Puerto Plata: 7 Waterfalls Hike & Jump with Lunch
Jump, Swim & Slide Through Seven Waterfalls in Puerto Plata
You hike into the forest, gear up with helmet and life jacket, then move through seven waterfalls by jumping, swimming, and sliding down natural rock chutes. Lunch and a mamajuana tasting follow, with transport and all equipment included. The whole day takes about four to five hours from pickup to return.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore 7 waterfalls and enjoy local drinks
- Start at open-air visitor center
- Pick up helmets and life jackets
- Walk through thick forest trails
- Observe local plants and flowers
- Rest at mountain top viewpoint
- Descend waterfalls by jumping and swimming
- Slide down natural water slides
- Drink rum or traditional mamajuana
- Optionally enjoy soda, water, or fruits
What’s included
Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance to all seven waterfalls, helmet and life jacket for each person, a guided hike through the forest, lunch with rice, beans, chicken, meats, salad, vegetables and spaghetti, Dominican rum or mamajuana tasting, bottled water, and WiFi on the vehicle during transport.
Times
- Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00
Before you book
Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
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The experience
The helmets and life jackets are already waiting at the visitor center when you arrive. You're gearing up within minutes, not hours. The trail starts right there in the thick forest around Damajagua Falls, and your guide is already pointing out the local plants as you walk the first section. The waterfalls themselves come one after another, each one a different height and shape, and you move through them by jumping into pools, swimming across, or sliding down natural rock formations worn smooth by water. It's not a passive walk-and-look tour. You're in the water for most of it, moving from one level to the next.
There are seven of them total, and the rhythm changes as you go deeper. Early on the drops are smaller and the guide checks that everyone's comfortable before moving to the taller ones. The pools between each waterfall are clear enough to see the bottom, and the water stays cold no matter how hot the forest gets. You'll spend maybe three to four hours on the actual waterfall section (moving, climbing, jumping), so it's physical, but the guide sets the pace and nobody's rushed. If you need to skip a jump or take an extra rest at any level, that's fine. The group stays together but moves at its own speed.
After you've worked through all seven, there's a break at the end where you can drink mamajuana, a traditional Dominican spirit made with herbs and roots, or grab rum, water, or soda. Sometimes the guide brings fresh fruit too. Then it's back through the forest to the visitor center, where lunch is waiting: a buffet with rice, beans, chicken, meats, salad, vegetables, and spaghetti. The whole experience, from pickup at your hotel or cruise port to return, runs about half a day. The air-conditioned vehicle means you're not sitting in the heat waiting around between stops, and WiFi on board lets you upload photos if you want.
The tour is built around cruise passengers and hotel guests in Puerto Plata, so timing is tight and predictable. Equipment (helmets, life jackets, the whole setup) is included, which means you show up with just a swimsuit and a towel. No renting gear separately, no figuring out what you actually need. The guide handles safety checks at each waterfall, and the group size stays small enough that you're not queuing behind twenty people to jump.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a half-day waterfall adventure without arranging your own transport, equipment rental, or figuring out which waterfalls are safe to jump. The guide handles the route and safety checks, and everything you need is already there.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
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.
How long is the actual waterfall hiking part?
Most of the time in the water and on the trail is three to four hours, with the full tour including transport and lunch running about five hours total.
Is this safe for people who aren't strong swimmers?
The guide adjusts the pace and you can skip individual jumps or slides. The pools are shallow enough to stand in, and life jackets are provided. Moderate fitness is recommended.
What's included in lunch?
A buffet with rice, beans, chicken, meats, salad, vegetables, spaghetti, and chops. Drinks include water, soda, rum, and mamajuana tasting.
Do I need to bring my own swimsuit?
Yes, bring a swimsuit and towel. All safety equipment (helmets, life jackets) is provided.
Is this tour good for cruise ship passengers?
Yes, it's designed for cruise passengers. Timing is coordinated with port schedules and pickup happens at the cruise terminal.
What time does the tour start?
Pickup times vary depending on your hotel or cruise port. Confirm your exact pickup time when you book.
What should I wear?
Swimsuit, water shoes or sandals with grip, and bring a towel. Avoid anything you don't want wet. Sunscreen is recommended.
Puerto Plata: 7 Waterfalls Hike & Jump with Lunch
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