Horseback Riding Tours in Puerto Plata: 5 on the Shortlist

1.Mega Extreme Adventure: Horseback Riding, Ziplining and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $135Our pick

Spend about eight hours in Puerto Plata hiking, swimming, and jumping at Damajagua’s 27 Waterfalls, then ride horses and zipline at Mega Adventures. Guides such as Alexis and Daniel focus on safety and fun. Lunch, drinks, and hotel or port drop-off are included, with extra fees for Sosua and Cabarete pickups.

“The tour guide rushed us to each activity, rushed guests to finish meal only to ask us to shop in the gift shop. The ziplining was what was expected, however the horseback riding left a lot to be desired. You are not walking through the jRead more”

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2.Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $74Best value

Ride a gentle, assigned horse from Puerto Plata through rural trails, villages, plantations, and toward Bergantin Beach. Guides such as Antonio, Hantz, Victor, and Hans help first-time riders feel at ease. Expect about three hours overall, though actual time in the saddle may be closer to 90 minutes after transport and beach stops.

“Great experience! Argentis and Hans were wonderful and very attentive! It was a bit hard to find the driver and I was told different places for pick up by the people at the port stores but I finally met up with the driver . I try to horseback ride whRead more”

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3.VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $159

Spend about six hours with Country World Adventures on eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a muddy ATV route, horseback riding, a Dominican lunch, pool zip lining, and a garden visit. Guides including Daniel, Julio, Raphael, David, and Eric help run the day. Pickup is offered from Puerto Plata hotels, Airbnbs, and the cruise port.

“The whole excursion was so much fun. I highly recommend it! From the meeting place to horseback riding. Everything rocked!”

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4.Zip N Splash Adventure plus Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $124

Spend a full day near Puerto Plata climbing to Damajagua’s cascades, then swimming, sliding, and jumping through limestone pools. Country World Adventures adds eight certified zip lines, a relaxed horseback ride, Dominican lunch, and a small tropical garden. Guides such as Daniel, Rosie, Chichi, and Edy are noted for calm, friendly help.

“I am in the Dominican Republic so as an American you cannot bring the water. I had ice and also rinsed my mouth several times. I started to feel terrible and missed my first scheduled date. They were very understanding and allowed mRead more”

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5.Amber Cove-Taino BAY Horses Beach Ride & City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $95

You’ll ride along Playa Teco Maimón for about 75 minutes, then tour Puerto Plata by air-conditioned vehicle with stops at Independence Park, an old 1536 monument, a chocolate maker, and Macorix House of Rum. Guides such as William, Elvis, Tammy, and Andrew have led this outing, which suits cruise visitors with limited time.

“This was a unique experience compared with other excursions we checked out ahead of time in Puerto Plata. This was outstanding!”

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