ATV Riding Puerto Plata: Monkeyland, Waterfalls & Buggies

Monkeys, waterfalls, and mud: three separate adventures in one afternoon

A full-day adventure in Puerto Plata combining three distinct experiences: driving your own two-person buggy through off-road terrain and river crossings, meeting and feeding squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat at Monkeyland, and hiking to Damajagua Waterfalls to swim and jump into limestone pools. Private transport, a live guide, safety gear and entry fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Monkeyland, Waterfalls, and Buggy Tour

• Visit Monkeyland and feed monkeys
• Hike and explore Damajagua Waterfalls
• Drive buggy through countryside trails

The experience

You start by driving your own buggy through Puerto Plata's countryside: splashing through muddy trails, crossing rivers, and passing local villages with the mountains and ocean as your backdrop. This is not a guided ride where someone else operates the vehicle. You control the buggy yourself, navigating rugged terrain at your own pace. Safety gear and a guide accompany you throughout, and you'll stop to cool off with a swim or simply take in the scenery.

From there, the day shifts to Monkeyland, where dozens of squirrel monkeys roam freely through lush gardens. They climb on your shoulders and eat directly from your hands: a moment most visitors come back to when they describe the trip. You'll learn about their habits and behavior while the monkeys provide the kind of photo opportunities that don't need a filter.

The final stop is Damajagua Waterfalls, where you hike through tropical forest to reach a series of limestone pools carved by centuries of flowing water. The adventure here is hands-on: you climb, slide, swim, and jump into crystal-clear pools with expert guides and safety equipment keeping you secure. Private transport picks you up from your hotel and handles all the logistics, so you move between the three sites without arranging anything yourself.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• entry fees to Monkeyland, Damajagua Waterfalls, and the buggy route.
• life jacket and helmet.
• bottled water.
• and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.

Options for this experience

2 options

Monkeyland, Damajagua Falls and Buggy Adventure in Puerto PlataGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Includes pickup

Plus Buffet LunchGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Buffet lunch, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Cheap and easy Tours

Is this one for you?The full-day format packs three distinct experiences into one outing, so if you have one afternoon or morning free and want variety rather than depth at a single site, this arrangement maximizes what you see. Buggy driving requires basic comfort with off-road terrain and river crossings. The minimum age is 8 years old.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

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 really drive the buggy myself, or does a guide operate it?

You drive the buggy yourself as a two-person vehicle. A guide accompanies the group and ensures safety on the off-road routes and river crossings, but you control the steering and throttle.

What happens at Damajagua Waterfalls? Is it just swimming, or do you do more?

Damajagua Waterfalls involves hiking through forest to reach a series of pools, then climbing, sliding, swimming, and jumping into the water. Safety gear and expert guides are with you the entire time, and the pools are carved into limestone by centuries of water flow.

Will I actually get to feed the monkeys at Monkeyland?

Yes. Squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland roam freely and eat directly from your hands. They also climb on your shoulders, which is why most visitors spend extra time taking photos there.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Private transport from your hotel, entry to all three sites, a life jacket and helmet for the buggy, and bottled water are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes or sandals that can get wet. The guide will advise on what else suits the conditions on the day.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange food separately?

Lunch depends on which option you choose at checkout. One option includes a buffet lunch. The other does not. You'll select which one suits your day when you book.