VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

4.9 (86 reviews)6 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataWildlife & natureAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:40 pm, 1 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:20 am.
  4. 2:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 2:40 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 2:40 pm — 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:40 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Amber Cove Cruise Center.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 4 h); 89% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Looking for the ultimate adventure excursion in Puerto Plata? Our 3 in 1 V.I.P. DayPass has it all, including ATV/Quads, Zip Lines and Horseback Riding! A free typical Dominican meal with a $15 value is included!

Best Value Guarantee.

Max 30 per group German, English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Safety equipment
  • Pick up and Drop Off from Puerto Plata (Starting at 8AM)
  • Free Dominican meal with a $15 value is included! A home-cooked Dominican lunch, consisting of rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables, salat, etc..
  • Professional guides
  • Help us to reduce plastic waste! One bottle of water will be provided for free and can be refilled unlimited times. If a bottle is thrown away purposely, you will have to pay US$1 for the next one.

Not included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Lockers are available for rent
  • Gratuities are optional
  • Other alcoholic drinks are excluded
  • Bandanas (available for US$5)
  • Sosua/Cabarete (Tues & Fri). Select Sosua/Cabarete tour option when booking (starts 6:45AM)

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilties
  • Maximum weight for Zip Lines and Horseback Riding 118Kg/260lbs
  • Maximum total weight on ATV 160kg/350lbs (1 or 2 participants)
  • Minimum age to drive an ATV is 18 years with a valid driver's license or permit. Teenagers & Children under 18 years old can drive as passengers.

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Operated by Country World Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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