Top Puerto Plata Outdoor Activities

Drive your own Outback Terra Cross ATV on this 4.5-hour adventure from Puerto Plata. Accompanied by a guide, navigate the off-road landscape of the rural coastline, making stops for photos along the way. Bottled water, snacks, and round-trip hotel transportation provided.

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.

Get off the beaten path in the Dominican countryside on quad bike during this half-day tour. Each quad bike can hold one or two passengers, and navigate the rugged terrain of the tropical fruit plantations and sugarcane fields. Pause at a local beach for some relaxation time and a cooling dip in the sea. A guide provides leadership, directions, and commentary on rural life in the island's interior.

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.

Go ziplining and interact with native squirrel monkeys during this 4.5-hour eco-adventure from Punta Cana. Get suited up in safety equipment and zoom through the lush jungle of the Choco region over 7 ziplines and 2 suspension bridges. With a naturalist guide, enter the forest of Monkey Jungle, fruit basket in hand, and interact with friendly squirrel monkeys. Round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels is included.

Spend the day horseback riding through beaches and hillsides of Puerto Plata on this memorable journey that takes you far beyond city limits. Meander along palm tree lined beaches, over white sands and alongside pristine waters. Whether you're a first-time or experienced rider, this is the perfect tour for you. Ideal for families and smaller children who can ride with guides as you navigate the stunning terrain of rural Dominican Republic.

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.

Combine a visit to Damajagua waterfall, a horseback riding adventure, and an 8-line zipline course in a single 6-hour tour from Puerto Plata. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels provided.

Want to get off the beaten track? Get your adrenaline pumping in Puerto Plata when you climb into the driver’s seat of an Outback Terra Cross ATV buggy and head out on this thrilling off road adventure.

Discover the Dominican Republic through its delicious food on a full-day adventure with a local guide. Explore the sensational Dominican countryside and discover its culinary gems before enjoying a seafood lunch at a traditional restaurant overlooking the ocean. This will be a tasty, fun-filled day you’ll never forget!

Spend a picture-perfect evening riding horses on the quiet beaches of Dominican Republic on this sunset Puerto Plata excursion. Escape the city streets and crowded resorts as you take to the shores of the Caribbean Sea. This memorable tour includes dinner by the water--and even an option to roast marshmallows on the beach. It's perfect for all skill levels and an ideal night of romance for honeymooners and couples.

Combine a zipline adventure and a visit to a tropical garden during this 5-hour tour from Puerto Plata. All zipline instruction and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Enjoy a double dose of outdoor adventure on this 5-hour zipline and horse-riding trip from Puerto Plata. Travel into tropical woodland and fly down ziplines strung between the trees, soaring through the canopy from platform to platform. Plus, slow the pace a notch with a gentle horseback trek, clip-clopping along trails through rolling hills. This family-friendly trip includes all required equipment, instruction, refreshments, and pickup and drop-off at most Puerto Plata hotels.

Board a luxury catamaran and cruise to the tiny island of Cayo Arena on this full-day excursion from Puerto Plata. Explore extensive mangrove forests home to native wildlife, enjoy a floating bar and Champagne at a shallow sandbar in the middle of the sea, and snorkel at a coral reef with a guide. Then sit down beachside for a buffet-style Dominican lunch with lobster.

Travel through the rain forest around Puerto Plata in a mega truck during this 8-hour excursion. Listen to commentary on the local flora and fauna from your guide as you journey; buffet lunch, horse back riding, and round-trip hotel transportation provided.

Get off the beaten path in an open-top safari truck during this 5.5-hour adventure from Puerto Plata. Explore the Dominican Republic's North Coast, learning about the local history, culture, and ecosystem from your guides. Lunch, open bar, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

Combine multiple activities—horseback riding, hiking, swimming, and zip lining—on a single tour from Puerto Plata. Organizing and scheduling all of these activities on your own would be near impossible, but this tour takes care of all the details in advance. Climb, jump, and swim in the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua with your guide's supervision, then stop at Country World Ranch for lunch, zip lining, and horseback riding.

Journey into the town of Gaspar Hernandez with an expert local guide and venture through a traditional plantation, before cruising along the mangroves of the San Juan River to the Gri-Gri Lagoon during this incredible nine-hour Blue Lagoon tour from Puerto Plata. Savor the stunning beauty of one of Dominican Republic’s top attractions on this outdoor adventure that’s filled with sun, sand and swimming in a beautiful tropical paradise.

Take an exciting dune buggy tour and see the countryside from a different perspective. Drive through incredible landscapes, streams, valleys, mountains and the sugar cane plantations of the north coast while feeling the power of the rugged vehicle beneath you. Learn a bit about the country’s history and everyday life in the area along the way.

Tour the lush rainforests of Los Haitises National Park, followed by a lobster lunch on the stunning island of Cayo Levantado. Enjoy a light breakfast after departing Puerto Plata, then set off to explore the park via speedboat. Keep an eye out for oysters, manatees and other wildlife while your captain navigates through dense mangrove swamps and along dozens of canals. Journey into the park's petroglyph-covered caverns and learn their history. Afterward head to 'Bacardi Island' for a buffet lunch, open bar and ample free time at a private beach.

Navigate the rugged landscape outside Puerto Plata on this 3-hour ATV adventure. Follow your guide to a beach to relax and check out local towns in the Dominican countryside. Multiple departure times available, hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Combine ziplining, horseback riding, and a visit to a petting zoo during this excursion from Puerto Plata. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included; no zipline or horseback riding experience necessary.

Delve into the cultural tapestry of the Dominican Republic on a full-day outback safari from Puerto Plata. Great for families and nature lovers, this excursion involves exploring coffee and chocolate plantations; meeting locals and learning about age-old traditions; and relaxing on blissful Caribbean beaches. Soft drinks, rum and beer, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover Guzmancito during this 4x4 off-roading adventure from Puerto Plata. In an off-road vehicle with your adventure guide, ascend the hills for spectacular views of Puerto Plata spread out below. Learn about different ecosystems, from majestic palms to exotic mango trees and a variety of spined cactus. Visit a typical Dominican house and then enjoy a buffet lunch on a stunning beach. Visit local rum and cigar factories to learn about some of the country's most important exports. This full-day excursion includes round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels.