Experience 5 Hours Freedom Exploring Puerto Plata
Description
With the "Hire Your Personal Driver" service, the city is yours for 5 glorious hours. You choose the stops. Want to spend more time taking photos on Umbrella Street? Or maybe an extra hour enjoying a local lunch by the beach? No problem. You set the pace. Your drivers don't just drive; they know the best hidden gems, the most authentic food spots, and the perfect photo ops that big tour companies miss.
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Pickup Locations & Times
In Taino Bay and Amber Cove we will meet in the Taxi Area inside the port, but we pick up our hotel clients in the lobby of the hotel they are staying at.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Communication with Elian and his family was outstanding prior to arrival at Puerto Plata, making our journey smooth from the getgo. After meeting with Elian,y wife and I (yes, just the 2 of us!) were whisked away in a comfortable vehicle with cold AC and on our way. Elian was great with recommendations on what to see and we quickly left the port area, on our way to the Christ the Redeener statue at the top of the mountain you can see from the cruise port. Throughout our journey, Elian was enthusiastically conversational and very passionate for his home. He narrated interesting areas, explained cultural norms, and provided an insight that would be impossible on a larger tour. After arrival At the mountaintop, Elian was an expert in seeing the best views, hidden gems that other tours can't access, and helping us capture the memories we were looking for. The time spent with him Was truly a joy and we cannot recommend him enough. At the end of our tour, he provided us with a keepsake gift commemorating our time together--again a special touch you only get on a private tour with people who care deeply about sharing their passion for their home. We will happily book with Elian again in the future.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you both and sharing a small part of our beautiful Dominican Republic. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the personalized experience, from the scenic drive up the mountain to discovering the hidden spots and capturing those special memories together. Your kind words about my family's communication, the tour, and the small farewell gift mean more than you know. We always strive to make every guest feel welcome, comfortable, and connected to our culture. Thank you again for choosing E&J Taxi Tours Puerto Plata. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Puerto Plata—it will be our pleasure to show you even more of our island! Warm regards, Elian & Family E&J Taxi Tours Puerto Plata
Elian was absolutely phenomenal! Communication pre-meet was great and made it really easy to find him. He took us all throughout the island, culminating at the Christ the Redeemer statue with engaging conversation, interesting historical stories, and a true passion for his home country. Air co digit ed vehicle with just my wife and I and a blank canvas for how to spend the day. If/when we go back to puerto plata, we will absolutely book with Elian and his family again
Thank you for your kind words about the communication and transportation as well. It means a lot to know that you felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the day. We would be honored to host you again on your next visit to Puerto Plata. Until then, we wish you both safe travels and wonderful memories of your time in the Dominican Republic!
We had 5 hours to do and see what we wanted. Our driver Joseph organized the day, planned the activities, and made sure we had the best photos. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Joseph always works hard to make every tour smooth, fun, and memorable, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We’re glad you were able to enjoy your 5 hours exploring Puerto Plata, visiting the best spots, and capturing amazing photos along the way.
Jose was wonderful during our excursion. He took us to different spots to see the city and recommended the perfect restaurant. He really cared about our safety in traffic. He took extra care with my Mom who walks with a walker.
Wow 🥺 Thanks so much for coming to Puerto Plata and for being part of our family!
Jose and his son were so enjoyable for our group of 11. They listened to us on where we want to see and also provided other options to do and see. We had the best lunch at a restaurant inside a gated community also with the beach access. The 5 hours went by pretty fast! I highly recommend their service . We would love to visit DR again. Thanks again for the great memory.
Thanks so much for bringing your family to the DR!!! We had a great time with you
My wife and I had a great experience touring Puerto Plata with Joseph Alvarez . He showed us the beautiful country side and the city driving us to city center, umbrella street, pink street and the beaches. It is always warm so the A/C and cold water bottles was a nice added touch. I loved that it was just us and we did not need to wait for others, so we could stay as long or as little as we wanted. We even had him take us to McDonalds to try the Yucca fries and Tres Leche McFlurry 😂 (we like to try the different items offered in other countries). He made the experience personal more than a standard tour. Highly recommend this tour of its tour first time and want to be with your Day 1’s.
Wowww!! Thanks so much for recommending our service ♥️🥹
We had the best time with Jose Sousa. He knew the best places and he made it so much fun. Can’t recommend him enough
We love him!!
José was excellent. He knew the perfect spots around the city. We had a great time. Can’t recommend enough
Thanks for recommending our service, we appreciate your honesty!
Jesus Castillo was our driver for the day. We could not have asked for a better driver. He was informative and had great suggestions, but made sure to tailor the day to our needs and expectations. Highly recommended.
Thanks so much James! We really appreciate your opinion about our service 🤩
This was an amazing tour! Elian was our guide today and treated us like family. I loved that we got to see exactly what we wanted to without being rushed on to the next place. Elian took us to a local restaurant that was excellent. He also comes with you at the stops which I wasn’t expecting but it was SO nice to have him along to give history and translate, our group of 6 felt very safe and taken care of throughout the tour. The van was top notch, roomy, cool, and clean. I highly recommend this company and the tour. Thank you Elian and E&J!
I’m also glad I could be there with you at each stop, sharing a bit of our history and helping with everything along the way. Knowing that you felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of is the most important thing for me. And I’m especially happy you loved the local restaurant—that’s always one of my favorite parts to share 😊
