Private Puerto Plata Village Tour & Interactive Cooking Demo
Overview
Escape to the heart of the Dominican Republic! Immerse yourself in vibrant culture, rich traditions, and breathtaking landscapes.
EXPERIENCE THE REAL DR
- Visit a typical rural home and connect with friendly locals who'll share their secrets for growing world-class coffee ☕️
- Savor freshly brewed coffee and learn to cook Mofongo, a mouthwatering Caribbean classic
- Learn about the cigar making and rolling process, and try a sample
- Unwind on our private oasis beach, where crystal-clear waters and serene surroundings will melt your stress away
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Directly support local communities and promote sustainable tourism
- Be part of a movement that empowers and uplifts the people who call this beautiful island home ❤️
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Book now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to the heart of the Dominican Republic!
What's Included
- Visit to Typical Dominican Rural Home
- Local souvenirs available at the Gift Shop
- Fresh Local Coffee preparation demonstration and tasting
- Complimentary private round trip hotel transfer within the Puerto Plata region
- Interactive Mofongo preparation and tasting
- Indulge in a selection of non-motorized watersports
- Cigar rolling demonstration and sampling
- Access to Puerto Plata's only seaside nature adventure park
- Many chill-out and leisure areas, great for picture taking!
- PAYING IT FORWARD: For every guest on tour $2 US Dollars will be invested back into the community.
- Enjoy free entry to our Private Beach
- Guided tour through Dominican Countryside
- Locker Usage Rental US $10
- Footwear Rental
- Lunch available for sale between 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
- Photos and souvenirs available for sale
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 45 - 90 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location.HOTEL PICKUP The hotel pickup time will vary based on distance. Our reservations team will reach out to the guest to advise on their specific hotel pickup time. Please make sure to check your email for this information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.Should guest(s) not need transportation, they can head directly to the tour location for the specified arrival time.CRUISE PASSENGERS We do not accept bookings from cruise passengers, and as such will not provide provide transportation from the port. We encourage cruise passengers to book this tour through their shore excursions desk on board.
What To Expect
Escape the commercial resorts on a fully private journey into the heart of a local Dominican community. Connect with residents, explore historic village traditions, and roll up your sleeves for an authentic, hands-on cooking class where you will craft your own traditional Mofongo and roast island coffee.
- Enjoy the flexibility and VIP attention of a fully private tour tailored specifically to your group’s pace.
- Master the ancestral secrets of Dominican cuisine by smashing and seasoning your own authentic Mofongo dish.
- Follow the fascinating journey of organic coffee from raw, locally farmed beans to the perfect roasted cup.
- Directly support the local community through an ethical, culturally respectful village immersion.
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
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- The ride to the location is bumpy and as such this tour is not recommended for pregnant women or persons with back and/or neck injuries
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Visit to Typical Dominican Rural Home.
- Local souvenirs available at the Gift Shop.
- Fresh Local Coffee preparation demonstration and tasting.
- Complimentary private round trip hotel transfer within the Puerto Plata region.
- Interactive Mofongo preparation and tasting.
- Indulge in a selection of non-motorized watersports.
- Cigar rolling demonstration and sampling.
- Access to Puerto Plata's only seaside nature adventure park.
- Many chill-out and leisure areas, great for picture taking!.
- PAYING IT FORWARD: For every guest on tour $2 US Dollars will be invested back into the community.
- Enjoy free entry to our Private Beach.
- Guided tour through Dominican Countryside.
- Locker Usage Rental US $10.
- Footwear Rental.
- Lunch available for sale between 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.
- Photos and souvenirs available for sale.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Puerto Plata Village Tour & Interactive Cooking Demo is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Puerto Plata Village Tour & Interactive Cooking Demo 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
- Visit to Typical Dominican Rural Home
- Local souvenirs available at the Gift Shop
- Fresh Local Coffee preparation demonstration and tasting
- Complimentary private round trip hotel transfer within the Puerto Plata region
- Interactive Mofongo preparation and tasting
- Indulge in a selection of non-motorized watersports
- Cigar rolling demonstration and sampling
- Access to Puerto Plata's only seaside nature adventure park
- Many chill-out and leisure areas, great for picture taking!
- PAYING IT FORWARD: For every guest on tour $2 US Dollars will be invested back into the community.
- Enjoy free entry to our Private Beach
- Guided tour through Dominican Countryside
- Locker Usage Rental US $10
- Footwear Rental
- Lunch available for sale between 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
- Photos and souvenirs available for sale
- Gratuities
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
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- The ride to the location is bumpy and as such this tour is not recommended for pregnant women or persons with back and/or neck injuries
