The 12 Best Beach Shore Excursions in the Dominican Republic

1.Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person dune buggy from Montellano through muddy back roads and coastal scenery to Playa Bergantin. A guide provides a briefing, helmet, and support, while beach time, outdoor showers, and port pickup make this a practical cruise excursion. Guides and staff named by guests include Hector, Mario, Pepo, Frank, Lotta, and Zaza.

“Oh my goodness!! We had such a blast in the mud with Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour! There were two couples in our group Pepo picked us up at the port, and drove us to and back the ship. Great directions via texts! Frank and his crew took us through every mud puddle and lake he could find! We were lucky that the rain the day of the excursion filled the puddles with the required water!! We had an incredible time!! We have bookmarked this group to do it again on the next trip to DR!!”

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2.ATV Quads Let’s Ride Shore Excursion – Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $169Top rated

Ride an ATV from Maimon through coastal countryside, with stops for cruise-ship photos, local coffee, chocolate, cigars, Mamajuana, a secluded beach, swimming, and Dominican lunch. Guides such as Robert, Alex, Carlos, and Wilson have earned strong praise, though the ride can get muddy and wet.

“We would highly recommend this excursion. We were able to ride for about 3 hours (Going almost wide open, not putting along in first gear) Then were stopped for a delicious Dom. Rep. lunch on the beach with time to relax and swim. Alexander was a great guide. The total trip lasted about 5 hours, but got us back to the ship in plenty of time.”

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3.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, Richard and the Eric Tours team drive you to Sosua for two boat-accessed snorkeling stops, followed by beach time. Guides including Franklin, Alex, and Poncho provide gear, instruction, and often free GoPro photos sent by WhatsApp. Food and drinks cost extra.

“This was AMAZING! The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time. The coral and fish were beautiful. Definitely a highlight of our family's trip to Puerto Plata. I would absolutely do this again with this tour company.”

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4.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Meet Rigo, Leonel, Morenita, Darlin, or El Lapiz for a three-hour ATV ride near Puerto Plata. You’ll travel by mountain roads, country fields, and beach routes, with private air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and port pickup. The tour suits first-time riders with moderate fitness, but bring water socks and a bandanna.

“Guys were fun nice scenery would go back. Short trip due to time. Close to amber cove who every is on a cruise.”

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5.Amber Cove and Taino bay Cruise Ship – 7 Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $54

You’ll ride an air-conditioned vehicle from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Damajagua National Park, stop for Dominican chocolate, then hike, swim, slide, and jump through seven waterfalls. Guides such as Monkey, Felix, Scooby, Papa Junto, and Elizabeth help guests along the route. Lunch, drinks, helmets, and life jackets are included.

“This was probably our favorite excursion ever. So much fun. The initial ascent of the hike would probably be a bit much for the older. Wear comfortable water shoes for hiking. Guides were great. Monkey was awesome.”

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6.Shore excursion 7 waterfalls &5 zip lines amber cove & Taino bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $120

Head from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Damajagua Waterfalls for a 30-minute jungle hike, five ziplines, and seven falls to jump, slide, and swim through. Guides including Claudio and Andriw lead the action, with helmets, life jackets, lunch, drinks, and shared transport included. Moderate fitness is required.

“Wonderful people would highly recommend. Was the best experience I have ever had on a trip. Felt like VIPs and very safe traveling with them.”

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7.7 Waterfalls & 5 Zip Lines Shore Excursion Amber Cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride by air-conditioned bus to Damajagua. Hike about 30 to 40 minutes uphill, then take five zip lines and two suspension bridges to the seventh waterfall before jumping, sliding, and swimming through seven falls. Guides such as Carlos, Raul, and Alexander lead small groups of up to 20. Lunch, drinks, gear, and park fees are included.

“This was an amazing experience! The hike up was tough, but doable. The guides stopped often to rest. You are in the shade for the hike with a nice breeze. The ziplines were great with an incredible view. But the waterfalls were the best! YRead more”

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8.ATV adventure for Amber Cove & Taino Bay Passenger

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $105

You’ll ride a guided ATV route from Montellano through Puerto Plata villages and wooded, muddy tracks to Playa Bergantin. Guides such as Kevin and Frank have earned praise for energetic tours, while the package includes port transfers, an ATV, water, and soft drinks. No license or special skill is required.

“Great experience. I would say they need to add bring cash to purchase pictures. Also bring a bandana or face covering.”

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9.Amber Cove and Taino bay Cruise Ship – Waterfalls of Damajagua

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride to Damajagua Park for a guided forest hike, waterfall jumps, natural slides, and river pools. The tour lasts about four hours and includes private transport, park entry, guides, lunch, soda, and onboard WiFi. Expect a moderate climb and a busy park on some days.

“Our Driver from Andy’s tour was fantastic!!! This was a long experience. We had to climb for a very long time uphill and then wait over an hour on multiple stairs down to the waterfalls. We were told there was over 2000 people attending duriRead more”

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10.Amber cove Shore Excursion Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $83

This three-hour Puerto Plata tour takes you from Central Park and the cathedral to the Dominican Amber Museum, San Felipe Fortress, a Brugal rum stop, and a cigar factory. An air-conditioned vehicle, guide, and admission fees are included. Pickup is offered, with a maximum group size of 25.

“I went to Puerto Plata last december with my son. The people from the tour are very kind and serviceable, the native people from the place were also really polite and they're always trying to be the best hosts you can have!!!!”

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11.Amber Cove and Taino Bay Shore Excursion: Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride a dune buggy from Amber Cove or Taino Bay through muddy tracks and coastal scenery near Montellano and Maimón Bay. A safety briefing comes first, and Playa Bergantin provides an optional ocean swim. Victor is one named guide associated with the experience. Bring closed-toe shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

“our tour guide, Victor was amazing! no improvement needed, we had a fabulous time”

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12.Damajagua Waterfalls, Amber Cove and Taino Bay Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50Best value

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll ride to Damajagua Waterfalls with a professional park guide, walk through tropical forest, and enjoy the falls and natural slides. Lunch, soda, transport, and park entry are included. Guide Raphael is praised for punctual, personal service. Expect 35 to 40 minutes of walking and about 30 steps.

“Raphael was awesome. Thanks for the great experience. We loved the waterfalls and the food. You guys were very courteous and punctual. If we come back we will schedule another tour through you. We want to see the potato farms that you told us about. Wish we had had more time with you”

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