Meet At Damajagua Entrance

27 Waterfalls With Locals Expert Guides from Damajagua Entrance

★ 3.8 16 verified reviews

5 hours, lunch included.

from $75 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Meal: Meal included
Run by: The Whales Las Ballenas

Overview

This is the entrance-ticket version of the Damajagua waterfalls trip: you meet the operator's team at the park entrance rather than being collected from a hotel, and the whole experience runs about five hours. The listing asks travellers to contact the operator after booking to confirm the starting arrangement, and mentions that pickup in the Puerto Plata area can be arranged if you want it. Once at the entrance, local expert guides lead the hike and the route through the falls.

Entry fees and taxes are covered in the price, and the day includes lunch, bottled water, and coffee or tea. Alcoholic drinks, private transportation, and hiking shoes are not included, so bring your own footwear with grip. The tour is capped at 20 travellers by the listing, though reviewers report that the park itself can be busy and groups on the trail may feel larger.

The listing flags it as unsuitable for pregnant travellers, anyone with heart or back problems, or wheelchair users. One reviewer who started early, around 8 am, described having the falls nearly to themselves before larger groups arrived.

What's Included

Included

All fees and taxes
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Private transportation
Shoes for Hiking are not included

Itinerary

Meet at Damajagua entranceMeet at Camino de Damajagua, Damajagua, Dominican Republic. Contact the operator after booking to confirm the starting arrangement, since these are entrance tickets and pickup in the Puerto Plata area can be arranged if wanted.
27 Waterfalls of DamajaguaGuided visit to the waterfalls near Puerto Plata, 5 hours, with the admission ticket included. The activity ends back at the meeting point.
Lunch and drinksLunch, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. One reviewer waited over an hour for the buffet to open after an early start, so timing can vary.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from traveller reviews will help you plan this day properly.

Book your own transport. The base product is entrance tickets at Damajagua, not hotel transport. Private transportation is listed as not included, though the operator says to message after booking if you want pickup arranged in the Puerto Plata area.
Bring proper shoes. Hiking shoes are not included in the price, per the listing.
Go early if possible. One reviewer who began at 8 am had the falls almost to themselves, while busloads arrived later in the day. The listing does not set a start time, so confirm timing with the operator after booking.
Expect crowds. Reviewers repeatedly mention large numbers of people on the route, including long waits at jump points and groups of 40 or more. The nature itself draws consistent praise, but patience on the trail helps.
Moderate fitness needed. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and says the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back or heart problems.
Lunch is included. Lunch, bottled water, and coffee or tea are part of the package. Alcohol is not, and one reviewer described the meal as the standard park buffet.

Common issues. Crowding is the most common complaint: reviewers report waiting up to 45 minutes at the first jump and groups far larger than expected on the trail. One reviewer felt the product offered little beyond what you could arrange at the park yourself, and another said the route was cut to 7 waterfalls due to low water without a price adjustment. One traveller also reported confusion about the distance from their hotel and struggled to reach the operator afterward, so confirm logistics before you travel. Weather and minimum traveller numbers can cause cancellation, with a different date or full refund offered.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All fees and taxes, bottled water, coffee or tea, and lunch are included. The park admission ticket is covered as part of the experience.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state that hotel pickup is included, and private transportation is listed as not included. You meet at Camino de Damajagua, though the operator says to contact them after booking if you would like pickup arranged in the Puerto Plata area. Check the booking page for your specific arrangements.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The listing gives a duration of 5 hours, starting and ending at the Damajagua meeting point.

Is It Suitable For Beginners Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and says the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions. One reviewer described a brisk hiking pace, so slower walkers may want to keep toward the front of the group.

What Should I Bring?

Bring hiking or grippy water shoes, since footwear is not included. Wear clothes and a swimsuit suited to getting wet, and note that alcoholic drinks are not provided. Water, coffee or tea, and lunch are covered.

What Happens If The Tour Is Cancelled?

The experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.