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15 Amber Cove Shore Excursions Tours Worth Leaving the Resort For

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Think of this as the list you would hand a friend at the airport: 15 amber cove shore excursions tours worth the money, with the price, the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion - Amber Cove & Taino bay - Lunch at the visitor center
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Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

1.Damajagua The 7 waterfalls excursion – Amber Cove & Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $54Our pick

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride an air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua for a guided uphill hike, then swim, slide and jump through the waterfalls in a helmet and life jacket. Expect uneven, sometimes slippery footing and a solid workout. Guides such as Mara, Junior and Claudio have led groups, though names vary. The tour also includes a Dominican buffet and local coffee and chocolate tastings.

“The tour operator goes above & beyond to make this a memorable experience! First off, our cruise ships itinerary said we’d be at Amber Cove Port so that’s what we told them, but these amazing Tour Operators saw that it was actually Taino Bay and were there to pick us up! Excellent communication!!! We drove in a newer, comfortable, possibly 30 passenger van. It was a strenuous hike up lots and lots of steps to the first slide but so worth it. You’re given a bottle of water, life vest and helmet. There were three guides in our small group, one that took amazing pictures that you can purchase for…”

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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay - Sliding and jumping down Damajagua Falls
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Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

2.Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $79

From outside the cruise port gates, ride through the Dominican countryside to Damajagua Falls. After a forest hike, a guide and jump coach lead you down a changing route of waterfall slides, jumps, and canyon pools. The $79 tour includes transport, park fees, water, snacks, and rum punch. Guide names include Jordan, Winston, and Xander.

“This was an amazing excursion! The guys who took us on the hike and down the falls were outstanding. The drivers of the shuttle were amazing as well. Our things were safe in the shuttle as the driver stayed with our stuff. The tour guides went above and beyond. Will be doing this again without a doubt.”

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Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers - Sliding and jumping through the falls
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Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

3.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $89

From Amber Cove, ride to Damajagua for a guided uphill hike followed by natural-waterfall slides, swims, and optional jumps. The $89 trip includes port transport, safety gear, water, buffet lunch, and rum drinks. Choose the 12-fall route if you are moderately fit; the full 27-fall hike is more demanding. A zipline option is available if your ship is in port at least eight hours.

“Great day, Hike took around 40 minutes (quite a trek if not very mobile) beautiful area. Zip lines brilliant Waterfalls good, last jump 20ft was scary but great. Guides were fab”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food - The port pickup takes a little care
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

4.TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $60

From Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or a nearby hotel, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua for a jungle hike and a guided route down seven waterfalls by slides, jumps, and swims. Helmets, life jackets, lunch, and drinks are included. A short cacao stop adds hot chocolate, coffee, rum, and Mamajuana tastings.

“Amazing experience. Tour was really fun, guide will take pictures and videos the whole time and you pay for it at the end. Lunch stop was a really good buffet. Plantation stop was really educational and a great stop to learn about DR culture. Highly recommend!”

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Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay - San Felipe Fortress and the city’s coastal views
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Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

5.Puerto Plata City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $55

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, this roughly four-hour Puerto Plata tour pairs a driver and air-conditioned transport with city sights such as San Felipe Fortress, Central Park and Umbrella Street. Expect stops linked to amber, rum, cigars and chocolate. Guides named Rigo, Agustin, Augustine and Jose have led tours, though the exact route and amount of walking can vary.

“Agustín did a wonderful job on our tour. He stayed within the vicinity of us the whole time so that we never felt uncomfortable touring a city as 2 women, he was friendly and knowledgeable and we got to see many highlights of Puerto Plata.”

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AMBER COVE TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour - Mud, rivers and buggy time
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

6.TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside and village roads, then stop at Teco’s Beach for photos and a look at its turquoise water. Round-trip transport, helmets, goggles, water, and a phone case are included. Guides have included Josias, Elian, Walter, Alfonso, and Chris, but assignments can vary. Expect plenty of mud.

“Absolutely amazing. You will get soaked and muddy. Very wet and very muddy but a great tour. Great host. Transportation was all the way out the exit but manageable. Very close to dock. Can’t wait to do this again.”

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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion - Lunch, chocolate and local flavors
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Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

7.Taino Bay & amber cove 7 Damajagua Waterfall Lunch Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $54

From Taino Bay or Amber Cove, ride with a shared group to Damajagua’s seven-waterfall route. Expect an uphill jungle hike, guided swims, slides and jumps, safety gear, bottled water and a Dominican buffet. A brief Imbert stop may include organic chocolate; guides on this tour have included Antony, Rosario and Lilo.

“We had a fantastic experience!! The jumping off the cliffs & the slides were great. Guides were also very nice and the photos were reasonably priced. Our photographer Daleen did a great job. Only downside were the long lines.”

