Horseback Riding in Punta Cana: Macao and Uvero Alto Beaches
Five hours on horseback through villages, farmland and two of Punta Cana's most remote beaches
Horseback riding in Punta Cana takes you from your hotel to a working ranch for instruction, then on a guided ride through rural Dominican countryside toward Macao and Uvero Alto beaches. You pass through villages and farmland, see local life firsthand, and ride along the coastline for photos. The whole experience runs five hours with a guide who speaks English or Spanish, and transport from your hotel is included.
What’s included
- Safety equipment and instruction at the ranch.
- a guided horseback ride to the beaches.
- round-trip transportation from your hotel.
Times
- Every day 08:00 11:00 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Excursiónes Tío Luis
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The experience
You start with pickup from your hotel and a drive to the ranch, where an expert guide gives you instruction before you mount, whether you're a beginner or have ridden before. The ride itself heads out through the Dominican countryside toward the beaches, passing through villages and farmland where you'll see how people actually live here, not a version staged for tourists. The route takes you across tropical terrain and eventually down to the shore at either Macao or Uvero Alto, where you ride along the sand and water with the coastline stretching out for photos.
The five-hour outing includes safety equipment, the guided ride itself, and your round-trip transport back to the hotel. A live guide leads in English or Spanish, and children from age five are welcome. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries or are pregnant. Bring sunscreen and wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty. The ride covers open ground and beach sand, and the sun is direct.
Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to see the countryside and local villages as well as the coast: the route through farmland and communities is what sets it apart from beach-only rides. Children from five years old can join. If you have a spinal injury or are pregnant, this activity isn't suitable.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What's the difference between Macao and Uvero Alto beaches on this ride?
Both are remote stretches of Punta Cana's north coast with few crowds and strong waves. The ride reaches whichever one your guide chooses based on conditions that day. The route, terrain and time on horseback are the same either way.
Do I need horseback riding experience to book this?
No. The guide gives instruction at the ranch before the ride starts, and the activity suits all fitness levels. Beginners and experienced riders go on the same departures.
What does the ride through villages actually involve?
You pass through rural Dominican farmland and small communities on horseback, seeing the everyday landscape and local life (homes, fields, how people work) rather than staying on a closed trail or private property the whole time.
How much time do I spend in the saddle versus traveling to and from the ranch?
The full five hours includes the drive to the ranch, instruction, the guided ride itself, and the return drive to your hotel. Most of that time is on horseback or at the ranch. The drive is roughly an hour round-trip depending on where your hotel is.
Can I book this if I'm staying in a different part of Punta Cana?
Yes. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, so pickup and drop-off work from anywhere in Punta Cana. Let the operator know your hotel location when you book.
Horseback Riding in Punta Cana: Macao and Uvero Alto Beaches
5h · EN · ES · at your hotel
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