Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion

Name: Explore Puerto Plata's Best & Cable Car - Shore Excursion
Brand: Viator
Price: 89 USD
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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.

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

Not included

Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

What you'll do

Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Meet just outside the gates of the Port of Puerto Plata - Taino Bay.
Mount Isabel de Torres
Puerto Plata, Caribbean
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.
1h 30mAdmission included
Parque Central Independencia
C. Beller, Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Enjoy the historic center of Puerto Plata and learn about the Victorian Era and restoration period.
20 minAdmission included
Fortaleza San Felipe
Calle Avenida General Gregorio Luperon, Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Learn about Puerto Plata's pirate past at the city's oldest surviving structure.
15 minAdmission included
Malecon Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Drive along the Atlantic coast boardwalk with narration
Umbrella Street
Calle San Felipe, Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Fun photo stop!
10 min
Malecon Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Approximately 5 minutes for photos and explanation of Neptune Statue
5 min
Paseo de Dona Blanca
Calle Beller No. 30, Puerto Plata, Caribbean
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.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

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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).

Port of Puerto Plata, Taino Bay. Outside the main gates of the port of Puerto Plata (Taino Bay).

Port of Amber Cove Outside the main gates.

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!

Look for our Welcome Team with signs that read, "Puerto Plata Adventures".

It is important that you be with the first groups to leave the ship as we aim to depart 45-minutes after your ship’s actual arrival (or when the gangway is in place).

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).

Good to know

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