Tropical Forest Trek to Natural Pool Cascade Shore Excursion
4.6
40 Ratings
Puerto Plata
Embark on a thrilling tropical forest trek, crossing bridges and streams, while discovering the diverse flora, fauna, and medicinal plants. Take a refreshing dip in a natural pool and cascade. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Amber Cove - Your adventure begins when you are greeted by your welcome team at the cruise center main entrance. Meet your guide and board a mini-bus or van for the fully narrated drive to the hike’s start-point. Once there, receive an orientation, a safety briefing and have the opportunity to use the facilities before you begin your trek through the Dominican forest.
During the hike you will cross streams and see tropical birds and plants along the path. Continue this moderate hike until you reach the waterfall where you will enjoy a relaxing swim. After your time at the waterfall, you will make the return hike to your start-point where you will have a bit of free-time to browse the gift shop, enjoy a cool beverage or have a bite to eat (at own expense).
After, re-board your safari truck for the return to the cruise center main gate.
Please note, while this is an “easy” hike, you will be required to walk for approximately 1.5-hours on uneven surfaces.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Complimentary rum punch following the hike
- Transportation by air-conditioned van or mini bus
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional yet appreciated)
- Participants who do not arrive with appropriate footwear will be required to rent shoes for $2
Additional Information
Trek through a beautiful tropical forest, crossing a suspension bridge and streams while discovering the flora, fauna and medicinal plants along the way to a natural pool.
Begin your nature-adventure with a fully narrated drive in an air-conditioned van or mini bus, to the trek start-point with time for restrooms, a short orientation and safety briefing as well as safety equipment is provided. Your enthusiastic guide will assist in identifying tropical birds and plants along the trail. You will discover the many traditional uses and medicinal qualities of plant roots, leaves and flowers. Splash across streams while enjoying the view along the way to a natural forest pool and cascade where you may choose to take a dip in the refreshing water. You will then make the return trek to the start-point. Time is provided to change or use the facilities before reboarding your bus or mini-van for the lively return to the port complete with merengue music and complimentary rum punch.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- This activity is not suitable for participants with back problems, heart complaints, respiratory issues or other serious medical conditions or for pregnant women
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Cane and walker users may not participate.
- Participants will cross small streams in order to arrive at the waterfall. Appropriate footwear is required (water shoes, sneakers that can get wet or sport sandals with a back strap). Participants who do not arrive with appropriate footwear will be required to rent shoes for $2 once at the hike start point
- Minimum age is 14 years old
Location
Amber Cove
Amber Cove Cruise Park, Cruise Terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(40 Ratings)
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Mattu399
Mar 24, 2024
Alex with Puerto Plata Adventures is amazing - My girlfriend and I did this forest trek to natural swimming pool excursion through Shore Excursioneer. Alex with Puerto Plata Adventures was our tour guide. Alex was outstanding! He was extremely friendly and gave us time to ask questions and take pictures. We were the only ones doing the excursion, so we had a very good experience. Alex also went above and beyond by providing us complimentary snacks and drinks in the van on the way back from the excursion. My girlfriend also didn't have enough money to buy wet shoes for the excursion, so Alex paid for the wet shoes out of his own pocket. Excellent customer service! Good customer service is hard to find these days, so good customer service should be recognized and celebrated. I would definitely recommend Alex with Puerto Plata Adventures if you're looking for a fun/safe excursion. He'll take care of you while you're on vacation. Thanks a lot Alex! You made our time in the Dominican Republic memorable.
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Paul_w
Jan 22, 2024
Good way to visit the lower waterfalls and learn about the local plants and wildlife - First, we were the only people booked that day, but the company didn't cancel on us - they gave us a private excursion instead. Xander was a very good guide with great knowledge of the area. About 8 years ago, we climbed up and slid down 12 of the 27 waterfalls. This tour is a flatter hike through the forest to the base of the final fall. You can just swim in the water, or climb up and slide down the final few falls.
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Tara_l
Nov 29, 2023
Tony was the best! - We had the best time. I have back issues so this walk to the bottom of the falls was perfect. Then if someone in your group wants to do the slides or jump, they take you up and you can do a couple. It’s the best of both worlds. My husband didn’t miss out because my back issues and I got to swim and take the stairs up to take pictures. Tony was the best tour guide. He really cares about making it a great experience. He taught us about all the agricultural elements of the countryside. It’s a smalller tour (less people) which makes it much better. Bring cash to tip, they definitely earned it
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Nicolemb7721zd
Sep 11, 2023
Favorite part of my vacation! - I toured with Alex and Tony, with Alex as my personal guide. They were both amazing! I had the best time with Alex learning about local plants and wildlife, and swimming in the pool was so nice and refreshing. I'd love to come back and try sliding down the waterfalls!
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Thegoffs
Aug 15, 2023
Great Excursion! - Our group of six really enjoyed this excursion! Our guide Xander was informative and fun. Walk was not strenuous and we enjoyed swimming in the waterfall pool. Several in our group slid down the rocks and loved it. Xander and Tony made the ride back a lot of fun! Be prepared for a bit of a walk to meet the bus outside the port area but worth the walk! Highly recommend.
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Navigate630895
Jul 22, 2023
Maria says, “Chandler is neat!” - Chandler,our guide, did a great job! Explained lots of plants and local history. Waterfall and swim were amazing! The walk out to the falls was a little rockier than we expected in some spots, but beautiful nonetheless. We were able to jump and slide at the last waterfall, which was exciting! Educational, and fun at the same time. If you can request Chandler, do it, and tell him Maria and her family say he is neat! He was not familiar with the meaning of neat, and we had a good laugh about it a few times! Just so you know, the walk from the ship out to their van was a good 15-20 minutes, so be prepared. It’s mostly covered walkways, but it’s a good hike out of the cruise port. If you want more adventure and jumps, do the other one. This is an easier walking experience.
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Grayson_m
Jul 4, 2023
5 stars all around for everything - I think the biggest thing that makes a tour good, is the people that you are with from your friends to the guides. I can say that the guides made the whole experience that much more amazing. They add so much energy. The tour itself was amazing and such a great experience 5 stars all around.
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W4520joheatherw
Jun 10, 2023
Wonderful experience! - We toured with Marcelino, Tony, and Jordan with Jordan as our personal guide. The trek was interesting and stunningly beautiful. Jordan was knowledgeable and friendly and made us all very comfortable. The natural pool was beautiful annd refreshing and, on our way back, we were treated to some delicious local punch and fresh pineapple. We were so impressed with the entire experience and the top notch service! We will definitely book with this group on a future visit!!
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Tiffany_m
May 11, 2023
Rainforest Excursion! - Luis, Chandler, and the other young man were great guides. Fun, informative, and friendly. I would definitely recommend this excursion!
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Kramer_b
Apr 29, 2023
WOULD GIVE 500 STARS - This was easily the highlight of our trip! Pickup directions were clear and concise so we had no trouble finding the bus. The fun started the second we met our guides (Xander and Tony) Learned a lot of cool history about the country and culture on the way there, and that was just the tip of the iceberg as far as what we learned. We were with Xander and Angel for the rest of the trip, and they were both AWESOME. A perfect mix of knowledgeable, helpful, fun, and kind. The hike was beautiful and the natural waterfalls were breathtaking. The dancing and rum punch on the way back was the perfect icing on the cake! TAKE THIS TRIP! Thank you for an unforgettable day!!!
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