The Top 15 Shore Excursions Tours in the Dominican Republic

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews Our pick

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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2.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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3.VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $159Top rated

Country World Adventures combines eight certified zip lines, a self-driven ATV route through riverbeds and local villages, horseback riding, a garden visit, and a pool stop. Puerto Plata pickup, safety gear, bottled water, and a home-cooked Dominican lunch are included. Daniel coordinates the operation, with guides such as Julio, Raphael, David, and Eric named by past participants.

“It was the best experience ever. The staff went over the top. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I love how excited and happy they were to see us enjoying their country. The lunch was delicious. We had an amazing time.”

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4.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · from $139

From Taino Bay or Amber Cove, take private transport to Damajagua for a guided forest hike, waterfall jumps and natural slides, Dominican lunch, and a buggy ride. Water shoes are essential, the trail climbs for 35 to 40 minutes, and buggies are shared by two people. Guides have included Luis, Simone, and Ramon, though your crew may differ.

“Great accommodations and such a fun experience! Would do again in a heartbeat! Worth the money. Even better was the exceptional customer service as we had our own driver to and from port and to our excursions. Great time!”

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5.ATV Quads Let’s Ride Shore Excursion – Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $169

This five-hour guided ATV trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay heads through Maimon and the countryside to a cigar shack for chocolate, coffee, and Mamajuana, then to a secluded beach for lunch and a swim. Pickup, helmets, water, and a post-tour rum drink are included. Guides named in past trips include Robert, Wilson, Angel, Alex, Carlos, and Alexander.

“Iguana Mama , !!! Robert was our guide very knowledgeable and professional ,safety was always his number one priority ,Gloria food was so delicious. Thank you again we will be back.”

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6.Shore Excursion: Quick Zip and Waterfalls of Damajagua Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $94

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride with a guide to Damajagua’s limestone cascades for an uphill hike, swims, jumps, and natural rock slides. Then visit Country World Adventure Park for three guided ziplines and a home-cooked Dominican lunch. Bring shoes that can get wet, and be ready for a real workout.

“Lovely tour guides. Our trip was cancelled due to rain and we were only able to do the zip lines. Sad we missed the falls, but maybe next time. I’m giving our guides 5 stars because they were terrific, the zip lines were just ok. I’m sure the falls would have been amazing.”

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7.Shore Excursion: Zip Line Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $74

Meet your guide outside Amber Cove and ride about 10 to 15 minutes to Country World Adventure Park. After a safety briefing, zip eight ACCT-certified lines with no active braking, then walk between platforms at your own pace. Guides such as Daniel help make the outing personal; water, gear, and port transport are included.

“The instructors were great and the zip's were so fun. We also had an amazing meal that was excellent!”

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8.Shore Excursion: Ride N Zip Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $94

From Amber Cove, ride an air-conditioned van to Country World Adventure Park for eight guided ziplines, then take a beginner-friendly horseback ride through the Dominican countryside. Guides fit your safety gear, and you may get to taste fruit picked fresh from a tree before lunch. Guide names include Lebron, Eddie and Edward, though staffing can vary.

“My kids and I had an Awesome time! The staff were very friendly, polite, and ensured we had a great time!”

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9.Shore excursion 7 waterfalls &5 zip lines amber cove & Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $120

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, shared transport takes you to Damajagua for a moderate 30-minute jungle hike, five ziplines, and seven waterfalls to jump, slide, or swim through. Guides provide helmets and life jackets, then you change and eat a buffet lunch. The advertised price is $120 per person; guide names reported on outings include Cloudio and Andriw.

“Book this experience outside of the cruise line if you are on a cruise! That is what we did and we were able to do exhilarating jumps from platforms into the waterfall areas while people from the cruise were only allowed to climb down ladders. Great time!”

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10.7 Waterfalls & 5 Zip Lines Shore Excursion Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride to Damajagua for an uphill jungle hike, five zip lines, suspension bridges and a route through seven waterfalls. Guides such as Raul, Carlos and Alexander have led groups, though your guide is not guaranteed. The tour includes safety gear, water, soft drinks and a Dominican buffet lunch.

“This was the best exursion we've ever done, hands down. It was such an incredible experience for the whole family (my husband and I, our two kids ages 9 and 11). Our youngest was a bit nervous at the beginning but once she conquered thRead more”

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11.Guided City Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

In three hours, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide takes you from cruise-port pickup to Umbrella Street, Pink Street, local rum, chocolate and cigar stops, Independence Park, San Felipe Fortress and the Malecón. You get air-conditioned transport and water and sodas; rum-factory admission costs extra.

“The tour was insightful and the driver showed us a local's perspective which was really good.”

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12.Puerto Plata ATV N Zip Adventure | Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $109

Head out from Puerto Plata for an off-road ATV ride through riverbeds, farms, and villages, followed by eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a tropical garden visit, and a pool zip line. A home-cooked Dominican lunch is included. Guides speak English, French, German, and Spanish; a German-speaking guide named Daniel has been praised for clear explanations.

“une super équipe et un grand merci à Reynaldo et Melvin pour cette superbe balade en quad n'hésitez pas foncez !”

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13.Amber cove Shore Excursion Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $83

Spend about three hours seeing central Puerto Plata and nearby sights with a local guide, including the cathedral, Dominican Amber Museum, San Felipe Fortress, a Brugal rum distillery stop, and a cigar factory. The tour costs $83.39 per person, includes admission tickets at the museum and fortress, and uses an air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is offered; the tour ends at its meeting point.

“I went to Puerto Plata last december with my son. The people from the tour are very kind and serviceable, the native people from the place were also really polite and they're always trying to be the best hosts you can have!!!!”

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14.Amber Cove and Taino Bay Shore Excursion: Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

From Amber Cove or Taíno Bay, ride by van to a buggy route in Puerto Plata province. After a safety briefing, drive muddy tracks and coastal roads, with an optional swim at Playa Bergantin. Guide Victor has earned a mention for his help, though your assigned guide may differ. Bring closed-toe shoes and a change of clothes.

“our tour guide, Victor was amazing! no improvement needed, we had a fabulous time”

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15.Shore Excursion Waterfalls with Buggys in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Meet your Turistravels guide at Taino Bay or Amber Cove, then head out in private transportation for a four-hour excursion combining buggies and waterfalls. Admission tickets and buggies are included; lunch is not. The tour is private, with English- and Spanish-speaking guides, and its pace can be personalized.

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