15 Punta Cana Horse Rides Worth Booking

1.Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend about six hours at Hacienda Tuko near Punta Cana, combining jungle ziplines, a short horseback ride, a Dominican food stop, and a muddy dune buggy route. Guides such as Jeudi, Fignole, Fio, and Eloi are often praised for keeping groups safe and entertained. Hotel pickup, lunch, and bottled water are included.

“Jeudi was the best tour guide make you worth your money very fun and muddy. he made the trip amazing !”

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2.Beach Sunset on Horse Riding in Punta Cana(Private Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · from $73

You’ll ride from a family-run ranch to Punta Cana’s shoreline, then follow the beach as the sun drops. Guides such as Miguel and Chris help first-time riders, while photographers capture the ride. The ranch also offers coffee, cacao, and mamajuana tastings. Pickup is included in listed areas, but confirm your hotel zone before booking.

“We had a great experience!!! Staff was very professional and accommodating! The beach and sunset was perfect! We enjoyed every minute of the tour!!!”

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3.Horseback Riding and ATV or Buggy to Water Cave and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · from $76

Spend about four hours riding through Punta Cana’s countryside by horse and ATV or buggy. You’ll stop at an organic farm for coffee, chocolate, tea, mamajuana, and cigars, then visit a 25-foot water cave and Macao Beach. Guides such as Joshua, Gary, and Reginald are praised for keeping groups together, though the horse ride is short and not actually on the beach.

“The overall experience was fun however as other people had mentioned in other reviews there were a few points that were a bit disappointing during this excursion. The first were the quality of the buggies - the one we had in particular the Read more”

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4.Sunset Horseback Ride in Macao Beach and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 388 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

You’ll ride a well-trained horse through forest paths and along Macao Beach near Punta Cana, with guides such as Luis, Lilo, and Juan Luis helping throughout. The 150-minute outing includes round-trip transport, sunset views, beach photo stops, and a short souvenir-shopping visit. Bring water, bug spray, closed shoes, and cash for photos.

“Good and easy transfer, amazing horse ride a the beach. Stunning view😍 the horse have good behavior and the guides help everywhere.”

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5.Zipline, Chairlift, Buggy & Horse Ride Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $99

Spend 4 to 6 hours at La Hacienda Park with zip lines, a 20-meter Quick Jump, muddy buggies, horseback riding, chairlift views, lunch, and a Dominican cultural safari. Hotel pickup, a guide, kids’ club access, and park activities are included. Expect a long coach ride and bring dry clothes.

“Nothing needs to be improved everything was Wonderful from Pick up to drop off”

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6.Horseback Riding Adventure Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 264 reviews · from $40

Spend about two hours riding from Rancho Victoria Caribeño through local areas and along Uvero Alto Beach. Guides match horses to your skill level, provide helmets and water, and offer morning or afternoon departures. You may trot or canter on the sand if comfortable. Hotel pickup, a small group, and optional photos make this a simple family excursion.

“I had an amazing time during my horseback riding adventure! The guides were very nice and accommodating during the entire ride! The weather was great and they provided us with water during and after our ride! Would recommend you give a try!”

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7.Horseback Riding Tour with Sunset at Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Ride from jungle paths onto Macao Beach, guided by a friendly multilingual team and well-trained horses. This two-hour Punta Cana outing includes hotel pickup, a beach sunset stop, riding equipment, and a courtesy stop at a local café or shop. Guides can take photos with your phone, while professional sunset photos are optional.

“The guide was amazing. Was riding the horses for just under 2 hours. Went on two beaches and the photos were amazing too. Could not recommend this tour enough. Definitely do it if you have the chance! Guide was really caring for members in my party who was slightly scared of riding horses.”

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8.Horseback riding and ATV or Buggy with Party Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours combining a 15-minute horseback ride, muddy ATV or buggy roads, a Dominican farm tasting, a 25-foot water cave, Macao Beach, and a snorkeling party boat from Bavaro Beach. Vladimir is one named guide associated with the tour. Pickup, equipment, drinks, lunch, and hotel return are included, while sunscreen, towels, photos, and tips cost extra.

