistically.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If weather closes the waterfall hike, one reviewer reported being offered a refund or an alternate city tour instead.

What Should I Bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel, comfortable clothes and shoes, sportswear, and water shoes or closed-toe shoes. Food is not included, so bring something to eat if you will get hungry during the four-hour outing.