54 tours · €18–€145 per person · ★ 4.8
Shore excursions from Amber Cove and Taino Bay are the same handful of Puerto Plata days cut to a ship's schedule: Damajagua waterfalls with lunch, the city with its fortress and Umbrella Street, a buggy run and Monkeyland. The 54 on this page were picked by hand after we read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a cigar factory visit from €18 per person; the most expensive are private city tours and the buggy convoys priced per machine.
The two ports are a few minutes apart but not interchangeable, so book the listing that names yours, or one that serves both; every tour here meets at the port exit and states a return time ahead of all-aboard. Independent excursions are cheaper than the ship's own, but the ship does not wait. Waterfall tours need water shoes and a change of clothes, buggies need a licence, and the city tours end with rum and chocolate tastings. The best reviewed Amber Cove and Taino Bay excursions come first below.
Discover Puerto Plata in an authentic way on a tour for hotel guests and cruise passengers from Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Learn about our history, cul...
"Discover the hidden gems and unforgettable stories of Puerto Plata on this one-of-a-kind tour! Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, o...
Step into a world of wonder and excitement at Monkey Mania in beautiful Puerto Plata! This extraordinary experience invites you into the heart of natu...
Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area Visit the island’s most famous , rum factory, ciga...
With Perez Tours and Transfer, you'll experience unique adventures. We offer private tours, specially designed for you and your group, so you can enjo...
Get ready to immerse in our wonderful city of Puerto Plata. In this tour you will have the opportunity to see the local Dominican life, the Central Sq...
In this tour you will learn about the entire history and cultural aspects that represent the province of Puerto Plata, how the locals live, what they ...
Discover history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on a city tour lasting approx 3 hours. Begin at Rum factory, where you’ll learn about Dominica...
This Monkey Home and Damajagua waterfalls tour offers pick up at all Puerto Plata hotels, as well as both Taino Bay and Amber Cove cruise ports. A to...
Spend a fantastic morning or afternoon on a catamaran cruise with this excursion from Puerto Plata, Sosua. Relax in comfortable transportation as you ...
Live the thrill of meeting the friendly inhabitants of Monkey Home in Puerto Plata! We offer you an exclusive experience where your tranquility and e...
This tour is a great choice because we focus on making the most of your time and enjoying our beautiful city, visiting places like the beautiful umbre...
Looking for the ultimate adventure excursion in Puerto Plata? Our 3 in 1 V.I.P. DayPass has it all, including ATV/Quads, Zip Lines and Horseback Ridin...
This private cruise is designed with cruise passengers in mind. Enjoy the freedom of your own catamaran, snorkel Sosúa’s reefs, savor freshly grilled ...
We will visit the Ambar Museum an excellent example of Victorian architecture that houses a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber samples expe...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by Port transfers, duration and inclusions; ratings weighted by review volume. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 54 Puerto Plata shore excursions by duration, port transfers and inclusions; confirm return timing against your ship's schedule.
Choose the city tour with Amber Cove or Taino Bay pickup and return: 3h 15m, €40 per person, 4.98 from 93 reviews; lunch excluded.
Choose the Buggy option for two with port transfers: 3h, €107 per group/vehicle, 4.82 from 318 reviews; bandanas cost extra.
Choose seven Damajagua waterfalls, a Dominican buffet and port transfers: 4h, €52 per person, 4.73 from 567 reviews; lockers cost extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Tour, Amber Cove & Taino Bay | City with port transfers | €40 per person | 4.98★ (93) | 3h 15m | Lunch and cable car excluded |
| Half Day Buggy, Amber Cove & Taino Bay | Buggy for two, port transfers | €107 per group/vehicle | 4.82★ (318) | 3h | Bandanas cost extra |
| Seven Waterfalls & Typical Food | Seven waterfalls and a buffet | €52 per person | 4.73★ (567) | 4h | Water shoes and lockers cost extra |
| Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour | Private city with lunch | €105 per person | 4.91★ (267) | 4h | Minimum two guests |
| Monkey Park & Damajagua Waterfalls | Monkeys and seven pools | €79 per person | 4.88★ (171) | 4h 30m | Not recommended during pregnancy |
| Private Catamaran, Ten Person Option | Operator's return guarantee | €908 per group/vehicle | 4.91★ (57) | 3h | Beach boarding uses a ladder |
| VIP ATV, Zipline, Horse, Puerto Plata Pickup | ATV, ziplines and horse riding | €145 per person | 4.88★ (86) | 6h | Weight limits on ATVs, horses and ziplines |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.
