One of the top ten things to do in Puerto Plata and the most exhilarating shore excursions for adventure seekers! Jump, slide and swim through a series of exciting waterfalls. 3 Options to choose from:
12 Waterfalls (when river conditions are optimal)
7 Falls (when your ship is in port 7 hours or less)
7 Falls + 5 Zip Lines (when your ship is in port at least 8 hours and you want to add zipping fun to your waterfall excursion)
Any one of these experiences will undoubtedly be the highlight of your cruise!!
Posted By : Melissa_R
This was such a fun excursion, we would highly recommend!!! The option to hire a photographer is brilliant!! We have been very happy using Viator to book through!
The only thing that was a little disappointing was there were no actual waterfalls like in the pic advertised, other than that, so much fun!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 21:42:54 
Posted By : Corey_S
Our Guides Alex and Max were excellent and very attentive. The pick up at the port was super easy, and the drive over to the falls was comfortable and Alex gave up us some fun info about the island during it. Once we arrived at the falls, there was some delay in going up, but that wasn't on our guide, it was on the falls staff. The hike up to the falls was not easy, but it wasn't hard either. It was definitely a fair about of uphill hiking, so be prepared for that. The guides did stop a few times for rests though. Once we reached the top for our tour, we started the descent, via slide and jump :) It was really fun, the jumps were pretty big, but nothing crazy, the slides were similar and a bit bumpy, but still really fun. Alex was with us the whole time and used our phone to get a bunch of great videos and photos of us going down the falls and doing our jumps. We really appreciated that. Once the falls were over, we were driven back to town and since we had some time left, we asked for some local info on Chocolate and Cigars and they showed us where to go for those, it was awesome. Super great tour w/ super great guides
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 10:51:29
Posted By : Michelle_M
This was hands down one of the best experiences I have had! Carlos was an amazing guide as well as all of the guides at the park. It was a tough hike to the top but it was so worth it once you get to jump into the cool refreshing waterfalls! Absolutely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 15:59:16
Posted By : Laura_F
Fantastic excursion! Carlos was a great host and made sure our tour to the waterfalls was perfect. Easy pickup at port, excellent guide for tour and lunch, entertainment throughout, and easy drop off at port. We had the best time and would definitely do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 10:24:17
Posted By : Tiana_D
This was an amazing activity and are glad that we trusted Iguana Mama with our day in Puerto Plata. Our guide, Raul was friendly, informative, and went above and beyond to make our Damajagua Falls experience memorable. Would definitely recommend to friends and family visiting Puerto Plata. Thank you, Raul and Iguana Mama!
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 08:35:28
Posted By : Heathet_G
Our trip was great, we were picked up in our own private shuttle (8 of us) and taken to the waterfalls. There had been a significant amount of rain the day before, so we were not able to make one of the falls. I had been promised that with more water, we could do more than the 7 falls, and unfortunately, we only got to do 6. However, the experience was fun, the guides were great, and the trip was exceptional, from the guides to the food to the photos.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 13:02:35
Posted By : Adams_R
Mr. Rodriguez our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and ensured safety was key thoughout the entire experience! Water felt great the walk to get up to where we began the jumping and sliding! Very fun! Would go again! Also recommend waiting until a good rainstorm has been through the are to ensure waterfalls are flowing sufficiently.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 19:27:03
Posted By : mwells90
We had a great day with Carlos. This is my second time going with Carlos and it was just as good. The park crew during the hike was so friendly and helpful. The guides made sure everyone was ok and moving ok during the hike. Our family appreciated that so much. The falls and jumps were very fun.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 12:29:36 
Posted By : jamesgO4494SE
Highly recommend Iguana Mama! Great tour. Safe. Book here instead of through Carnival or other cruise lines. It's cheaper this way, you get lunch, rum drinks on the way home, and a better tour. They get you back in PLENTY of time so there is really no concern about that.
We had an awesome time in the Dominican Republic at Damajagua waterfalls with Iguana Mama Shore Excursions.
They pick you up right outside Amber Cove terminal. It's an easy walk outside to the left. Our family and our friends who were with us on the cruise were the ONLY ones on this private group. They speak perfect English and Spanish, so don't worry about that.
It's about a 15 minute drive to the waterfall area. We did bring a backpack but left EVERYTHING in their van including phones and such. With this group, there is NO need to get a locker. Their driver stays with the van.
Once you get there, go to the bathroom, then grab a helmet and lifevest. Iguana Mama gives you multiple water bottles. You don't need to bring any for the hike.
With this group you wear ANY shoes you want. Carnival makes you rent the little water shoes. We wore tennis shoes, crocs, teva sandals, whatever.
When you get there, you can also get a "picture/video" guide. It was about $45 I think. They have a guy that goes and takes videos and pictures of your group the whole time. We got one guy for 2 families. Ended up getting over 120 pictures and videos. Then just leave your phones in the van. Definitely recommend this. They take credit cards there so I didn't have to use cash.
The hike was mostly a very good trail with stairs. It was easy for our group but we are in good shape. We could have honestly walked up without stopping. But there are other groups, and the large group stops 2 or 3 times going up. If you are overweight and take the elevator instead of the stairs on the cruise ship, this is probably not for you.
We jumped off 12' and 18' waterfalls and also slid down some. I think the Carnival tours don't let you jump. If you don't want to jump, there are some where you can climb down a ladder and then go in the water. Other sections just have rock type, natural slides.
The water is a little colder but not bad after walking up and especially if it's hot outside.
There are also zip lines in this area. We didn't do that but you can hear them.
After walking back from the waterfalls, they have a lunch buffet on site. For Iguana mama, this is INCLUDED. They have local + American food. They also have a bar.
Once you are done eating, they drive you back and offer you rum drinks.
Great time and definitely recommend it.
If you're visiting the Dominican on a cruise or alone, it's a great time.
We booked Iguana Mama from Trip advisor, instead of Carnival, but you could use their website as well.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 12:40:08
Posted By : Quinny675
Best day of our holiday, if you only have one day do the waterfall tour 😁 our guide Raffi was amazing! We didn't know it was going to be a private tour!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 14:47:23
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