Damajagua Falls from Puerto Plata: Jump, slide, swim tour

You descend the waterfalls by jumping and sliding, not by climbing down.

Damajagua Falls is an activity where you hike through forest to the top of a waterfall cascade, then jump, slide and swim back down through a series of pools, with optional hiking routes for anyone who wants to skip the jumps. The tour runs 4 hours total on the river, includes round-trip transport from Puerto Plata and a Dominican lunch afterward, and operates with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages. Children from age 1 are welcome, though the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and explore Damajagua Falls

• Travel through Puerto Plata city
• Hike through dense forest
• Cross bridges and observe flora
• Reach top of rocky hill
• Descend by jumping or sliding waterfalls
• Enjoy authentic Dominican lunch

The experience

Damajagua Falls sits about 30 minutes' hike into dense forest from Puerto Plata, and the real action starts once you reach the top. The descent is what makes this different from a standard waterfall tour: instead of walking down a trail, you jump into pools (up to 8 meters or 25 feet), slide down natural rock channels and swim between cascades. The biggest jumps all have hiking alternatives, so you choose your own level of intensity as you move through the water. Total time in the river is roughly 2 hours.

The hike in crosses bridges and passes through forest thick enough that you'll spot local flora and fauna on the way. Once you're done with the water, you head back to base camp, where an authentic Dominican lunch waits before the return drive to Puerto Plata. The whole outing takes 4 hours from start to finish. Depending on the season, the falls system shows either 27 or 12 cascades, so the scale shifts slightly year to year.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of several other languages, and the tour is built to work for families: children from age 1 can come along, though they'll experience the activity differently depending on their age and comfort in water. The transport is round-trip from Puerto Plata, so there's no arranging a separate ride.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Puerto Plata.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• snacks and an authentic Dominican lunch after the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oasis Humpack RD

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in your own language. Choose this tour if you want to move through the waterfalls at your own pace, with the option to hike around any jump that doesn't appeal to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

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 do this tour if I don't want to jump or climb?

Yes. People who prefer not to jump or climb can relax at the base camp while others descend the falls, and all the big jumps have hiking routes as alternatives, so you can move through the cascade at whatever pace suits you.

What's the hike like to get to the top of Damajagua Falls?

The hike to the top takes around 30 minutes through dense forest, crossing bridges and passing through the area's local plant and animal life before you reach the rocky hill where the waterfall descent begins.

How long do I spend actually in the water at Damajagua Falls?

You spend roughly 2 hours in the river jumping, sliding and swimming between the pools and cascades once you reach the top of the falls.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip transport from Puerto Plata, a live guide, snacks and an authentic Dominican lunch after the activity are all included.