puerto plata city tour + conuntryside
Puerto Plata City Tour + Countryside
Price: $70.00 USD per person
Estimated total duration: 4.5 - 5 hours
Detailed Itinerary
1. Meeting at the Port and Initial Transfer
Meeting Point: Amber Cove Cruise Terminal / Taino Bay
2. Cultural Tour of Puerto Plata (2 hours)
Arrival in the historic center of Puerto Plata. We will take a walking tour of the picturesque historic center.
3. Amber and Larimar Museum
4. Umbrella Street (Calle de los Paraguas): A must-see stop to take the most iconic photos of the city under the colorful hanging umbrellas.
5. Central Park and Cathedral: We will explore the heart of the city, its Victorian architecture, and the history of its people.
6. Chocolate Factory / Cigars: A brief stop to see the artisanal process of making Dominican chocolate and the famous cigar, with a tasting included.
7. Doña Blanca Pink Alley.
8. Maimón Countryside Experience (1.5 hours)
9. Descent from the city into the valley, venturing into the rural area of Maimón. The landscape changes to plantations and green hills.
10. Stop at a Typical Country House: We will visit a local farm to experience Dominican rural culture.
Crops: We will walk briefly among coffee, cacao, banana, and tropical fruit plants.
Tasting: We will sample organic coffee and cacao prepared in the traditional way by locals.
Views: We will enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and the surrounding views, a complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Return to the Port
Passengers will be transferred directly to their home port gate:
If the ship docks at Taino Bay, the return trip will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
If the ship docks at Amber Cove, the return trip will take approximately 10 minutes.
Estimated arrival time: At least 1.5 hours before departure, ensuring all cruisers have ample time to return to their ship.
Price per person: $70.00 USD
Includes: Bottled water (free during the tour)
Transportation for up to 7 people
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual guide (Spanish/English).