Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour

Outty Ranking 57 5.0 · 6 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $290

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Is Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour worth booking?

Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour is a 5-hour experience in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, from $290 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
5/5 (6)
Duration
5 hours
From
$290 per person

Damajaguas is the most Spectacular series of Water Falls and Canyons at Puerto Plata. 7 Water Falls is for all the Family. After a Moderate 25 minutes hike-Walk through an amazing Jungle Landscape, we head back down-Rive

What you get

    About this experience

    Damajaguas is the most Spectacular series of Water Falls and Canyons at Puerto Plata. 7 Water Falls is for all the Family. After a Moderate 25 minutes hike-Walk through an amazing Jungle Landscape, we head back down-River where You can use the Hooden Stairs, Jump, swim and slide through beautiful water Falls and natural River Pools. Also you will see our Native Plants Species, Local Trees, and explore our Tropical Jungle. You will experience a Delicious Dominican Lunch, whit a Pop, Soda, Beer and MAMAJUANA Shots. We will ends, whit Our Buggy Ride to show you the DR from others views and get more close to the Real Dominican People by visiting Locale Villages and explore our beautiful environment at Tropical countryside. Feel the Adrenaline driving Through Streams, Creek and Muddy Puddles and Our Teco's Beach Turquoise water, where we will take amazing photos and have a Great Dip. Join Us for Explore and Enjoy one of our best Excursions at AMBER COVE and TAINO BAY Cruise Ship Ports.

    What's included

    Included

    • Delicious Locale Food
    • Pick Up Whit A/C Vehicle
    • 1 Dominican Flag Bandana Per Person
    • Bottle Water, Soda, Sprite, Coca Cola
    • In-person Licensed Guide: English, Spanish
    • 1 Water Proof Phone Case Per Vehicle
    • Life vest, Helmets and Googles
    • A/C Minibús + WIFI
    • Alcoholic Beverages and Locale Beer
    • Damajaguas Water Falls Park Entrance Fee

    Not included

    • Water Shoes. You can rent the Water Shoes For 2 USD Per Person..
    • Paparazzit Service. ( Optional Service )
    • Lockers. You can Save Your Belongings in Our MiniVan.
    • Gratuities Or Tip.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Puerto Plata Excursions & Tours

      Welcome to Damajaguas, the most Spectacular series of Water Falls and Canyons at Puerto Plata. 7 Water Falls is for all the Family. After a Moderate 25 minutes hike-Walk through an amazing Jungle Landscape, we head back down-River where You can use the Hooden Stairs, Jump, swim and slide through beautiful water Falls and natural River Pools. Also you will enjoy our Native Plants Species, see some Local Trees, and explore our Tropical Jungle.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Maimon

      Amber Cove - Taino Bay Super Buggy Tour: We will show you the DR from others views and get more close to the Real Dominican People by visiting Dominican Villages and explore our beautiful environment at Puerto Plata countryside. Feel and Experience the Adrenaline driving Through Streams, Creek and Muddy Puddles. We do quick stop at Cigar Factory for some Dominican Flavors as MAMAJUANA shots, Fresh coffee or Hot Chocolate Tasting. Afterwards we Will continue the funniest Buggy ride at our Teco's Beach Turquoise water, where we will take amazing photos and have a Great Dip. Join Us for Explore, Experience and Enjoy one of the Best Shore Excursion at AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Cruise Ship Ports.

      90 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Puerto Plata

    We are at the Gates 5, by the Police Station just after the Taxis.

    Meeting point

    Puerto Plata

    We are Outside Of AMBER COVE Cruise Ship Port. After Crossing the Main Gate, Take the Left Sidewalk and Continue Walking For 50 meters, we are Right After the Parking Lot.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We are at the Gates 5, by the Police Station just after the Taxis.

    Ends at

    We are Outside Of AMBER COVE Cruise Ship Port. After Crossing the Main Gate, Take the Left Sidewalk and Continue Walking For 50 meters, we are Right After the Parking Lot.

