This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. However, after further research, we are going to cancel our Carnival excursion reservation and book directly with DSRR bus rentals so we can do all 27 falls. Portugal is the destination with everything. Damajagua or "27 Charcos" (Charco translates as "pool" and refers to the natural swimming pools of the falls) as the locals call it, is one exhilarating eco-adventure not to be missed in the Dominican Republic. Any comments are appreciated. I am happy that life jackets and helmuts are being worn.did you wear a helmut? Besides Adam and the recent two, how many deaths have there been from climbing the waterfalls? They have it listed as 4hrs. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cheetah, my heart goes out to your and your family. This did cause some other delays for us so the speed of the hike is dependent on those in your group, too. We reached a part of the waterfall which had a narrow opening and my Husband was helping the guides to get me through safely. or just the bottom 7. Charcos means pools, not waterfalls. Sardinia is known for its cuisine and the longevity of its people. Our guides will escort you up and down the falls for an unforgettable experience. I found the shore excursion department to be very helpful and responded to my email inquiries very quickly. It just doesnt bear thinking about what might have happened if they had let go. have been on the tour where this poor boy tragically drowned. ), Its more like they yank you up. But remember even in "safe" beaches people drown every year. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. i was a little taken aback regarding the helmuts and life jackets but after doing it, i TOTALLY understand why its important! LauraS Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Great guides, 12 jumps and even got rewarded with a delicious Dominican 'bandera' lunch at the end! Id recommend wearing a one piece bathing suit, unless you don"t mind losing your bottoms in front of teenagers. Hello just dropping you a little note. We don't cruise for another 7 months, but I have already reserved the ship excursion. thing i've ever done! If the province of Puerto Plata has one attraction, it is its more than 125 kilometers of golden sand beaches and turquoise waters dotted with palm trees and exotic nature. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The lawyer told me it was best he said that otherwise if I had blamed the tour company they would keep me overnight at the police station for questioning. The route has 27 waterfalls, they offer different exits and itineraries each with its price and guide, you must choose how many jumps you want to do,these are the prices according to the route and jumps you want to do. W. Well I do agree with people that this is fun and I can see if you are an adereline junkie you'd love it. Do you know how many deaths have ocurred on the falls? !I did not know about your 'Wee Lamb' until I returned from dom rep a few months later..in the excitement i dont think we realised how dangerous it was!in result I assure you I know now how dangerous it is!! From the personalized pickup literally just me and my husband on a small bus Jesus gave us an education about Dominican culture, some Spanish lessons that we need to really work on, gracias professor, cold waters, mamajauna drink ;-) a must try, Cuba libre drinks and so much more! I must admit I probably wouldn't have done it without the life jackets and helmets on them. Your story sounds identical to mine except the final outcome. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Some are tamer than others but there's no way around them. There are 27 "falls" (not all are falls). If the delays hadn't happened, I think we would have more time to buy and enjoy a snack though. What a co-incidence. As he was walking over a fallen tree to avoid getting wet, he slipped, and instead of dropping the bananas to stay dry, he brought them with him to the bottom of the waterfall. They are going to have to review procedures there. I will do it again in June but I will probably use an outside company to do at least 12, if not all 27 falls. Locals have known about the 27 Charcos (waterfalls) along the Rio Damajagua for decades, if not centuries. It hits very close to home as I have an 8 yr old boy and we visit DR all the time. Stay away from Davie! 12 Waterfalls (Damajagua River Tour): Come and enjoy the 27 Pools of the Damajagua River Tour! Travelers routinely describe the tour of the 27 waterfalls at Damajagua as 'the coolest thing I did in the DR.' It's hard to disagree. My 18 y/o didnt want to get wet. Do not expect waterfalls with huge drops. Cascading all 27 "pools" Damajagua requires a minimum age of 12 years old. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. We recommend booking Damajagua Waterfalls tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Also if you feel you are still want do this please make sure your insurance covers you because although luckily ours did there was someone in our group who checked theirs after what happened to me and realised they wouldnt have been covered for that kind of activity. How much rain does it take to make the falls unsafe? Carlos (from Iguana Mama) was a delightful guide on our bus ride. I touched the bottom once when jumping which can't be good, and it took me ages to surface, I swallowed lots of water and was then really sick for the next few days (just read another review here that someone got a tropical parasite in their stomach from the waterfall, so going to the Dr on monday). The family had a guide with them, so this was NOT an unsupervised visit. I just got an email saying they accepted my claim, but we were only granted $38.99 a person. I would definitely recommend this, ONLY to the fit, as you do need to use your core muscles including your arms & legs (see "YouTube" video footage). Thanks for all the help! Given the lack of medical care that exists in the DR, don't take the chance! Hi, sorry if I missed it, who did you book the tour with? ButI am so glad we did.Manitoba Canada, Jan 09 - I undertook to attempt all 27 waterfalls with my female partner in crime.We began by reaching the visitor lodge