Ziplining in Puerto Plata: 8 lines, waterfalls & buggy

Eight ziplines, stone slides and a mud-soaked buggy run in one outing

Zipline across eight lines strung above the Damajagua River near Puerto Plata, then jump and slide down natural stone waterfalls before driving a two-person all-terrain vehicle through forest trails and river crossings. The full day includes roundtrip transportation, lunch, drinks and a guide in English or Spanish, timed so cruise passengers can return to their ships.

The experience

The day starts with eight ziplines that run above the forest canopy toward the highest point of the Damajagua River gorge. You wear a protective helmet and life jacket throughout, and a specialized guide stays with the group so you know what to expect at each line. After the ziplines, you walk down to the natural stone slides and waterfalls where you jump and swim in the river pools to cool off.

Lunch happens at a restaurant partway through the afternoon. Then you head to the buggy stand where you drive a two-person all-terrain vehicle, one driver per machine, through forest trails thick with mud, across river crossings and over uneven ground. The route ends at a beach where you can rinse off before heading back.

Roundtrip transportation picks you up from your hotel and drops you back when the activity finishes, timed so cruise passengers arriving at Port Amber Cove or Taino Bay can make it back to their ships. The operator provides bottled water, soda and alcoholic beverages throughout the day, plus WiFi on the transport vehicle.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel transportation.
• eight ziplines with helmet and life jacket.
• Damajagua River waterfall access with swimming and natural stone slides.
• two-person all-terrain buggy drive through forest and river trails.
• lunch at a restaurant.
• bottled water, soda and alcoholic beverages.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• WiFi on the transport vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (28 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (14 to 27 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Ismael Transfer Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Port Amber Cove or Taino Bay and need to return to your ship within five hours. It combines ziplining, waterfalls, and buggy driving with built-in transport and lunch.

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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 (14 to 27 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 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 ziplines do you actually fly across?

Eight ziplines run above the Damajagua River forest, each one taking you higher toward the gorge. You wear a helmet and life jacket for every line, and a guide stays with your group the whole time.

What happens at the waterfalls after ziplining?

The Damajagua River has natural stone slides and pools where you jump, swim and slide down into the water to cool off after the ziplines. It's part of the same river gorge where the lines run.

Do you drive the buggy yourself or does someone else drive?

You drive the buggy yourself. It seats two people and you operate it through forest trails, mud and river crossings. Each person gets their own machine to drive.

Is this timed for cruise ship passengers?

Yes. The pickup and return are scheduled so passengers arriving at Port Amber Cove or Taino Bay can complete all three activities and get back to their ships on time.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, tennis shoes or water shoes, and extra clothing. You'll get wet on the slides and muddy on the buggy, so plan to change before heading back.