Top Puerto Plata Wildlife Encounters

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.

Active, adventurous travelers will love this action-packed three-hour tour to the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua. After energizing with some traditional Dominican food and drink you'll hike through the forest until you reach the waterfalls. Jump, slide, and swim through the refreshing waterfalls. Enjoy the views along the way while having a laugh with your friends.

Book this group party cruise for a half-day of fun, where all the beach and ocean activities are planned for you, as well as a barbeque lunch, soda, and alcoholic drinks. You just need to relax and be ready for a good time. Transport to/from your hotel is also provided so you don’t need to organize this separately. You might make some new friends on this group tour, too.

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.

Experience the beauty of the countryside and tropical fauna of Puerto Plata on horseback on this approximately three-hour group ride. Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel or cruise port to make things easy, and then you’ll be taken to your horses. After a safety briefing, you’ll be on your way.

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.

Skip the hassle of looking up public transport schedules and instead see the best of Puerto Plata in just a few hours, with a private driver taking you to a curated list of interesting sights. Learn how local products are made with visits to a rum factory, cigar factory, and amber museum. The excursion also reaches the San Felipe Fortress, which offers exceptional views, and the Central Park.

This ATV ride is the perfect way to discover the wild and rugged off-road tracks of Puerto Plata that would be difficult to access on foot. See a side of the city that you wouldn’t see on a tour bus, such as the River Camu, the River Yasica, Bergantin Beach, and remote sugar cane and cacao plantations.

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.

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.

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.

This tour helps you get the most out of limited time in Puerto Plata by combining three experiences in a day. Travel in an open-air safari truck along off-road routes, and visit the beautiful Damajagua waterfalls. Then, enjoy the thrill of a river crossing in a two-person buggy. A highlight for animal lovers is a visit to Monkeyland—a place where you can look out for squirrel monkeys in their natural environment.

Spend a morning horseback riding through the beautiful foothills of Mount Isabel de Torres with a guide. You'll see local villages and lush plantations as you make your way through the picturesque countryside. Puerto Plata is home to some truly beautiful terrain, including many majestic sugar cane fields. Arrive at the horse ranch, where knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect horse companion. Take part in an entertaining safety briefing and introductory lesson, where you'll learn the basics of horseback riding and how to stay safe while enjoying your ride.