Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Complimentary Rum Punch
- Luperon Museum may be substituted if the cable car is not operating due to maintenance/high winds
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan OR mini-bus
What's not
- Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet just outside the gates of the Port of Puerto Plata - Taino Bay.
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.
Enjoy the historic center of Puerto Plata and learn about the Victorian Era and restoration period.
Learn about Puerto Plata's pirate past at the city's oldest surviving structure.
Drive along the Atlantic coast boardwalk with narration
Fun photo stop!
Approximately 5 minutes for photos and explanation of Neptune Statue
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Puerto Plata Adventures
- 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 4 years old
How it compares in Dominican Republic, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1119 experiences we list in Dominican Republic, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 43 of 1119.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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