Ride horseback from a rural ranch to Macao Beach on a guided Punta Cana excursion combining countryside trails, a local village and coastal scenery. Beginners are welcome: guides assess your riding experience and help you follow a pace appropriate to your ability and the conditions. The ride lasts approximately 1.5 hours, with about three hours in total including transportation. Riding equipment, bottled water and pickup from the listed resort areas are included. This is a shared horseback riding experience with morning and afternoon options. Exact pickup details are confirmed for your hotel; meals, photos and videos are not included.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
To ensure a smooth and unforgettable experience, Sther Travels offers convenient pickup times both in the morning and afternoon. Pickup schedules and locations may vary based on your hotel, but no worries—we’ll be reaching out soon with your exact pickup details so you’re all set!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Punta Cana Horseback Riding to Macao Beach with Pickup lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $47 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $36, adults from $47.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. To ensure a smooth and unforgettable experience, Sther Travels offers convenient pickup times both in the morning and afternoon. Pickup schedules and locations may vary based on your hotel, but no worries—we’ll be reaching out soon with your exact pickup details so you’re all set! Pickup points include JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar, Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Not recommended to infants under 5 years old
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sther Travels & Tours.
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Company was very informative and communicated well when the driver was late. The tour was fun and guide was excellent.
Thank you so much, Annjuanette, for your review and for choosing Sther Travels & Tours. We’re happy to know you enjoyed the tour and our service. Hope to see you again soon in Punta Cana!
When we booked this excursion, we weren’t sure how the kids would feel riding horses for the first time... but it turned out to be one of the best moments of our trip! From the moment we arrived, the team was incredibly kind and patient. They took their time to explain everything and help the kids feel calm and comfortable. Seeing their excited faces as they got on the horses was priceless. The horses are so gentle, and you can tell they are very well cared for. The ride itself was beautiful, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. It was the perfect plan for us to disconnect as a family and create beautiful memories. If you’re traveling with kids and looking for something different, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, I highly recommend this excursion.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Full credit to the driver who picked us on time and Joe who took us on the horse back ride. They were both awesome. My issue is with the horses. They looked as if they were about to die. They were hungry and skinny. We felt bad for even riding on those. We didn’t go all the way to the beach as the ride would have been more than 3 hrs long if we did and that would be a lot. I wish this place was closer to the beach. On the way we stopped at this coffee and chocolate store which tried to milk us for $35 for a half pound of beans. The experience was good, we enjoyed it, people were awesome but I wouldn’t recommend this to others if you are expecting a comfortable ride in some good looking horses.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff, especially our driver and Joe, who always strive to provide excellent service. It’s unfortunate that you feel this way about your experience, and we regret that our excursion did not fully meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that our horseback riding tour is designed to offer a complete experience, including multiple stops for our guests to enjoy. The total duration is approximately three hours, and this is communicated clearly before booking. Regarding the horses, we take their well-being very seriously. They are under the care of experienced handlers and receive regular veterinary attention, proper nutrition, and rest periods to ensure they are healthy and fit for riding. Additionally, we want to clarify that your decision to cancel the service after arriving at the beach was entirely your choice, and per our policy, refunds cannot be issued in such cases. Our team works hard to provide a well-organized experience for all our guests, and we are transparent about the itinerary and duration of our tours. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and your positive remarks about our team. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity in the future to provide you with an experience that fully meets your expectations.
I wish we could share memorable moments but the horses didn't show up until after we waited two hours and had already decided to head back to the resort. One employee did step up and drove us back to the resort and apologized for what happened but I will never book with them again.
Dear George We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced during your tour and truly understand how frustrating it must have been to wait so long. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we deeply apologize for the negligence that led to this situation. Please know that we take your feedback very seriously, and we have already taken corrective action with our team to ensure this does not happen again. Our goal is always to create memorable and seamless experiences for our guests, and we regret that we fell short in your case. We truly appreciate your patience and your time in sharing your experience with us. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity in the future to provide you with the exceptional service that we strive for.
