Puerto Plata VIP Experience : City & Countryside Escape

This was hands down the BEST tour of my Dominican Republic trip! Kevin created an authentic, personalized cultural experience that I will never forget. We explored Puerto Plata from so many different perspectives; from the Amber Museum, rum and chocolate experiences, and authentic Dominican neighborhoods to the beautiful countryside. We walked through a plantation, picked fresh fruit from the trees, fed animals, tried local tea and starfruit juice, and even stopped for authentic empanadas. Kevin shared so much knowledge about Dominican history and culture, and he made everything feel genuine rather than like a typical tourist excursion. Because it was my birthday, Kevin went completely ABOVE and BEYOND. He decorated the entire car with balloons, arranged a beautiful birthday cake made by his wife, and surprised me throughout the day with music, singing, musicians, and unforgettable cultural moments. At one point, I was surrounded by birds while feeding them, it was truly magical! Kevin was also incredibly thoughtful. When we got hungry, he paused the tour and took us to one of his favorite local restaurants. He was punctual, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure we were having a great time. What made this experience so special was Kevin himself. His energy is infectious, his love for Dominican culture is obvious, and he has a natural gift for making visitors feel welcomed and connected to the country. If the company creates the birthday experience Kevin envisioned, I would absolutely recommend it. He has something truly special, and I hope he gets the opportunity to share it with many more travelers! To Kevin: I hope the universe continues to bless you and poor to you the same love that you pour into the universe. Te Amo🫶🏾

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Our tour with Jahaziel was truly one of the highlights of our trip to the Dominican Republic! He took us beyond the typical tourist experience, showing us both the beautiful countryside and the highlights of the city while giving us a genuine glimpse into the culture and the people. Jahaziel was warm, welcoming, honest, helpful, creative, and incredibly accommodating. From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable and treated us like family. What we loved most was that the focus wasn’t just on seeing places—it was on understanding the culture, meeting people, and experiencing the Dominican Republic in a meaningful and authentic way. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience, and honestly, we would do this tour again just for the opportunity to hang out with Jahaziel! He made the day feel less like a tour and more like spending time with a friend who was excited to share his country with us. If you’re looking for a tour that goes beyond the usual sightseeing and gives you a real connection to the Dominican Republic, we highly recommend Jahaziel. We’re so grateful for the memories!

We had a great time seeing the highlights of Puerto Plata. Jahaziel, our guide did a great job meeting us as he advised in his directions. He spoke good English for our friends who were not Spanish speakers. Before the tour he reviewed the itinerary he had for us. He also was accommodating to changes, including adding some beach time, and cigar factories. We would definitely look him up on our next trip. He demonstrated professionalism and is an example of what Dominican culture has to offer.

We had a wonderful time! Jahaziel was so fun and accommodating to our family. You can tell he loves his city and wants to show the tourists both the hot tourist spots, as well as the hidden gems. You get a mix of both. We travel with three small children and one person who needed a wheelchair/cane and he made everyone comfortable. We loved touring through Puerto Plata, such a beautiful city. Mama Carmen to start was our favorite 💗 worth it just for her hospitality!

This is a very interesting and educational tour. Our tour guide was amazing and was a local who had a lot of insight and knowledge. The only complaint is when we went to a farm they charged us double for things. When we went into town, things were a lot cheaper - like 1/2 the price.

This was THE best excursion we have ever done, and it was our first with Viator. Jahaziel was an incredible tour guide and allowed us to see more than just the "tourist" part of Puerta Plata. We had coffee made by a local grandmother, visited a country store, visited a cigar factory, Umbrella Street, and the chocolate factory. I highly recommend this tour to others. He is a great guy!

For same price as cruise exertion you have a personal tour guide. They were wonderful !!! Very personal and not at all pushy …like family

Title: Truly Treats You Like Family! We had another absolutely wonderful experience with Jahaziel Tours in Puerto Plata! I’ve used him several times now, and I will definitely continue to use him whenever we’re in Puerto Plata. He truly goes above and beyond for us. There is never any rushing—he lets us enjoy each stop at our own pace and makes the day feel completely personalized. He even had drinks waiting for us in a cooler, which was such a thoughtful touch. This time we visited downtown Puerto Plata, the Amber Museum, Pink Street, Umbrella Street, and the city center where we stopped for ice cream. We also took the safari truck up to the Jesus statue. He was even thoughtful enough to stop at McDonald’s so our kids could get some fried chicken! But honestly, what makes Jahaziel so special is that he treats us like family. Every time we come back, it feels less like hiring a tour guide and more like spending the day with a friend. At this point, I think we’re officially part Dominican! 😂🇩🇴 If you’re visiting Puerto Plata, I highly recommend Jahaziel Tours. We’ve used him several times, and we’ll absolutely continue to use him on our future trips. Thank you, Jahaziel, for always taking such great care of our family!

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Our family had an incredible excursion touring the Puerto Plata countryside, and it was all thanks to our driver and guide, Jahaziel Mercado. From the moment we found him waiting at the taxi stand near Gate 5, he made us feel less like tourists and more like close friends or family visiting for the day. Jahaziel took us through the countryside, sharing coffee with us and giving us a genuine window into the local community’s way of life. His warmth, knowledge, and passion for his home were obvious in every stop we made — we honestly could have spent all day out there with him.

Jahaziel was an awesome guide who was friendly, flexible and accommodating throughout. Since we had extra time, he was able to extend the tour way beyond our expectations. We booked our tour based on many of the excellent ratings and the personalized tour. Jahaziel and his tour lived up to those expectations and far beyond! We highly recommend booking!