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The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province
Well-priced, all-inclusive beach resorts are the norm around Puerto Plata. Take a cable car to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, enjoy a concert at an amphitheater facing the Atlantic Ocean, visit the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress. Explore the nearby falls of Damajagua, snorkel off the beautiful island of Cayo Arena or play a round of golf in spectacular surroundings. Then discover the neighboring towns of Cabarete, a kite-boarding hub, and Sosúa, a picturesque beach spot.
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1. Puerto Plata City Tour - Amber Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
MEETlNG POlNT: Pick up is from outside the MAlN GATE of the terminal entrance up by the highway. As ours is an INDEPENDENT tour, Carnival will not allow us to pick up inslde the terminal. Once we receive your booking we will send you a recelpt and conflrmation lncluding detalied instructions including this map of how to get to the meeting point. it is approximately a 10 minute safe and pleasant walk from the ship to the meeting point. From the Amber Cove Terminal to the Exceptcust Tours Meeting Point
Inclusions: Includes Food in one of the best restaurant of Dominican food, drink, Presidente Beer, Water, pineapple juice, orange juice, dessert, all tickets, Cable Car, the entrance to the Museums.
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Reviewed By kedarf2021
The only way to travel while visiting Sosua. Always great service, fully equipped bus with nice amenities and friendly staff. Such a pleasure.
2. Puerto Plata : Dominican Day Life + Waterfalls of Damajagua (SAFARI FULL DAY)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Duration : 8 hours • we visit a typical patio of our country houses full of domestic birds. • we make a stop to appreciate the beautiful panorama and the impressive view of the Bay of Maimon and take pictures. • we make a stop to learn how to make the delicious pylon coffee and taste it. • We stop at an artisan site to see how local artisans make Taíno figures with petrified wood. • we will go through the Dominican tropical jungle, with endemic plants and a unique and beautiful vegetation that our country offers, while we cross the river and we approach the adventure of the waterfalls of DAMAJAGUA. Children are accepted from 8 years old. Children under 8 years can only go to the first waterfall accompanied by an obligatory adult. • On the way back to the hotels passing by the Amber Cove Port, the Municipal District of Maimon, where the client can appreciate a small fishing village and see the typical restaurants of the region aligned, on the way, we will see sugarcane plantations.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Beverages, Buffet lunch, Children are accepted from 8 years old., Children under 8 years can only go to the first waterfall accompanied by an adult.
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), pickup in Rio San Juan : fee US$15
Reviewed By islandhopper1999
03/26/2020 We just returned on the 19th of March after being in the DR for 2 weeks. We bought the tour while on the airplane on the way to Puerto Plata. We read the description in the brochure, in depth, and thought what a great way to see and learn about the country and culture. We tend to gravitate more towards this sort of thing versus the 'adventure adrenaline junky' tours. Boy, were we wrong! The only positive, other than being picked up in a covered, windowless truck with bench seating (which was quite comfortable considering it was quite hot that day) and truthful thing about the description in both guides, was the tour of the cheese factory. It was insightful, informative and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone...but it went downhill after that and we were not the only ones to say that on the tour. After leaving the cheese factory, we were driven, for which seemed like miles, but was probably only 5 or 10 miles, into the countryside to a little village to visit this little old lady who served us coffee and we were made to bang on drums...oh ya, and leave a tip! We couldn't understand what that stop was all about other than to show life in the countryside...which coincidently, was not on any brochure! The next stop was a visit to where they supposedly made organic oils and such and given the opportunity to purchase overpriced herbs and oils. This was supposed to be the 'typical artisans house' and place where they supposedly made bread, but we didn't see any artisans or bread being made. But you could definitely purchase Vanilla for $6 US where we purchased the same product 2 days previous in Puerto Plata, at the market, for under $1 US. Shameful! On we went to the Cacao plantation/factory where the tour took us in a small circle through the Cacao trees. Took all of 5 minutes or less. Again, on to the visitor centre where they had you sit on chairs, watching a 'sales pitch' for the products that were produced at the centre, but here you could taste the cacao which they served hot. We didn't get to go into the factory and see how everything was made, although you could see workers going about their jobs. Informative, somewhat, but again trying to sell you something. The tour, if you can call it that, of the 'cigar factory' was a total deceitful farce at best. You get dropped off at this store front location where you're herded in and given a demonstration of cigar rolling, along with a history lesson of cigar leaves and such. You have the option to go into the walk-in humidor or peruse the store where you can buy made elsewhere trinkets to take home and collect dust! We weren't shown a tobacco plantation. We weren't shown a 'factory' where you would see the leaves drying and the whole process of what it takes to get leave from the field to the table where the cigars are eventually made. We were shown into a store, plain and simple! And the final visit of the tour...the 'hidden beach'! Which really wasn't hidden as we could see it from our resort! Again, what a complete farce and waste of our time and money! Top it off, the tour description in the brochure on the plane said nothing of this beach, nor were we given notice of being taken there when we made the booking. The only saving grace of this tour was the lunch they served. My wife and I, and others gave the lunch a 9/10. Fried chicken which was crispy, not greasy. Rice that wasn't clumpy and vegetables which were a perfect al dante. And they served us Rum if we wanted, no extra charge! We cannot endorse this tour as we felt it was a deceitful sham in every sense of the word! Would we recommend this tour - NO!
