Monkey Park Plus Waterfalls

Overview

This half-day outing from Puerto Plata pairs two very different activities: a squirrel monkey encounter and a hike-and-swim trip through the Damajagua waterfalls. The whole thing runs about 4.5 hours: time at the monkey park first, then the Damajagua waterfalls with your admission ticket included, then the ride back to Puerto Plata.

At the monkey park, visitors get close to the animals, and reviewers repeatedly describe the encounter as a highlight, with one calling the squirrel monkeys adorable. Then the trip moves to Damajagua, where the well-known routine is a hike up, followed by sliding and jumping down a series of waterfalls and pools. Life jackets and helmets are provided for the falls, and bottled water is included. Gratuities are not.

It suits travellers in reasonable shape and up for a real workout. Groups are capped at 50. The tour is not recommended for people with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnancy, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Families with kids and teens have gone and enjoyed it.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Amber Cove Excursions And ToursThree hours, with the admission ticket included.
2. ImbertForty minutes, with the admission ticket free.
3. Puerto PlataFifty minutes, with the admission ticket free.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller accounts of this tour, mostly around footwear, water, and the hike.

• Bring water shoes. Water shoes are the single most repeated piece of advice across the reviews. Several travellers said the trail has slippery spots and that regular shoes get soaked. Rentals were mentioned by one reviewer as an option for those who arrive without them.
• The hike is real. Multiple travellers described a sustained uphill walk to the top of the falls, with steps and heat. Rest breaks happen along the way. Anyone who struggles with an uphill trail should think twice.
• You will get wet. Reviewers said everything gets submerged at some point, with cliff jumps and slides into pools below. One advised leaving hats and sunglasses behind and using a waterproof bag for electronics. Life jackets and helmets are provided.
• Photography option. A photographer can be hired at the falls, which one reviewer priced at about 55 dollars. That same reviewer praised the photos taken along the route.
• Water is included. Bottled water is included in the package. Gratuities are not included, so tip money is worth carrying. No meal is listed as included.
• Group feel. The listing allows up to 50 travellers. One reviewer with a large family of 15 had a good experience, and others described travelling in parties of 9 and more.

Common issues. The pace is the main honest caveat: the uphill climb to the falls is demanding in heat and humidity, and the operator marks the tour as unsuitable for wheelchair users, pregnant travellers, and people with back or heart problems. The experience also depends on good weather, and the operator can cancel or reschedule in poor conditions. Gratuities and any photographer fee are extra.

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