13 Horse Riding and Waterfall Trips in the Dominican Republic Worth Flying For

1.El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 83 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $49Our pick

Ride a horse through Samaná’s tropical forest to El Limón Waterfall, then swim beneath its 50-meter drop and share lunch with local hosts. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the route, which suits all levels. Bring extra clothes, water shoes, and cash for tips. Transfers are not included.

“I really recommend this activity especially if you like to connect with the nature. You will be amazed with the views, food was great , make sure to pack extra clothes and water shoes!”

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2.XDream Adventure: Damajagua Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $179Top rated

Spend about eight hours jumping and sliding through seven Damajagua waterfalls, riding an ATV through countryside, zipping across eight forest lines, and taking a horseback ride. Guides such as Carlos, Melvin, Rosairy, and Kenny may be part of the team. Lunch, water, safety gear, and transport are included.

“This tours were awesome! Our tour guides were great & very pleasant. They gave thorough instructions with every excursion & made sure our safety came first. Was worth ever penny & definitely would recommend to everyone!”

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3.27 Waterfalls: Zip ‘n Splash Adventure with Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours exploring Damajagua’s waterfalls, then eat a wood-fired Dominican lunch, ride eight ACCT-certified zip lines, and take a gentle horseback trip through the countryside. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, water, and juice are included.

“E’ stata una bellissima esperienza , le cascate di damajagua fantastiche ! La guida ci ha accompagnato per tutto il viaggio e si è presa cura di noi , sapeva che facevo il compleanno e a pranzo mi ha organizzato una sorpresa 🤗! Dopo pranzo abbiamo fatto una bella passeggiata con il cavallo per concludere con le zipline !”

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4.Samana – Key Levantado – Limon Waterfall – Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $115

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Samaná by bus, boat, safari truck, and horseback. You’ll visit Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado, ride through rough rural paths, and eat a Dominican barbecue lunch. Hotel pickup, drinks, water, a guide, and round-trip transport are included, with a possible $10 pickup fee from some areas.

“Sandwich they served was inedible with a piece of cheese and ham. Dominican lunch was typical food flavored and good. Horseback riding was an experience on its own....horses have to walk over treacherous rocks and mud over huge lRead more”

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5.Samana, Bacardi Island Horse Limon Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $165

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Samaná from Punta Cana. Ride an open safari truck, take a boat toward Cayo Levantado, watch for humpback whales in season, ride a horse or donkey to El Limón Waterfall, enjoy lunch, and tour Samaná. Breakfast, lunch, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“I agree with the other reviews the breakfast was just a slice of cheese on bread, not good. The buffet lunch was good. The steps at Limon ranch were very slippery. I wouldn’t go down them again, not for the elderly. The people escorting yoRead more”

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6.Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $115

Travel from Punta Cana to Samana by bus, boat, safari truck, and horse. Visit Cayo Levantado, El Limon Waterfall, Miches, and local communities. Lunch, breakfast, drinks, hotel transport, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Expect a demanding 12 to 13 hour day, not a quick outing.

“It was a great excursion. Very long day though, we were picked up on time at 6:30am and dropped off 9:30pm. This was our first time to DR, so we got to see a lot of country side and different parts of the island. You get to do whale watching Read more”

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7.Bávaro Adventure Park Horse Riding & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews

Ride quiet trails at Bávaro Adventure Park, then cool off in the Waterfall Pool and eat a Dominican lunch. Multilingual guides lead the four-hour outing. Hotel transfer is available, but expect limited riding time, no personal phones or cameras on horseback, and extra charges for lockers, photos, and snacks.

“En soit le cadre est génial, uniquement le temps d’attente avant de partir à l’équitation qui a été de presque 1h (trop long). J’aurai souhaité faire plus de cheval sur différents sentiers. Ensuite la où nous avons été surpris est le prix à l’intérieur du parc (16€ pour avoir une photo du photographe, 6€ un petit magnum.. ) mais le personnel top !”

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8.El Limón waterfalls Tour (horse riding & swimming) with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · from $63

Meet your guide at Parada la Manzana near El Limón, then ride a horse or hike through forest, cacao, coffee, and coconut plantations to El Limón Falls. Swim in the plunge pool, set your time at the falls, and finish with a typical local lunch. Transport to the meeting point is not included.

“Our tour guides were fantastic. The took some amazing photos of us and were very friendly. I had a great time, the waterfall was stunning. The hike is very steep but was worth it!”

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9.Samaná: El Limón Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

You’ll ride with local guides from Parada Maria y Miguel through rocky paths and streams to El Limón Waterfall. The horses carry you partway, then you walk down stairs to the 197-foot cascade. Isabel and her husband serve Dominican food, cacao, coffee, and Mamajuana, while Daniel is known for helping with photos.

“Great guides and a fun activity. We loved swimming in the waterfall too. We got great photos and made good memories.”

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10.Puerto Plata: Zip Line, Horseback Riding, & Waterfall Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours with Mega Adventures DR combining Damajagua Waterfalls, a 40-minute guided horseback ride, and six zip lines. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Hotel pickup, soft drinks, and a homemade Dominican lunch are included. Ask for Samuel or Alex if available, and bring closed-toe shoes.

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11.Puerto Plata: Damajagua waterfalls + Safari buggy + Horseback riding (TOP3IN1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $155

You’ll spend a full day beyond Puerto Plata on a three-part outing: a guided forest walk and waterfall swim at Damajagua, a backroad safari buggy ride, and horseback riding through the Dominican countryside. Pickup, lunch, drinks, equipment, and a professional guide are included. Moderate fitness is needed.

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12.From Samaná: El Limón Waterfall Horseback Ride with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $49

Ride horseback through Samaná’s tropical forest to El Limón Waterfall with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll have time to swim beneath the 50-meter falls, then return to the ranch for lunch with locals. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Transfers are not included.

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13.Samaná: El Limón Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

You’ll ride through tropical and dry forest to El Limón Waterfall, a 60-meter cascade in Samaná’s hills. A Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, or Russian-speaking guide leads the way. Plan on four hours, a natural-pool swim, photo stops, and a steep trail that may not suit everyone or every horse.

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