"Discover the hidden gems and unforgettable stories of Puerto Plata on this one-of-a-kind tour! Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, o...
Step into a world of wonder and excitement at Monkey Mania in beautiful Puerto Plata! This extraordinary experience invites you into the heart of natu...
Discover Puerto Plata in an authentic way on a tour for hotel guests and cruise passengers from Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Learn about our history, cul...
Spend a fantastic morning or afternoon on a catamaran cruise with this excursion from Puerto Plata, Sosua. Relax in comfortable transportation as you ...
Discover history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on a city tour lasting approx 3 hours. Begin at Rum factory, where you’ll learn about Dominica...
This Monkey Home and Damajagua waterfalls tour offers pick up at all Puerto Plata hotels, as well as both Taino Bay and Amber Cove cruise ports. A to...
This tour is a great choice because we focus on making the most of your time and enjoying our beautiful city, visiting places like the beautiful umbre...
We will visit the Ambar Museum an excellent example of Victorian architecture that houses a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber samples expe...
The fun adventure starts just 10 minutes from Amber Cove and 30 minutes from Taino Bay in a small village called Maimon. At the home base you will get...
We offer the best services to our clients feel as satisfied as possible, we make you feel like family, when we arrive at the waterfalls, we make sure ...
For a short call, start with Half Day Buggy, Amber Cove & Taino Bay; give Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Lunch more of your port day. Leave time beyond the tour to get back aboard. Median duration on this page: buggies and ATVs 3 hours; waterfalls, 4 hours. For example, Half Day Buggy, Amber Cove & Taino Bay: €107 per buggy, rated 4.82 from 318 reviews. Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Lunch: €59 per person, rated 4.82 from 57 reviews.
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Budget €43 per person for Guided Puerto Plata City Tour; for two sharing Half Day Buggy, Amber Cove & Taino Bay, divide the vehicle price by your party size. Prices per person have a median of €56; the middle half cost €50 to €69. For example, Guided Puerto Plata City Tour costs €43 per person, rated 4.97 from 119 reviews. Half Day Buggy, Amber Cove & Taino Bay costs €107 per buggy, rated 4.82 from 318 reviews.
Choose Private & Customizable City Tour for your own party and lunch; shared City Tour, Amber Cove & Taino Bay leaves lunch to you. Both charge per person, so multiply by your party size. The medians per person are €56 for private and €57 for shared: a spread between different products, not a premium. For example, Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour includes lunch: €105 per person, rated 4.91 from 267 reviews. Shared City Tour, Amber Cove & Taino Bay excludes lunch: €40 per person, rated 4.98 from 93 reviews.
Start with city tours for strollers or operator-marked wheelchair access. Monkey Park & Damajagua Waterfalls is listed as not recommended during pregnancy. Operator-marked accessible: 13 of 19 city tours here; 17 in that same set accept strollers and infants. Monkey Park & Damajagua Waterfalls is not recommended during pregnancy: €79 per person, rated 4.88 from 171 reviews. The kids filter does not establish activity age limits. Filter first, then confirm access and restrictions with the operator.
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For pickup and return at either port, choose City Tour, Amber Cove & Taino Bay. A hotel pickup flag alone does not establish cruise port service. City Tour, Amber Cove & Taino Bay explicitly includes Amber Cove or Taino Bay pickup and return: €40 per person, rated 4.98 from 93 reviews. Hotel pickup is listed for 50 of 54 tours here; that count does not establish which tours serve a cruise port. Port transfers do not establish an all-aboard guarantee: match the return plan to your ship's schedule.
Figures in these answers come from the 54 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.