Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion | 4 hours to 5 hours

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Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion
2 Adults x $89.00
$178.00
Approx Total
$178.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Luperon Museum may be substituted if the cable car is not operating due to maintenance/high winds
  • Complimentary Rum Punch
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan OR mini-bus
  • Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Overview

Explore Puerto Plata's top attractions including the Caribbean's only cable car during this shore excursion for cruise ship passengers calling to Port Amber Cove and Port Taino Bay, Puerto Plata! You will ascend to the highest point on the Dominican Republic's north coast passing through small villages and the countryside. Once at the summit of Mount Isabela de Torres, you will enjoy expert narration, stroll through the botanical gardens, visit the Christ Statue and enjoy sweeping, north coast views. Then you will explore the grounds of the San Felipe Fortress, stroll Parque Independencia  (Victorian Times) in the heart of the historic Victorian district and visit Cathedral San Felipe. You will also enjoy photo opportunities at "Umbrella Street" and El Paseo de Dona Blanca (Pink Street). Your tour will feature full narration provided by an expert tour host, a bit of free-time in the historic town square, fresh fruit and unlimited rum punch.

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PLEASE READ ALL: TOUR DEPARTURE TIME IS 45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL. IF THE SHIP IS EARLY OR LATE THE DEPARTURE TIME REMAINS THE SAME (45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL). Port of Puerto Plata, Taino Bay. Outside the main gates of the port of Puerto Plata (Taino Bay). Port of Amber ... Cove Outside the main gates. Important Note: there are two (2) ports in Puerto Plata - Taino Bay, Puerto Plata AND Amber Cove (less than 15-minutes apart by car. If your ship announces an "itinerary change" to either port - we will be there. We will provide you with the new map and meet instructions. There is no need to cancel your excursion! Look for our Welcome Team with signs that read, "Puerto Plata Adventures". It is important that you be with the first groups to leave the ship as we aim to depart 45-minutes after your ship’s actual arrival (or when the gangway is in place). TOUR DEPARTURE TIME IS 45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL. IF THE SHIP IS EARLY OR LATE THE DEPARTURE TIME REMAINS THE SAME (45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL). Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Puerto Plata (Pass By)

    Meet just outside the gates of the Port of Puerto Plata - Taino Bay.

  • Mount Isabel de Torres

    Scenic Ascent and descent to the highest point on the Dominican north coast. Enjoy expert narration, beautiful botanical gardens, the Christ the Redeemer statue and sweeping north coast views.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Parque Central Independencia

    Enjoy the historic center of Puerto Plata and learn about the Victorian Era and restoration period.

    20 minutes

  • Fortaleza San Felipe

    Learn about Puerto Plata's pirate past at the city's oldest surviving structure.

    15 minutes

  • Malecon Puerto Plata (Pass By)

    Drive along the Atlantic coast boardwalk with narration

  • Umbrella Street

    Fun photo stop!

    10 minutes

  • Malecon Puerto Plata

    Approximately 5 minutes for photos and explanation of Neptune Statue

    5 minutes

  • Paseo de Dona Blanca

    Paseo de Doña Blanca was named after Doña Blanca Rainieri, a woman dedicated to her family and her community. Also known as, "Pink Street", this brightly colored alley way features façades of the famous Victorian houses of Puerto Plata. Paseo de Doña Blanca is one of the most photographed and visited areas of Puerto Plata.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • Terrain can be uneven with narrow streets
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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
  • Guests should wear comfortable clothing, sensible footwear, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • The minimum age to participate is 8 years old
  • IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO CALL TO CONFIRM AS GUESTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONFIRMED
  • Not recommended for those with limited mobilty, cane or walker users

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.6

127 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    97
  • 4 stars
    20
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 97 reviews with 5 stars

Puerto Plata cable car excursion

Published on Jun, 2024

It was a great day in Puerto Plata with Anthony. Maybe it should not have been sold as a cable car ride since the cable car has been inoperable for around two years, but the drive up the mountain was actually quite enjoyable.

Great time in Puerto Plata, DR

Published on Jun, 2024

We had a wonderful time! Our guide Winston was knowledgeable and helpful! Even with the top of the mountain in a cloud - we still enjoyed our ride down and had beautiful views of the city.

Fantastic experience

Published on May, 2024

Alex our guide was the best! He was above and beyond with friendliness and knowledge. He kept us entertained the entire trip and always looked out for every guest wherever we were, making sure we were always safe and informed. He was eager to help anyone in need of anything. Our driver Luis was a fantastic driver in the midst of those crazy streets with all the scooters zooming in and out. We felt very safe with Luis behind the wheel!

Awesome Safe Knowledgeable

Published on May, 2024

Our tour guide Westin is awesome!! Very professional and knowledgeable. He makes sure everybody is comfortable and safe. He’s very experience at what he does because all the other tour guides acknowledged him when we’re out in public.

Awesome tour with amazing views. Highly recommended!

Published on May, 2024

Puerto Plata was the final stop of our cruise and we booked this tour last minute - we are so glad we did. Alex is a very informative and well spoken guide. He really gave us the sense of history, culture and community. We spent the first part of the tour visiting sites in the city in a much appreciated air-conditioned van. We were a small group which then broke into two - those who were spending the next few hours at the beach and us who were heading to the cable car. Another guide was dedicated to the beach group and we were lucky to have Alex as our private guide for the rest of the trip. The van took us to the top of the mountain where the views were simply breathtaking and the temperature thankfully much cooler. Surprisingly the cable car ride was quite smooth. Once back down it was a quick trip in the van to the cruise port. Chilled water, rum punch and freshly picked bananas were all offered as refreshments.

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