Taino Bay City Sightseeing and Cable Car Ride Excursion

Description

• Round trip transportation from your Taino Bay cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic!
• Air-conditioned sightseeing shore excursion vehicles (van or mini-bus according to the number of participants)!
• English speaking, local certified Puerto Plata shore excursion guide!
• Guests will visit/view Mt. Isabel de Torres, Fort San Felipe, and Independence Plaza!
• Cable car ride at Mount Isabella!
• Open bar including rum punch and bottled water throughout the shore excursion!
  
  

Get ready for a day of spectacular sightseeing including an ascent to the summit of Mount Isabela de Torres. Then ride the Caribbean's only cable car for the scenic descent with incredible views. You'll also have the opportunity to see a historic fortress built in the 16th century and Parque Independencia where you can take a walk through the Cathedral. In addition to all this, the guide will provide beverages throughout the excursion including rum punch, local beer, sodas, or bottled water for your convenience. This is a day you're likely to never forget.

Start this adventure by meeting your welcome team just outside the Taino Bay Cruise Center's main gate. Then your English-speaking Taino Bay, Puerto Plata sightseeing shore excursion guide will escort you to your air-conditioned van, or mini-bus, for a 30-minute picturesque drive that will be fully narrated.

The summit of Mount Isabela de Torres will take you 2,555 feet above sea level. You will board the Caribbean's only cable car for a 15-minute slow ride to the top. This cable car system was inaugurated in 1975, with the construction of Italian origin, and can carry 17 people. It is moved by an electric hydraulic system, conducted by a central operator situated in the base station. This small train is welcoming, with protective glass walls, and offers the visitor a panoramic view of the city descending from the hill including a garden with 215 features. You will have time at the top to explore a bit with your guide. See the beautifully kept gardens and a representation of the Christ the Redeemer Statue, which is an exact replica of the one in Rio de Janeiro, although a bit smaller. Then you will enjoy the scenic ride back down.

Next, you'll take a 20-minute drive to Fort San Felipe, which is a historic Spanish fortress that was built in 1577 to protect the city of Puerto Plata from pirates and other marauders. Here at the oldest surviving structure, your knowledgeable guide will provide historical facts and its interesting background. You'll enjoy a short photo op.

Your transportation will with continue for a 10-minute ride to Parque Independencia where you will receive information about Victorian architecture. Enter the impressive Cathedral and enjoy more photo opportunities. Your total time at Parque Independencia will be 30 minutes. At this point, you'll board your transportation for a 10-minute drive back to Taino Bay, Puerto Plata, and your cruise ship terminal.

Please note that the cable car descent will depend upon the weather. If there are high winds a van, or bus, will bring you back down to the base. Finally, the order of visits may change due to crowds.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation from your Taino Bay cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic!
• Air-conditioned shore sightseeing excursion vehicles (van or mini-bus according to the number of participants)!
• English speaking, local certified Puerto Plata shore excursion guide!
• Guests will visit/view Mt. Isabel de Torres, Fort San Felipe, and Independence Plaza!
• Cable car ride at Mount Isabella!
• Open bar including rum punch and bottled water throughout the shore excursion!

Excursion Notes

• We suggest that you wear light clothing and walking shoes.
  
• Bring along sun protection, a camera, cash for balance payment, tips, shopping, etc.
  
• The cable car descent will depend on weather conditions. If there are high winds, a van or bus will bring you back down to the base.
  
• Please consider if part of your Taino Bay City Sightseeing and Cable Car Ride Excursion group are no-shows the local vendor may still charge you for them.

Where we meet

For the Taino Bay City Sightseeing and Cable Car Ride Excursion, you will meet your guide outside your Taino Bay Cruise Ship Terminal. All the necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age is 8 years old.
  
• The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old.
  
• This Puerto Plata City Sightseeing and Cable Car Ride Excursion is not recommended for guests with heart or respiratory problems, or for those who have poor balance.
  
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
  
• All guests must fit comfortably within one seat. Large guests who take up more than one space will not be allowed to do the excursion due to regulations.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.