Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata from Amber Cove
You ride through actual landscape, not a ring: the horses match your skill level and the park sits in real terrain.
A 5-hour horseback riding excursion from Amber Cove port combines sightseeing in Puerto Plata's historic center with a countryside ride at Adventure Park. After meeting outside the port, you walk Parque Central, visit St. Philip Apostle Cathedral and the colorful Pink and Umbrella Streets, then tour Fort San Felipe overlooking the harbor. The ride itself happens in the lush landscape surrounding the park, where guides match horses to your experience level before a traditional Dominican meal wraps up the day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Puerto Plata sightseeing and horseback riding
- Meet outside the port
- Visit Parque Central and St. Philip Apostle Cathedral
- Walk Pink Street and Umbrella Street
- Visit local cigar factory and gift shop
- Drive along Malecon to Fort San Felipe
- View Puerto Plata Harbor from Fort San Felipe
- Go to Adventure Park for horseback riding
- Enjoy traditional Dominican meal
- Return to the port
What’s included
- Professional guides who speak English, Spanish, French or German.
- round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from the port with departure 45 minutes after ship arrival.
- safety equipment for riding.
- a traditional home-cooked Dominican meal with rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad.
- unlimited water refills throughout the day with one bottle provided at the start.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Country World Adventures
Prices and times updated 12 days ago
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The experience
The tour starts in Puerto Plata's core: Parque Central and the cathedral sit at the heart of the city's colonial history, and Pink Street and Umbrella Street are the actual names of the neighborhoods where locals live and shop. A cigar factory visit comes next, then a short drive along the Malecon brings you to Fort San Felipe, built in the 16th century and positioned to defend the harbor. You see it from outside, which is where the view of Puerto Plata Harbor actually opens up and shows why the fort mattered to the city's defense.
The ride takes place at Adventure Park, set in the countryside surrounding Puerto Plata. Guides assess your experience before matching you to a horse: beginners and frequent riders both get a mount that fits their skill. You navigate the Dominican landscape itself, not a groomed circuit, so the terrain changes what the ride feels like. The park's location means you're riding through actual countryside, not a tourist zone carved out of it.
A traditional Dominican meal (rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad) wraps up the day before the bus returns you to the port. The meal is home-cooked and included in the price. Water refills are free throughout the day. One bottle is provided at the start and you can refill it as many times as you need. The whole excursion runs 5 hours from port departure, and the bus leaves 45 minutes after your ship arrives, so timing is built around cruise schedules.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride through actual countryside rather than a managed ring, and if your schedule fits a 5-hour excursion timed to cruise arrivals. The fixed departure 45 minutes after ship arrival means you don't coordinate timing yourself. The bus leaves on a schedule that works with port operations.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
Can I ride if I've never been on a horse before?
Yes. Guides match horses to your experience level, so beginners get a horse suited to learning. The park is set up to accommodate both first-time and experienced riders.
What is Fort San Felipe and why is it on this tour?
Fort San Felipe is a 16th-century fortress built to defend Puerto Plata Harbor. You see it from outside, and the location offers an outstanding view of the harbor and explains why the fort was essential to the city's defense system.
What's included in the Dominican meal at the end?
The meal is a home-cooked traditional Dominican lunch with rice, beans, chicken, fried plantains, vegetables and salad. It's included in the tour price and has a $15 value.
How much time do I actually spend riding?
The full tour is 5 hours from port departure. After sightseeing in Puerto Plata and visiting Fort San Felipe, you ride at Adventure Park, then eat before returning to the port. The exact riding duration depends on the group's pace through the countryside.
Is there a weight limit for the horseback riding?
Yes. The maximum weight for horseback riding is 118 kg (260 lbs). Guides will confirm this when matching you to a horse.
What should I know about fitness before booking?
You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or walking disabilities, or for pregnant travelers.
Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata from Amber Cove
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