Top Puerto Plata Unique Experiences

Join this group tour where you ride an open-air safari truck and experience the wildlife and rural way of living in Puerto Plata. You’ll visit Monkey Land where you can feed monkeys fruit, and then get back on the bus to visit a local countryside home. Along the way you’ll have some hot chocolate and coffee samples to give you a little boost.

Immerse yourself in the Dominican Republic's stunning natural scenery during this rugged, half-day dune buggy tour. Ideal for all levels, a pre-departure orientation is included. Drive off-road through muddy paths and picturesque coastlines in Puerto Plata Province. Small-group tours include a stop at Playa Bergantin with an optional swim.

Experience the peaceful environment of the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran on a sailing journey from Sosua to the Ocean World Marina. Along the way, you'll stop at two snorkeling spots to explore the underwater world using the provided snorkeling equipment. Back on board, dry off and dig in to the buffet lunch, accompanied by drinks from the open bar.

Make the most of your shore excursion to the Dominican Republic by booking this private tour that takes you on a buggy adventure to some of the area’s most impressive waterfalls. When you arrive at the port, you can easily meet your private transfer. Then get ready for your private excursion to the waterfalls, where lunch, alcoholic beverages and Wi-Fi are all taken care of for you.

Explore the underwater world of Sosua Bay on this fun half-day snorkeling tour. You'll ride a boat offshore to a great snorkeling spot, where you can dive in to get up close and personal with tropical fish and other sea creatures. Snorkeling gear is included so you don't have to worry about bringing your own.

Save hours researching the highlights of Paradise Island and enjoy this comprehensive day tour instead. After a convenient pickup, go on a speedboat ride to Paradise Island (also known as Cayo Arena) and see its pristine white sandy beaches and great snorkeling spots. The trip also includes a speedboat ride around the mangrove jungle and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife.

This multifaceted tour is a great choice for first-time visitors. Enjoy ziplining, a thrilling ride through the jungle on all terrain vehicles, and a horseback ride. The tour ends with a plunge in the pool, after which you’ll have earned a tropical cocktail. If you’re still up for more adventure, take a stroll through tropical gardens and learn about some of the facility’s rescued animals.

Adventure-loving travelers who are short on time in the Dominican Republic can do it all on this action-packed day trip. Instead of focusing on one outdoor activity you'll get the chance to ride an ATV, zipline into a pool and along forest trails, take a relaxing horseback ride, and slide and swim into the beautiful, refreshing Damajagua Falls. Refuel after all this fun with a home-cooked Dominican meal.

Visit two snorkeling spots in Sosua Bay on this half-day tour. Sheltered by a coral reef, these waters are home to a variety of ocean life, which your snorkel guide can help point out. Afterward, pull up a sun chair on Sosua Beach, where you can relax, swim, and enjoy top-notch people-watching.

This buggy tour is the perfect way to explore the scenery of the Dominican Republic at a much faster pace than a walking tour. Start the day with a hotel pickup, and enjoy the perk of having equipment rental included for extra convenience. Once in the dune buggy, follow your guide through sugar cane fields, along beautiful beaches, and past stunning mountain views.

Go ziplining and interact with native squirrel monkeys during this 6-hour eco-adventure from Puerto Plata. Get suited up in safety equipment and zoom through the lush jungle of the Choco region over 7 ziplines and 2 suspension bridges. With a naturalist guide, enter the forest of Monkey Jungle, fruit basket in hand, and interact with friendly squirrel monkeys. Round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels is included.

Explore the North Coast of the Dominican Republic during this full-day adventure tour including waterfalls and zip lines. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spend a full day touring Paradise Island. Cayo Arena is a beautiful piece of sand located on the North coast of the Dominican Republic and is known for its crystal clear waters. During the tour, you have plenty of time to snorkel and explore the many species of fish that call the island home. You'll also have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the clear waters. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, this tour has something for everyone.

Experience life on a beautiful, deserted, tropical island during this full-day, guided tour that includes stops in Monte Cristi and a Dominican marketplace. Set off over the waves on a speedboat bound for the white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters of Cayo Arena. Snorkel to see the coral reef, swim in the sun, and enjoy refreshments on the island’s beach before heading to Monte Cristi National Park.

Explore authentic Dominican landscapes and flavours in a non-commercial way. See cocoa plantations and visit small chocolate manufacture. Support local community by visiting them and getting to know them closer. Have some coffee in a simple house among the fruit trees. Discover local market with it's natural medicine and shamanic stands. Eat a typical dominican lunch in a restaurant beloved by the locals. Observe how to make first class cigars in the oldest cigar factory in the country. Admire the exuberant nature oh the Northern Mountains famous for its amber mines. Spend 1 day with Dominican folklore and taste traditional Dominican products, such as cocoa, coffee and cigars.

Get the inside scoop on Dominican cigars during a visit to the Vivonte Cigar Factory. This educational tour provides an overview of the industry’s history and takes you through the entire cigar-making process. A coffee, tea, soda, water, a smoothie, or tropical beverage—and after-meal cigar or cigarillo are included.