Damajagua Waterfalls and Monkey Tour: Jump, Swim, Slide

Seven waterfalls, three ways down the water

A half-day activity in Puerto Plata where you jump, swim and slide down 7 of the 27 Damajagua waterfalls with a guide, helmet and life jacket provided. After the waterfall descent, you spend 35 minutes interacting with monkeys in their area, then tour how Dominican coffee and tobacco are made and taste both. The tour runs roughly five hours and includes soda, rum or mamajuana at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore waterfalls and monkey area

• Start at visitor center
• Pick up helmets and life jackets
• Walk through forest and see plants
• Rest at mountain top
• Descend waterfalls by jumping and sliding
• Option to drink rum or mamajuana
• Visit monkey area for 35 minutes
• Enjoy coffee and tobacco tasting tour

The experience

The day starts at the open-air visitor center where you pick up your helmet and life jacket, then walk into the thick forest past local plants and flowers. The guides lead you through walkways to the top of the waterfall system, where the real work begins: you descend through seven levels by jumping into pools, swimming across them, and sliding down natural water chutes. Each waterfall is a different height and angle, so the guides show you how to move through each one safely. If you don't swim, the guide will swim alongside you or assist you through the water.

After the waterfalls, you spend 35 minutes in the monkey area watching and interacting with the animals. Then comes an extra tour of how Dominican coffee and tobacco are grown, dried and processed. You'll see the steps and taste both at the end. The visit wraps with a choice of drinks: soda, water, rum, or mamajuana, a traditional Dominican blend made from natural ingredients. The guides sometimes hand out fresh local fruit as well.

You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and the tour includes WiFi on board. A live guide speaks English and Spanish throughout. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the operator notes that kids can ride in a stroller to the visitor center if needed. The activity is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with heart conditions. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the climbing, jumping and swimming.

What’s included

• Entrance to the 7 waterfalls and the monkey area.
• helmet and life jacket.
• soda or water.
• rum or mamajuana (a traditional Dominican drink).
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• a tour of how Dominican coffee and tobacco are made, with tastings of both.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so you don't need a car or to arrange transport from your hotel. The vehicle collects you and brings you back, which works well if you're staying in Puerto Plata without a rental. The half-day length fits a free afternoon or a morning slot before other plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (2 to 4 years).

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 know how to swim?

Yes. The guide will swim with you through the waterfall pools and assist you through the water sections, so swimming ability is not required.

What are the 7 waterfalls of Damajagua like when you reach them?

Damajagua is a system of 27 waterfalls total, and this tour visits 7 of them. Each one is a different height and has its own pool at the base. You move through them by jumping into the water, swimming across, or sliding down natural water chutes formed by the rock.

Do I need to bring my own helmet and life jacket?

No. Helmets and life jackets are included and provided at the visitor center before the tour begins.

How long do I spend with the monkeys?

You interact with the monkeys for 35 minutes in their designated area, where you can watch and engage with the animals up close.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price.