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Damajagua Waterfalls Shore Excursion Amber Cove & Taino Bay Ports

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Amber Cove Shore Excursion Damajagua Jump and Slide Small Group Adventure

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

When your cruise ship docks in Amber Cove or Taino Bay, Puerto Plata, use the time ashore in the Dominican Republic to experience the rain forest and its diverse ecosystem. With all transportation provided from the port, visit Damajagua Waterfalls and take a hike into the forest, then jump and slide down the falls under the supervision of your guide. On the way back to port, dance, socialize, and sip rum punch on the party bus.

Round-trip transportation makes it easy to get from the cruise port out into the Dominican rain forest
Guide supervises while travelers jump and slide at Damajagua Falls
Fresh fruit as well as a rum punch fiesta on the ride back to Amber Cove or Taino Bay, Puerto Plat
All national park fees included mean no hidden fees

What's Included

National Park fees
Bottled water
Snacks
Complimentary rum punch
Alcoholic Beverages
FULL REFUND IF SHIP CANCELS CALL TO AMBER COVE PORT

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

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Opening hours

7/4/2019 - 5/15/2025
Monday - Sunday : 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Pickup details

PLEASE READ ALL: TOUR DEPARTURE TIME IS 45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL. IF THE SHIP IS EARLY OR LATE THE DEPARTURE TIME REMAINS THE SAME (45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL). Please print/download meet instructions, map and information specific to your FUN Tour or REAL Adventure which will be sent to you by your shore excursion operator via the Viator system. Please check emails for updates and all instructions and map :-) PORTS: Amber Cove: Just Outside the Main Gate Taino Bay, Puerto Plata: Just Outside the Main Gate Important Note: there are two (2) ports in Puerto Plata - Taino Bay, Puerto Plata AND Amber Cove (less than 15-minutes apart by car. If your ship announces an "itinerary change" to either port - we will be there. We will provide you with the new map and meet instructions. There is no need to cancel your excursion!

What To Expect

Make the most of your time onshore in Puerto Plata with a small-group shore excursion to Damajagua Waterfalls, a series of 27 cascading falls. Relax with transfers, national park fees, bottled water, snacks, and alcoholic drinks included, plus a guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship cancels the port of call.

Once your ship docks in Amber Cove or Taino Bay, make your way to the meeting point outside the main gate of the cruise terminal for your narrated transfer through the countryside to the base camp for waterfalls.

Hike around 30 minutes uphill through the jungle, crossing a river and streams. Then return to the base camp by jumping and sliding through 12 of the waterfalls, with your guide supervising everything and jumping and sliding alongside the group.

Afterwards, enjoy fresh fruit and complimentary rum punch on the ride back to the cruise port to end the tour.

Amber Cove (Pass By)

Damajagua Waterfalls

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Minimum age is 14 years

Passengers with canes or walkers may not participate
250 LB weight limit (or weight proportinate to height/physically fit)
Swimsuit under clothing; heavy-duty water shoes or sport sandals with a backstrap
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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290 reviews

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Trip of a life time

Ellenecia_W, May 2024

A time was had! Our driver Winston was amazing explained some good info about the DR. Then it beings… the walk/ hike up the mountain. Please please please remember to be in some kind of shape. Because this walk not for the faint of heart. When we made it to the water part of this fun. They let us know it had been raining for the last 5 days. And when I tell you the water was moving it was moving. I felt like we are about to go white water rafting without the raft. Now sprung for the pics 45 to 50.00 worth every dime. They are going to risk life and How do you spell and I don’t think that’s the right word that I for amazing shots, we should have. Now, if the water is full that first slide a doozy, we went down and took some time to come back up( now I’m thinking this is it this is the way I meet my marker) but I can up and 2 very nice easy on the eye men where there to assist me to safety. After you get past this the very slippery rocks. Try not to fall because u will hurt something. But if you ask will I do it again… yes I would it was an amazing time!!!! Must book! Watch the weather report and have fun!!! Remember get the pics!!!! So worth it!!!

Tony, Jordan & Oliver were all amazing.

Lyndon_L, Apr 2024

Tony, Jordan & Oliver were all amazing. There were 12 of us and 2 guides & 1 driver. What amazing staff for our little group. While the water levels were down, we were still able to do 7 of the falls, but that also allowed us to spend more time at these falls as they were the best falls. The hike was filled with lots of info as well provided by both Tony & Jordan.

Sweaty hike, refreshing jumps and a great time!

