Puerto Plata: 7 Waterfalls and Monkey House Tours

Swim through jungle waterfalls, then stand face-to-face with squirrel monkeys

A guided tour from Puerto Plata combines swimming and jumping at Damajagua Waterfalls with close interaction with squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, including transport, a typical Dominican lunch and a professional guide in English or Spanish. You choose how many of the 27 waterfalls to tackle based on your energy, then spend time learning about monkey behavior in a safe, educational setting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfalls, monkeys, and lunch

• Explore 27 crystal clear waterfalls
• Swim, jump, and enjoy nature
• Meet and interact with squirrel monkeys
• Learn about monkey behavior
• Enjoy typical Dominican lunch
• Transportation back to pickup point

The experience

The tour starts at Damajagua Waterfalls, where you enter a system of 27 crystal clear pools descending through the jungle. You swim in the refreshing water and have the option to jump from different heights. The choice is yours depending on how adventurous you feel. A professional guide leads the way, and a security team is with you throughout. The pace is set by your own comfort level: you can climb and swim through as many waterfalls as you want, or stick to a shorter route if you'd rather conserve energy for the second half of the day.

After the waterfalls, you head to Monkeyland to meet squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat. This is a hands-on experience where you interact closely with the animals and learn about their behavior from your guide. It's designed to be safe and educational, a chance to connect with local wildlife without the distance of a viewing platform.

Transport picks you up and brings you back to your starting point. A typical Dominican lunch (homemade and authentic) is included, giving you time to rest and refuel after the physical part of the day. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the tour runs 4 to 5 hours total. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• transport from your pickup point and back.
• entry to Damajagua Waterfalls and Monkeyland.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• typical Dominican lunch.
• security team support.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 200

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 6 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Jonathan Tours

Is this one for you?The tour involves swimming, climbing, and optional jumping at the waterfalls, so plan for a moderately active morning and early afternoon. You set the pace by choosing how many of the 27 waterfalls to tackle, which means you can dial the intensity up or down based on how you're feeling.

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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 (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 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 many waterfalls will I actually swim through?

Damajagua has 27 waterfalls total, but you choose how many to tackle based on your energy and comfort. Your guide will lead you through as many as you want to do, so it's not a fixed number. Some travelers do a few, others go higher up the system.

Can I really jump off the waterfalls, or is that just optional?

Jumping is optional and depends on your confidence. The guide will show you the different heights available, and you decide whether to jump, slide, or swim through each pool. It's your call at each stop.

What is Monkeyland actually like?

Monkeyland is a safe, educational setting where you interact closely with squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat. Your guide teaches you about their behavior while you spend time with them. It's hands-on rather than watching from a distance.

What kind of lunch is included?

A typical Dominican lunch made at home is served, featuring authentic local cuisine. It's included in the tour price and eaten after the waterfalls and monkey visit, giving you time to relax before heading back.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness because you'll be swimming, climbing, and walking through the waterfall system. The pace is flexible (you choose how many waterfalls to do), but there is physical activity involved.