Horse Riding · THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Good horse riding and waterfall trips in the Dominican Republic fill up weeks ahead and the best-rated ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride through Samaná’s tropical forest to El Limón Waterfall, swim in its freshwater pool, and enjoy a local lunch for $49.
“Me encantó la experiencia totalmente distinta si te gustan los animales y la naturaleza es perfecto, los guías fueron excelente hicieron que la experiencia fuera completa.”
Review of Puerto Plata’s all-day adventure with Damajagua Falls, ATVs, zip lines, horses, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had the most amazing time! From pickup to drop off everything went so smoothly. The owner operator Daniel with his crew went above and beyond to make our excursion most enjoyable. I will definitely be recommending them to others when we get back home! Please do book with them you won’t be disappointed.”
Review of Puerto Plata’s Damajagua waterfalls, zip lines, horseback ride, lunch, costs, safety, and practical tips for a 7-hour adventure.
“E’ stata una bellissima esperienza , le cascate di damajagua fantastiche ! La guida ci ha accompagnato per tutto il viaggio e si è presa cura di noi , sapeva che facevo il compleanno e a pranzo mi ha organizzato una sorpresa 🤗! Dopo pranzo abbiamo fatto una bella passeggiata con il cavallo per concludere con le zipline !”
Visit Cayo Levantado and El Limón Waterfall from Punta Cana with horseback riding, lunch, drinks, guides, and round-trip transport.
“They never showed up to pick me up - did not reach out to apologize and I am working with Viator to get a refund. It was also my birthday and it left me with nothing to do all day. Very disappointing.”
Review of Samana’s whale, Cayo Levantado, El Limon waterfall, horse ride, meals, price, timing, and practical booking advice.
“It’s a long day but worth it to see the whales and ride a donkey. Pack snacks, the food is ok. 1.5 hour bus ride, breakfast was bread and fruit, then 30 min boat ride to island beach, 1 hour at beach, 5 min boat ride to Samana, lunch, 45 min bus ride to horse/donkey to ride 15 min to waterfall. Then horse, bus, boat, bus back.”
Review of Punta Cana’s full-day Samaná tour, with Cayo Levantado, El Limón Waterfall, horseback riding, meals, and practical timing advice.
“My husband and I had a great time! Everyone was polite and helpful. The guides walking with us as we rode the horses were esp sweet. I hesitated getting into the waterfalls, but he was so assuring that I did it. And I am glad I did!!!”
Review of Bávaro Adventure Park’s horse ride and Waterfall Pool, with practical tips on transport, extras, swimming, age limits, and value.
“En soit le cadre est génial, uniquement le temps d’attente avant de partir à l’équitation qui a été de presque 1h (trop long). J’aurai souhaité faire plus de cheval sur différents sentiers. Ensuite la où nous avons été surpris est le prix à l’intérieur du parc (16€ pour avoir une photo du photographe, 6€ un petit magnum.. ) mais le personnel top !”
Ride or hike to El Limón Waterfalls, swim beneath the falls, visit cacao and coffee groves, and enjoy a Dominican lunch.
“Our tour guides were fantastic. The took some amazing photos of us and were very friendly. I had a great time, the waterfall was stunning. The hike is very steep but was worth it!”
Review of Samaná’s El Limón waterfall horseback tour, with trail details, lunch, swimming, price value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. The waterfalls were beautiful. The food was good.”
Review of Puerto Plata’s Damajagua waterfalls, horseback riding, zip lines, lunch, price, safety, guides, and practical booking advice.
“There was no Premium/exclusive access to the waterfalls. The lineup at the waterfalls was rediculas. Over 1.5 hours of waiting. Our group got paired with elderly people, so we hiked at a snails pace and stopped every 5 minutes so they could catch up and rest. The ziplines were awesome. The horses were great. The staff was amazing, especially if you get Samuel as your guide. Last thing, THERE WAS NO RUM INCLUDED at any part of our tour, and we asked probably 10 times, and showed him that it said "Rum and soft drinks" included. It was not.”
Review of Puerto Plata’s TOP3IN1 tour: Damajagua waterfalls, safari buggy, horseback riding, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Hiking, Dune buggies and excellent food. The only major issue was the hotel service. Often times our needs went unmet after several phone calls and speaking to a front desk employee in person.”
Ride through Samaná’s tropical forest to El Limón Waterfall, swim in its natural pool, and enjoy a local lunch for $49.
Review of Samaná’s El Limón waterfall horseback tour, with trail conditions, swimming, price, horse welfare concerns, and practical tips.
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