OVERVIEW
Race through the countryside in an all-terrain vehicle and enjoy a cool mountain stream and its tumbling cascades. The Damajagua River is the waterfalls’ source and the setting couldn’t be more beautiful. After hiking through the jungle, you will arrive at a series of cascades that comprise this natural wonder. You will be free to swim in the numerous mountain pools, slide down cascades with slick rock chutes and even jump off some of the waterfalls into the refreshing water below. This area is only accessible on foot, which limits the number of other adventurers. The adrenaline rush will continue once you ease into an ATV and tear off into jungle. You can take the wheel or ride in the passenger seat. Either way, it will be exhilarating, especially if it’s been raining because the mud will be flying. Although you will be mostly off road, you will stop in a village to interact with the locals.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools below the Damajagua waterfalls
• Slide down the slick chutes that the cascades have carved into the rocks.
• Marvel at the secluded pristine setting, which can only be reached on foot.
• Race through the countryside in an open-air ATV built for adventure.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Prepare for three times the fun on this ultimate adventure by zip line, ATV and by following a jungle trail to the gorgeous Damajagua waterfalls. The leisurely hike through the unspoiled wilds will introduce the natural beauty that you will experience three ways. You will first race through the tree canopy on a series of five ziplines, each uniquely exhilarating. Negotiating two suspension bridges between the ziplines will add to the thrills. Upon reaching the waterfalls, you might swim in the pools at the bottom of the many cascades or simply enjoy the serenity of the surrounding forest. Few places are quite so breathtaking. You will see this natural wonderland from yet another perspective by riding off-road in an open-air vehicle built to handle even the toughest terrain. The experience will deliver one thrill after another as you tear across a river, through the mud and into a small village for a cultural encounter.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Fly high above the jungle floor on five ziplines and walk across two suspension bridges.
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools below the Damajagua waterfalls.
• Race through the countryside in an open-air ATV built for adventure.
• Marvel at the gorgeous countryside, which you will explore three thrilling ways.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Experience the Damajagua waterfalls in every way imaginable with a local guide leading the adventure. A leisurely hike through a jungle-like landscape will bring you to the waterfalls, whose source is the Damajagua River, a cool mountain stream. This breathtaking natural wonder contains numerous cascades of varying heights, and you will reach about a dozen of them. You will jump off some of the waterfalls, negotiate other ones by sliding down slick rock chutes and swim in the sparkling pools at the base of all of them. Wooden walkways and steps connect many of the cascades, allowing you access that would be impossible otherwise. The river is known for its beautiful blue hue as it spills out of the mountains and carves its way through the rocky terrain. Steep limestone canyons line much of the Damajagua, making the scenery all the more memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Follow a guide down the Damajagua River as it cascades through the mountainous jungle.
• Jump off and slide down the waterfalls and swim in the cool pools below the cascades.
• Marvel at the secluded pristine setting, which can only be reached on foot.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Boasting one of the largest man-made dolphin habitats in the world, Ocean World is a must-see attraction for everyone cruising Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Day Pass visitors have the opportunity to snorkel in a Tropical Reef Aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), learn about marine mammals, feed exotic tropical birds, walk through a tropical rain forest, and observe dolphin, sea lion and tropical bird shows. Guests will also have a free access to the dolphin beach and the fresh water oasis located at the Pirate’s Pool! This tour also includes a hearty Dominican lunch and allow to Immerse in the rich Dominican culture tasting handmade chocolate and observing skill woodcarving artisans on the go. Appreciate the expertise involved in cigar rolling and learn a few steps of Merengue and Bachata or sit back and admire a professional presentation with our folkloric ballet. Before you go, visit the Dominican Corner, the ideal spot for shopping local souvenirs. Photos, videos and drinks are available at an additional cost. At an additional fee get an unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”).

