27 Waterfalls Private Tour from Puerto Plata: Jump and slide
You jump and slide down seven waterfalls in a single morning
A private tour from Puerto Plata cruise ports to Charcos de Damajagua features seven waterfalls set in jungle terrain, where you swim, jump and slide down natural rock formations. A guide leads the trek through the forest, manages your safety at each waterfall, and provides equipment. The tour runs three hours total, including travel time, and ends with an open buffet lunch.
Step-by-step itinerary
Adventure at 27 Waterfalls Damajagua
- Meet representative at cruise port
- Travel 30 minutes to waterfalls
- Trek through jungle terrain
- Explore seven waterfalls
- Swim, jump, and slide down falls
- Relax in natural pools
- Return 30 minutes to port
What’s included
- Equipment for waterfalls and ziplining.
- complimentary beverages on the bus.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- open buffet lunch.
- live guide in English or Spanish.
- pickup from Amber Cove Port or Taíno Bay Port.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
Three hours from pickup to drop-off gets you to seven waterfalls inside Charcos de Damajagua, a natural waterfall complex in the Dominican Republic. Your guide meets you at Amber Cove Port or Taíno Bay Port in Puerto Plata holding a company sign, then drives 30 minutes inland through lush forest to the trailhead. The trek itself moves at a pace set by the group, with the guide handling safety at each pool and showing you where to jump, slide or simply swim depending on what you want to do.
Each waterfall sits in its own clear pool fed by the one above it. You move from one to the next on foot, sometimes wading through shallow water, sometimes climbing over rocks. The guide carries the equipment (harnesses, helmets, whatever the terrain demands), and shows you how to use it. There's no fixed sequence: you choose which falls to tackle and which to skip, and the guide adjusts the route to match the group's comfort level. After the last waterfall, you have time to rest in the pools before heading back down.
The tour wraps with an open buffet lunch and drinks on the air-conditioned bus ride back to the port. Equipment rental and the guide are included. A private photographer is available for an extra fee if you want photos of yourself jumping or sliding.
Is this one for you?The tour moves at a moderate pace with swimming and climbing involved, so a baseline level of fitness helps you enjoy it fully. Private means your group sets the itinerary and the guide adjusts stops to match your comfort, rather than keeping to a fixed schedule with strangers.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
How many waterfalls do you actually visit on this tour?
You visit seven waterfalls inside Charcos de Damajagua, each with its own pool. The tour is named for the 27 charcos (pools) in the larger complex, but the private tour focuses on seven of them within the three-hour window.
What do you need to bring or wear for the waterfall jumps?
Wear swimwear and water shoes or sandals with grip. The tour provides helmets, harnesses and any safety equipment needed for jumping or sliding. Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after.
Is this tour safe if I've never done anything like this before?
The guide assesses each person's comfort level at every waterfall and you choose whether to jump, slide or swim. You're never forced into a jump. The guide shows you the safest entry points and stays with the group throughout. The tour is designed for first-timers and experienced adventurers alike.
How much walking is involved between the waterfalls?
The trek moves through jungle terrain with some climbing over rocks and wading through shallow water, but it's not a long-distance hike. The pace is set by the group, and the guide adjusts stops and rest time based on fitness levels.
What happens if I'm picked up from a cruise ship? How does the timing work?
Your guide meets you at the port with a sign when your ship docks. Travel time each way is 30 minutes, so the full three-hour tour includes the drive, the waterfall time and the return to the port in time for your ship's departure.
27 Waterfalls Private Tour from Puerto Plata: Jump and slide
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