Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding
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Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding

By Rancho El Diferente
Recommended by 92% of travellers
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Ages 5-70, max of 30 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Horse equipment
  • Bottled water


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from any Resorts in punta cana, Capacana ,Uvero alto ,Bavaro,veron,Macao transportation is incluided
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana Dominican Republic
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana, GJ39+WJC, Boulevard Fishing Lodge, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
      • Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
      • Bávaro, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
      • 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116250P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116250P4

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        • Rancho El Diferente
          4.7 of 5 bubbles496
          Caribbean
          Joined in October 2014
        • edwin b
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Horse riding was amazing
          Excellent experience. The ranch was fun to go to, and my kids loved it. Will strongly recommend 👌 very nice people the sunset with the rainbow was one of a kind.
          Written 10 February 2025
        • thomasjN1366PG
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Trashy scenes
          Pros: An interesting experience seeing the non-resort part of Punta Cana. Con: We didn’t take any pictures that were not for sale in a picture frame. The scenery is not romantic or ideal—the beach is full of garbage; trash everywhere along the route. I do not recommend; they need to find a better beach.
          Written 17 November 2024
        • 393rosaliaf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommend to anyone visiting the area
          The horseback riding excursion in Punta Cana was an incredible experience! Enjoy every moment exploring the beautiful beaches and lush tropical landscapes from a unique perspective. The horses were well cared for and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely an activity I would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
          Written 3 May 2024
        • whitneyg508
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great
          My husband and I had a great experience for his birthday! He loved it. It was close to our resort, we were able to do it with just the two of us. Our guide took so many nice pics. I would highly recommend.
          Written 21 April 2024
        • CL_Skins
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommended
          The ride was actually on the beach. The condition of the horses wasn't poor. The people that rode with us did an excellent job making people feel safe.
          Written 11 March 2024
        • Brian D
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Interesting Experience!
          Very interesting experience. It was my first time and didn’t know it could be tiring but it was great. Had fun with our driver/guide Sandre. Would go back again.
          Written 5 October 2023
        • briannagM5683RX
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great experience!
          great time! Took us to a little beach area & took pictures of us on the horses! Great guide, too, and plenty of time on the horses!
          Written 14 August 2023
        • sabrinat404
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend
          Lovely experience! The tour guide was awesome and very kind. Transport both ways was smooth. Would highly recommend!
          Written 25 July 2023
        • giselebJ9224AS
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommended 👌
          Beautiful experience, great for the whole family, very attentive staff! We had a wonderful time it's worth every penny! There are photo opportunities as well, definitely worthwhile!
          Written 7 July 2023
        • IloveExplore
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Experience
          Amazing experience. The horses are calm. The view is just incredible. Great for couples, super romantic. I had a small group with just only four people, so we got to take a lot of good pictures. Definitely recommend!
          Written 5 July 2023
        • aaronsK9889ML
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fausto is the best guide!
          Fausto was THE BEST! He let me do a little more advanced riding with my experience and is a crazy good camera man! The horses were perfect and the tour was absolutely gorgeous. I hope Fausto and David are there when I come back!
          Written 29 June 2023
        • 597alexandrial
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          So much fun!
          I have no experience with horseback riding, but everyone made me feel super comfortable! It was an amazing experience! The views were amazing!
          Written 17 June 2023
        • Niesha V
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          BEST COUPLE RETREAT
          I really loved this experience. The chaperons were excellent. Will definitely recommend this for couples. They really take their time and we even stopped to get fresh coconuts
          Written 14 May 2023
        • Trek70751
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing
          This was booked as a suprise for me and I absolutely loved every minute! Fausto made us feel so relaxed he explained everything and the horses were beautiful I rode Morrow. Excellently for people that have never rode before. The beach was breathtaking and we stopped and purchased fresh coconut 🥥 for just $2! Toby the dog also accompanied us on the walk.. there was just two couples on the ride and Fausto took lots of photos on our own phones. Would definitely do again
          Written 10 May 2023
        • 11reecea
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommended
          We Had a Great ride out with Fauso and Toby the dog What a great experience and for me 1st time on a horse, the horses were so well behaved Loved it and met a guy half way cutting fresh coconuts for $2
          Written 10 May 2023
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        4.7
        4.7 of 5 bubbles368 reviews
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        310
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        29
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        11

