Top Puerto Plata Art & Culture

Explore the highlights of Puerto Plata in one day on this city tour, a great choice for first-time visitors with limited time. You’ll explore the historic Fortress of San Felipe, tour the Brugal Rum Distillery, visit the Amber Museum, taste hand-crafted chocolates at the Del Oro Chocolate Factory, and ride a cable car to the top of Mount Isabel. Plus, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience life on a beautiful, deserted, tropical island during this full-day, guided tour that includes stops in Monte Cristi and a Dominican marketplace. Set off over the waves on a speedboat bound for the white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters of Cayo Arena. Snorkel to see the coral reef, swim in the sun, and enjoy refreshments on the island’s beach before heading to Monte Cristi National Park.

Spend a beautiful day on the ocean , cruising along the coast line and enjoy an amazing scenery. Visit two different snorkeling spots. Enjoy the sun and the wind from the nets in front of the catamaran and a small pool on board as well. BBQ and drinks will be served on board.

From historic attractions to scenic vista points, Puerto Plata has plenty to keep visitors entertained. See the best of the city in a short time frame on this Puerto Plata shore excursion, which includes 10 top area attractions such as the San Felipe Fortress and the historic Victorian district. A small-group limit keeps the tour more personal, while an open bar keeps you feeling like you’re on vacation.

This multifaceted tour is a great choice for first-time visitors. Enjoy ziplining, a thrilling ride through the jungle on all terrain vehicles, and a horseback ride. The tour ends with a plunge in the pool, after which you’ll have earned a tropical cocktail. If you’re still up for more adventure, take a stroll through tropical gardens and learn about some of the facility’s rescued animals.

Experience the ocean from above and below during this full-day, sailing tour on a 75-foot (22-meter) catamaran that includes two snorkeling stops. Swim among the colourful fish and vibrant coral at Sosua Bay and enjoy lunch onboard while sailing down the coast. Relax on the deck in sun before heading back to shore.

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools. Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim, and slide your way back down. Afterwards, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata is included.

Lowest Price | Book Now! Book your Santiago International Airport round-trip Shuttle service in advance to avoid the hassle of transportation during your arrival at Santiago International Airport. This private shuttle service is a no stop, no waiting service. A driver will be waiting with your name on a white and will take you from Santiago International Airport to your vacation destination.  Type of Service: Round Trip Shuttle Capacity:  1-6 Passengers Hotel/Resort Area: Puerto Plata, Sosua Please refer to Hotels List before completing your booking. If your group is larger than 6 people or your destination is not listed, please contact us (info@vacationshuttles.com).

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The Xdream Adventure Tour has it all, 5 Adventures in 1 Day. Our guests asked for it...Here it is! For our Adrenaline Junkies we offer the most incredible and untopable day out in Dominican Republic! Visit 7 of the Damajagua Waterfalls, drive your own ATV/Quad, feel the adrenaline on our 8 Zip Lines and explore the Dominican countryside on a relaxing Horse Ride.

Explore the Dominican Republic in the most unique way. On your own All Terrain Four Wheeler you drive off-road along riverbeds, fertile farms and the lush countryside, close to the Amber Cove Cruise Port. Experience this adventure in the most unique way!

Explore the North Coast of the Dominican Republic during this full-day adventure tour including waterfalls and zip lines. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off included.

Lower prices than the cruise lines Free WiFi Small Groups National Drinks Included Return to Ship on time

Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, and watch how this beverage is made Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress Ride a cable car toward the Isabel de Torres Mountain and be 2,600 feet above Puerto Plata See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories

Escape to know the authentic culture of the dominican people. Accompanied by our guide, who will be  responsible of transmitting your vast knowledge of our culture, going to the back of the countryside heart we will visit the old melasa bread factory, a typical house of artisans, visiting their home  and learning their way of life. You will explore a tobacco plantation and the manufacturing process of artisanal cigars, enjoy beautiful panoramic views and visit the organic factory cacao plantation where you can learn the whole procedure of chocolate and taste it. Visit of a cheese factory . Ending our tour we'll be going to a beautiful hidden beach in  countryside. Lunch included at a typical dominican restaurant. Drinks included.

I'll take you to a journey into the everyday life of my hometown Santiago, we will meet at the most iconic building of the city, the Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion, then make our way through a cute little neighborhood filled with murals, we will stop at local street food stands and taste my favorite typical snacks, you can join the local men playing domino in the corner of a "colmado" or dance a song or two right in the sidewalk. After that we will head into the center of downtown to checkout the local market, perfect for buying souvenirs, and look at some of the cities historic buildings to learn a little about its story.

Duration : 8 hours • we visit a typical patio of our country houses full of domestic birds. • we make a stop to appreciate the beautiful panorama and the impressive view of the Bay of Maimon and take pictures. • we make a stop to learn how to make the delicious pylon coffee and taste it. • We stop at an artisan site to see how local artisans make Taíno figures with petrified wood. • we will go through the Dominican tropical jungle, with  endemic plants and a unique and beautiful vegetation that our country offers, while we cross the river and we approach the adventure of the waterfalls of DAMAJAGUA. Children are accepted from 8 years old. Children under 8 years can only go to the first waterfall accompanied by an obligatory adult. • On the way back to the hotels passing by the Amber Cove Port, the Municipal District of Maimon, where the client can appreciate a small fishing village and see the typical restaurants of the region aligned, on the way, we will see sugarcane plantations.

We will meet in the Heart of Santiago (it is a heart-shaped sculpture that is located around the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, av. France with Calle del Sol) and from there we will visit Los Pepines, we will take a walking tour for its murals. Los Pepines is a sector rich in vernacular architecture, some of whose specimens have been valued and today they are part of its attractions, and it also protects businesses that They constitute traditional places of the city. He has also seen the birth of national and international renowned figures such as Piro Valerio and Johnny Pacheco. As a local, I would love to show you this amazing neighborhood in my own way. You will also have enough time to take pictures while I comment on the historical and cultural significance of the neighborhood. The murals have stories to tell and messages to share with the community and the world.