Yeikol was so nice during our horse ride! He took pictures of me and everything 10/10 recommend. Super nice way to end our trip!
Yeikol the horse guide was amazing! Beach was beautiful. Our kids had a blast and it was something fun for the whole family!!
That's great to hear! We are pleased to know that our guide Yeikol made the experience truly memorable. Creating fun and memorable moments for families is our goal and we are thrilled to have been a part of yours. We hope to be able to give you great service on some other occasion. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
It was my favourite activity of our whole trip! Yeikol was our guide in our ride, he is a very polite and sweet boy and he is a master of his craft, tame and educate horses. They listen to him and he treats them with love.
I'm glad to hear that Yeikol was part of your memorable experience! We are pleased to know that you received exceptional service and truly immersive experiences. Thank you for sharing your positive comments. It's very valuable for us!
I went on an amazing horseback and was overwhelmed with how well the hourses are trained. Yeikol was leading my trip and has been training the hours since he was 12 years old. The love and skill he has made my experience more than I imaged ot would. If you do decide to go horse riding I recommend asking for him especially you won't regret
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your horseback riding experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures soon! Best regards, Sther Travels & Tours Team
After some back and forth by email to determine exactly where the pick up location was, we were picked up on time and delivered to a shack on the side of the road, where a young man gave us information on the local produce (cocoa, vanilla, coffee etc.) Which then of course lead to a sales pitch in the shop area. We got away from the shop and the guide helped up on to out horses. The horse ride set off along the side of a busy highway for about two hundred yards before turning down a dirt track which was shared with the ATV's and dirt buggies. The track had deep water filled mud pits spanning its width. As we weaved in and out of the puddles whilst trying to avoid the thorny low hanging bushes at the sides of the road, our shoes and clothing got coated in mud. This continued for around 30 minutes, which felt like a lifetime. We then turned onto paved roads for another 15 minutes while we found our way to the beach. The beach was beautiful and the view was fantastic. They have someone taking photos that you can buy at the end of the trip, which I'm sure looked good, but we were so unhappy with the whole thing that we just wanted to get out of there. This trip was advertised as both delightful and elegant. It was not.
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any disappointment you may have felt during your recent trip. It's disheartening to hear that the pick-up location caused confusion and that the initial interaction led to a sales pitch that may have affected your overall experience. Despite its picturesque destination, we regret that the horse ride was marred by challenging terrain and the inconvenience of mud pits. Your description of the journey, including the proximity to a busy highway and the shared track with ATVs and dirt buggies, is valuable feedback that we will consider in refining our offerings. We understand that the beach, with its beautiful scenery, couldn't fully compensate for the earlier frustrations. We sincerely apologize for falling short of the advertised delightful and elegant experience. Your comments will be seriously considered as we strive to improve and provide a more enjoyable and seamless experience for our customers. If there's anything specific you would like us to address or if you have further details to share, please feel free to contact by mail info.sther@sthertravelstour.com our customer service team. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to serve you in the future better. Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. Best regards, Sthertravelstours
A unique way to connect with nature. This horseback excursion allowed us to experience the tranquility and serenity of the countryside while enjoying the company of well-cared-for horses.
Dear value Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you found our horseback excursion to be a unique way to connect with nature. It's wonderful that you were able to experience the tranquility and serenity of the countryside, all while enjoying the company of our well-cared-for horses. At Sther Travels & tours we strive to provide memorable and enriching experiences that allow our guests to appreciate the beauty of nature and forge a special connection with our animal companions. Your feedback serves as a great source of encouragement for our team, and we are delighted that you had a fulfilling and enjoyable time on our horseback excursion. If you have any specific highlights or suggestions you'd like to share, please feel free to let us know at info.sther@sthertravelstour.com . We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future. Thank you once again for choosing Sther Travels & Tours. We appreciate your positive review! Best regards, Sther Travels & Tours
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