        Jordan Y
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Have to say that my expectations were exceeded. Fausto was fantastic, took the time to learn everyone's name, and ensured my daughter (the youngest in the group that rode) felt comfortable riding. Unlike most every other tour that will nickel and dime you, it was much appreciated to not feel pressured into buying add-ons. Fausto even offered to take any pictures I wanted with my own camera. I'd highly recommend this tour!
        Written 9 April 2023
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        Appreciate your help thank you so much hope you come back soon
        Written 12 April 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Lozza105
        Burnley, UK189 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Really enjoyed this, I am a massive fan of riding on the beach and can ride. Yes the area has a lot of debris but this was due to a hurricane and construction work going on. It has nothing to do with the people that organise this. Fagusto was a great leader and I was fortunate to ride caramello so managed a few canters and gallops on the beach. The rest of the horses had novices on and went at a slower pace. The views were great especially where the lake met the sea. Great value for money. The horses were in great shape and in the shade saddled up when we arrived. I would definitely recommend long pants or leggings especially with it being hot and you may find it uncomfortable in the saddle if you’re not used to it.
        Written 19 September 2024
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        Thank you so much hope you come back soon
        Written 30 September 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        travulator
        Manhattan32 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022 • Family
        Three adults and three kids (7-10 years old) LOVED this! Pickup was on time, communication and coordination was ideal. Arrive, and hop on the horse. Some of us experienced, one first timer. Two vaqueros took us out, and it was great. One to lead, and the other was at the rear, but would gallop up to fix any issues (crowding, getting off the path). Two hours of riding mostly on the beach, this is the best horse back riding excursion I have ever taken. There is a stop mid way, a clearing and a man cutting coconuts for $2. At the end, they want you to buy stuff but it’s low pressure, and no one was put off by it.

        Apply sunscreen beforehand because you arrive and go immediately. Long pants not needed, and it’s hot. I recommend shoes, but you will get splashed as you ride through the looking waves, so wear older shoes.

        Tip big!! This is impossibly inexpensive.
        Written 21 December 2022
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        Thank you so much hope you come back soon
        Written 22 December 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        faloncc
        Colleyville, TX15 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Couples
        My wife and I are from Texas and were lured in by the dreamy description of "paradisiacal beaches," "exuberant vegetation," and the promise of a "relaxing and romantic" horseback ride along the seashore. What we got, however, was an experience we hope to forget—though my legs, with their 67 sand mite bites, might not let me.

        Let's start with those "paradisiacal beaches." If your idea of paradise involves beaches littered with trash and driftwood that looks like it’s been marooned since the Jurassic era, guards walking around with sawed-off shotguns, then you’re in for a treat. The horses, possibly sensing the chaos around them, decided it would be safer to stick together like a herd of oversized, hairy sheep. So, forget about a peaceful ride by the ocean—it was more like a horsey traffic jam with legs being smashed!

        Now, the tour guides. We had one guide who spoke broken English, but he was hanging out at the back, maybe rethinking his life choices. The guide at the front? Not a word of English. So, no delightful explanations about the vegetation or the "true speculum" of the river. We just got to enjoy the scenery in blissful silence, with no clue what we were actually looking at.

        When I asked about the “promised photo oops”, the guy just gave me a bewildered look and shook his head like I’d asked him to explain quantum physics. So, no pictures to remember the moment—probably for the best since it’s one I’d rather forget!

        When it came time for us to return the horses, we thought, what about the advertised galloping, so we had to ask if we could even do it, and then we galloped a whole 50 feet! The highlight? My wife's horse decided to jump over a giant 5’ round wooden log, which was probably the coolest and most terrifying part of the whole ride.

        As for the end of the river where we were supposed to marvel at nature? Nothing. No talk about the flora, no details, just a hot, sad coconut water wheel barrow. And did I mention the sand mites? This tiny area was littered with sand mites and we couldn’t get out of there quick enough! We all ran back to our horses within minutes but nothing says "safety" like trying to navigate through a herd of restless horses in a space where you could barely swing a lasso.

        In summary, this tour was not the relaxing, romantic ride of our dreams. It was more like a chaotic group ride on a trash-strewn beach with some very confused horses. Simply unforgettable? Sure, but not in the way we imagined!
        Written 19 August 2024
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        Hello, we are very sorry that you did not like the tour and that everything seemed wrong without going into details. We apologize. We have a long history of more than 23 years of uninterrupted service and you can see it on TripAdvisor and some other quality control platforms. Our goal is to provide good service and we offer the same to the client. Thank you very much.
        Written 22 August 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Antonio E. F.
        Seattle, WA21 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        - The reservation and purchase of the voucher = 5/5

        - The driver who picked us up = 5/5. Professional, good driving skills, conversational

        - Upon arriving the at the ranch, we were not greeted, we were showed to horses and we loaded onto them. My concern was that upon multiple times, we told the tour guide we had members in the group who had never rode a house, they never provided an orientation to us, much less, to the new riders. 2/5

        - the outgoing trip - was beautiful. The failure here was our tour guide was not a tour guide. There was no interaction with guests. We had an issue with the new horse rider and they couldn’t care. We arrived at the “place where the river meets the ocean” to find as a bed for mosquitos; and the most important thing, the new rider was in shocked, and sweating out of fear. 3/5 (view 5/5)

        - upon our return to the ranch (point of departure), the horse that carried the new rider that was in shocked was mistreated by the tour guide. 3/5

        - again, a missed opportunity for guide to interact with guests. No interaction. And he mistreated his horse too. 0/5

        - At the end, we used the bathroom that had water for the toilet, not for the sink and had no toilet paper. Once the folks realized we were not going to pay $45 for a picture; we were told “if you are not going to purchase anything, leave your van is waiting for you.” 2/5

        - the driver from the ranch to hotel, sped on the road, passed other cars at dangerous places. 2/5

        - overall, the experience was good. Customer service lacked big time; and the horse mistreatment was a major negative factor. 3/5
        Written 2 December 2024
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        Hello, how are you? We understand your position and we apologize that almost everything has gone wrong for you. Our company has 25 years of uninterrupted service, giving the best we can to tourists. Thank you very much for your comment. We are sure that it will help us improve. We handle many people every day and sometimes they are small details. We will do our best. Thank you very much
        Written 3 December 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Safiah A
        Ottawa, Canada5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022 • Couples
        Everything about this experience was amazing. We got picked up by a very polite and professional driver, his car was spotless and air conditioned.

        We got there and we were met by the souvenir shop keeper who reminded us to stop by after riding. Our guide’s name was Fuento and he is absolutely the best guide ever, he new when to lead and when to hold back and let us lead ourselves. He took amazing photos of us, and he was really good company to have. Our horses were Caramello, and Cresento, beautiful horses! Fuento deserves a raise, and huge commission from his boss because he is the reason the experience was amazing.

        At the end we stopped by the souvenir shop, picked up a bunch of stuff and bargained with the price from $110 to $55!

        I would highly recommend this experience, and would do it again in a heartbeat.
        Written 17 August 2022
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        Thank you so much hope you come back soon
        Written 18 August 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Rachel D
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Couples
        My husband and I had such a fun experience riding on the beach with Rancho El Diferente and our guide Friendly that we decided to book a second, longer ride with them! It was a fun, authentic experience and I'm happy they provided helmets. Our guide accommodated different riding abilities and experiences in our group. Tip: bring a few bucks to purchase a coconut on the beach!

        We also did the Mountain Ride with Rancho El Diferente (booked through their website) and enjoyed that too. It's definitely for comfortable riders (4 hours) and you see the city, mountains, and ride back to the beach. Riding through the city we encountered dogs, motor bikes, cars, etc. so make sure you are comfortable riding in that setting for a portion of the ride! We really enjoyed both of our experiences!!
        Written 21 November 2023
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        Thank you so much come back soon god bless you
        Written 26 November 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Odyssey706141
        3 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Couples
        Fausto did a great job as our guide - my husband and I were the only two. He was quiet, but answered questions and spoke English well. He took pics of us on our camera. The water was beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed the ride very much. The horses were healthy and responsive. There were no helmets - this didn't bother us, but be aware if this matters to you. We appreciated the experience and were glad we did it.

        We had a few issues. : 1) The trip includes transportation but we didn't receive a helpful notice of pick up time. I expected a text (preferably) or email the day before. When we didn't get anything, I assumed the pick up was 9 am, the time we signed up for. We got a frustrated call from driver at 8:20 wondering where we were. That afternoon, I found an email from the company, sent at 8:40 the day of, telling us the driver would be there at 8:30 (!). 2) Bring hand sanitizer!!! The bathroom had no running water, towels or soap. 3) The beach (Uvero Alto) was narrow and there was a fair amount of trash and debris washed up on the beach. We focused instead on the beautiful waves and quiet.
        Written 25 January 2025
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        Thank you so much
        Written 30 January 2025
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Travelnurse
        Central Florida, FL17 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        My kids, 5, 10, and 15 along with a few adult friends joined me on this experience. The horses were well cared for. The guide gave me an option to let my 5 year old ride alone, with me, or with him which was nice. You get a very simple instruction on guiding the horse, so if you’ve never ridden one before, you may want to get further instructions on what to do prior. The guide will take photos at the beginning for purchase afterwards, and also stops in the middle of the ride to take photos on your personal phone, which is nice. The views are wonderful, however we were all a little disappointed at how polluted the beach was. There’s a small gift shop at the end, but they only take cash. The driver that picked us up from the hotel and drove back would not turn up the a/c, even after we asked. This was also disappointing because we were riding for several hours in the hot sun.
        Written 23 June 2022
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        Thank so much hope you come soon
        Written 28 June 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Jose
        San Jose, CA1 contribution
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2024 • Solo
        I was not able to make it the original day and contacted them in advance to modify this & arrange to go the next day instead. They have terrible customer service, took forever to respond back & they do not understand english nor spanish. I have been waiting all day after mumtiple messages just to know if they can take me tomorrow. I am so disappointed about their service and lack of support.
        Written 15 December 2024
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        Hello Brother José Iñigue You made a reservation and after the transportation was there at your hotel, you didn't get on, right? What did you do and postpone the day and we agreed that you were going to go the next day at the same time after sending 18 messages to the platform. Then I called you and you said no, that we were very unprofessional and I didn't cancel your reservation normally. You had lost your money. I reimbursed you so you can't write me such a bad comment. The one who is not professional is you. Thank you very much
        Written 16 December 2024
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