Top Puerto Plata Eco Tours

Visit Cayo Arena (also called Cayo Paraiso), a coral island off the coast of the Dominican Republic, during a full-day trip from Puerto Plata. Journey northward in a comfortable coach to Punta Rusia, in La Isabela Bay, then board a modern speed boat bound for the tiny coral atoll. On the way, look out for manatees and enjoy the sunshine while your relax on the deck. On the island, relax in the soft sand, snorkel and swim in the azure waters or explore on foot. Lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

Discover the secluded Damajagua Waterfalls, tucked in the hills of the Dominican Republic's Northern Corridor, on this full-day trip from Puerto Plata. Explore the twenty-seven pristine falls, cascading over limestone, with your local guide. Get a short safety briefing, then jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides. Lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

Combine a trip to Damjagua, a zipline adventure, and a stop at a petting zoo during this shore excursion from the Amber Cove port. Round-trip transportation and a traditional Dominican lunch are included.

Leave the beach crowds behind on a shore excursion to the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua just outside Puerto Plata. Hike up a series of cascading waterfalls and shallow limestone pools, and then jump, swim, and slide your way back down. Visit a country ranch for a typical Dominican lunch and take a walk through the botanical garden. Safety equipment, bottled water, and port pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a break from the beach and head into the jungle on this eco-tour from Puerto Plata. In addition to navigating, your guide points out easy-to-miss plants and animals during a nature walk and boat cruise through the Yasica and Jacqueline Rivers. With lunch included and a group size capped at 14 people, this tour is a popular choice for visitors of all ages.

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.