Puerto Plata city tour
All tours on this page are available from Puerto Plata, Amber Cove, Sosúa & Cabarete
Tours from the cruise ports may need to be adapted to take into account a limited time in town.
Puerto Plata tour (half-day)
This visit to Puerto Plata will take you around the colonial city well known for its Victorian architecture. Puerto Plata was founded in 1502 and is a fascinating city. Our tour includes:
- Panoramic views of the city
- Visit to Parque Central, San Felipe Fortress, Larimar & Amber Mine Museum
- Ride by bus or jeep to the top of Mount Isabel with spectacular views over the city
- Visit to Paseo de Doña Blanca with its pink walls
- Umbrella Street
- Shopping downtown
Puerto Plata half-day private tour pricing:
| Starting point: | Puerto Plata | Amber Cove | Taino Bay |
| Up to 2 pers | US$195 | US$195 | US$195 |
| Up to 4 pers | US$395 | US$395 | US$395 |
| Up to 7 pers | US$469 | US$469 | US$469 |
| Up to 10 pers | US$659 | US$659 | US$659 |
| This tour operates daily.
Prices are per group, not per person. Rates for larger groups available on request. |
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Included in your private Puerto Plata tour:
- ✔ Private van
- ✔ Private English-speaking guide
- ✔ Entrance fees where applicable
- ✔ Entrance to the National Park
- ✔ water and soft-drinks in the van
Sosúa & Cabarete tour (half-day)
These two picturesque beach destinations on the Atlantic coast are a mecca for both sun-lovers and watersport fanatics alike.
Our half-day tour starts with a panoramic tour of Sosua with time to explore its pretty horseshoe-bay beach and crystal-clear water.
Later, after only a short 15-minute drive to Cabarete, ample time to walk the beach, admiring the windsurfers and kiteboarders from afar, or do some boutique shopping.
This tour can be conducted in the morning or afternoon. Pick-up from your hotel at 9 am/2 pm.
Sosúa & Cabarete tour (half-day) tour pricing:
| Starting point: | Amber Cove | Cabarete | Puerto Plata | Sosúa | Taino Bay |
| Up to 2 pers | US$185 | US$195 | US$195 | US$195 | US$195 |
| Up to 4 pers | US$362 | US$395 | US$395 | US$395 | US$395 |
| Up to 7 pers | US$450 | US$469 | US$469 | US$469 | US$469 |
| Up to 10 pers | US$550 | US$659 | US$659 | US$659 | US$659 |
| Up to 14 pers | US$574 | US$859 | US$859 | US$859 | US$859 |
| This tour operates daily.
Prices are per group, not per person. Rates for larger groups available on request. |
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Included in your private Puerto Plata tour:
- ✔ Private van
- ✔ Private English-speaking guide
- ✔ Entrance fees where applicable
- ✔ water and soft-drinks in the van
Puerto Plata tour (full-day) incl. lunch
A full-day cultural city tour of Puerto Plata. This is an info-packed day as your guide will take you on a tour of the jewel in the north coast's crown! Our tour includes:
- A visit to the Larimar Mine Museum (which also features amber) to see an amazing and unique collection of Dominican amber and larimar.
- A short drive along the "Malecon" or ocean-front boulevard of Puerto Plata will then bring you to the San Felipe fort - one of the oldest buildings in Puerto Plata, where you can enter the small museum and observe wartime artifacts such as guns and cannon balls.
- A breathtaking ride to the top of the Isabel de Torres mountain where you can stare in awe at the magnificent views of Puerto Plata below.
- Beach visit so bring swimwear, towels, hi-factor sunblock, spending money for souvenirs, and your camera!
Puerto Plata, Sosúa & Cabarete (full-day)
Begin the day exploring Puerto Plata by experiencing breathtaking views of the city on the cable car. Here there are ample opportunities for "Kodak Moments", the views overlooking Puerto Plata are absolutely stunning!
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to visit the San Felipe Fortress situated on the malecón (oceanfront promenade), take a trip to the Amber Museum and view the many different colours of amber, then it is off to the Brugal factory where you can view the bottling plant, sample a rum cocktail and buy a bottle or two of rum to take home for gifts. Finally you will be treated to a cigar-making demonstration at a local tobacco outlet and once again you will have the opportunity to purchase some of these excellent cigars.
After the morning in Puerto Plata you will head towards the town of Sosua which boasts a beautiful beach.
After the included lunch you can either relax on the beach or take a wander through the streets of Sosúa, maybe grab a few trinkets or just sit and enjoy a cocktail at one of the many bars and restaurants.
Finally before heading back to your hotel we will take you to visit Cabarete, home of windsurfing and kitesurfing, many international competitions are held here annually and it is definitely worth a visit, giving you a chance to take some very colourful photographs from the beach. Again you can either relax and watch not only the experienced surfers but also those taking their first tentative steps or you can wander along the parade of shops in Cabarete and pick up a few souvenirs.