Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Max 12 pax
Private Puerto Plata Tours 2026
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Book private and small group tours in Puerto Plata. Max 12 travelers, bilingual local guide, hotel and cruise port pickup. From $59. Free cancellation.
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What do you want to do in Puerto Plata?
How much do private Puerto Plata tours cost?
Three ways to explore: small group shared, private half day, or a multi day private itinerary.
Small Group Tour
From $129/ person
- Max 12 travelers
- Shared van pickup at hotel or port
- Bilingual local guide
- From $59 per person
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Private Half Day
From $100/ person
- Damajagua, Brugal, Mount Isabel or beach
- Just your group, private vehicle and driver
- 4 to 5 hour itinerary
- Free cancellation 24h
Private Multi Day
From $89/ person
- North Coast, Samana, Santiago combos
- Private driver, hotel and ferry included
- 2 to 7 day custom itinerary
- Personal concierge by message
Best Private and Small Group Tours in Puerto Plata 2026
Private charters, small group catamarans and city tours. Sorted by rating and reviews.
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Private and small group tours done right
Private vehicle, your pace
No buses, no waiting on 40 strangers. Pick up, stops and lunch on your schedule.
Max 12 pax small group
Real attention from the guide, real access to spots big buses can't reach.
Bilingual local guides
Dominican guides who know Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete and the Cordillera Septentrional inside out.
Free cancellation
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Private Damajagua Half Day
"Just our family of 5 in a private van. Driver was on time at our Playa Dorada hotel, guide spoke perfect English and made Damajagua feel safe for our kids. So much better than the big group option."
★★★★★
Private Catamaran Sunset
"Booked the private catamaran for our anniversary. Captain Manuel sailed us out of Maimon, the chef cooked fresh lobster on board, and we had the boat to ourselves. Worth every dollar."
★★★★★
Small Group City + Brugal
"Small group of 8 from our cruise at Amber Cove. Hit the Fortaleza, the Umbrella Street, Brugal rum stop and the Malecon, all back to the ship with time to spare. Guide was a gem."
A private Puerto Plata tour means just your group, your own vehicle and a dedicated bilingual guide. No strangers, no shared schedule. Common private options are Damajagua waterfalls, the Brugal rum tour, Mount Isabel de Torres cable car, the Fortaleza San Felipe and private catamaran charters from Maimon.
Private half day tours for 2 to 4 people start from $180 per group. Private full day combos run $250 to $600 per group. Private catamaran charters range $800 to $2,400 per boat. Small group shared tours start from $59 per person, max 12 travelers.
Small group tours on this site cap at 12 travelers. Private tours are for your group only (typically 2 to 8 people, larger groups by request). No big bus tours, no shared cruise excursions with 40 plus people.
Yes. All private and small group tours include pickup from Playa Dorada, Costa Dorada, Sosua and Cabarete hotels and the Amber Cove and Taino Bay cruise terminals. Pickup is usually 8:00 to 8:30 AM.
Yes. A private tour gives you control of the schedule, so you are back at the cruise terminal with time to spare. We block bookings that wouldn't leave a safe buffer for re-embarking. Carnival, Princess and Holland America Amber Cove itineraries work great with our 4 to 6 hour private options.
Yes. Once you book a private tour you can message the operator to add or skip stops: extend the Brugal stop, add the Fortaleza, swap Damajagua for Cabarete beach, request a vegetarian lunch and so on. Most private tours allow this up to 48 hours before departure.
Private tours sell out faster than group ones because operators only run one party per day. Book at least 7 days ahead in high season (December to March) and 48 hours in low season. Instant confirmation on most options.
Yes. Most private and small group tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before are non-refundable. Each tour page lists the specific policy.
Destinations Near Puerto Plata
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Damajagua Waterfalls
🚢Top attraction near Puerto Plata. 27 cascades to climb, slide and jump in the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional.
Amber Cove
🏛Cruise port for Carnival, Princess and Holland America. Most guided tours include hotel and port pickup from Amber Cove.
Puerto Plata City
🏄Historic Victorian center: Fortaleza San Felipe, Malecon promenade, Brugal rum distillery and the Amber Museum.
Cabarete and Sosua
Kitesurf capital of the Caribbean and a relaxed beach village 25 minutes east of Puerto Plata.
Private Tours Buyer Guide
Planning a private trip to Puerto Plata?
Read our buyer guide: private vs group, real prices, what private tours include, how to tip your driver and how to customize an itinerary that fits your group.