ATV riding Puerto Plata: Buggy & Damajagua waterfalls
Take the wheel through mud, then jump into waterfalls
This combo activity from Amber Cove pairs buggy riding on mountain trails with swimming and sliding through Damajagua's 27 waterfalls. You drive the buggy yourself along rural roads and river crossings, then spend time in the water jumping between pools and gliding down natural slides. The day runs five to six hours and includes entrance to the waterfalls, bottled water and a guide who speaks English or Spanish.
Step-by-step itinerary
Buggy and waterfall adventure
- Drive buggy on natural trails
- Swim, jump, and slide waterfalls
- Enjoy homemade Dominican lunch
What’s included
- Bottled water throughout the day.
- buggy adventure on natural mountain trails and river crossings.
- entrance to the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua.
- homemade Dominican lunch.
- guide in English or Spanish.
- pickup from Amber Cove.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Rigo and Leonel Tours and Transfers
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
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The experience
The buggy part comes first. You get behind the wheel and drive your own vehicle along mountain trails and river crossings, navigating mud, puddles and the kind of terrain you won't find on paved roads. The guide leads the way and handles the route. Your job is to steer through the natural obstacles and feel the adrenaline as the landscape opens up around you. This is not a passenger experience. You're operating the equipment the whole time.
After the trails, you head to Damajagua, where the waterfalls take over. The site has 27 of them stacked down a river canyon, and the activity is swimming between pools, jumping into deeper water and sliding down natural chutes worn smooth by centuries of flow. You spend real time in the water here, not just looking at it from a platform. A homemade Dominican lunch refuels you midway through the day, and bottled water is available throughout.
Pickup is included from Amber Cove, so if you're staying at a cruise port or nearby hotel without a rental car, you don't arrange your own transport to the trailhead. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group. Bring a change of clothes and a towel for the waterfalls section. The buggy portion is dusty and wet, so wear something you don't mind getting muddy.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying at or near Amber Cove without a rental car: pickup is built in, so you don't arrange separate transport to the trailhead. The combo format means you get both the buggy driving and the waterfall swimming in one day, which works well for cruise passengers and hotel guests who want to pack two activities into a single port or day off.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I drive the buggy if I've never done it before?
Yes. The buggy trails are designed for riders of all experience levels, and the guide leads the route so you follow a set path. You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness to handle the terrain and the day's activity, but prior ATV or buggy experience is not required.
What are the 27 waterfalls at Damajagua actually like?
Damajagua is a river canyon with waterfalls stacked in sequence down the slope. You swim between pools, jump into deeper sections and slide down natural water chutes. It's a water-based activity, not a hike to viewpoints. You're in the water for most of the time there, so bring swimwear and be comfortable swimming.
How long does the buggy part take, and how long in the water?
The whole day runs five to six hours total. The buggy trails take up the first portion, then you move to Damajagua for the waterfall swimming and sliding. A homemade lunch break happens in between, so the time splits across both activities rather than being a fixed split.
Is this suitable if I'm staying on a cruise ship?
Yes. Pickup is included from Amber Cove, which is where cruise ships dock in Puerto Plata. The five- to six-hour duration fits within a typical port day, and the guide will time the return to match standard cruise schedules.
ATV riding Puerto Plata: Buggy & Damajagua waterfalls
5h–6h · EN · ES · at your hotel
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