Beach Horseback Ride, Private Transfer

Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding

★ 4.7 1,158 reviews

3 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $58 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Group: max 30 travellers
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This three hour excursion from Rancho El Diferente puts you on horseback for a ride along the coast near Uvero Alto. Private transportation for the riding tour is included, along with the horse equipment and bottled water. The meeting point sits on the Uvero Alto road, beside the Excellence Punta Cana hotel, and the activity finishes back where it started. Groups run to a maximum of 30 travellers.

The ride itself works for beginners as well as riders with some experience. Reviewers with no prior experience said the guides teach you how to guide the horses before setting off and check that everyone is comfortable.

It suits travellers staying in the Uvero Alto area who want a relaxed beach ride without needing prior horse experience. It is not a fit for wheelchair users or, per the listing, pregnant travellers, and anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions should skip it.

What's Included

Included

Horse equipment
Bottled water
Private transportation (Transporte privado solo para el Horseback ride tours)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPrivate transportation for the riding tour is included, with pickup arranged through the booking page. Confirm your pickup time and location once the booking is confirmed.
Arrival and mount upYou arrive at the ranch on the Uvero Alto road beside Excellence Punta Cana. Staff match riders with horses and go over the basics before setting off.
Beach rideThe ride takes place on the beach near Uvero Alto, with the total experience lasting 3 hours. Guides accompany the group, and one reviewer mentioned that staff share stories along the way.
Bottled waterBottled water is provided as part of the tour.
ReturnTransportation returns you to the starting point, ending the activity. One reviewer mentioned a framed photo given at the end of the ride.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up in reviews of this ride, and they shape what the day actually feels like.

Comfortable clothing. Long pants or leggings and closed-toe shoes work better in the saddle than shorts and sandals, and quick-dry fabrics are handy on a beach ride.
Mosquito repellent. Mosquitos appear in at least one review, so repellent is a sensible precaution.
Riding experience. You do not need to know how to ride. Reviewers with no experience said guides explain how to guide the horses first, and that the horses are gentle and know the route.
Time in the saddle. The listing gives the total experience as 3 hours.
Photos and videos. Guides take photos and videos on riders' own phones, which several reviewers appreciated. One reviewer also mentioned a framed photo provided at the end.
Staff and pace. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as patient, friendly and attentive, and several mention being called by name. Several also describe the experience as relaxing and scenic.

Common issues. The listing caps the group at 30 travellers, so the ride can feel busy at full capacity. Weather matters: the experience requires good conditions, and if it is cancelled for poor weather the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Full refunds otherwise require cancellation at least 24 hours before the start time, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Private transportation for the horseback riding tour is included, along with horse equipment and bottled water. Pickup details are arranged through the booking page, so confirm the schedule ahead of the day.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is on the Uvero Alto road, beside the Excellence Punta Cana hotel, in Punta Cana. The activity ends back at the same point.

How Long Is The Horseback Ride?

The listing gives the total experience as 3 hours.

Do I Need Horse Riding Experience?

No. Reviewers with no prior experience said the guides teach you how to guide the horses and check that everyone is comfortable. The horses are described as gentle, and several reviewers describe the outing as relaxed.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Pushchairs are accepted, infant seats are available, and service animals are allowed, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible. The listing also advises against it for pregnant travellers and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Check specific age questions on the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and no changes are accepted, with cut off times based on local Punta Cana time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.