3. Amber cove Shore Excursion Puerto Plata
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy meeting the city of Puerto Plata, with our qualified staff that speack french, english, german, russian, italian. This is by far the best way to absorb a lot of the local Dominican culture in a relatively short period of time, our well-experienced tour guides and the people in town will make this experience something to remember as you stop in the most interesting sites.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By greglisam2020
We just got home from 7 day Carnival Cruise on the Breeze (amazing).1 of our excursions was on Amber Cove D.R..There were 14 d us ,7 adults and 7 children.We had been dealing with Francisco.He was very accomadating.easy to work with.The buggyride - tour was fun and informative.I would highly reccomend this tour for anyone even with small children
4. Puerto Plata City Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
You will stay entertained with Dominican history, folklore, local rum drinks and more. Take a ride in our famous cable car, the only cable car in the Caribbean to the top of Mount Isabel, at 2555/855 meters above sea level, then spend time in the botanical garden and see the replica of Christ the Redeemer; visit the fort san felipe built in 1577 to protect the harbor from pirates; visit a cigar factory, a museum of amber and larimar where you will also have the opportunity to buy a gift if you wish
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By PilotLuke
Ismael was absolutely fantastic! His vans are very nice, awesome AC. He took us to the 27 waterfall tour, waited for us, then took us to the airport on our way home for our Covid test and then took us back home to Cabarete for a phenomenal rate. This was great because we didn’t end up having to make another trip to the airport for our Covid test! He also took us to the supermarket and bank as well as to the airport our day of departure. He speaks great English and is just an all around great guy! We will definitely use him again!
5. Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour / For Groups of 6 or More
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Eat, drink and be merry when you book this All-Inclusive Puerto Plata City Tour, a 5.5 hour glimpse into Dominican life! From the time we pick you up in an air conditioned bus at your hotel until we return you back to your hotel, friendly and knowledgeable guides will keep you entertained with Dominican history, folklore, great food, lots of local rum drinks and more! Tour operates from Cabarete, Sosua and Puerto Plata. We do not pick up from Bavaro, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo or Santiago. Tour is available on Fridays for individual bookings or any day Monday thru Saturday for groups of 6 or more.
Inclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Lunch Included (Choose from 3 menu selections), Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata, Live entertainment, Local taxes, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned van or coach, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Transportation supplement applies for hotel pickup and drop-off from Rio San Juan, Gaspar Hernandez and Las Canas, Additional alcoholic drinks at lunch (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By Zmadelen
Was an amazing day! Even during the peek of COVID Carlos was able to make sure we had a great time! We had more of a private time because of COVID but would highly recommend for anyone. Carlos was super insightful and made sure that we had fun the entire time! 5 stars!!!
6. Private Tour of Puerto Plata City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, Brugal & Co., and watch how this beverage is made Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress Ride a cable car toward the Isabel de Torres Mountain and be 2,600 feet above Puerto Plata See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Coca Cola, Mama Juana, national drink of Dominican Republic, Cuba Libre
Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Entrance fee to Fortaleza San Felipe
Reviewed By Daniel H
I booked Edwin Tejera to pick us up from the airport and bring us to Emotions. Our Travel dates: April 17th - May 1st, 2021. Edwin was there at the airport waiting for us which was a huge relief knowing our ride was there for us. Edwin also had a cold cerveza for me and a cold bottle of water for my spouse which was very refreshing after a long plane ride. His vehicle is in very good condition as in like new...... I highly recommend using Edwin because he was prompt, courteous and a very nice guy. So additionally I used his services to bring us to The Residence Suites at LifeStyle Cofressi beach for our next week. On the way I asked if he could find me some Dominican cigars so he took me to the Cigar Factory downtown Puerto Plata where we were greeted warmly and shown the various tobacco's from several countries. We continued on to Lifestyle where we enjoyed an additional 7 wonderful days. I also contracted him to pickup my daughter and son from the airport and bring them to the resort. And to follow up I had him pick us up and bring us back to the airport. Edwin speaks very good english and is very capable of transporting you to any excursion or other venues. He answered all of my questions and I will surely us his service every time I visit the Dominican Republic. Thank you Edwin for your excellent hospitality. My Best regards to you. Daniel and Lila from Michigan.
7. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry All-Inclusive Puerto Plata City Tour / Friday Option
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 48 reviews
Eat, drink and be merry when you book this All-Inclusive Puerto Plata City Tour, a 5.5 hour glimpse into Dominican life! From the time we pick you up in an air conditioned bus at your hotel until we return you back to your hotel, friendly and knowledgeable guides will keep you entertained with Dominican history, folklore, great food, lots of local rum drinks and more! Tour operates from Cabarete, Sosua and Puerto Plata. We do not pick up from Bavaro, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo or Santiago. Tour is available on Fridays for individual bookings or any day Monday thru Saturday for groups of 6 or more.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Lunch Included (Choose from 3 menu selections), Bottled water, Snacks, Alcoholic beverages, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata, Live entertainment, Transport by air-conditioned van or coach
Exclusions: Additional alcoholic drinks at lunch (available to purchase), Gratuities, Transportation supplement applies for hotel pickup and drop-off from Rio San Juan, Gaspar Hernandez and Las Canas
Reviewed By Zmadelen
Was an amazing day! Even during the peek of COVID Carlos was able to make sure we had a great time! We had more of a private time because of COVID but would highly recommend for anyone. Carlos was super insightful and made sure that we had fun the entire time! 5 stars!!!
8. Outback Cultural Adventure Tour from Puerto Plata
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 174 reviews
An amazing and action packed "all inclusive" day of fun, discovery and adventure on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Our Outback Safari trucks will take you way off the beaten track as our guides amaze you with their wealth of knowledge about the history, culture, customs and the abundance of natural life that flourishes here on this beautiful Caribbean Island.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Unlimited drinks (open bar), Hotel pickup and drop-off (time is not included in tour duration of 5.5 hours), Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By DaleW150
Went on this excursion for my birthday on March 13/20 looking to have a fun time. It went well beyond just the adrenaline rush of driving these powerful machines but also educational. You get a small glimpse of the DR outside the gates of the lush resorts. I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend if you plan to visit Puerto Plata. Junior was our guide and he was awesome! Great job!
9. Puerto Plata City Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 92 reviews
This 6-hour sightseeing city tour will take you from the popular oceanfront boulevard of Puerto Plata to the top of Mount Isabel, where you will find the a botanical garden, the iconic statue of Christ and the most stunning views of the Amber city.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Transport in Safari Truck, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks (available for purchase)
Reviewed By _K6396IS
That was a great experience. Dont miss that. Perfect for the kids. Mass emotions hanging out with monkeys. Driving buggies and swiming in cool water. Cheers to Edie Diaz and driver Luis Tatoo. Thats a really positive and well knows story tellings. Time flies like a one minute. Thanks for that.
10. Puerto Plata: Escapada Cultural Tour in Puerto Plata
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 3 reviews
Escape to know the authentic culture of the dominican people. Accompanied by our guide, who will be responsible of transmitting your vast knowledge of our culture, going to the back of the countryside heart we will visit the old melasa bread factory, a typical house of artisans, visiting their home and learning their way of life. You will explore a tobacco plantation and the manufacturing process of artisanal cigars, enjoy beautiful panoramic views and visit the organic factory cacao plantation where you can learn the whole procedure of chocolate and taste it. Visit of a cheese factory . Ending our tour we'll be going to a beautiful hidden beach in countryside. Lunch included at a typical dominican restaurant. Drinks included.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Buffet lunch, Professional guide
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Pickup Rio San Juan : US$15
Reviewed By nithernor
I'm an experienced rider and I asked if I can have a more advanced ride along the beach and they said it's no problem at all. I galloped along the shore with one of the guides and it was glorious. The horses are in good shape, active and looked healthy. A stop for a drink and a swim with the horses is another lovely gem in the plan. Buy something from the guy who sells jewelry on the shore - that little ring with a stone is now my favorite because of the memory of that day. I also attended a zip line and was lucky to be the only person who booked for that time so I has a whole experience to myself, no waiting in line. Zip lines are nice, nothing too exciting but still a good break from a beach-hotel life. Organization was good, the guides were on time, picked me up at the hotel and brought me back. Would recommend.
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