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Puerto Plata Shore Excursion: Damajagua Waterfalls Tour For Amber Cove Cruise Ship Passengers
5 h
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About this activity
After meeting your guides outside the Amber Cove Cruise Terminal you will board an air-conditioned vehicle for the 25 minute ride to the falls. During the ride you will receive a safety briefing and some local information of interest. Water, sodas, snacks and iced towels will be on board.
On arrival at the 27 Falls of Damajagua Park you will leave the transport where you can leave a bag with your valuables, towel, dry clothes and flip flops for after the tour. Your guide will introduce you to the local waterfall guides who will be looking after you and you’ll be issued with a life jacket, helmet and a bottle of water for the hike up. If you want to take photos or video on the tour please only bring waterproof cameras. From this point on everything will get wet!
A moderate 40 minute uphill hike through a beautiful jungle landscape gets you to the 12th waterfall or, if you are in excellent physical shape, choose to hike all the way to the top of the 27 Waterfalls (approximately 70 minutes) and experience it all. Either way, it's where your real fun begins as we head back down-river and you jump, slide and swim your way through a series of spectacular waterfalls, canyons and azure pools, emerging with a silly grin on your face and incredible memories to cherish! The tour includes jumps of up to 25 feet (8 meters), but don't worry, the big ones have another way down if you don't want to jump. Once back down at the first fall and after you have taken your time relaxing in the amazing azure waters there will be a 15-minute hike back to the visitor center for lunch and a well earned rum and coke!
After changing into your dry clothes enjoy a delicious and varied Dominican buffet lunch which includes barbecued chicken and pork, stews, rice, pasta and salads. Sodas and local rum are included (beer available but not included). After the meal you will say goodbye to the local guides and board the transport for the 25-minute transfer back to Amber Cove. We always aim to get you back at least one hour before the departure of your ship.
Please note: This tour is for cruise ship passengers only.
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On arrival at the 27 Falls of Damajagua Park you will leave the transport where you can leave a bag with your valuables, towel, dry clothes and flip flops for after the tour. Your guide will introduce you to the local waterfall guides who will be looking after you and you’ll be issued with a life jacket, helmet and a bottle of water for the hike up. If you want to take photos or video on the tour please only bring waterproof cameras. From this point on everything will get wet!
A moderate 40 minute uphill hike through a beautiful jungle landscape gets you to the 12th waterfall or, if you are in excellent physical shape, choose to hike all the way to the top of the 27 Waterfalls (approximately 70 minutes) and experience it all. Either way, it's where your real fun begins as we head back down-river and you jump, slide and swim your way through a series of spectacular waterfalls, canyons and azure pools, emerging with a silly grin on your face and incredible memories to cherish! The tour includes jumps of up to 25 feet (8 meters), but don't worry, the big ones have another way down if you don't want to jump. Once back down at the first fall and after you have taken your time relaxing in the amazing azure waters there will be a 15-minute hike back to the visitor center for lunch and a well earned rum and coke!
After changing into your dry clothes enjoy a delicious and varied Dominican buffet lunch which includes barbecued chicken and pork, stews, rice, pasta and salads. Sodas and local rum are included (beer available but not included). After the meal you will say goodbye to the local guides and board the transport for the 25-minute transfer back to Amber Cove. We always aim to get you back at least one hour before the departure of your ship.
Please note: This tour is for cruise ship passengers only.
Included
- Port pickup and drop-off. Meeting point map provided with booking confirmation.
- Professional guide
- Buffet lunch including local rum drinks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of helmet and life jacket
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks apart from rum with lunch (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- If you are in moderate physical shape choose the Midway 12 Falls since that is what most people can manage.
- The length of time your ship is docked and your physical fitness level determine whether you can go all the way to the top of the mountain. If you want to do the full 27 you must be in very good physical condition to hustle up to the top of the mountain. Your ship must be in port at least 7 hours to book this tour. Children must be 12+ years old to do the Full 27 Falls.
- Minimum age 8. Children 8-17 must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- It is recommended that you wear an old pair of running shoes, swimwear and a towel. We recommend women wear shorts over their bathing suits.
- Not recommended for participants with back, neck or knee problems
- A moderate amount of hiking is involved for the Midway 12 Falls
- A significant amount of hiking is involved for the Full 27 Waterfalls
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities and not possible for wheelchair users
- This tour is for cruise ship passengers only
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
Nightlife
30%
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This was such a fun experience! The guides were amazing! I would recommend this experience to anyone!
Amazing excursion, from pick up to drop off. The guides were excellent, Raul, Alexis our photographer, and all others, just so much fun. I will do this excursion again. Not enough kudos to give, this was outstanding!
The walk from the cruise ship was really far, sad the cruise lines cannot share some space with the local companies, but totally worth it. We met David when we arrived at the spot. He was very nice and professional. We jumped in the van and took off with Lewis driving, very safe driver! Our ship was late so our time was....a bit limited. We arrived at the waterfall spot and David was just awesome with instructions to keep us safe and on-time. I had read some reviews and thought I would be ok...but woah! It is hard work to get to the spot. I was a lot slower then the rest of the group so David suggested....since I was having a hard time, I go to the bottom pool and wait for the group. I agreed because let me tell you.....a lot of steps on an up incline then a lot more......Carlo took my hand and guided me down some more trails to the bottom pool. It was up and down, rocks and dirt, limbs and roots......I felt so safe with Carlo and another youngster, Jorge. Together they both safely delivered me to the pool and then Carlo went above and beyond and guided me back when the whole group was finished. Kudos to the men! Then we had a beautifully prepared lunch with ....rum and coke!! The food was so authentic to Dominion Republic. Everyone at the waterfall staging area was very nice. I am going to strengthen myself up and do it next time. If you plan on this event, seriously WALK now and get yourself ready. My husband and friends we sailed with had an awesome time going down the falls....
We booked thru Viator but the excursion was done by Iguana Mama. Their guide, Bright, was friendly, personable and all around great. The excursion it’s self was a very unique experience and we would definitely do it again.
1st of all, Robert has got to be the best guide ever!! I recommend him with Iguana mama . Water was beautiful and the hike was awesome!
What a fantastic excursion! We absolutely loved it! The entire staff was phenomenal; the whole day went off without a hitch, from the pick up an hour after the boat docked to the dropping back off an hour before sail time. HIGHLY recommend!!
We decided to book with you guys instead of Carnival mainly because of price, but after it was over I would have booked with you guys anyway. GREAT service by your staff and our guide was Robert who was awesome! It was a once in a lifetime adventure that I will never forget. If I ever come back to this port again I would do this tour with you guys over and over.
Our guide David and his crew were FANTASTIC, not only were they aware of the groups different levels of comfort they did everything they could to make sure everyone had a great time. Would definetly do again!!!!
Iguana Mama Tour awesome!! Truly one of a kind experience!! Yes.... need to be in shape for the hike, need to jump in the pools straight as a pencil or bruises on the bum-flop but worth the experience, Raul and the other two gentlemen great support and informative about Dominican Republic , and the food was great!