Horseback Riding in Punta Cana: Sunset or Sunrise on Macao Beach

Two hours on horseback across white sand, watching the sun meet the horizon at Macao Beach

A private 2-hour horseback ride at Macao Beach in Punta Cana, departing at sunrise or sunset with a professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off. The operator pairs first-time riders with calm, trained horses and includes a guide who speaks English, Spanish or Italian. Bottled water and soda are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset horseback riding tour

• Hotel pickup by professional guide
• Horseback ride along Macao beach
• Enjoy sunset or sunrise views
• Receive free honeymoon or birthday gift
• Hotel drop-off

The experience

You'll start from your hotel, picked up and driven to Macao Beach, where the guide meets you with the horses. The ride itself lasts two hours, moving across the longest white sand coastline in the Caribbean, 48 kilometers of it, with coconut palms and the Atlantic Ocean on one side. The timing is yours to choose: sunrise or sunset, depending on which light you want framing the water and the ride.

The horses are selected for calm temperament and ease of handling, which matters if you've never ridden before. The guide stays with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish or Italian. You'll have bottled water and soda on hand, and the whole group stays small. This is a private experience, not a shared one. If you're marking an occasion, the operator includes a complimentary gift for birthdays or honeymoons.

The ride ends back at your hotel. Travelers over 270 pounds should contact the operator in advance to arrange a suitable horse. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and soda.
• WiFi on board.
• private ride with calm, trained horses.
• complimentary birthday or honeymoon gift if applicable.

Options for this experience

5 options

Private Romantic tourUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00Includes pickup

Horseback riding tour at sunriseUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 06:00Includes pickup

Special option for beginnersUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:30Professional photos included. Private tour lasting 2 hours. Private transportation with pickup and drop-off, plus 15 minutes of riding lessons. Pickup is included

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Private tour and professional photosUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 16:00 and 17:00VIP private tour: includes private transportation and professional photos with our paparazzi, especially designed for couples. Pickup is included

For travelers in the Bayahíbe areaUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 15:30, 16:00 and 17:00Private transportation

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 timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:30

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AgesAdult (20 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Punta Canada Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose sunrise if you want to start your day on the water before exploring the rest of Punta Cana. Choose sunset if you prefer to end the day with the ride and return to your hotel as the light fades. Either way, the two-hour duration fits between other activities without eating your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (under 13).

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's the difference between the sunrise and sunset rides?

Both rides last two hours and cover the same Macao Beach route. The only difference is the time of day and which light you're riding into. Sunrise departs earlier in the morning, sunset in the evening. Pick whichever fits your schedule and the light you prefer.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No. The operator specifically mentions first-time riders and pairs them with calm, trained horses. The professional guide stays with you the whole time to help.

What happens if I'm heavier than 270 pounds?

Contact the operator before booking to arrange a horse suited to your weight. They have special horses available for travelers over that limit.

Is the ride on the beach itself, or inland?

Macao Beach is where you ride: the 48-kilometer white sand coast where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, lined with coconut palms. You're on the sand and in the water as part of the route.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the professional guide, bottled water, soda, WiFi on board the vehicle, and the private ride itself are all included. If you're celebrating a birthday or honeymoon, you'll also receive a complimentary gift.