Damajagua Waterfalls & Monkey Home: Private Van Tour
Seven waterfalls, natural pools you jump into, and playful monkeys in one afternoon
A five-hour private van activity in Damajagua, Dominican Republic, where you hike to seven of the 27 Charcos waterfalls, swim and slide into natural pools, then visit the Monkey Home for hands-on time with squirrel monkeys. You choose between a family-friendly pace with optional jumps or a more demanding hike with mandatory slides, and lunch is included after the waterfalls.
What’s included
- Private van transportation and pickup.
- safety equipment for the waterfalls.
- bottled water and soda.
- authentic Dominican lunch.
- all entry fees and taxes.
Times
- Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00
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The experience
The drive takes you to the 27 Charcos of Damajagua, where the hike itself is the point. Seven waterfalls cascade into pools deep enough to jump into, and the terrain is uneven: rocky creeks and natural obstacles that keep the pace active. You pick your level before you start: the family-friendly option runs about twenty minutes and lets you skip the jumps if you want, while the adventurous route covers more ground with mandatory slides and higher elevation changes. Either way, you're moving through the water and the landscape, not watching from a distance.
After you've cooled off and dried out, lunch is Dominican food, then you head to the Monkey Home. The squirrel monkeys there are used to visitors and will climb on you, pose for pictures, and show off the kind of curiosity that makes them worth the trip. It's not a zoo walk. You're in their space, and they're active enough that you'll spend real time watching them move through the trees and interact with each other.
The van is private, so your group stays together the whole day. You get safety equipment, water, a soda, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on what you need. Pickup is included, and all fees and taxes are built into the price.
Is this one for you?Choose the family-friendly hike if you're traveling with children, elderly relatives, or anyone who prefers to control whether they jump into the pools. Pick the adventurous option if you want the full physical challenge and mandatory slides. Both routes visit the same seven waterfalls and include the Monkey Home, so the difference is pace and intensity, not what you see.
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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: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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.
What's the difference between the family-friendly and adventurous hike options?
The family-friendly hike runs about twenty minutes and lets you skip the slides and jumps into the pools if you prefer. The adventurous hike covers more ground with higher elevation and requires you to slide and jump into the waterfalls as part of the route.
How many waterfalls do you actually visit on this tour?
You visit seven of the 27 Charcos waterfalls. Each one has a natural pool you can swim in, and depending on which hike level you choose, you can jump or slide into them.
What happens at the Monkey Home?
The Monkey Home is where you spend time with squirrel monkeys in a hands-on setting. They climb on visitors, pose for photos, and move freely through the trees, so you get to watch their behavior up close rather than from behind a barrier.
Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?
Yes, lunch is included after the waterfalls. It's authentic Dominican food, served before you head to the Monkey Home.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?
No, pickup is included in the tour price. The private van collects your group and handles all transportation for the full five hours.
Damajagua Waterfalls & Monkey Home: Private Van Tour
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from US$ 160 per person
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