Budget Port Excursion, 4 Hours

Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion - Amber Cove & Taino bay

★ 4.8 617 verified reviews

4 hours, cruise port pickup listed, lunch included.

from $44 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Excepcust Tours - D.S.R.R.BUS Rental.COM

Overview

This four hour excursion is built for cruise passengers docking at Amber Cove or Taino Bay, with port pickup and drop off included. An air conditioned vehicle with WiFi carries the group to the Damajagua waterfalls, where park guides lead the hike up and the descent downstream, sliding and jumping down a series of falls. The number of falls you actually run is decided by the national park guide on the day, based on water levels, time and crowds, so the count can vary.

The tour is shared, with up to 47 travellers, and it is genuinely physical. Reviewers repeatedly say you need solid fitness, with lots of hiking up and down the mountain, and the listing itself asks for a strong physical fitness level. Guides go with you to the waterfalls, and one reviewer described a guide helping a non swimmer through the drops.

After the falls, the group gets a Dominican buffet lunch with rice, beans, fried chicken, grilled pork and salad, plus a mamajuana shot on the bus, water and coke, and a stop for locally brewed coffee and hot chocolate. Park admission is included. Water shoes are not, and they rent for a few dollars per person.

What's Included

Included

Port pickup and drop-off for cruise passengers at Amber Cove and Taino Bay
WiFi on board (Comfortable Air-conditioned)
Lunch
Mamajuana shot on the bus, water and coke
Entry admission to the Damajagua waterfalls
Drink Coffee from a Local Brewer and hot chocolate

Not Included

Gratuities
Photos and videos (available to buy on site)
Alcoholic drinks
Water shoes (rent on site, pay on arrival)

Itinerary

Port pickupPickup and drop off for cruise ship passengers at Amber Cove Port or Taino Bay Port, in an air conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
Drive to DamajaguaA shared ride to the waterfalls area, with a mamajuana shot, water and coke offered on board.
Hike to the fallsAn uphill hike to reach the top of the waterfall route.
Waterfall descentSlide, jump and walk down the falls with guides. The park guide decides how many falls are open based on water levels and crowds.
Lunch and tastingsA Dominican buffet lunch, plus coffee from a local brewer and hot chocolate.
Return to portDrop off back at the cruise port.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, and they shape the day more than most people expect.

Footwear matters. Water shoes are not included and rent for about three dollars per person, but one reviewer found the rental shoes too thin and painful and suggested an old pair of running shoes instead. The listing itself suggests old sneakers, swimwear and a towel.
Real fitness required. The hike up involves a lot of climbing, and reviewers consistently warn the tour suits people in good shape. One described it as a hike of two to three miles.
Shared group. The excursion is shared with other travellers, up to 47 people. One reviewer reported long waits and lines on a day when two cruise ships were docked, so patience can be needed at busy times.
Bring cash. Photos and videos taken during the tour are sold at the end, cash only, and one reviewer who ran short of cash regretted it, so plan ahead. Alcohol is not included, and gratuities are separate.
Water levels vary. The park guide decides how many falls the group runs based on conditions. Several reviewers got fewer slides and jumps than the maximum because water was low, so treat the full count as a best case.
Shade on the trail. One reviewer notes the route stays shaded under the canopy, so sunscreen was not needed.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnancy, heart conditions or limited walking ability, with a minimum age of 8 and a strong fitness level expected. The number of waterfalls actually visited depends on the park guide, water levels and crowds, so some reviewers ran far fewer slides and jumps than the name suggests. Photos and videos, alcoholic drinks, gratuities and water shoes all cost extra, and photo packages are cash only. The excursion requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if it is cancelled for either reason, the operator offers a different date or a full refund, and cancellations by travellers less than 24 hours before start are not refunded.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From The Cruise Port Included?

Yes, pickup and drop off are included for cruise ship passengers at Amber Cove Port and Taino Bay Port. Reviewers say the pickup instructions were clear and easy to follow.

What Is Included In The Price?

Port pickup and drop off, the air conditioned ride with WiFi, park admission to the Damajagua waterfalls, a Dominican buffet lunch, water and coke, a mamajuana shot on the bus, and coffee and hot chocolate from a local brewer. Guides accompany you to the waterfalls.

What Costs Extra?

Water shoes rent for about three dollars per person, though old sneakers work too. Photos and videos from the tour photographer are sold separately, cash only, and gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included.

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

Children 8 and up can join, but those aged 8 to 17 must be with an adult, and no one under 8 is allowed. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing recommends against it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or those with serious medical conditions, since the terrain is uneven and the hike demands strong fitness.

How Hard Is The Hike, And Can Non Swimmers Do The Jumps?

Reviewers describe a genuinely uphill hike, plus steps and ladders down into the water. One reviewer who could not swim said a guide went to the bottom of the fall first and pulled them to a safe spot.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, with no refund or changes after that. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if it is cancelled for either, you are offered a different date or a full refund.