The World’s 15 Best Sunset and Sunrise Horse Rides in the Dominican Republic

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

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

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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2.Private Sunset Horseback Riding in punta cana beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · from $77

You’ll ride from a ranch near Dreams Macao Beach through countryside and along the coast during the late afternoon. Guides such as Fausto, Miguel, and Sammy lead the horses, arrange photo stops, and provide hotel transfers. Beach time and sunset views depend on weather, trail conditions, and the day’s timing.

“Miguel and friends made the experience one to remember! Miguel took us through a nature route onto the beach. On the return Miguel showed/told us what to do to make the horse move fast! Highly recommend.”

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3.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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4.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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5.2-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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6.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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7.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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8.Punta Cana Horseback riding & Sunset + beach + free pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $36Best value

You ride with guides such as Jeff and José along Playa Macao, visit a typical Dominican house for coffee and hot chocolate, and stop near a river before sunset. Round-trip transport, a helmet, and hotel pickup are included. Expect a simple rural outing with beach views, local touches, and a ride that may be shorter than the advertised three-hour schedule.

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9.Sunset Beach Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $69

Ride from a jungle path to Bergantin Beach with a professional guide, stopping for photos, a beach break, and a possible horse swim. Guides such as Alex, Angel, and Sylvia help beginners feel at ease. Finish with dinner, drinks, lanterns, and a bonfire by the sea. Pickup is available from Puerto Plata, Cofresi, Costambar, and Playa Dorada.

“This was a great experience. My wife had wanted for years to horseback ride on the beach. Horses were great, staff was great. Best part for me was dinner on the beach. Very elegant and way beyond my expectations.”

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10.Beach Sunset Horseback Ride in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $55

Start around 4:00 pm with pickup in Punta Cana, then ride along the beach and through a palm grove as evening light arrives. Guides including Fausto, Friendly, Sandre, and Farturo help riders mount, stay safe, and pose for photos. The horses are described as calm and well trained, but groups can be mixed and pickup times need confirming.

“They came & picked me up on time Confirmed within 24 hours of booking Great ride & comfortable with the tour guide Please tip them anything help Service was extraordinary Thank you for making my bday a dream turned in reality Will book again”

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11.2-hour sunset horseback ride from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $77

Spend about two hours on horseback near Punta Cana, riding from a ranch through tropical forest and countryside to Macao Beach. Guides such as Joe, Joel, and Junior help first-time riders feel safe. Hotel transfers, water, cocoa, mamajuana tasting for adults, and Wi-Fi are included.

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12.Horseback Riding at Sunrise on the Beach of Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $83

Meet your horse near Bavaro and ride along Playa Macao as the sun comes up. Guide Jano helps you feel at ease and adds a little Spanish practice along the way. The outing lasts about 90 minutes, includes pickup, and is limited to 20 people, though you should confirm photo and refreshment details before booking.

“Had such an amazing experience! The horses were well trained and the guide was awesome!! Definitely recommend this if you want to see the beautiful sunrise while riding on a horse.”

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13.Sunset Horseback Ride at Macao Beach & Forest with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $61

Ride on Macao Beach as the sun drops toward the sea, then visit Rio Maimon and stop for coffee and mamajuana at World Mart Souvenirs. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and guides in English, Spanish, French, and German are included. Jerome is among the guides named by guests.

“Awesome experience, took a lot of amazing pictures. Macao beach was super beautiful! Tour guide and driver are both amazing”

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14.Sunset Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $69

Start at 3:30 pm with pickup from Puerto Plata, Cofresi, Costambar, or Playa Dorada. A guide matches you with a saddled horse, offers instruction, and leads a sunset ride along a secluded beach. You may swim in the sea with your horse before returning to the meeting point.

“It was amazing, and you could clearly see the love and care given to these horses! Highly highly recommend!!”

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15.Punta Cana’s Best Sunset Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $39

You’ll ride through tropical jungle to Macao Beach with a local guide, stop for Dominican coffee, cacao, and mamajuana, and enjoy beach time and sunset views. Hotel pickup from Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, or Cabeza de Toro is included. No riding experience is required, but you should be comfortable on a horse.

“Wij hebben een geweldige tour gehad. Mijn man en ik waren uiteindelijk met zen 2tjes, mooie fotos gemaakt en een hele beleving. Echter moet je kunnen paardrijden omdat de begeleiding zelf ook met het paard meegaat. Wel is het zo dat de paarden niet op het stand mogen waardoor je de zonsondergang te voet moet bekijken. Wij hebben echt genoten van de natuur die wij konden zien met de paarden. De mensen waren aardig en deden echt hun best om het voor ons leuk te maken.”

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