15 Dominican Republic Shore Excursions Worth a Port Day

1.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

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

From Amber Cove, ride 25 minutes to Damajagua, hike uphill with local guides, then slide and jump through limestone pools. The $89 tour includes transport, equipment, lunch, and rum drinks. Guides such as Carlos, Raul, and Alex are often praised for keeping groups safe and relaxed.

“This was an amazing activity and are glad that we trusted Iguana Mama with our day in Puerto Plata. Our guide, Raul was friendly, informative, and went above and beyond to make our Damajagua Falls experience memorable. Would definitely recommend to friends and family visiting Puerto Plata. Thank you, Raul and Iguana Mama!”

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2.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 near Puerto Plata. Guides provide a safety briefing, helmets, and water, with a swim stop at Playa Bergantin. Expect a wet, dusty ride, outdoor showers, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“Very organized. They were right where instructions said they would be. Check in was quick. Guides were great stop was so so. Aggressive sellers. Other than the stop everything was perfect”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan or mini-bus from Taino Bay to Mount Isabel de Torres, then descend by cable car when operating. Guides such as Alex, Winston, Henry, and Tony lead a history-filled tour through Puerto Plata, with botanical gardens, the Christ statue, the fort, colorful streets, rum punch, and port drop-off.

“Great time as my wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary. Our guide, Alex, was great and very knowledgeable about his city and country and delivered this knowledge with passion. The only reason this was not given 5 stars was because the cable cars were shut down for maintenance and we couldn't ride them.”

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4.La Romana: Saona Crusoe VIP for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $139

Spend nine hours on Saona Island with guides such as Ingrid or Laura, visiting the fishing village of Mano Juan, a turtle project, Canto de la Playa, Catuano Beach, mangroves, and a natural pool filled with starfish. Transport, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and port transfers are included.

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

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

Spend about 6 to 8 hours at Country World Adventures with hotel or cruise-port pickup, 8 ACCT-certified zip lines, a countryside ATV ride, horseback riding, a Dominican lunch, gardens, rescued animals, and a pool zip line. Guides including Daniel and Julio are known for careful, friendly service.

“The experience was WELL worth the money! The crew was professional and courteous! I did the ZIPlines, horses, abd ATV and was blown away by the level of fun and organization !!! I will do it again”

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6.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

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

Ride from Taino Bay or Amber Cove to Damajagua Park for a guided forest hike, waterfall jumps and natural slides, Dominican lunch, and a muddy buggy ride. Guides such as Luis, Simon, Raul, and Albert are known for keeping the day lively. Bring water shoes, dark clothes, and mosquito repellent.

“Bar none, the worst. 3 hours til the first jump, buggies never occurred. No wifi no open bar nothing”

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

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

Ride an ATV from Maimon through rural roads and along the Atlantic coast, stopping for cruise-ship photos, local chocolate, coffee, Mamajuana, a cigar demonstration, beach swimming, and Dominican lunch. Guides may include Robert, Wilson, Alex, Angel, or Carlos. Port pickup and gear are included.

“We traveled in December so it was quite muddy which added to the fun. But, be mindful that everything can get wet and dirty, so only bring items you really need. Plan to bring a water proof bag to store your stuff and you can attach it to the Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $94

Meet your guide at Amber Cove or Taino Bay, hike to Damajagua Waterfalls, then swim, jump, and slide through natural pools. After a Dominican lunch, ride three ACCT-certified ziplines at Country World Adventure Park. Closed-toe shoes, confidence in moving water, and good fitness are essential.

“Carlos and Luis were very accommodating and helpful during our excursion. We had a hard to finding where to go initially. You have to completely leave the compound and go out to the highway to the left to get to the van. The excursioRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65

Travel from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Sosua Bay for two guided snorkeling stops, then relax on a 1-kilometer beach. Eric Tours provides gear, an inflatable vest, chairs, port or hotel pickup, and free GoPro photos.

“The process was safe, relaxed, and enjoyable! The whole team did a great job. Had fun snorkeling, jumping off the boat into the water, and great time on the beach!”

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10.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Ride a powerful ATV for about three hours through Puerto Plata’s mountain roads, countryside, and beaches. Rigo and Leonel Tours and Transfers provide air-conditioned transport and bottled water. Ask for Morenita, Darlin, or El Lapiz if available, and confirm your cruise port before departure.

“My family and I really enjoyed the atv excursion!!! We rode several miles through the countryside and on the beaches of the DR. It was very senic and beautiful!!! We also did a private tour of the city, which was awesome. Rigo did a wonderful job showing us things you wouldn't normally see on other tours. It was a great experience!!!”

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11.Amber Cove and Taino bay Cruise Ship – 7 Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $54Best value

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua National Park. Taste Dominican chocolate, then hike to seven waterfalls for swimming, jumps, and natural slides. Guides including Elizabeth, Felix, Monkey, and Scooby help with the route, safety, and photos before lunch.

“Absolutely OUTSTANDING TOUR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!! AS A SENIOR, Monkey, Felix and all guides helped me me throughout my physical challenges”

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12.Shore Excursion: Zip Line Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $74

Meet Daniel and his team outside Amber Cove, then ride about 10 to 15 minutes to Country World Adventure Park. After a safety briefing, you’ll cross eight ACCT-certified lines with no active braking, including a 2,460-foot ride. Water, equipment, guides, and port transfers are included.

“A lot of variety on this excursion. The operators were very friendly. The best part was the authentic lunch - highly recommended.”

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13.Shore Excursion: Ride N Zip Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $94

From Amber Cove, you’ll ride eight guided ziplines totaling 7,900 feet, then take a beginner-friendly horseback ride through the Dominican countryside. Guides such as Lebron, Eddie, and Edward help keep the day friendly and easy. A home-cooked Dominican lunch, transport, equipment, and bottled water are included.

“We had the best time with Lebron, Eddie, Edward. They treated my friend and I to the best trip. It was just us two and we felt completely spoiled.”

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14.Buggy Expedition, Norwegian SKY Cruise Passenger from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $84

From La Romana port, ride a buggy through sugar cane fields and rural villages, swim in the Chavón River, and share a wood-fire meal with a local family. Small groups of up to 16, guides such as Justine and Francis, and an optional $15 port transfer make this a lively half-day outing.

“I have traveled the world extensively, many countries, many cultures. This was the absolute worst tour I’ve been on. I paid $500 for my black American family to go on this tour, we were the ONLY black people on this entire tour. When we arriveRead more”

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15.Shore Excursion: V.I.P. DayPass: ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $159

Spend about five and a half hours at Country World Adventure Park near Amber Cove. You’ll drive an off-road ATV, ride eight certified zip lines, finish with a pool plunge, and take a guided horseback ride. A Dominican lunch, water, equipment, and post-activity rum and Coke are included.

“The team was phenomenal! We all enjoyed ourselves from beginning to end. This was my first experience and the course was out of this world. I tried to drive the ATV but decided against it once we started. Cuba took over my ride and Read more”

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