Highest Point Views & Historic Town - Amber Cove and Taino Bay
Travel to highest point on the entire north coast of the Dominican Republic - the summit of Mount Isabela de Torres! Relax during the slow, mountain ascent through the countryside and small villages. Once at the summit, delight in the spectacular views and refreshing climate at nearly 3000-feet. See the Christ Statue, enjoy a guided tour of the lovely botanical gardens and have excellent photo opportunities before re-boarding for the scenic descent. You will then make your way to Puerto Plata’s historic district featuring Umbrella Street, the grounds of Fort San Felipe, Paseo de Dona Blance (Pink Street) and Parque Independencia (Central Park). You will have the opportunity to enter the cathedral in Central Park before enjoying a bit of free-time to take photos or step into a shop. Bottled water is provided and our signature rum punch is served throughout.
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Highest Point Views & Historic Town - Amber Cove and Taino Bay
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What's included in Highest Point Views & Historic Town - Amber Cove and Taino Bay
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mount Isabel de Torres
Your tour Host will lead you to the Christ Statue and along the botanical garden paths as well as assist with photos.
Fortaleza San Felipe
You will explore the grounds of Fort San Felipe and discover Puerto Plata's pirate past as well as learn of Puerto Plata's special relationship with Queen Victoria.
Umbrella Street
You will enjoy a stroll along Umbrella Street where you can step into a shop or have a cup of Dominican Coffee or nibble on organic chocolate from the Dominican Chocolatier (available for purchase).
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Chauffer/Driver
- Our signature rum punch served throughout
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fresh Fruit
- Licensed Tour Host (Guide)
- Gratuities if desired
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be at least 21-years old to consume alcohol
- The remaining (1 Hour and 40 minutes) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- Minimum age to participate is 8 years old
- Must be able to stand and walk completely unassisted
- Must be able to easily navigate inclines/declines, uneven pathways, narrow streets and slippery surfaces
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
FROM PORT TAINO BAY, PUERTO PLATA Our Welcome Team will be waiting for you outside the Taino Bay, Puerto Plata Cruise Center, on the sidewalk, outside the gates of the port. You will: 1) walk from the ship along the pier 2) from the pier, take a few steps and then LEFT into the open-air welcome center (which is also DutyFree) 3) Make a LEFT inside the Welcome Center and go through Duty-Free (passing vendors offering last minute tours, Etc.) 4) EXIT Duty-Free 5) Walk along the path passing the retail shops which will be on your right (the pond will be on your left most of the way) 6) You will pass the swimming pool on your LEFT. 7) Continue along the path past retail shops and parking 8) Pass the second pool/water feature on your left 9) Pass the tour buses and taxis on your right 10) Pass the third pool/water feature on your left 11) The pedestrian exit will be the last gate on your right 12) Exit to the street/sidewalk 13) Look for our Welcome Team wearing khaki pants/shorts; white polo shirts with company logo and khaki baseball caps AND BIG SMILES 14) We will have signs that read, “Puerto Plata Adventures” FROM PORT AMBER COVE, PUERTO PLATA (MAIMON) You will: 1) walk from the ship along the pier 2) cross the plaza to the Duty-Free Shop 3) go through Duty Free 4) go past the tour buses (on your right) 5) go past the taxis (on your left) 6) go past the vendors trying for last-minute sales 7) cross the small “road” to the sidewalk (still inside the cruise center) 8) walk down the side walk (still inside the cruise center) 9) go past the small, pink, hut (on your left) 10) go past the small, security hut (on your right) 11) exit the large, white main gates (completely leave the cruise center – you will see the highway in front of you) 12) go to the sidewalk to your left (located about 50-yards from the main gate) 13) you might not see us right away but we will be on the sidewalk, holding signs that read, “Puerto Plata Adventures”
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Ticket Redemption
Please present voucher/e-ticket to any team member upon arrival to our meet location just outside the port main gates. Please print/download map and meet instructions information provided through the Viator/TripAdvisor system. The ship staff RARELY announces when the ship is clear to depart so please be ready to leave the ship at the gangway when the ship arrives into port. MEET TIME: 30-MINUTES AFTER YOUR SHIP’S ACTUAL ARRIVAL – WHEN THE GANGWAY IS IN PLACE TOUR DEPARTURE TIME: 45-MINUTES AFTER YOUR SHIP’S ACTUAL ARRIVAL – WHEN THE GANGWAY IS IN PLACE. IF THERE IS AN UPDATE TO YOUR EXCURSION DEPARTURE TIME - WE WILL CONTACT YOU VIA THE VIATOR SYSTEM If your ship is early, late or changes call days – the instructions and departure time remain the same.
