Beach Sunset Horseback Ride i Punta Cana

Driver never came. Customer service person said we had enough time and would be picked up at our hotel. We talked to her before 3 pm for the 4 pm ride.

This was not a good introduction to the Dominican Republic. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the most unorganized excursions I’ve ever been on. From the start, things felt off. We were essentially handed over to someone described as a worker’s friend who helped look after the horses, rather than a clear, professional guide. There was a significant language barrier, and while I tried to communicate in Spanish, we were never given a clear explanation of where we were going or how the trail worked. For most of the excursion, we wandered through what appeared to be a construction area and then an open field, unsure of what to expect. We stopped for what was called a “break” for the horses at a small market. While I understand and appreciate supporting local vendors, it felt less like a break and more like being positioned so we could be sold items. During this stop, I asked about the horses and was told they didn’t have names, which aligned with their overall unkempt appearance and added to my concern about their care. As we continued, another individual, also described as a friend of the worker, followed us and repeatedly insisted on taking photos. We declined multiple times, as we simply wanted to enjoy the ride, but he continued to follow us anyway. When we finally reached the beach, we only rode the horses for about three minutes before being asked to dismount for yet another “break.” We then sat in the sun for approximately 45 minutes, which ended up being the majority of the excursion. During this time, we were persistently pressured to purchase the unsolicited photos, which were low quality. The same individual continued to follow us around the beach, approaching us at different spots and repeatedly asking for payment. At one point, I asked our guide when we would be leaving, but he ignored me. His friend offered to translate only if we agreed to buy a photo. After speaking with the guide in Spanish, they laughed and made an offensive gesture that made the situation even more uncomfortable. We later learned that they are not actually permitted to ride horses on the beach, which explains why we were asked to get off almost immediately. This made the entire experience feel misleading, as the beach ride was a major reason we booked this excursion for my spouse's birthday. Overall, we spent far more time sitting and being pressured to spend money than actually riding horses. The experience felt disorganized, misleading, and at times uncomfortable. I left feeling disappointed and, honestly, uneasy. I would strongly recommend booking through a different excursion company.

This is a great activity for kids or inexperienced riders. The horses know what to do on their own. It's a nice relaxing walk on the beach. If you want to do advanced riding than book the private ride.

Best experience ever the horse and the personals was magnificent thank you for that beautiful day amazing picture and the guide are expect acular great time definitely come back next year

My mom and I had booked the day prior to go horse back riding, we were told they would be here at the lobby to pick us up for 4pm. They messaged us at 3:10 saying pick will now be at 3:20, so we rushed all the way to the lobby even though we thought we had another hour left to relax in the pool. We then sat there for over an hour with nobody responding to us, and then finally someone answered and eventually got a refund. But honestly very very disappointed

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

It was a nice time with the family, group we had with us was great. We had a lot of laughs, had nice ride and staff was great.

Great memories and nice guide unforgettable moments with my family excelente horseback ride tours #1 in Punta Cana definitely come back

The experience was okay. You can book with any provider since they all seem to use the same horses in the same area, and the tour is mixed with people from other groups not just the one you booked with. They pick you up at the hotel’s main entrance, not the lobby, so make sure to allow extra time to get there. You’ll likely need to catch a golf cart from the lobby to the entrance. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get from the hotel to the beach with the horses. You ride on the beach for a short time, but most of the ride is actually on the street. The guide doesn’t really interact with you it feels like everyone, including the horses, is just tired and over it. Also, don’t buy the tour from people at the hotel or on the beach they overcharge a lot because they’re getting commissions. It’s better to book it online.

The staff was great and very accommodating and did an EXCELLENT job of keeping us all safe. My wife and I were thrust into a large group with other people and plopped onto the horses, which don't really respond to anyone except the staff. The ride was crowded and we were constantly bumping into one another. The scenery is AWFUL. The first beach is decent, then you are taken through a literal garbage dump with derelict busses. My wife said at one point a man with a machete was following our group and the head staff member had to chase him away. The second beach was covered in refuse. Again, the staff was very nice, but the "scenic sunset ride" is more like a trot through the slums of Punta Cana.