Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata: Waterfalls & Dominican Lunch

Ride through rural plantations and jump seven waterfalls in one afternoon

A 5.5-hour combo tour near Puerto Plata pairs horseback riding through the Dominican countryside with swimming and sliding at 27 Charcos waterfall, plus an authentic Dominican lunch. You hike into the jungle, jump and swim through seven of the best pools, then mount a docile horse for a relaxed ride along scenic trails, streams and traditional landscapes before eating typical local dishes prepared in the country style.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfalls, horseback riding, and lunch

• Visit 27 Puddles waterfalls
• Hike and swim in waterfalls
• Enjoy authentic Dominican lunch
• Horseback ride through countryside

The experience

The day starts at 27 Charcos, the natural waterfall park where an expert guide walks you through the jungle and equips you with a helmet and life jacket before you jump, swim and slide through seven pools. The water is cold and the rock formations are real obstacles. You're not watching from a platform. After the swimming section, you stop for a Dominican lunch with typical dishes and bottled water included, giving your body time to recover before the second half.

The horseback riding follows at a slower pace through the Dominican countryside. You're assigned a docile horse suited to beginners, and the route follows scenic trails, crosses small streams and passes through plantations and rural roads that show how people actually live outside the tourist zones. There's no galloping or technical riding. The point is moving through the landscape on horseback, not proving anything in the saddle.

A bilingual guide (English or Spanish) stays with you the whole time, and an air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between sites. The tour runs 5.5 hours total, which means you're back by early afternoon if you start in the morning, leaving time for the beach or town before dinner.

What’s included

• Bilingual professional guide throughout.
• entrance fee to 27 Charcos.
• full safety equipment (helmet and life jacket).
• guided horseback riding on a docile horse.
• authentic Dominican lunch with typical local dishes and bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between sites.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Leomar Tours and Transfer

Is this one for you?At 5.5 hours, this combo fits a half-day slot and leaves your afternoon free for the beach or exploring Puerto Plata town. If you want both water adventure and horseback riding without splitting them across two separate bookings, the single tour bundles both into one outing with lunch built in.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 are the 27 Charcos waterfalls actually like when you get there?

27 Charcos is a natural water park with multiple pools and cascades stacked down a jungle ravine. You swim and slide through seven of the best ones, jumping between pools and using the rock formations as natural slides. An expert guide leads the way and ensures safety, but you're moving through the water yourself, not watching.

Do I need to know how to ride a horse to do the horseback part?

No. The horseback riding is described as relaxing and suitable for beginners. You're assigned a docile horse, and the route follows scenic trails and streams at a walking pace, not a gallop. The goal is connecting with the countryside, not demonstrating riding skill.

How much of the day is actually spent in the water versus on the horse?

The waterfall section takes up the first part of the day after you hike into the jungle. Then you stop for lunch. The horseback riding fills the second half at a more relaxed pace. The 5.5-hour total includes transport, guide time and both activities combined.

Do I need to bring my own helmet and life jacket, or are they provided?

Full safety equipment including helmet and life jacket is provided and included in the tour price. You don't need to bring your own.

What time does the tour start, and will I be back by a certain time?

Hotel pickup is included, so the operator collects you from your accommodation. The tour runs 5.5 hours total, so if you start in the morning, you'll be back by early afternoon, leaving time for other activities.