ourselves by taking a gua-gua (local bus) from our base in Sosua to Puerto Plata, then another gua-gua towards Imbert (Servicios Locales from Javillo Tours gua-gua stop in Puerto Plata). Have not yet been to Damajagua Falls but plan to go when we stop in Amber Cove in the Fall of '18. When you first see it, you do wonder should I do this? Discover 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua from the ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay, Puerto Plata, Best Excursion designed for Royal Caribbean, MSC, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line NCL, Virgin Voyages, Regent Seven Seas, evrima hold, Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruise line, Princess, Holland America, AIDA. An American couple, staying in Cabarete, aged 52, drowned at the falls. Jumping & sliding down the waterfalls was absolutely amazing! thats fu**ed up, just last night people were talking about going there and I told them about the kid that drowned, to be careful because of all the rains recently. Once in the falls the water was freezing cold. We hope that with these options you can make the most of your vacation and enjoy the best options that the Dominican Republic has to offer. Probably the most adventurous (sp?) These are 10 worth planning a visit for in 2023. I would like to know this as well. Great pictures! Heads up - Shore Excursioneer is advertising the same excursion as Carnival for $59.99 and the Carnival excursion is $104. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Like is there a swallow body of water near by to play and wait for others guests to accomplish the excursion? Some family members and I drove to this place in our rental car. Well I do agree with people that this is fun and I can see if you are an adereline junkie you'd love it. As another of the options that we recommend isMares Restaurant & Lounge, this is another excellent option for Caribbean food but with the difference that it is fusion, you can try a wide variety of dishes at the best prices. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. I finally saw your website and was in tears when I read it. Here is a link to the translated report in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? By bus: From the Javilla stop located in Puerto Plata, you will take a bus to Santiago de los Caballeros, important note tell the driver to notify you when you arrive at the entrance of the 27 Charcos, the cost of the journey is $100 pesos. We are excited to inform you that your claim was accepted and your account will have an onboard credit of $49.50 per person. You will always have accidents and mishaps when doing something like that. KP. We would like to do the full 27, am just not sure of the options as to how to go about this. He said that if he would have thought about it too long, he wouldve chickened out once or twice. The water was flying over me and in my mouth (I could not breathe) and all I heard was everybody including the guides yelling "let her go". It was great fun and one of the best experiences of my life b ut it was a thin line between excitement, adrenaline and slight nervousness. here you will swim between giant rocks and ponds and trough natural water slides embedded in a captivating forest. Every one of us found the excursion to be exhilarating and exciting! These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. You can swim up the different levels with guides helping you at all times. I was very nervous too, for myself and my three kids ages 18, 14 and 9. Are the 27 waterfalls the same as Damajagua falls? We did the trip with our 2 kids 7 and 9. Tourists didn't start showing up until 1994. heads up - shore excursioneer is advertising the same excursion as carnival for $59.99 and the carnival excursion is $104. He did all the talking and in the end the police report said my son died by accidental drowning while swimming with his father at Damajagua river. The Damajaqua Cascades are one of the most thrilling sights and experiences in Puerto Plata. The famous Excursion to the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, is one of the most visited destinations in the Dominican Republic, the place has 27 Charcos, between trails and beautiful landscapes, a nature adventure between the mountains, a river with majestic waterfalls each with its own respective puddles, some have a depth of about 7 meters. Looking to start planning your next adventure? I booked it through Mel Tours. I'm debating if I need to bring a hat. waterfalls, natural pools, water slides, and more! There were no safety measures, no visitors center and the occasional minor injury. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By This is the shore excursion offered by Carnival for my trip. Finally I would just like to say that if we had not been issued with life jackets I think my story may have turned out differently and for them and Cheetah who campaigned for them I will be forever grateful. The zip lines we super fun & the views were beautiful! The entrance fee varies depending on your nationality and how far you go; foreigners pay RD$460 to the highest waterfall and less to reach the lower ones. We started in a big crowd which took a while to get through and organized and because of this, ended up finally leaving the port 30-40 minutes late (reason for 4 stars vs 5) but everything from here was smooth sailing. There are 27 "falls" (not all are falls). Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Would like to do the Falls and be back to enjoy the Port Area a couple of hours. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. What's the best way to see Damajagua Waterfalls? Port pickup and drop-off. Keep the torch burning we are with you and Adma. I lifted my leg out of the water and saw my right foot hanging limply to one side so I immediately knew I had at least dislocated and probably broken my ankle. One of our high lights! Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The official reasons for the death of the family, the overflowing waters of the puddles of La Damajagua dragged a couple to the bottom. Indeed, Mother Nature has produced 27 beautiful pools, carved by the limestone. What the purpose or concern? The guides are professional and caring. The hike is intense, but the guide stops often for breaks. Check it out and see if it will work for you. There is the possibility of getting injured but with helmets and life jackets most people will be quite safe. Hike to the twelfth waterfall or all the way to the top of waterfall number 27 with a local guide and jump, swim, and slide back down. we ranged in age from fourtyish to fifty five and had no trouble at all . Read our Privacy Policy. This was the most fun I have ever had on a trip. Keep up the EXCELLENT work in reaching out to tourists about this tour. Peace Corps volunteer Joe Kennedy grandson of Robert F Kennedy and great-nephew of JFK had just arrived. !like you we were not informed on whether u could swim or maybe a ticky heart(as we say in north ireland)I. Cheetah, I was going to post when I saw the thread you cover it all my friend. Then, it is walk, slide but primarily leap down the river and waterfalls, which is incredible fun. An American couple, both aged 52, drowned at Damajagua Falls near Imbert while their two teenage sons tried disparately to save them. You have the option to leap into 2 of the water falls or you can slide down or walk down. As I write this my eyes are watering. Also, how much rain is too much rain? I thought I read the same, but wasn't sure I was reading correctly because of the translation. The highest leap was arount 7-8m, but all the pools below are of safe depth.This activity was hell of good fun, I've canyoned down Lipnica in Slovenia but this was just a really good laugh - no ropework and just confronting any latent fears of jumping! I asked our waterfall guides if anyone had ever been hurt on this tour and he said no. The waterfalls were about $14 USD per person, and we were assigned two guides who we tipped at the end. CAR Rental to / from ""cofresi palm beach & spa resort". What Bus Lines operate to/from Puerto Plata/Sosua/Las Terenas/Samana? If your tour guide was as good as ours was remember to tip well - they more than deserve it! You do have to book the Carnival excursion first and then fill out the form. The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua: this is a unique site in all of the caribbean, as it's a series of crystalline waterfalls . It had been raining heavily in the weeks before so the water level was higher and the water force was stronger than normal (we didn't know this at the time). If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. In the end they asked my husband to take off his lifejacket so they could wrap it around my legs so they could float me. I would never have guessed it was the same place, the water level was so low and they did not have to swim against any gushing water. The guides are exceptional in supporting you. I have a group of 7 and one of them is 5. There was no visitors center, no restaurant, nothing. I was in a cast for four months and in that time was not allowed to bear weight on my leg. I totally agree with you, Scrubmuncher. Though I suppose I can always put my helmet on for some of the hike. I am having another operation on my leg next week to remove one of the pins because its causing me a lot of pain. The operation appears smooth and organised. CC Help Jenn I did the first 7 falls last year and was hoping to do all 27 falls on my next trip, which is in a few weeks. They had been staying in Cabarete since June 6th and were scheduled to leave for home tomorrow. According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Damajagua Waterfalls: 95% of travelers recommend this experience. This is the 7th level where the majority of the tourists arriving in jeep safaris turn back. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-18690542', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Puerto Plata Digital: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puertoplatadigital.com%2Fnoticias%2Fnacionales%2Fjunio2009%2Fmuerenahogadosparejaturitas.htm&sl=es&tl=en&history_state0=. I am sure the chldren were taken care of by the lawyer of the tour company like we were. They are not inside cruise port area. I am not much of a water lover, but I had done the waterfall climb in Jamaica years before and thought Id do this as a family. Tours climb up to the 7th, 12th, or 27th waterfall and then return through each level by jumping, swimming, and sliding down natural waterslides. I think I was the only 30 ish person. Our family of 7 had an amazing time. While Iguana Mama ran a tour that day it was in no way connected with the group involved in the accident. ChiChi was our additional guide once we got to Damajagua, and he was so much fun - he made leaf crowns for our 2 teenage girls & even threw rocks at mango trees to get us some delicious fresh mangos to eat as we hiked! You are provided with shoes, life jacket & helmet & would suggest for the women to wear a swimming suit not a bikini. Plan your visit to these top national parks and monuments. I too saw the video and it shows ankle high water at the first river crossing while our's was waiste high. Eventually I was floated to the top of each waterfall and manhandled down each one which was very frightening and I was in a lot of pain because as you can imagine the water rate was very strong and was hitting my foot and very cold. Definitely would NOT let my 10 or 12 year old do it though! i thought that jackets and helmets made it safe but it seems the nature is stronger. You go on a tour first of a coffee house and a couple of stores. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. For the adventurous, there are 20 more! Tom Brokow was just talking about a rafting trip(in the US) where the person he invited to come along also drowned. I invite you to get to know the best beaches in Puerto Plata,MaimnBeach, Cofresi Beach, Dorada Beach, Sosa Beach, Cabarete Beach, Punta Rucia Beach, Costambar Beach, Cambiaso Beach. It's a terrible tragedy and our sympathy is both with the boys and with Adam's father who must feel as though he is being dragged back in time. If youre not sure ASK! Unless you are an extreme sports fanatic, rock climber, parachuter or whatever, stay away. A fun climb and an even better slide on the way back down.
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