Puerto Plata · GUIDED
9 reviewed
A shortlist worth trusting: the 9 guided tours we would book ourselves, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day buggy adventure from Amber Cove and Taino Bay with countryside rides, cigar cocoa coffee stop, muddy waters, swim option, showers.
“Wet, muddy, exciting, and fun. Dominican tour guides and locals were genuinely friendly. Be prepared, you will get gross and muddy.”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata city tour with Chepe and Valera: Central Park, Calle de Sombrilla, rum, cigars, and larimar stops.
“Our group of four adults reserved a private tour of Puerto Plata with Chepe and Valera Tours. Chepe messaged in advance to see if I had any special requests & messaged again the day before our tour to be sure we were still on. ChepRead more”
Puerto Plata city tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay: rum tasting, Umbrella and Pink Streets, amber/chocolate stops, and San Felipe Fortress.
“Saw some places that or within easy walking distance. The rum experience was silly, wasted a bunch of time there there while they tried to sell us bad rum. Could have easily walked the rest of it from the ship. Her guide was nice and enthusiastic, but not really much to see.”
Private Puerto Plata half-day tour with cable car views, Victorian streets, San Felipe Cathedral, and the Fuerte de San Felipe.
“Beware! After a VERY LONG walk to get outside the port gates we did not have any directions or a number to contact to meet our guide, a tourism official finally figured out who to contact. We booked this tour for two reasons (cable car and sRead more”
Guided caving in Cabarete: Voodoo Cave Pool swim 25m down, Crystal Cave walk, Frog Cave jump, plus garden, food, and safety gear.
“the tour was good value for the money as it is not very expensive. the guides in the park are very interested in making sure your visit is enjoyable. with that in mind they even broke open fresh almonds off the tree for the group to try. there were only 3 caves, which was disappointing as we were hoping for more. we were only able to swim in one cave as the other ones were too cramped for the entire group to use. we were blessed to have the cave with the option to jump in as our last since that was the best one. that o e should always…”
A 3-hour Puerto Plata shore excursion with city sights, the Rum and Chocolate/Cigar factories, photo stops on Umbrella & Pink Streets, plus views from San Felipe Fortress.
“Guide/Driver was reliable, courteous and safe. Got surprised by photographer joining us. Not prepared for that.”
Guided e-bike tour of Puerto Plata with helmets and city stops like Fort San Felipe and the Amber Museum for a breezy 2-hour ride.
“I do not recommend. Our guide didn’t show up, we called , no one answered. We started walking to the business. Don’t do that. Very sketchy place in town. They called us back and told us to meet at a certain place. We went there and they again weren’t there. They barely can speak English, so we couldn’t communicate. We asked for refund.”
Drive a buggy through Puerto Plata countryside, visit cocoa and coffee farms, swim in natural rivers, and get muddy in about 3 hours.
“It was so much fun! This was the highlight of my entire cruise. You will get completely soaked. Anything you bring with you will get covered with water and mud. Pick up was a little confusing.”
10-hour guided Samana and Los Haitises outing with mangroves, caves, and a beach lunch on Bacardí Island from Puerto Plata.
“Whale watching with Tony's tours was a thrilling experience for us. Breakfast, lunch and bacardi beach were great.”