Jeremy_H, Apr 2024

We had a Great time on this trip. Our guide was Zander and he was awesome! It is a 45 minute hike somewhat uphill but if you are in decent shape you will be fine. It is all shaded so that is helpful. Bring water shoes with semi decent soles or gym shoes you don't mind getting wet because they will. Our daughter brought an older pair and tossed them after. They offer a photographer to go with you at a very reasonable price and he followed our family group of 13 the entire time and took amazing pictures. They did not recommend bringing any phones or anything because of the jumps but I think if I did it again I would bring mine with a good floating water bag and tuck it into my left jacket on the jumps but that's just me. You will be jumping and swimming.

Awesome experience

Amanda_D, Apr 2024

Our guide Tony and driver Alexi were great! We had lots of laughs on the ride over, had a great experience at the falls and an awesome ride home with rum punch! I was a little worried about the intensity of the hike going up but there’s water, lots of breaks and was very doable even with the heat and humidity.

Loved, loved, loved this excursion. Highly recommend!!!

Chersti_C, Apr 2024

We loved our adventure to Damajagua Falls. Xander made the trip unbelievable, from start to finish. Our 15 year old twins talked endlessly about how fun it was. Just enough hiking, jumping, swimming, and laughs for a perfect outing. I would highly recommend this excursion. At first, we were a little leery of booking this, due to the conflict nearby, but Xander and Alexis, our driver, made us feel safe and welcome in this wonderful country. We learned so much about the history and current situation in the D.R.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review :-) The Dominican Republic is much larger than many people realize and very diverse. To explain - we often tell our guests that for us to drive from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana - it takes about 8-9 hours on good highways/toll roads. Folks are friendly and it is safe for visitors. We are so glad you enjoyed our special version of Damajagua...Xander is a great jump coach and your chauffer Alexis is a fine driver :-)) Please come back and stay awhile! HAPPY SAILING!

Great fun, but tons of waiting

Kyle_H, Apr 2024

The waterfalls are cool and the jumping is fun. The hike was easy and also pretty cool, and a lot cooler than the rest of the island. Guides took care of us well. The downsides: there was a LOT of standing around waiting. It got to the point where it wasn’t really fun anymore. There needs to be a limit on the number of people. If we were constantly flowing through, it would’ve been a MUCH more enjoyable experience. Also the organization on getting helmets and life jackets was a mess. The pickup location is definitely a long walk too. If the standing and waiting part was addressed, I’d easily recommend this excursion. But because of that, it’s hard to be a solid recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so very much for taking the time to review our excursion. While we keep our groups small - sometimes the cruise line sponsored tours with the large buses slow the process. Since we do keep our groups small - we can usually maneuver so that we can get ahead of the big bus groups. This situation is not the norm, however and we would love to have you back again one day. We hope you enjoyed the fun on the return as well as our famous rum punch and music :-) HAPPY SAILING!

Awesome adventure!!

Juanita_P, Apr 2024

We had the best time with Captain Xander and Luis our driver. The excursion was awesome and the ride to and from was so much fun! Thank you so much!!!

Toby, Angel, Louis great tour guides

Alisha_M, Apr 2024

Tony, Angel, and Louis are great!! We met outside of the cruise port it was about a 15 min walk to the transportation which was a nice, air conditioned, and comfortable van. We were offered water for the excursion. Once finished on the way back to the cruise port, the guys offered us some yummy rum punch. They also pulled over to a local family stand where they sold bananas and got us all a banana. Great group of guys. It was worth the short 15 min walk to have a special trip with the three great guys. Also met lovely people while on the excursion. There's also a person selling carved items, jewelry, and paintings which were all so beautiful and affordable and you won't find gifts like this any other place than the DR. It was cheaper booking through Viator than the cruise ship and you also get 10% off your first excursion you book through Viator. Overall: met great people, got great deals, had a great time, well worth it! You'll be happy you booked!

Good Times!!

Chris_D, Apr 2024

Highly recommend! Xander and his crew make this experience fun and memorable! Walk up was only 30 minutes for us. Water was chilly but we adapted quickly. The ride back was a blast - the music and rum punch were flowing! Definitely a great excursion for when you're in port in Puerto Plata.

Exhilarating FUN! Awesome experience!

Susan_J, Apr 2024

Coach Xander was awesome… very kind and professional plus he made the whole experience a ton of fun! From the walk up the trail, to the daring jumps and slides and finally the party bus ride back to our cruise ship. I was so happy I chose this excursion and I made the two jumps despite any initial fears I had. Definitely a bucket list event!

