North Coast Guided Tours

Most travelers arrange their activities and tours through the company that sold their travel package. Most such companies do a decent job, but there are also a few independent tour operators in the region. And independent, adventurous types rely on them when they decide they do not want to DIY.

Alf's Tours. In Sosúa, Alf's Tours has been a mainstay for years. Why? It has only multilingual, licensed tour guides, and it's open daily. Plus, it has excursions all over the island for moderate prices, offering complimentary pickup service at any hotel in Sosúa, Puerto Plata, and Cabarete. Vehicles are closer to new than old, and guests are insured whether they are going to the famous waterfall El Limón in Las Terrenas or hopping aboard a Funny Buggy. Eugenio Kunhardt 68, El Batey, Puerto Plata. 809/571–1461.