Damajagua 7 Waterfalls: Jump, Swim & Slide from Amber Cove

Seven Waterfalls, One Canyon: Hike & Slide Through Damajagua

You hike up through a tropical canyon to seven waterfalls, then descend by jumping, swimming, and sliding down natural waterslides with a local guide, life jacket, and helmet provided. Lunch is a Dominican buffet at the visitor center, and round-trip transport from your cruise port is included, so you're back in time for the ship to leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Damajagua 7 Waterfalls Adventure

• Pick up at Amber Cove or Taino Bay
• Drive past countryside fruit stands
• Arrive at visitor center with mountain view
• Receive shoes, helmet, and life jacket
• Meet local waterfall guides
• Hike up to 7 waterfalls
• Jump, swim, and slide down waterfalls
• Stop to eat organic chocolate
• Enjoy authentic Dominican lunch with drinks
• Return to transport and change clothes

The experience

The moment you step out of the visitor center, the canyon opens up. Tropical air hits you, and ahead is the first waterfall, not a photo, not a promise, but water falling in front of you. The Damajagua 7 waterfalls sit hidden in the northern hills of the Dominican Republic, a string of cascades you reach by climbing, then descend by jumping, swimming, and sliding down natural rock slides. It sounds wild because it is. You're fitted with a life jacket and helmet at the center, then a local guide leads your group up through the canyon, stopping at each level. The hike isn't casual (the terrain is uneven, the rocks are slick, and you're moving upward), but the payoff is immediate: at each waterfall, you get to choose. Jump from the ledge into the pool below, or slide down the smooth stone face worn by water over years.

The descent is where the tour earns its name. You don't walk back down. You use the waterfalls themselves. Slide into one pool, swim across, climb out, and repeat. Your guide stays with the group the whole way, watching the timing and the water flow. (Note: only 7 of the 27 waterfalls are open right now because rainfall has been low, but that's still a full day of climbing and sliding.) Before you head up, you leave your bag (phone, valuables, dry clothes) at a secure spot near the center. Bring waterproof cameras only if you want photos. Otherwise, just bring yourself and old running shoes that can get wet. The Dominican Republic protects this area as a natural monument, and it shows in how the guides move through it: careful, knowledgeable, not rushed.

After the canyon, you eat. The visitor center has an open-air restaurant with mountain views, and lunch is a Dominican buffet: white rice, red beans, fried chicken, grilled pork, and a fresh salad. Water and Coke come with it, plus a shot of mamajuana on the bus ride back. There's also a stop to taste organic chocolate from a local producer, and coffee from a local brewer. The whole tour runs as a shared excursion (you're not alone in the canyon, but groups stay manageable), and pickup and drop-off happen at Amber Cove or Taino Bay cruise terminals, so you don't have to arrange your own transport back to the ship.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport from Amber Cove or Taino Bay cruise port, entry to Damajagua, life jacket and helmet, a local guide for the hike and descent, Dominican buffet lunch with chicken, pork, rice, beans and salad, water and Coke, a mamajuana shot, coffee from a local brewer, and organic chocolate tasting at the visitor center.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (8 to 10 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day adventure that handles all the logistics (transport, entry, gear, and food), so you can focus on climbing, jumping, and sliding without arranging anything yourself or worrying about getting back to your ship on time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (8 to 10 years). Under 8: they 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 24h before the start.

What's included in the tour?

Entry to Damajagua, life jacket, helmet, water, lunch (Dominican buffet with chicken, pork, rice, beans and salad), Coke, mamajuana shot, coffee and chocolate tasting, and round-trip transport from Amber Cove or Taino Bay ports.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour involves climbing uneven terrain and swimming, so a high level of physical fitness is recommended. It's not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or walking disabilities.

What should I bring?

Wear old running shoes that can get wet, swimwear, and a towel. Women are advised to wear shorts over their bathing suits. Leave valuables and dry clothes in a secure bag at the visitor center. Bring only waterproof cameras if you want photos.

Are all 27 waterfalls included?

No, only 7 waterfalls are open. The other 27 are closed due to low rainfall.

Is this tour available for cruise passengers only?

The tour is designed for cruise passengers at Amber Cove and Taino Bay ports, with pickup and drop-off at the terminals.