6 Shore Excursions in Puerto Plata to Build a Day Around

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

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

See Puerto Plata by private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Rigo, Augustine, Jose, or Marleny. In about four hours, visit San Felipe Fortress, Central Park, colorful streets, a rum factory, cigar and chocolate shops, and an amber museum. Tastings, photos, and flexible stops are included, but many factory visits are mainly sales-oriented.

“Our tour guide listened to our needs and customized the tour to suit our needs. He was very helpful, professional and patient with two women. We would ask for Edward again when we return.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews

Leave Amber Cove or Taino Bay for a three-hour guided buggy ride through Maimon’s countryside. Expect dust, mud, water crossings, a local stop for coffee, organic cocoa, cigars, and Mamajuana, plus time at a beach. Helmets, goggles, water, transport, showers, and changing space are provided.

“It’s was a BLAST! Bring a Walmart Poncho & a waterproof bag for phone, wallet & anything you don’t want to get wet! Also wear old clothes you don’t care about!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews

Drive a two-person buggy from Montellano through muddy back roads and coastal scenery to Playa Bergantin. Guides such as Hector, Frank, Pepo, Lotta, and Zaza have been praised for friendly safety help, while Mario and other staff take photos. Helmets, water, transport, showers, and lockers are available, but bring clothes you can sacrifice.

“We had a blast ! This was our favorite excursion of the trip! We liked the stop by the beach as well to cool off even more and the chocolate cigar rolling in the hills and the mama wanna tasting !”

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

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

Hike into Damajagua’s tropical canyon with English or Spanish guides such as Mara, Monkey, and Luis. Swim, slide, and jump through natural pools, then enjoy a Dominican buffet with rice, beans, chicken, and salad. Round-trip port transport, helmets, life jackets, water, and Coca-Cola are included.

“The waterfalls are mesmerising. Our tour guide Maicol was fantastic, he explained to us all trees and nature we were seeing and explained us how to jump and how to slide safely. Besides, the driver left us at the spot we requested and the buffet lunch was really good!”

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5.Amber Cove & Taino Bay: Buggy Tour with Swimming & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride a super buggy for 90 minutes through Dominican villages, countryside, riverbeds, and beaches, with an English-speaking guide. Stops include a cigar factory with Mama Juana, coffee, and hot chocolate tastings, plus a 15-minute swim. Pickup and drop-off are provided at Amber Cove or Taino Bay.

“Really Friendly guides and assistants! Very good value for money. Allow an 4hrs for the 2hr experience.”

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6.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, Richard and the Eric Tours team take you to Sosua for two reef stops by speedboat, followed by beach time. Masks, fins, inflatable vests, a guide, chairs, and port transport are included. Expect a small boat, warm water, fish, coral, and free GoPro photos sent by WhatsApp when available.

“We had an amazing day! Snorkeling was beautiful with tons of fish, and the beach afterwards is absolutely beautiful. We ate on the beach and that was so delicious and well priced! Everyone we interacted with from this company was so nice and welcoming, 10/10 recommend!”

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