“Vladimir was a great tour guide. He stayed with us during the duration of the excursion. It started with them picking us up from our hotel right on time, then taking us to the ATVs. Definitely bring clothing that you don't mind throwing away bRead more”

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9.2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour at Sunset from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $77

Ride from Rancho Un Regalo De Dios with guides such as Juan, Angel, Vicente, or Galla. You will meet your horse, receive riding gear, pass through countryside and tropical forest, then reach the river mouth and Macao Beach for sunset. Hotel pickup from Punta Cana and Uvero Alto is available.

“The experience was really nice. The guide was really kind and helpful and the horses were in really good health compared to other excursions. We were able to take nice picture on the beach ! I really recommend”

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10.Macao Beach & Forest Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 213 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Ride a calm, well-trained horse from the forest to Macao Beach, with guides such as Luis, Lilo, and Juan Luis helping beginners feel secure. You’ll pass a river, rocky paths, and coastal views, then stop for beach time, photos, coffee tasting, and local shopping. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Macao Beach & Forest Horseback Riding Tour was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, the guides were incredibly helpful, attentive, and focused on our safety, making us feel well cared for throughout the journey. The horses were gentle and easy to ride, even for beginners, and the trail offered a perfect mix of scenic forest and stunning ocean views. The ocean walk with the horses was absolutely breathtaking—something we’ll never forget! We also had the opportunity to see and learn about local life in the Dominican Republic, which added so much depth to the tour. A big shoutout to the photographer, who captured amazing photos throughout the…”

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11.Private Macao Beach horseback riding in punta cana and Bayahibe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $55

Ride from a countryside ranch toward Macao Beach, passing through trails and local streets before reaching the coast. Guides such as Miguel, Juan Carlos, Sammy, and Edwin match horses to riding ability. Expect about two hours, hotel pickup, wildlife, beach photos, and optional faster riding for experienced riders.

“Sammy, Edwin, Juan and Pepino-Photographer (Hope we got the name right) made this moment unforgettable, nothing was out of reach to make the trip what we were hoping and beyond. We were a family of four and we wanted to bring oRead more”

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12.The Ultimate Dominican Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $79

Spend about five hours at Rancho Cana Tequila near Higüey, with hotel pickup, riding instruction, and a 2.5-hour trail through forests, streams, cattle pasture, and hills. Guides such as Arturo, Yordan, Jordan, and Chichi lead the ride. You’ll visit a mountain viewpoint, taste cacao and tropical fruit, see Paso Higüeyano horses, and eat a traditional Dominican lunch.

“Best trip i ever had . Since i was in solo and no one Booked in the same trips hours,it was à private trip. Horses was amazing ,magnicient view ..soooo much fun !!!”

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13.Horseback riding on the beach with pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

You’ll ride for two hours from palm-lined countryside to the beach, with guides such as Henry, Raul, Junior, and Steve helping along the way. Expect local stories, photo stops, ocean time, water, and fresh coconut water. Pickup is offered, though one booking reported a major delay, so leave room in your schedule.

“Very good value for money and such a great experience! Would highly recommend”

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14.Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Punta Cana (Private Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $65

Ride from Rancho un Regalo de Dios through a tropical forest and local area to Macao Beach and Boca de Maimón. Your guide matches the pace to your experience, from a calm walk to a beach gallop. Guides including Francis, Jonas, and Galagaraga have been praised for warm service, and a photographer can capture the sunset ride for an extra fee.

“Great tour, worth the price. What a thrilling experience to ride these animals in the forest and beach! I felt safe and the animals seemed well cared for. Would consider doing it again.”

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15.Sunset beach horsebackriding Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $57

Ride along Punta Cana’s beach with Rancho El Diferente, usually guided by a friendly horseman such as Fausto. No riding experience is needed. Expect about three hours including transport, roughly two hours on horseback, photo stops, palms, ocean air, and a route toward the Maimon River. Pickup, water, and soda are included.

“Very friendly people and docile horses. The amount of time on the horse was sufficient. It does take about 20 minutes to get there and the transport we had did have air conditioning. The horses pretty much follow one another. This was a nice excursion! Well worth the money!”

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