Rainforest Trek to Natural Pool - Taino Bay & Amber Cove ports
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
Meeting and Pickup
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 GateImportant 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!
What To Expect
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Amber Cove (pass by)
Damajagua Waterfalls
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Taino Bay Puerto Plata (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be in good physical condition
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-22295P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rainforest Trek to Natural Pool - Taino Bay & Amber Cove ports is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be in good physical condition
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rainforest Trek to Natural Pool – Taino Bay & Amber Cove ports will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be in good physical condition
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