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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay - A Stop for Cigars, Coffee, and Cocoa
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Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

8.Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews

From Maimon, drive a guided buggy route through countryside and water crossings, with a stop to learn about cigar rolling and sample coffee and organic hot chocolate. Then visit a local beach for an optional swim. Pickup, buggy, helmet, goggles, and bottled water are included. Bring clothes you can get muddy.

“Just a great excursion! Well worth the money and the entire team was awesome! You get to ride throughout the D.R. Countryside. Absolutely beautiful. My entire family said it was one of the best things they had ever done on a cruise. LocRead more”

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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay - Fortaleza San Felipe: A Short Look at the Coast’s Past
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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

9.Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $112

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, spend about five hours exploring Puerto Plata with a local guide and driver. Ride the cable car up Mount Isabel when it is operating, sample rum and Mama Juana, eat lunch in a restored Victorian home, visit Fortaleza San Felipe, and try cigar rolling. Guides such as Alexander, Carlos and Misael have led the tour, though assignments vary.

“I wish I could give this tour 10 stars! It was amazing. Our tour guide Alex was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Our bus driver Mr. Jimenez got us where we needed to be safely. We would do this again. If your looking for a great time, take this tour!”

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Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour - Playa Bergantin gives you a breather
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Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

10.Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews

Set off from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay for a guided buggy ride near Montellano, with a beginner briefing, muddy back roads and a stop at Playa Bergantin for a swim. Expect a bumpy ride and a thorough coating of mud, especially after rain. The package costs $126 for up to two people; pickup and drop-off are included.

“I really enjoyed it. Tour guide was nice, make sure you wear some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!”

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Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion - What a small group and a good guide add
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Explore Puerto Plata’s Best & Cable Car – Shore Excursion

11.Explore Puerto Plata’s Best & Cable Car – Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $89

Spend four to five hours seeing Puerto Plata by air-conditioned minivan, from Mount Isabel de Torres and its gardens to San Felipe Fortress, Umbrella Street and the Victorian center. The group is capped at 14, with guides such as Alex, Winston and Henry praised for clear, engaging narration. The cable car’s operation can change, so check its status before you go.

“We really enjoyed our tour led by Winston! He was very informative sharing a lot of history with us as we went along. There were a group of elderly people on our tour and Winston was so kind and went out of his way to accommodate them physically and was always making sure he met their physical needs and limitations without slowing down the rest of us. He was just so kind hearted ! We saw a lot of the city and the stops were all great to see ! I do wish we had a little more time time to explore the caves at the park also staying there…”

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Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch - Sliding and swimming down the falls
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Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch

12.Amber Cove/Taino Bay: 7 Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride to Damajagua for a guided uphill walk followed by natural slides, swimming and optional jumps. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the water route, with a Dominican buffet lunch afterward. Bring sturdy water shoes and cash if you want to buy photos. Some outings add a local coffee or chocolate tasting.

“Loved it, just would have liked to go back to our ship rather then go to the other stops.”

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27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata - Slides, jumps, and the stairs
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27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay – Puerto Plata

13.27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay – Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $59

From Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or a Puerto Plata resort, ride to Damajagua for a guided, shaded hike to waterfall No. 7, then slide, jump, or use stairs through the pools. RV Tours DR includes port transfers, park entry, helmet, life jacket, and a Dominican buffet with drinks. Guides such as René, Edgar, and Flaco have helped make the day work for families and guests needing extra support.

“We was traveling with an older person as well as a special needs. I can't say enough good things. Flaco and crew was TOP NOTCH. They made sure that everyone in our group was safe,comfortable and able to participate. Renee was our drRead more”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food - Five ziplines above the trees
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

14.TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $110

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua National Park for a hike, five ziplines and access to seven waterfalls. Expect rocky footing, swimming, slides and optional jumps, with guides to help along the way. Lunch, drinks and coffee, chocolate and mamajuana tastings are included; water shoes and photos are extra.

“The zip line and waterfall experience was very fun. Our chaperone, Daniel, was very kind and helpful, giving us historical lessons about the Dominican forest, wildlife, mamajuana, and cigars. He also made the ride there and back enjoyable with his Dominican music. It was a great experience, and I would definitely come back.”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour - Ninety minutes through villages and along the coast
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

15.TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride a guided ATV route through Puerto Plata’s countryside, small villages and coastal areas. You get a helmet, goggles, bandana, water and port transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. Taino Bay cruise passengers also visit a chocolate stop for tastings. Guides named in past outings include Ray, Wilson and Rohnaldo, though your guide may differ.

“As far as an ATV tour, it was a little better than average. It was a couple hours worth of riding. Really muddy during my time.”

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