11 Nature Shore Excursions in the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

1.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $89Our pick

From Amber Cove, you ride 25 minutes to Damajagua Falls, hike uphill with a local guide, then slide and jump through the river’s limestone pools. Carlos, Raul, Fernando, and other guides are praised for keeping groups safe and entertained. Choose the Midway 12 Falls if your fitness is average, and add ziplining only with at least eight hours in port.

“Staff very friendly and helpful. Hike wasn’t to bad then refreshed and cooled off once we got in water going down I think 4 or 5 slides and we had a couple jumps. Wet awesome definitely would do it again. Thanks”

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2.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · from $139

Meet your driver outside Taino Bay or Amber Cove, then spend a half day at Damajagua Waterfalls and on a muddy buggy ride. You will hike uphill for roughly 35 to 40 minutes, slide and jump through the falls, eat a Dominican lunch, and share a two-person buggy. Guides such as Simone, Luis, Raul, and Albert are frequently praised for their energy and care.

“We had a great time with this adventure. The hike takes a while but it was still beautiful nevertheless. Our tour guides and photographer were awesome as well. Our lunch was also delicious. They kept us safe and entertained the whole trip. 😀”

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3.Shore Excursion: Quick Zip and Waterfalls of Damajagua Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $94

Combine the Damajagua waterfalls with three ACCT-certified ziplines, a Dominican lunch, private air-conditioned transport, and guides such as Carlos, Luis, Cynthia, or Leo. Expect a steep 20 to 30-minute hike, cold pools, rock slides, waits at busy times, and a flexible pickup built around your cruise schedule.

“Worth every penny and we probably would’ve paid more! Daniel and his team were highly professional, kind, and hard-working. The experience itself at the falls/river and zip lining were unforgettable. The ranch was beautiful and peaceful and we wish we could’ve stayed longer. Delicious, hot local food. Thank you Daniel for a great time!”

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4.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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5.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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6.7 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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7.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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8.Shore Excursion Waterfalls with Buggys in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Taino Bay Gate 5 or Amber Cove’s Main Gate, then travel by private vehicle to Puerto Plata waterfalls. Your four-hour private outing combines buggy riding, waterfall admission, and a flexible pace. Buggies and entry are included, but lunch is not, so plan accordingly.

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9.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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10.27 Waterfalls of Damajagua Adventure special for cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

You’ll hike about 30 minutes through jungle and across bridges, then descend Damajagua’s falls by swimming, sliding, and optional jumps up to 8 meters. Round-trip pickup, a Dominican lunch, and multilingual guiding are included. The route covers 27 or 12 waterfalls, depending on the season.

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11.Shore Excursion Damajagua Waterfalls and Monkey Encounters

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

You’ll hike 35 to 40 minutes through tropical forest, then swim, jump, and slide through Damajagua’s natural pools with English or Spanish guides from Anddy Tours. The outing ends at a botanical park where more than 30 squirrel monkeys roam freely and may sit on your shoulders. Lunch, water, transport, entry fees, and safety gear are included.

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