Falls With Local Lunch

7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch

★ 4.8 256 verified reviews

3 hours 30 minutes, park admission included, free cancellation.

from $55 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Aribel and Yeury Puerto Plata Travel. DR

Overview

This run from Aribel and Yeury Puerto Plata Travel covers seven waterfalls in the Damajagua area near Puerto Plata, with a local lunch afterwards, over a total duration of 3.5 hours. The core of the day is the canyon itself: a hike up through shaded forest, then a descent that mixes natural waterslides, jumps into cold pools, and short swims between falls. Reviewers repeatedly describe the slides and jumps as the payoff for the climb, and several mention guides who lead each drop and keep the group together.

The outing suits people with moderate fitness. Travellers describe the uphill approach as steady and warm but shaded for most of the way, with breaks built in. Jump heights vary, and reviewers note you get wet almost immediately, since the first slide drops you straight into deep water where you often cannot touch the bottom. Life jackets are part of the picture, and some travellers who hesitated at the biggest jump used an alternate route down instead.

After the falls, the group eats at a local restaurant. One reviewer described the meal as an open buffet and called it decent, while others simply praised the food as a tasty, authentic end to the day. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included, while tips are not.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All fees and taxes
Bottled water

Not Included

Propinas

Itinerary

Meeting and pickupThe listing does not state pickup arrangements. Travellers should check the booking page for the meeting point and start time.
Drive to the fallsTransport is by air-conditioned vehicle, and reviewers mention a ride of roughly 30 minutes toward the falls area with water provided.
Hike up to the fallsA guided uphill walk through shaded forest on uneven ground, with breaks. Reviewers describe it as moderately demanding in the heat.
Descend the waterfallsSlides, jumps and swims through the canyon, led by guides, with life jackets worn. Some drops have an alternate way down for anyone who prefers not to jump.
Local lunchA Dominican lunch at a local restaurant, as described by several reviewers. The listing does not state what the lunch covers.
ReturnTransfer back to the starting point by vehicle. The listing does not state the return time.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews, and they shape how the day feels.

Footwear matters. Several reviewers recommend durable water shoes with a solid sole, since the route crosses rocky and uneven ground both up and down. One traveller notes sneakers are an option as well.
Fitness and pace. The uphill hike is the hardest part, and reviewers who describe themselves as reasonably active call it moderate. Guides take regular breaks and check frequently that everyone is coping.
You will get wet. The first slide drops you into deep water right away, and life jackets matter because you often cannot touch the bottom. The water is cold, which several reviewers mention as a shock before it becomes refreshing.
Bring a towel. At least one reviewer forgot a towel and change of clothes and regretted it. Pack both, plus something dry for the ride back after lunch.
Group size varies. The listing caps the tour at 50 travellers. One reviewer reported a much larger combined group at the falls than the guides said was typical.
Photos and extras. Guides often photograph groups, and reviewers who paid for photos were happy with the results, though this costs extra. Lockers can be rented at the site, or you can leave belongings with the driver, as one reviewer did.

Common issues. The hike is genuinely uphill on uneven terrain, and the listing advises against the tour for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart conditions, and it is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer found the initial entry slow because several groups arrived at once. The biggest jump frightens some travellers, and one mentioned a lost watch on a jump, though a guide recovered it. Tips are not included, and drinks at lunch cost extra, according to one reviewer.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

The listing includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, all fees and taxes, and bottled water. Gratuities are excluded, so plan to tip separately.

Is Lunch Included, And Is The Entry Fee Covered?

A local lunch is part of the tour, and reviewers describe it as a Dominican meal at a local restaurant. All fees and taxes are included in the price, so the park entry is covered.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state pickup arrangements for this product. Travellers should check the booking page for the meeting point, pickup details and start time before booking.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and requires a moderate level of physical fitness because of the uphill hike. Travellers should confirm any age questions with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, using the local time of the experience. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for weather you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring durable water shoes, a towel and a change of clothes, which reviewers single out as the essentials. A small amount of cash covers tips, lockers or photos if you want them.