Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

Outty Ranking 75 4.8 · 34 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $66
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Outty Ranking

75/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 34 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove worth booking?

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove is a 4-hour experience in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, from $66 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 34 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
75 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (34)
Duration
4 hours
From
$66 per person

Explore the Damajagua Waterfalls on this convenient trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay port which includes round-trip transportation. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Go deep into the rain forest to cool off under the freshwater waterfalls, helped along by a guide who will provide narrative on the local flora and fauna. After your hike and swim, head to a local Dominican lunch buffet to refuel yourself. At the moment we can do 7 levels of the waterfalls. It includes hiking, swimming & jumping. It is recommended to bring water shoes. Water shoes can also be rented.

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore the Damajagua Waterfalls on this convenient trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay port which includes round-trip transportation. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Go deep into the rain forest to cool off under the freshwater waterfalls, helped along by a guide who will provide narrative on the local flora and fauna. After your hike and swim, head to a local Dominican lunch buffet to refuel yourself. At the moment we can do 7 levels of the waterfalls. It includes hiking, swimming & jumping. It is recommended to bring water shoes. Water shoes can also be rented.

    What's included

    Included

    • Water bottle
    • Dominican Lunch buffet
    • Life jackets & helmets
    • Roundtrip transportation from Amber Cove
    • Roundtrip transportation from Taino Bay

    Not included

    • Pictures
    • Lockers
    • Water shoes
    • Tip

    What you'll see and do

    1. Taino Bay Puerto Plata

      The pickup at Taino Bay is outside of gate 5, in front of the police station. The pickup is as soon as you are able to disembark.

      20 minutes here

    2. Amber Cove

      The pickup at Amber Cove is outside of the main gate, on the left hand side on the highway. Will send you pictures of the meeting point to make it easier for you. The pickup is as soon as you are able to disembark.

      20 minutes here

    3. Amber Cove Excursions & Tours

      Explore the Damajagua Waterfalls on this convenient trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay port which includes round-trip transportation. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Go deep into the rain forest to cool off under the freshwater waterfalls, helped along by a guide who will provide narrative on the local flora and fauna. After your hike and swim, head to a local Dominican lunch buffet to refuel yourself. At the moment we are able to do 7 levels of the waterfalls. It includes hiking, swimming & jumping. It is recommended to bring water shoes. Water shoes can also be rented.

      240 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Puerto Plata

    The pickup is outside of the main gate, on the left hand side on the high way.

    Meeting point

    Puerto Plata

    The pickup is outside gate 5, in front of the police station.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The pickup is outside of the main gate, on the left hand side on the high way.

    Ends at

    The pickup is outside gate 5, in front of the police station.

    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 20 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Eric Tours International

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • 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
    • If you are more than 15 people you need to make a separate booking for the other group. However, you will be together.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 34 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Physical effort

    7 mentions

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

    The guide

    5 mentions

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

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

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

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Good for families

    3 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    34 verified traveler reviews for Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Randy_N · October 2026

    Awesome

    Great experience. They picked us up from the port drove us to the excursion. One of them stayed with us throughout the whole thing and helped us out. Great experience overall.

    via Viator

    MissT_H · September 2026

    This is a Must Do!

    This was a great experience. The hike up the mountain wasn't too bad, but thank goodness for the few breaks they gave us. The one drawback was that this is a Very popular tour, so there were several operators with concurrent tours making it quite crowded. The natural slides were fun, but the best part was jumping off the cliff. The tour guide that drive us there (sorry I didn't get his name), was Great! He was patient and courteous. The lunch was wonderful. I'll definitely be doing this tour again in 2027.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review. Glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. If there are several cruise ships in at the same time then it can get crowded as it is a very popular excursion.

    via Viator

    VICTORIA_P · September 2026

    Worth it!

    We had a great time! Felt extremely safe. Our tour guide was AWESOME and took pictures/videos for us. Be ready to walk on this tour and wear comfy water shoes.Although the walk from the port to the meeting point was quite the walk in heat,it was easy to find. Communication was right on point. Food afterword was delicious. The views of the falls and experience make it all worth it.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback! It is very helpful and important. We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us.

    via Viator

    Jennifer_G · September 2026

    Waterfall Adventure in Damajuaga Rainforest

    I can honestly say this excursion was one of the best we have ever taken. Five stars all the way! That said, I do think people need to know what they are signing up for — this tour is VERY physical. The hike into the waterfalls is about 45 minutes, and the hike back out is about the same. There are also plenty of stairs, climbing, uneven terrain, jumping and sliding along the way. You really do need to be in reasonably good physical condition to enjoy this excursion. But if you are up for the challenge, be prepared for an incredible adventure! The tour guides were absolutely amazing. They took such great care of everyone in our group, made sure we felt safe, kept us laughing the entire time and made the experience so much more fun. They were encouraging without ever making anyone feel rushed. One of our guides even climbed a tree along the trail to get some small fruit down for us so we could try something fresh from the rainforest. It was such a simple little moment, but it made the experience feel personal and authentic. The waterfalls themselves were incredible, and jumping and sliding our way through them was something we will never forget. We came back exhausted, soaking wet and completely happy. If you enjoy adventure and don’t mind working for it a little, BOOK THIS TOUR. It was absolutely worth it and easily one of the highlights of our entire cruise.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Happy to hear that you had a good time going through the waterfalls.

    via Viator

    Mitchell_M · July 2026

    Great experience with the family

    Fantastic experience. It’s a 45 minute hiking trail up with lots of steps and then down a lot of steps. This adventure is not for someone with any kind of disability. Or gets winded a lot. You also need good balance because once you’re in the water you’re traversing through rocky ground. Several water slides through the rock formations and two big jumps off a platform. You’re 20 to 30 feet jumping in. Once your back they fed us a wonderful buffet of food. The food was delicious. It wasn’t an afterthought. The local cuisine was delicious. Pile on the white rice and spoon in a lot of the beans on the rice. You’ll thank me later. We felt like some dessert after which isn’t included but the coconut ice cream was phenomenal. Great experience with the family. Highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Very appreciated. Happy you had a great experience with us.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $66 to $69
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    12
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Eric Tours International, who run 26 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.5.

    See everything Eric Tours International runs

    Why this scores 75

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)62
    Booking momentum (14% weight)55
    Value for money (12% weight)88
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove cost?

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    Prices start at $66 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 Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove take?

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    Plan for about 4 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 Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 34 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 Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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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 Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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    Around 12 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove 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 Puerto Plata Highlights City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay, Puerto Plata City Tour, Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata. 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.

    What is included in Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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    Included: Water bottle; Dominican Lunch buffet; Life jackets & helmets; Roundtrip transportation from Amber Cove; and Roundtrip transportation from Taino Bay. Not included: Pictures; Lockers; Water shoes; and Tip. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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    The pickup is outside of the main gate, on the left hand side on the high way. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove?

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    Across 34 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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