Falls Adventure From Cruise Ports

27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata

★ 5.0 309 verified reviews

4 hours 10 minutes, cruise port pickup listed, lunch included.

from $59 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: RV Tours DR

Overview

This half-day excursion from the Amber Cove and Taino Bay cruise ports takes ship passengers to the Damajagua waterfalls, the series of cascades and natural rock slides inland from Puerto Plata. RV Tours DR runs the trip, which lasts 4 hours 10 minutes and includes port pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Travellers are met outside the port gates and driven to the falls, where local guides lead the climb up and then the descent through the slides and jumps.

The tour suits reasonably fit visitors who want a wet, physical adventure rather than a beach day. Reviewers regularly describe the uphill hike as strenuous, with lots of stairs and rest breaks, and the way down as the payoff: sliding, jumping or taking ladders at each fall, with guides assisting throughout. One reviewer mentioned that a guide suggested a lower fall for a traveller who could not manage a harder one, so options exist for different ability levels.

After the falls, lunch is served on site as a buffet of typical Dominican food, with bottled water and soft drinks provided; alcoholic drinks are not included. Park admission tickets and safety gear, meaning helmet and life jacket, are part of the package. Some trips add cultural stops such as coffee, chocolate or rum tastings and cigar shops, though the listing does not state a fixed order of stops, so check the booking page for the day's plan. Travellers should also ask the operator about age and weight limits before booking, since the listing sets them.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (lunch typical dominican food (Buffe) drinks (Bottles of water, Coke and Sprite))
Life jacket, protective helmet
Admission tickets
Pick up time: Disembark immediately once allowed and head to the meeting point to start the tour
Please bring sneakers or water shoes to protect your feet, and bring towels

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Meet at the portDisembark as soon as allowed and head to the meeting point outside the port gates to start the tour. Several reviewers said the walk from the ship to the van can be long, so allow time.
Drive to DamajaguaTravel to the waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers described in reviews hand out water and talk about the area along the way.
Waterfall adventureLocal guides equip you with helmet and life jacket, lead the climb up, and take you down the falls by slides, jumps or ladders. Admission tickets are included.
Buffet lunchA buffet of typical Dominican food is served on site, with bottled water, Coke and Sprite provided. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Return to the portThe driver returns the group to the cruise terminal. One reviewer mentioned getting back with time to spare before sailing. The listing does not state whether extra cultural stops are added on a given day, so check the booking page.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what several travellers say the day actually feels like, plus the practical points worth sorting before you book.

Footwear and gear. The listing asks you to bring sneakers or water shoes to protect your feet, plus towels. Multiple reviewers warn you will get completely soaked and should wear closed-toe shoes you do not mind getting wet and dirty, and carry as little as possible on the hike.
Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and says the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart conditions. Reviewers often describe the climb up as hard, with many stairs, but say the group rests frequently and moves at a comfortable pace.
Group size. The tour can run with up to 50 travellers. One reviewer said the group grew larger once on the hiking trail, something outside the operator's control, so expect a busy site rather than a private experience.
Food and drink. Lunch is a Dominican buffet served in a dining hall on the premises, and reviewers often call it tasty and freshly prepared. Bottled water and soft drinks are included; alcohol is not.
Photos. One reviewer recommended getting a photographer for the tour, since you cannot carry much with you in the water. The listing does not state whether a photographer is offered or what it costs, so check with the operator on the day.
Weather and closures. The listing says the experience requires good weather, and one reviewer arrived on a day the falls were closed after heavy rain, with the guide offering a city tour, beach and tastings instead. If weather cancels the tour, the listing promises a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The walk from the ship to the meeting point outside the port gates is longer than some expected, and one reviewer found the booking and meeting process a bit difficult before the tour itself ran smoothly. Crowds at the falls can swell once on the trail, which one reviewer found frustrating even though it was not the operator's doing. One reviewer arrived to find the falls closed after heavy rain, and the guide substituted a city tour, beach and tastings instead. The site is not wheelchair accessible, the hike is genuinely demanding, and the listing says the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Age and weight limits apply, so ask the operator about them before booking.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From The Cruise Port Included?

Yes, pickup is included and the listing tells cruise passengers to disembark as soon as allowed and head to the meeting point to start the tour. Reviewers describe meeting the driver outside the port gates, sometimes with a name sign. The walk from the ship to the van can take a while, so build that in.

What Is Included In The Price?

Air-conditioned transport, a Dominican buffet lunch with bottled water and soft drinks, helmet and life jacket, and admission tickets to the falls are all included. Alcoholic beverages are not included. The listing does not mention any other extras, so check the booking page if you want anything beyond the stated inclusions.

Can Children Do This Tour?

Age limits apply at the park, so confirm ages with the operator before booking. Reviewers have taken children who enjoyed the ladders and slides, and one reviewer described a guide patiently helping a scared child through the course. Ask the operator about age and weight limits when you book.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious medical conditions. The climb involves many stairs and steady effort going up.

What Should I Bring?

Sneakers or water shoes are required to protect your feet, and you should bring towels. Reviewers recommend bringing as little as possible on the trail, since you get soaked. Belongings can often be left in the locked van, according to one reviewer, but confirm with your driver.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. If the tour is cancelled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.