ATV Riding in Puerto Plata: Countryside & Local Villages

You operate the ATV yourself across sand, dirt, rocky terrain and riverbed.

ATV and horseback riding activity in Puerto Plata where you ride ATVs through Dominican countryside and local villages, then switch to horses on fertile farmland. Pickup from hotels or the cruise port is included, along with safety equipment, professional guides in multiple languages, and a home-cooked Dominican meal. Full riding instructions are provided for both activities, so no prior experience is needed.

The experience

Four and a half hours gets you through both the ATV section and the horseback riding, with time for a meal and optional extras like the pool zip line or tropical garden. After pickup from your hotel or cruise port, you head to Country World Adventure Park for a briefing on the ATVs. The riding crosses different terrain (sand, dirt, rocky roads and riverbed), so you see how the land changes and pass through local villages where you can observe daily life. A short rest follows before you switch to horses and continue across farmland with views most visitors to Puerto Plata never reach.

The meal is a full home-cooked Dominican lunch with rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad, included at no extra cost. Professional guides speak English, Spanish, French and German, so language is not a barrier. Safety equipment comes with the activity. If you want to extend the day, the ranch also has a pool zip line and a tropical garden where you can learn about local plants and animals, though these are optional add-ons.

Depending on which option you choose at checkout, you can ride a single ATV or share a double ATV, and you can depart from Puerto Plata, or from Sosua or Cabarete on Tuesday and Friday. Riders must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to operate an ATV solo. Younger passengers can ride as passengers. The maximum weight for horseback riding is 260 pounds, and the maximum total weight on an ATV is 350 pounds for one or two riders combined.

What’s included

• Safety equipment for both ATV and horseback riding.
• pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata hotels or cruise port (or from Sosua/Cabarete on select days depending on your option).
• professional guides.
• a home-cooked Dominican meal with rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad.
• unlimited refills of water during the activity.

Options for this experience

4 options

ATV for one rider, departing from Puerto PlataUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 08:00Pickup is included; one driver, no passenger

ATV for one rider, departing from Sosua/CabareteUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 07:00Pickup is included; one driver, no passenger

ATV for two riders, departing from Puerto PlataUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 08:00Pickup is included; one driver plus one passenger

ATV for two riders, departing from Sosua/CabareteUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 07:00Pickup is included; one driver, one passenger

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Country World Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose a single ATV if you want to operate your own vehicle and navigate the terrain independently. Pick the double ATV if you prefer to share the ride and split the cost with a travel companion.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What surfaces will I ride the ATV on?

The ATV route crosses sand, dirt, rocky roads and riverbed as it moves through the Dominican countryside and local villages, so you experience different terrain in a single ride.

Do I need to know how to ride a horse before I book?

No previous riding experience is required for either activity. Full basic riding instructions are provided before you mount the horses, and the same applies to the ATVs if you have not ridden one before.

Is the meal included, or do I pay extra?

A home-cooked Dominican meal is included at no extra cost. It consists of rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad, with a value of $15.

Can I book this if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Yes. Pickup is included from the cruise port in Puerto Plata, so you can book this activity as a shore excursion and be returned in time for your ship's departure.