Trip Made Better By Outstanding Guide

Susan_A, Apr 2024

Adventuresome excursion, for sure. You have to be able to hike a steep path in hot, humid temps, and jump from a very high platform (in spots). The water is refreshing; however, it does smell like urine in the water at the first jump--unpleasant, but people are gonna do what people are gonna do. It was very crowded. Our guide, Xander was the best. He gave us each a bongo or maraca on the way back and turned up the music as he served rum punch. He also stopped at a shack and bought us each a banana and a piece of chocolate. He carried our phones for us (much be in waterproof pouches!) and used one person's phone to take pictures of us the whole way. TIP HIM GENEROUSLY!

Stunning Views , active hike, refreshing water

Monica_B, Mar 2024

We've used Viator on previous excursions and have always had the best time! Our day in Amber Cove and excursion to the Damajagua waterfalls was AMAZING! Our guide, Angel, was informative, attentive and had a great smile! The hike was all incline and steps, glad we wore tennis shoes to cover the terrain up the mountain. Definitely recommend that you jump!

Damajagua falls

Katrina_C, Mar 2024

Such a great experience! Our tour guide Xander was the best! He made sure we had a great time and went above and beyond for us and even gave us many many recommendations for what to do once our tour had finished. The water was perfect and the falls were beautiful . It’s very family friendly, they have ladders at each jump point for those who don’t want to and the slides are small but still fun. Once finished we were greeted back in the van with some drinks and stopped for local bananas , chocolate and a taste of mamajuana. We greatly appreciate Xander for taking great care of us and highly recommend him to those looking to book this excursion!

Don't Fall for 2nd Best, This is The One You Want.

Michael_M, Mar 2024

Had a fantastic time! Water is refreshing, jumps exhilarating, and guide entertaining. Xander was awesome, life of the party but always attentive and concerned for the safety of those in his group. Rosie was prompt and always provided feedback to any questions or concerns prior to our arrival. She provided a map and directions from the port area to the loading zone for the tour and if it seemed we were veering off path, people were kind enough to assist with directions. Some may find the walk/hike to the start of the falls to be somewhat strenuous but it's very doable and the enjoyment of jumping/sliding into that first channel of water is well worth the effort. Only regret is not having the time and/or opportunity to experience more of the 27 falls. I think if we could have only waited 5 more minutes we would have made it. Of the 27, we were able to experience 7; three of those allowed for jumping from an elevated platform into the water below and the others having a means of sliding down a smooth channel into the waiting water. Great time and would definitely recommend.

Must-do experience.

Jennifer_D, Mar 2024

A must-do experience. Beautiful hike up the mountain. Adrenaline rush jumping into the clear cool water. The water slides were a blast.

Lots of fun and a great price!

Jeanette_H, Mar 2024

Such a great tour. Winston was fantastic. Very thorough, helpful and mindful of our perfectly sized group. Wasn’t crowded like a few tours we passed by during our excursion. Rum punch at the end was a nice touch.

Damajagua Waterfalls- Best Day Trip!!

Margaret_J, Mar 2024

We had a fantastic trip to the falls. Winston and his company were the tour guides. They took excellent care of us on the trip to the Falls, and during all the falls, they kept safety in mind by making sure only one person at a time end of the water. They guided us back to our bus. Some of us in our group didn’t drink alcohol, and Winston was good enough to get off the bus and buy us all a banana each. It was very much appreciated. Overall we had a fantastic day with highly recommended to anyone we meet!!!

BEST DAY EVER

Jennifer_P, Feb 2024

Easily falls into my top 5 best adventures ever (includes Hawaii and Grand Canyon)! Guides were local and full of facts and fun. Safety was important and guidelines were followed but man was a fun adventure! Can't wait to go back!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you this means SO much to us all! Our Jump Coaches (guides) are highly skilled and professional. We do all we can to provide a REAL Adventure is a safe and fun environment. Hope you enjoyed the Merengue party celebration return to the port complete with our signature rum punch :-)) Thanks again and DO COME BACK!

Amazing experience. Worth every penny.

Anita_V, Feb 2024

The guides/jump coaches were amazing. Very professional!! The hike to the falls was intense but very much worth it. Be prepared, don’t bring anything valuable, everything will get wet.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you! Our team of guides, Hosts and Jump Coaches are dedicated to our work and to you, our Honored Guests. We are committed to providing a fun and safe REAL Adventure. We keep our groups relatively small so that we can have individual time with each of our guests. Thanks again for your review and HAPPY SAILING!

Great time

Shelly_D, Feb 2024

We had great time, despite almost missing the bus. Xander and team guided us to the meeting spot, and took great care of us. It was an adventure we will not soon forget.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

You made! It was meant to be :-) Xander is pleased you thought to mention him! Xander is a great Jump Coach - he and our team are committed to our guests. Thanks for this kind review!

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