Helmet, Lifejacket And Lunch

Waterfalls of Damajagua & Lunch Included!

★ 4.9 29 verified reviews

3 hours 50 minutes, pickup listed, lunch included.

from $60 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 50 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)

Overview

Lasanc Transfers Tours, based in Puerto Plata, runs this guided trip to the Damajagua waterfalls with almost everything handled for you: entry to the falls, helmet and lifejacket, transport there and back, and lunch at the end. The visit covers the first seven waterfalls of the 27, which is where the sliding, jumping and swimming happen. Total running time is 3 hours 50 minutes, and hotel pickup is part of the package.

The day follows a simple rhythm. Once at the entrance you get geared up with helmet and lifejacket, then walk upriver on rocks and trails before descending through the falls themselves, sliding, jumping and swimming. Reviewers describe the guides as personable and careful about safety in the water. Lunch and drinks, including beer and soda, come after, on the same booking.

It suits reasonably fit travellers who want a full adventure morning with the logistics covered. The hike is the hard part: reviewers repeatedly call it long, hot and rocky, with uphill stairs before the first waterfall. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level and advises against the tour for pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Tickets, lifejacket and helmets Included to visit 7 waterfalls
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic beverages
Bottled water
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
WiFi on board
Lunch
Entrance to the Waterfalls

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included, with confirmation sent at the time of booking. One reviewer describes being collected from a hotel lobby and another mentions easy transport from the cruise port.
Drive to DamajaguaTravel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board and bottled water.
Gear and briefingOn arrival you are fitted with the included helmet and lifejacket. One reviewer describes being hustled off to start once the driver handed everything over.
Waterfalls visit2 hours, 30 minutes at the 27 Waterfalls Damajagua site in Puerto Plata, covering the first seven waterfalls. The walk up comes first, then the descent through slides, jumps and swims.
LunchA Dominican lunch is included in the tour price, served after the waterfalls.
Return transferPrivate transportation back to your pickup point, completing the 3 hours 50 minutes of total tour time.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews of this exact tour, mostly about the hike, footwear and timing.

Footwear. Reviewers recommend water shoes without hesitation. You walk on river rocks for much of the day, and one traveller advised shoes with arch support that can get wet. Sneakers that can be soaked also work.
The hike. The most demanding part of the day is the walk in: a long, hot stretch on river rocks with over half an hour of uphill stairs and trails before you reach the first waterfall. Guides build in rest stops, and reviewers say the pace is slow with breaks. Fit walkers found it manageable but still tiring in the heat.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 11 travellers, but at the falls your group may be merged with other visiting parties.
Food and drink. Lunch is included and reviewers repeatedly call it very good, with Dominican dishes served after the falls. Alcoholic beverages, soda and bottled water are all part of the package, so there is no need to buy drinks on site.
Photos. A photographer often joins the trip and several reviewers were happy with the pictures. Bring a dry pouch or waterproof case for your own phone, since one traveller lost all their pictures to the water.
Fitness and limits. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level and advises against the tour for pregnant travellers, people with back problems or serious heart conditions. Service animals are allowed, but the route is not wheelchair accessible.

Common issues. The hike is genuinely strenuous, and reviewers advise preparing for heat, humidity and a long stretch on wet rock. The tour also depends on good weather and a minimum number of participants, and it can be cancelled for either reason, with a different date or a full refund offered.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Entry to the waterfalls, helmet and lifejacket for the first seven falls, and lunch are all included. Transport is by private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and drinks cover bottled water, soda and alcoholic beverages. Photography is not listed among the inclusions.

Is Lunch Extra On This Tour?

No, lunch is included in the tour price, and reviewers repeatedly praise the Dominican food served after the falls. Drinks, including beer and soda, are also covered. The listing shows no exclusions, so confirm any on-site extras, such as photos, with the operator on the day.

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, and travellers describe being collected from their hotel lobby or the cruise port in an air-conditioned van. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking unless you book within 4 hours of travel, in which case it arrives as soon as possible subject to availability.

Can Children Do The Waterfalls?

The listing does not state an age minimum for this tour, so confirm ages with the operator before booking. It does state that travellers should have a moderate fitness level, and the long hike over wet rock makes it a demanding day for anyone. The route is not wheelchair accessible.

How Hard Is The Hike To The Waterfalls?

It is the toughest part of the day. You walk a long way on river rocks, in heat and humidity, with over half an hour of uphill stairs and trails before the first waterfall, though guides pace the group with rest stops. Reviewers who came prepared with water shoes and modest expectations found it well worth the effort. Anyone with back problems, heart conditions or a pregnancy is advised to skip it.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, using the experience's local time. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and no changes accepted. Weather cancellations and failure to reach the minimum traveller number both come with the choice of a different date or a full refund.