Puerto Plata: City Highlights Tour with Mount Isabel & Lunch

Puerto Plata Full City Tour with Mount Isabel and Local Tastings

This guided 6 to 7-hour tour in Puerto Plata suits travelers interested in history, nature, and authentic Dominican culture.

Description

Explore Puerto Plata with an experienced multilingual guide (English, German, French, Polish, Spanish). Begin with a ride to the top of Mount Isabel, where you can enjoy bird’s eye views of the coast and city while walking through the National Park and botanical garden.

Next, visit the colonial old town. Discover Independence Park, Saint Philip Cathedral, colorful wooden houses, Umbrella Street, and Dona Blanca Pink Street. Taste fresh coconut from a street vendor and enjoy free time for Dominican coffee or a cold beer. Visit the Saint Philip Fortress near the harbor and stroll along the Malecon seaside boulevard to see fishing boats.

Lunch includes a traditional Dominican dish called 'bandera dominicana' (fish or meat with rice and beans), with soft drinks included. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.

After lunch, visit Macorix House of Rum factory to taste various rums and sugar cane liquors. Continue to the organic chocolate factory to sample Dominican organic cacao products.

End the tour with the opportunity to shop at a local supermarket offering rum, coffee, cacao, and other Dominican products at local prices.

Highlights

• Ride to the top of Mount Isabel with panoramic views and botanical garden
• Walk through the colonial old town and visit Saint Philip Fortress
• Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch with drinks
• Rum tasting at Macorix House of Rum factory
• Taste organic cacao at the chocolate factory
• Shopping opportunity for authentic Dominican products

Includes

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Mount Isabel National Park entry ticket
• Saint Philip Fortress entry ticket
• Macorix House of Rum entry with rum and liquor tasting
• Dominican lunch with soft drinks
• Organic cacao factory visit with chocolate tasting

Excludes

• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• The weather is usually hot and sunny; bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.
• Occasional rain may occur, so bring an umbrella or raincoat.
• Temperature at Mount Isabel is about 5 degrees Celsius cooler than in the city.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera. Morning departures are recommended for cooler temperatures and less crowded sites.