From $70🌞 Full-Day Tours in Puerto Plata 2026
Full day tours in Puerto Plata pack the city, the Damajagua waterfalls and a Caribbean lunch into a single 7 to 9 hour itinerary. Cruise passengers from Amber Cove and Taino Bay use these excursions to cover Mount Isabel de Torres by cable car, the Fortaleza San Felipe, the Brugal rum stop and the Umbrella Street, then finish at the 27 Charcos with a guide on the rocks.
Most full day options include hotel or port pickup in an air conditioned van, a bilingual local guide, entry tickets to Damajagua, helmets and life vests, lunch with rice, beans, chicken or fish, and bottled water. The drive from Puerto Plata to Damajagua is around 40 minutes through the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional.
Full day combos cost between USD 90 and USD 180 per person depending on group size, vehicle type and how many waterfalls you climb (the standard packages reach charcos 7 or 12, the longer 27 Charcos route is reserved for fit hikers and dry season). For families with kids under 8 or for cruisers with under 6 hours of port time, a half day option works better. For groups of 4 or more, a private full day tour drops the per person cost below the group rate.
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Full-Day Tours in Puerto Plata: FAQs
How long is a full day tour in Puerto Plata?
Most full day Puerto Plata tours run 7 to 9 hours from pickup to drop off, including travel time to Damajagua (40 minutes each way), 2 to 3 hours at the waterfalls and a 1 hour lunch.
What is included in a full day Puerto Plata tour?
Standard inclusions are hotel or cruise port pickup, an air conditioned vehicle, bilingual local guide, Damajagua entrance fee, helmet and life vest, a Dominican lunch and bottled water. Tipping the guide and driver is not included.
Is hotel and Amber Cove pickup included?
Yes. Operators pick up from all Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada hotels, Sosua and Cabarete on request, plus Amber Cove and Taino Bay cruise terminals. Pickup time is usually 8:00 to 8:30 AM.
Are full day tours suitable for cruise passengers?
Yes if your ship is in port for at least 9 hours. Carnival, Princess and Holland America itineraries that dock at Amber Cove from 7 AM to 4 PM work fine. For shorter port days, a half day option leaves a safer time buffer to reboard.
How much does a full day Puerto Plata tour cost?
Group full day tours start at USD 89 per person. Private full day options for 2 to 4 people range from USD 250 to USD 600 per group, which often beats group rates once you split it.