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a leisurely walk to a series of waterfalls for a refreshing swim and then experience the local culture by shopping for handicrafts and dining on characteristic Dominican cuisine. The source of the cascades is the Damajagua River, a cool crystal-clear stream that tumbles through the mountains forming waterfalls of varying heights. You will have time to time swim in the placid pools below the cascades and admire the natural setting before continuing on to a typical country market. A sampling of fresh-brewed coffee and a chocolate sweet will serve to whet your appetite for the sumptuous buffet lunch that follows at the nearby hacienda La Huerta. Most of the ingredients for your lunch will have been grown in the gardens that surround this former sugar plantation. To enhance the dining experience, you will be offered a tasting of Brugal Rum, which has been distilled in Puerto Plata since 1888.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through a serene tropical jungle where the only sounds are those of nature.
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools below the Damajagua waterfalls.
• Browse the shops in a country market and savor a cup of coffee and local chocolates.
• Dine on traditional Dominican dishes at a hacienda on what was once a sugar plantation.
• Sample a selection of rums from a distillery that was founded in 1888.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours relaxing at a quintessential beach resort and dine on an inspiring lunch created by the acclaimed Chef Tita. The resort lies in Sosúa, just east of Puerto Plata along a private stretch of sand known for its natural beauty and gorgeous views. You will be free to luxuriate there however you please. The options include basking in the sun on a lounger, lying in the shade under a coconut palm and taking a refreshing swim in the sea. If you prefer freshwater pools, the resort offers three, one of them an infinity pool overlooking the waterfront. Inéz Páez Nin, also known as Chef Tita, will prepare your meal using locally sourced ingredients that highlight the Dominican gastronomic heritage. The exact menu for the four-course meal will be determined by what is freshest and seasonal, but it will most likely feature avant-garde dishes that she has reinvented from traditional Dominican recipes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Luxuriate at a waterfront resort on a private beach in the town of Soúsa.
• Enjoy full access to the resort amenities, including the beach and swimming pools.
• Dine on an inspiring meal that Chef Tita has created that redefines Dominican cuisine.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Take the wheel of an off-road vehicle and drive through the countryside, stopping along the way for tastings at a farm and to browse a museum with exhibits showcasing the indigenous Taino people. While riding through the lush landscape in a caravan of 4x4 vehicles, you will enjoy spectacular views of Isabel de Torres Mountain, which looms high above Puerto Plata. Upon arriving at the farm, you will learn how many local fruits and coffee are grown, harvested and processed. You will also sample many of these products, which will enhance your understanding of their allure. More scenic vistas await you on the ride to La Confuencia Galería Etnográfica, a museum full of ancient artifacts that promote the culture and history of the Dominican Republic with a special emphasis on the Taino. You may discover how they emigrated to the island of Hispaniola and how life changed following the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive a 4x4 vehicle through the lush tropical countryside.
• Enjoy tastings of fruits and coffee at a farm and see how they are grown and processed.
• Browse an ethnographic museum that focuses on the indigenous Taino people.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Watch artisans demonstrate how they make an array of local products and enjoy shopping for these signature items before relaxing on one of the area’s most beautiful beaches. You can expect to see premium cigars being hand-rolled from a blend of tobacco leaves, coffee beans being roasted and organic cocoa beans being processed for chocolate and to flavor other foods. You will also browse a museum devoted entirely to amber, an ancient hardened tree sap that is often used in jewelry. Similarly, larimar is a rare blue mineral only found in the Dominican Republic and it too is often incorporated into jewelry. Besides seeing how all of these raw products are hand-crafted into extraordinary merchandise, you will spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata. And what better way to relax afterwards than by basking in the sun on a gorgeous stretch of beach and swimming in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local products such as cigars, coffee and chocolate are made from raw materials.
• Browse a museum full of amber products, including exquisite jewelry.
• Spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata.
• Relax on one of the beaches that rims the city and swim in the sea if you like.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Race through the tree canopy on a series of exhilarating zip lines and then cool off in the Damajagua River as it cascades through the dense jungle terrain. The five ziplines more or less follow the river and offer a wonderfully unique perspective of the tropical landscape, as they span platforms high above the ground. To reach some of the ziplines, you will need to walk across swaying suspension bridges, which definitely add to the excitement. Afterwards, you will follow the guide along a section of the river with a dozen cascades. You will jump off some of the waterfalls into the deep pools below, while other waterfalls are more easily negotiated by sliding down natural waterslides carved in the rocks. You will also have time to swim in the cool, remarkably blue water between the cascades. Over time, the Damajagua has carved steep canyons into the terrain, so you can expect the scenery to be magnificent.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Fly high above the jungle floor on five ziplines and walk across two suspension bridges.
• Follow a guide down the Damajagua River as it cascades through the mountainous jungle.
• Jump off and slide down the waterfalls and swim in the cool pools below the cascades.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Discover how sustainable agricultural practices have revitalized the area’s coffee production by visiting a farm that has overcome the challenges that once plagued the industry. Coffee has been grown in the Dominican Republic for centuries, but in the 1980s insect pests such as berry borers began to devastate the crop. You will visit a farm in the countryside to observe how coffee is now grown and processed using methods that better protect the plants. Every phase of production through harvesting and roasting the coffee beans will be covered. The plastic conceptions that you may see hanging from the trees are berry borer traps baited with an attractant that lures them into the soapy water below. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to a local reforestation project by planting a coffee tree in a well-shaded spot. A traditional lunch such as sancocho meat stew will then be served.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how coffee is grown and processed at a farm that follows sustainable practices.
• Plant a coffee tree as part of a local reforestation project.
• Savor a traditional Dominican lunch at the coffee farm.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Visit many of the key landmarks that define Puerto Plata and spend time relaxing on a golden beach that is considered to be among the city’s best. You will see remarkably diverse attractions, ranging from a Victorian Era district of gingerbread homes to a lounge where you can learn to roll cigars with premium Dominican tobacco. Nearby, you will find the lovely Cathedral of San Felipe and Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink. For an authentic glimpse at local life, you will meander through Central Park, a popular gathering spot also known as Independence Square to commemorate the unification of the Dominican Republic following the War of Restoration. A traditional lunch and free time at Playa Dorado follows. This spectacular stretch of sand is a Blue Flag beach, a prestigious designation only awarded to beaches that are clean and eco-friendly.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata by visiting its landmark attractions.
• Visit the central park, Victorian Era district and highly unusual Pink Alley.
• Spend hours enjoying eco-friendly Playa Dorado beach on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours relaxing however you please at the Fricolandia Beach Club, a private resort with thatched roof bungalows overlooking the sea. An immensely picturesque 1 hour drive along the northern coast of the Dominican Republic will put you in just the right mood to really enjoy this laid-back oasis. Fricolandia sits atop a rocky coastal area several feet above the water – and that is the beauty of this unique resort. To reach the brilliant blue water, simply walk down a wooden staircase right into the sea. No jumping necessary. Just ease into the crystal-clear water. If you prefer a swimming pool, two of them loom above on a seaside cliff. If you’re looking for a private sandy beach with beach chairs, walk across the wooden walkway over the ocean to Frico Beach. Fricolandia’s many terraces invite you to stretch out, thatched-roofed gazebos provide plenty of shade and the restaurant for your lunch is wonderfully tropical. Few resorts are quite so relaxing and unusual.

HIGHLIGHTS

• While away the hours at the private, spectacularly relaxing Fricolandia Beach Club.
• Walk down a staircase right into the sea for a refreshing swim in the saltwater.
• Relax under the thatched-roof gazebos, on the seaside terraces and in the two swimming pools.
• Enjoy a tropical-themed lunch of traditional Dominican cuisine.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.