The experience was definitely not what my wife and I expected. The person who picked us up never got out of the car, which was also quite dirty. We actually had to call the local vendor to find out who was supposed to pick us up. As first-time visitors or unfamiliar with the area, the experience felt intimidating. The tour starts at a very poor ranch that looked neglected, and we didn't know what to expect. We were also the only participants on the tour. Instead of feeling like an enjoyable excursion, the whole experience felt more like, "Let's just do this and get out of here." In my opinion, this location is not what I would expect from an experience advertised on TripAdvisor. On a positive note, our guide was very friendly, attentive, and always made sure we were comfortable. He had a great attitude throughout the tour. Unfortunately, the road from the ranch to the beach was in poor condition and littered with trash, including remains of fire pits, plastic bottles, and other debris. This took away from the overall experience.
Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro)





At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $64 / person
- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gillary Tours
Description
The horseback riding tour is an exciting adventure within the mountains and beaches of Punta Cana: You will now our country side villege and particular beaches in punta cana what is call "macao beach" you'll learn all about the product we export like bananas, mangos, tabaco, coffe, cacao beans, and how we made "the natural chocolate" SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? We have the best offers BOOK NOW!!!!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 18–69)
- $64
- Senior (ages 70–97)
- $64
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $64
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $64
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Enjoy a hassle-free start with Gillary Tours. Meeting Point: Please wait at the main lobby or the designated 'Excursions Area' of your hotel. Identification: Look for our driver holding a 'Gillary Tours' sign. Timing: Pickup times vary by hotel. We will confirm your exact time via WhatsApp or Viator messenger. Please be ready 10 minutes before. Important: If you are staying in an Airbnb or villa, please provide your exact location to assign the nearest meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Punta Cana
- Starting price $64 is 12% above the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Punta Cana
Excurgo comparison of 2,654 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) take?
Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) cost?
Prices start at $64 per person for this Punta Cana experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $64, adults from $64.
Can I cancel Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Enjoy a hassle-free start with Gillary Tours. Meeting Point: Please wait at the main lobby or the designated 'Excursions Area' of your hotel. Identification: Look for our driver holding a 'Gillary Tours' sign. Timing: Pickup times vary by hotel. We will confirm your exact time via WhatsApp or Viator messenger. Please be ready 10 minutes before. Important: If you are staying in an Airbnb or villa, please provide your exact location to assign the nearest meeting point. Pickup points include JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar, Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa.
What languages is Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Horse back riding (Punta Cana/Bavaro) worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gillary Tours.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
It was a good experience, the stuff was really nice and made sure we are safe. However, you might end up getting an old horse which may ruin your experience and your pictures.
Avoid. 3 hour horseback ride was actually 2 hours of hard sell of crap. 1 hour on horses and never went into ocean as promised. Waste of money. AVOID.
Driver never turned up, no messages sent to me despite me trying to communicate and I kept messaging and ringing after an hour he replied and said tomorrow and again I waited for him the next day for her 2 hours sent many many messages and called many times and still haven’t heard anything
This was a terrible booking. The morning of I spent hours contacting them and calling them for pickup instructions no reply. I decided to wait outside anyways and no one came. They never replied the next day to apologize or offer me a new booking. They won’t even reply to give me a refund. Scammers and bad business.
This experience was one of the best in my life. I really enjoyed the horses and everything Joel and melio did to make sure we had the time of our life.
We were picked up in an aIr, conditioned car, and taken to the ranch. It is not a very large ranch. However, the people are very kind, and have lots of animals to look at. They had chickens, kittens, dogs, and cats. And of course, the horses! They were beautiful. We took a great long ride through the town, and then along the Beach,and then through a wooded area. Our guide was experienced and showed us a great time. There were also photographers that were optional to take your pictures along the way. We did get our pictures, and have a lifetime with great memories! I highly recommend this ranch. Again, it is very humble, and it is not glitzy and glamorous, but what you get is real people, and a beautiful ride.
The tour was great and is very nice the guys the great . I really enjoyed I was sorry for the horse the need better care more food and better health the need attention and this only my opinion but The need to clean the beach area maintained on better conditions i now the always wood and garbage como from the ocean but the can try to keep clean. And the need to inform the new customers about the photos service no one say nothing and you need cash for the photos I recommend to the guys to lower the prices for the photos package and people the will paying more the need to be more affordable
This was an awesome experience. We all had an awesome time riding through the woods and galloping on the beach. Recommended to anybody who loves horseback riding.
It was the most amazing experience the scenery was gorgeous and breathtaking. The team took very good care of us and made sure the horses behaved. Truly would recommend this excursion.
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