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Jeff_W, Jun 2026
Memorable experince
I want to say it was awesome and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. That said, be prepared, it's not just a waterfall tour. It's a fairly strenuous hike uphill through the jungle before you get to enjoy the waterfalls. The guides are great and give you water and frequent breaks to catch your breath.
Our day was also very crowded, which took away from the experience a bit. Plan on spending about 4 hours total from start to finish.
Overall, if you're up for some adventure and don't mind the hike, it's definitely worth doing at least once.
Wendy_G, Jun 2026
Great Time
We had a group of eight go on this excursion. We were in Amber Cove on a cruise ship and it worked out great. Be aware that there is a lot of walking involved on this excursion. You have to walk from the cruise ship about 15 minutes to get to their meeting spot. Then once you get there, there is quite a hike up a lot of steps in the heat to get to the top of the waterfalls. Water shoes are a must. The water is cold! Our guide Franklin did a great job.
Chelsie_P, May 2026
Fantastic
The whole experience was wonderful, the guides were all very helpful & friendly & the views were fantastic. We had a group of 6 and we had a blast. The zip lines were fun & the 6th zip had the best views. The trip down the creek bed on ATVs was a blast & the stop we made in town on the to try the local coffee, cocoa beans, mamawana & local fresh fruit was a great experience! Finally the horses were well behaved, though that ride didn't come with to much views and was rather short. It was fun to watch my kids light up with joy over the horses.
The lunch provided was also delicious. I highly recommend doing this trip if you visit Dominican we arrived by cruise ship at Amber cove & they got us back with a little time to spare.
Traci_B, May 2026
An unexpected good time!
Great experience! We had lots of fun, would absolutely do it again. Wear clothes you don’t mind throwing away or washing immediately afterwards. I appreciate the trip through town, makes me want to go back to spend more time. Take full advantage of your beach stop it’s the last hope to hose off.
Emma_S, Apr 2026
First Time Snorkeler Review
This was SO much fun. I had never been snorkeling before, but the crew helped me learn and made me feel safe the entire time! They provided the snorkeling gear (and life vests for everyone) and you just had to bring a towel, sun block, and any additional snacks you wanted.
We sailed to two different snorkeling spots, and after snorkeling lunch was provided. Afterward we sailed for about 2 hours back to Puerto Plata. It was such a fun time, I would definitely do it again.
Emma_S, Apr 2026
From Someone With No Experience of Either (Ziplining or Playing with Monkeys)
This experience was an absolute blast. One of us had been ziplining before and the other hadn’t - and we both absolutely LOVED it. The tour guides that were with us did an amazing job at making sure we had fun and felt safe. The views were breathtaking and there was a photographer with the group taking pictures that you could purchase afterward. It was such a fun way to experience the country.
One of us was really excited for the monkeys and one of us was not HOWEVER it was SUCH an enjoyable time. The monkeys are little, friendly, and soft. Note, that during this portion they may be in your hands, on your lap, on your shoulder, and even on your head. The guide did a GREAT job in making everyone feel comfortable and informing everyone of what to do / what not to do. I absolutely would recommend this!
Karl_D, Mar 2026
Snorkel and beach
One of the things that I appreciated the most was Lotta's communication. She contacted us right after booking via the Whatsapp, so we had a way of communicating right away.
We did this excursion while on a cruise. Getting off the ship is super hectic with tons of people trying to sell you their excursions, so it was nice that she was in contact with us from the time we got off the ship until we met our guide, so we didn't get lost of in another van!! LOL!
Our driver and young men who took us snorkeling were all very professional and attentive.. I wish I could remember their names to give the props. They made sure to get us back to the ship in plenty of time, which took a lot of stress out of the day. Thank you for being so accommodating to our group.
Allison_M, Mar 2026
Look no more! Highly recommend for island and mangrove tour
Extremely responsive in updating us with a pick up
Time from our hotel. Bus was pleasant with AC and not overcrowded. We traveled in a Monday not sure if this had something to do with that. Crew was fun and accommodating. Lunch had great options for all types of palettes. We had our own personal attentive videographer and photographer Matis during the trip and he even dropped off our finished edited memory chip at our hotel the next day! Overall memorable experience and would highly recommend with our tour guide Izzy!
Wendy_M, Dec 2025
10 out of 10 experience, highly recommend!
First excursion we took in the DR and it was the best one by far! We had to hike up a bit to the waterfalls but definitely doable! You’ll be submerged in water so proper clothes and shoes is a must! Driving the dune buggy was a little intense, we dropped our phone in the mud but it survived! Take a phone cover!
We also loved the tour guides, Alfredo and Yiovanni! 😉 They were fun, lively, entertaining and made sure we had a unique experience! 😝 Watch out for the mamajuana it will sneak up on you!
Dhruv_S, Dec 2025
Great experience
Very good experience. Started with 7 waterfalls. Worth every penny. The views, the water and the fun slides. Ziplies were entertaining. Food was delicious and horse rides were calming. Also got to taste some hot chocolate and local organic coffee. I would recommend taking the tour with Daniel and Rosie.
William_D, Nov 2025
Worth every penny
The entire trip was great, started with Damagajua falls, then lunch, followed by the ziplines, horseback and then ATVs.. nothing was rushed, especially the ATVs, we drove around the backwoods, rivers , and town.. literally the longest and best ATV excursion I've ever been on.. 100% worth every penny..
Shea_D, Nov 2025
Absolutely do it!!
I can’t recommend this excursion enough! Our driver was EXCELLENT, smooth ride to the destination of the tour. The owner of the company explained everything to us to a T, what to expect what cost extra etc! Our ATV guide and photographer were amazing- great speed and combination of dirt, muddy, concrete and rocky roads. There’s also a stop at a local shop that is totally optional to you but we opted in and they were so lovely! They educated us on how their chocolate was made, allowed us to sample and gave us insight on the best purchases. Locally owned, too!! Then we got back and paid for our photos and headed into the garden of animals (also optional but we opted in to visit) and we got amazing photos with some of the birds/animals there! Amazing, excellent experience! Highly recommend!!
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