Horseback Riding Across Indigenous Trails: Experience the Scenic Dominican Wilderness

A horseback riding experience with a difference, this trip takes you down the tracks and trails once used by the ancient Taino peoples – the Dominican Republic’s indigenous inhabitants. Saddled up with a horse that suits your skills, you’ll trot through tropical scenery, learn about Taino culture and cool off with a river swim, too.

Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerto Plata - Embark on a unique journey into nature on the back of a majestic horse, during this western-style guided tour. Follow a horseback-riding trail once used by native Taino Indians centuries ago and discover the rainforests and sprawling natural landscapes that define the area on the way to the Ranch.

After pickup from your hotel, meet your guide and get introduced to your friendly horse, which is outfitted with a comfortable saddle that’s sure to make you feel like a cowboy roaming the plains. Begin your 4-legged trek into the Dominican wilderness, to an area that can’t be accessed by motorized vehicles. The untouched landscapes and picturesque horizons are sure to take your breath away.

Your horse gentle trots you across shallow rivers, along canyons and past ages-old towns, with opportunities to make stops for swimming in refreshing watering holes along the way. Upon arrival at the ranch, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee as your guide shows you around.

The trip of return is filled with even more lush and vegetative scenery. Don’t miss it!

What's Included
  • Guided horseback ride
  • Water and coffee included
  • Roundtrip transportation from Puerto Plata or Sosua Hotel
What's Not Included
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
Additional Information
  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Donna_n
Dec 15, 2023
Great horseback riding excursion - I loved everything! The guide was talkative and interesting. My favorite part was riding my horse through the river.
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