Puerto Plata: Buggy Ride, Monkey Sanctuary, & City Tour
Dominican Republic
Experience the best of Puerto Plata on a guided tour. Drive a buggy through rugged trails, interact with monkeys, explore the city, and enjoy a Dominican buffet lunch.
This Puerto Plata tour combines an off-road buggy adventure, a visit to the Monkey Home sanctuary, and a guided city tour, suited for active travelers and wildlife lovers.
Highlights
- Drive a buggy through rugged trails and muddy paths
- Interact with friendly squirrel monkeys at the Monkey Home sanctuary
- Explore Puerto Plata’s historic center on a guided city tour
- Walk through Umbrella Street and the Pink Alley
- Enjoy an authentic Dominican buffet lunch with traditional local flavors
Description
Start with an off-road buggy ride through Maimón’s rugged trails, muddy paths, and tropical landscapes. Cross rivers and experience the Dominican countryside away from typical resorts.
Next, visit the Monkey Home sanctuary, where curious squirrel monkeys will jump on your shoulders and eat from your hands, perfect for unique photos.
Then, take a guided tour of Puerto Plata’s historic center. Walk through the colorful Umbrella Street (Calle de las Sombrillas) and Pink Alley (Paseo de Doña Blanca). Visit San Felipe Fortress and an artisanal chocolate factory to learn about the Dominican cacao bean-to-bar process.
The tour includes a buffet lunch featuring traditional Dominican dishes to keep you energized throughout the day.
Includes
- Professional and punctual pickup from Amber Cove and Taino Bay cruise ports and local hotels
- Off-road buggy adventure
- Visit to Monkey Home sanctuary
- Guided city tour of Puerto Plata
- Visit to San Felipe Fortress
- Visit to an artisanal chocolate factory
- Expert bilingual guides
- Punctual return to ship or hotel
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Wear clothes that can get dirty during the buggy ride
- Bring a camera for photos with the monkeys
- The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book this tour for morning departures to avoid the afternoon heat and bring sunscreen and water for your comfort.
