Damajagua Waterfalls: Jump, Slide & Swim 27 Falls

27 waterfalls shaped into pools, canyons and natural slides carved through limestone.

Jump, slide and swim through 27 waterfalls at Damajagua in the Dominican Republic, a full-day activity near Cabarete that includes hotel pickup, a local guide in English, Spanish or German, a 45-minute jungle hike, lunch and all safety gear. You hike uphill to the 12th waterfall, then descend by jumping, sliding and swimming through a series of pools and canyons. Jumps reach up to 25 feet, but an alternate route exists for anyone who wants to skip them. Hotel pickup covers Cabarete, Sosua and Puerto Plata.

Step-by-step itinerary

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure and Lunch

• Arrange the tour
• Pick up at hotels in Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata
• Hike 45 minutes uphill to 12th waterfall
• Jump, slide, swim through waterfalls and pools
• Change into dry clothes
• Enjoy lunch buffet

The experience

Twenty-seven waterfalls and the pools they've carved into limestone over time make up the Damajagua system, located deep in a tropical rainforest. The day starts with pickup at your hotel in Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata, then a drive to the trailhead. A local guide outfits you with a helmet, water shoes and life jacket before the 45-minute uphill hike through jungle landscape to the 12th waterfall. The hike is moderate in difficulty and sets you up for what comes next.

From the 12th fall, you head back down-river and the real action begins: you jump, slide and swim your way through a series of waterfalls, canyons and pools. The jumps go up to 25 feet, but if you'd rather not jump, your guide shows you an alternate way down each one. The pools are deep enough to swim in, and the whole descent is built around moving through the water and the landscape at once, not watching it from a distance.

After you change into dry clothes, lunch is a buffet included in the price. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, so plan the rest of your day around a full morning and early afternoon commitment. Bring an extra set of dry clothes and a waterproof camera if you want photos. Regular cameras won't survive the water.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata.
• a local guide in English, Spanish or German.
• helmet, water shoes and life jacket.
• bottled water.
• lunch buffet.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Eric Tours International

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata means you don't need a car or a ride to reach the trailhead, so the whole day works whether you're staying in town or renting accommodations without transport. The 45-minute hike and the jumps demand moderate fitness, so it suits travelers who are comfortable hiking and moving through water, not a leisurely walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

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 hard is the hike to the top of Damajagua?

The hike to the 12th waterfall is moderate and takes 45 minutes uphill through jungle landscape. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness to complete it, and the terrain is uneven, but it's not a technical climb.

Do I have to jump off the waterfalls?

No. Jumps at Damajagua go up to 25 feet, but your guide shows you an alternate route down each waterfall if you'd rather not jump. You can swim and slide through the pools and canyons without jumping at all.

What's included in the Damajagua tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata; a local guide who speaks English, Spanish or German; a helmet, water shoes and life jacket; bottled water throughout the day; and a lunch buffet after the waterfall section.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including the hike, the waterfall section, a change into dry clothes and lunch.

What should I bring to Damajagua?

Bring an extra set of dry clothes to change into after the waterfall section, and a waterproof camera if you want to take photos. Regular cameras won't survive the water. Sunscreen and a towel are also useful.