Rainforest Trek to Natural Pool - Taino Bay & Amber Cove ports

4.6 (56 reviews) Dominican Republic
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Duration4h - 4h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Trek through a beautiful tropical forest, crossing a suspension bridge and streams while discovering the flora, fauna and medicinal plants along the way to a natural pool.
Begin your nature-adventure with a fully narrated drive in an air-conditioned van or mini bus, to the trek start-point with time for restrooms, a short orientation and safety briefing as well as safety equipment is provided. Your enthusiastic guide will assist in identifying tropical birds and plants along the trail. You will discover the many traditional uses and medicinal qualities of plant roots, leaves and flowers. Splash across streams while enjoying the view along the way to a natural forest pool and cascade where you may choose to take a dip in the refreshing water. You will then make the return trek to the start-point. Time is provided to change or use the facilities before reboarding your bus or mini-van for the lively return to the port complete with merengue music and complimentary rum punch.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Complimentary rum punch following the hike
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van or mini bus
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities (optional yet appreciated)
  • Participants who do not arrive with appropriate footwear will be required to rent shoes for $2

What to expect

  1. Amber Cove
    Pass by
    Your adventure begins when you are greeted by your welcome team at the cruise center main entrance. Meet your guide and board a mini-bus or van for the fully narrated drive to the hike's start-point. Once there, receive an orientation, a safety briefing and have the opportunity to use the facilities before you begin your trek through the Dominican forest.

    During the hike you will cross streams and see tropical birds and plants along the path. Continue this moderate hike until you reach the waterfall where you will enjoy a relaxing swim. After your time at the waterfall, you will make the return hike to your start-point where you will have a bit of free-time to browse the gift shop, enjoy a cool beverage or have a bite to eat (at own expense).

    After, re-board your safari truck for the return to the cruise center main gate.

    Please note, while this is an "easy" hike, you will be required to walk for approximately 1.5-hours on uneven surfaces.
  2. Amber Cove Excursions & Tours
    3h · Admission ticket included
    A tropical forest trek to a waterfall and natural pool!
  3. Taino Bay Puerto Plata
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    Pick-up at meet location outside gates of Taino Bay Cruise Center and Port.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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).

Please print/download meet instructions, map and information specific to your FUN Tour or REAL Adventure which will be sent to you by your shore excursion operator via the Viator system. Please check emails for updates and all instructions and map :-)

PORTS:

Amber Cove: Just Outside the Main Gate
Taino Bay, Puerto Plata: Just Outside the Main Gate

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!

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high 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
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • This activity is not suitable for participants with back problems, heart complaints, respiratory issues or other serious medical conditions or for pregnant women
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Cane and walker users may not participate.
  • Participants will cross small streams in order to arrive at the waterfall. Appropriate footwear is required (water shoes, sneakers that can get wet or sport sandals with a back strap). Participants who do not arrive with appropriate footwear will be required to rent shoes for $2 once at the hike start point
  • Minimum age is 10 years old
  • This adventure is for participants in good physical condition
  • Participants must have good balance and be able to easily navigate uneven terrain and slippery surfaces; inclines/declines and sandy areas
  • Must be in good physical condition

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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