Lunch, Soda And Water, 3 Hours

The 27 Waterfalls of the Damajagua Puerto Plata DR

★ 4.7 14 verified reviews

3 hours, lunch included, free cancellation.

from $65 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Goldenway Transfers Tours Puerto Plata

Overview

This outing from Goldenway Transfers Tours Puerto Plata lasts 3 hours and takes you into the Damajagua waterfalls outside Puerto Plata, with entrance to the site already covered in what you pay. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, suit up in the provided vest and helmet, then follow park guides up a jungle path to a series of cascades and pools. The reward comes on the way down: natural rock slides and jumps into deep water.

The walk up is the demanding part. Several reviewers described it as steep and long, and a few said they needed rest stops, which the guides reportedly allow without fuss. If your knees or lungs are not up to a sustained climb, this is not the trip for you. For reasonably fit travellers, most people who went said it was worth every step.

Lunch, soda and water come with the tour, so you do not need to budget for food on the mountain itself. Groups are capped at 11 travellers. Note that rain in the days before your visit can close off part of the falls, and some visitors then see fewer than the full set, as one reviewer reported.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Vest and protective helmet
Soda/Pop
Water
Entrance to the waterfalls

Itinerary

Pickup or meetingThe listing does not state whether hotel pickup is included, so confirm the meeting arrangement on the booking page before you travel.
Drive to DamajaguaTravel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the waterfalls site outside Puerto Plata. Drivers named in reviews handled the transfer and waited with belongings while guests were on the trail.
Waterfalls visitThis is the main block of the tour, 3 hours in total per the listing, with your entrance ticket included. Hike up, then slide and jump your way down through the pools with the park guides. Lunch, soda and water are included on the tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews and in the listing itself.

Fitness needed. The climb to the falls is steep and sustained, and several reviewers warned that it tests stamina. Guides reportedly encourage rest stops whenever needed. The walk back down is far easier.
What to wear. You will walk through shallow water and over stairways, so bring water shoes or footwear that can get wet. Reviewers mentioned leaving belongings in the van with the driver.
Food and drink. Lunch, soda and water are included, and one reviewer called the lunch delicious.
Weather matters. One reviewer reported that rain over the previous days meant their group could only visit a small part of the waterfalls. Poor weather can also cancel the tour outright, with a different date or a full refund offered.
Gear provided. A vest and protective helmet are included, along with your entrance to the waterfalls. You do not need to arrange these yourself. Reviewers described both jumping and sliding down as options.
Small group. The tour runs with a maximum of 11 travellers. Reviewers described guides as funny, attentive and encouraging, and drivers as professional and helpful. One noted crowding at the falls site itself, which comes from overall visitor numbers rather than your group size.

Common issues. The climb is steep, and more than one reviewer said people with breathing or knee trouble should not attempt it. One reviewer said their group only did a fraction of the falls even though the tour is named after the full set, after rain closed off part of the cascades. One reviewer found the site itself crowded, with long waits between jumps and slides. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pregnant travellers are advised against it.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Entrance to the waterfalls, lunch, soda and water, a vest and protective helmet, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are all included.

Is Lunch Included Or Do I Pay Extra?

Lunch is included, along with soda and water. You do not pay again for food on this tour.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is included. Check the booking page or contact the operator before your visit to confirm where you meet the vehicle.

Can Children Do This Tour?

The listing notes that most travellers can participate and that infant seats are available, but it gives no minimum age for the falls themselves. Confirm ages with the operator on the booking page before you go.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow local time, and if poor weather cancels the tour you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring water shoes or footwear that can get wet. Several reviewers said you can leave your things in the van with the driver during the visit. The hike is steep, so travel light.