    Options you can book

    • Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour

      Pickup included

    • WaterFalls+Buggy 3Seats+Lunch

      A/C Pick Up Transportation : Lifevest, Helmets, Googles and Dominican Flag Bandanas. Beautiful Beach Swimming VIP Duration: 5 hours Locale Food Included Countryside and Beach Super Buggy Drinks and Beverage Included : Coca Cola, Sprite, Bottle Water, Locale Beer and MAMAJUANA Shots. Pickup included

    • WaterFalls+Buggy 4 Seats+Lunch

      Pick Up A/C Transportation Beautiful Beach Swimming VIP Duration: 5 hours Locale Food Included Countryside and Beach Super Buggy Drinks and Beverage Included : Coca Cola, Sprite, Bottle Water, Locale Beer and MAMAJUANA Shots. Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    DR PRIME TOURS

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age to participate is 5 years old

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Jose_P · May 2026

    Buggy we had a great...

    Buggy we had a great day. The tour driver at the waterfall was very rude and needs to learn how to talk to people; besides that, the waterfall was great. The buggies were very good and fun; the driver of the waterfall tour was a bit rude and needs to improve how he expresses himself with people; other than that, the waterfalls were very good.

    via Viator (translated)

    Thelma_P · April 2026

    Super fun

    I went with family and we had a blast with Daniela, and the team. We did the hike to the waterfalls and buggy ride, stopped for some delicious local food and at some shops. There were a lot of people at the waterfalls so it was often a bit of a bottleneck situation, to prioritize safety and keep groups together. We were delayed for our buggy experience and unfortunately could only spend 1 hour doing that before we had to wash off and race to get back on our cruise ship, but we were right on time and really enjoyed everything !

    via Viator

    Aubrey_F · March 2026

    Great experience, full day

    We had a wonderful experience from start to finish with this excursion! We were picked up promptly by Will and Daniela and had a half hour drive in an air conditioned bus to the waterfalls. We were a little confused about the time directions, so it’s important to know they mean Dominican Republic time for the initial meet up. They gave us to a tour guide immediately when we got to the waterfalls and we were fitted for helmets and life jackets. We had a 30-45 minute hike up to the waterfalls with beautiful scenery. It would be a little difficult for those with low mobility. There were 3 water slides and an option to jump 17 FT or take a slide down. We were unable to stand in the trip between each slide, but the life jackets made it easy to get to the next location. There were people available with cameras for a small fee to take pictures ($45) and video of the adventure. We then were picked up and taken to a local lunch spot where we had delicious local cuisine. Next we went to a cigar/coffee/beverage and trinket shop. Then we took the air conditioned bus about 10-15 minutes away to the buggy location. Our tour guide Willie was wonderful and showed us how to safely use the buggy and gave us helmets, goggles, and bandanas. It was just us and our guide on the trails at this time, since it was a little later in the afternoon, so we had a blast going in puddles and on muddy trails. We then took the buggy to the beach and got to ride on the sand and wash off in the ocean. We also had a photographer for this part of the excursion who took video and photos for another small fee ($45). We got to ride for about an hour, and then our driver came back for us to take us back to the port. They were very good at keeping us on time so that we could get back to our ship in plenty of time. It was a wonderful experience I would highly recommend.

    via Viator

    O3739LBanam · July 2025

    THE BEST! Highly recommended. 😮‍💨

    We were with Tammy, she was our guide, we did waterfalls+zipline+ATV. THE BEST DAY of our lives. We had a fantastic time, highly recommended, we loved it, we enjoyed it immensely and we have the best memories in our hearts.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Autumn_M · June 2025

    Great!

    Ferdinand, our driver/guide was great. Explained everything and made sure we fit everything in with plenty of time without feeling rushed. All of the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Lunch was sooo good!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $290 to $530
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)34
    Booking momentum (14% weight)23
    Value for money (12% weight)10
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)59
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Puerto Plata.

    How much does Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $290 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Puerto Plata usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour take?

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    Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Puerto Plata is not rushed.

    Is Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Puerto Plata, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Puerto Plata can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Puerto Plata and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Amber Cove, Taino Bay Waterfalls and Buggy with Local Food Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Puerto Plata within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Puerto Plata?

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    On Outty we rank every Puerto Plata experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Monkeyland and Zipline Adventure from Puerto Plata, Monkeyland Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Highlights City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Puerto Plata?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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