Punta Cana Horseback Ride: Jungle, Macao Beach & Free Pick Up

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Round trip transportation.
Hot chocolate and coffe tasting.
Safety helmet.

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, bandanas, Towels and other personal accessories.
Photos (Available to purchase less than 50 usd).
Snacks.
Souvenirs.
Lockers (Available for rent 3 usd).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

All customers staying in the Cap Cana area will have private roundtrip transportation for an additional cost. They can also be picked up at the United Petroleum fuel station at an agreed time. All customers staying in the Veron or Friusa area will be assigned a designated meeting point for pickup. If you are staying at an Airbnb or a non-all-inclusive hotel, please contact us to arrange a designated meeting point. The reservation time reflects the start time of the activity. Our safari trucks operate on different schedules for each hotel and resort in the area. We will send you a ticket with the exact pickup time for your transportation.

Itinerary

Punta Cana

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rancho Macao Adventure Boogies

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Macao

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Macao

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Punta Cana

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Layla_F

Such an amazing fun experience. We got to ride the horses for a decent amount of time and the pricing is pretty good. The tour guides were super helpful and made sure we felt safe. We made a stop at a small gift shop where they educated us on coco beans, coffee beans, and so many more. You don’t have to buy any souvenirs if you don’t want to but if you do 20% of the profit goes to a school located near the shop. The items are a bit pricey but it does go towards the children so I didn’t mind. Definitely recommend this tour and the horses seem pretty healthy.

Reviews

4.7

based on 39 reviews

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Beware of the tourist trap at the beach!

Sarah_G, Mar 2026

The horse back riding experience was OK. Most of the ride was nice. You did walk thru a lot of trash piles throughout the trip. During the ride the horses would walk close to the barb wired fence and on the ride back 2 people actually got cut. 1 of which looked fairly deep. I think the part that made the experience all but a ruined trip was the “tourist trap” on the beach. The photo op was good and the prices were of course crazy. But the worst was when they sat you down and it was non stop getting bothered by people trying to sell you things. My girls felt uncomfortable and wanted to just leave. We ended up just ordering 2 Pina-Coladas and 2 chicken strips with fries. When we went to check out the total was $163!! When we questioned it he proceeded to show us a new menu we had never been shown when ordering. The pricing was different and he said each individual item was $20. He then showed me $109 and proceeded to charge me $162.11 on my card. Everyone was getting back on the horses at this point so we just left so we were not left behind. The other group with us said they had the exact problem with their drinks. 4 drinks and they wanted to charge them $90, again with 2 different menus. If you chose this I would suggest staying over away from the vendor area they push you too. Unless you want to be harassed and falsely charged. If the tour never went down to that area I would have rated a 3.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Sarah, we are sorry for this situation. Please be aware that the food and drink vendors at the beach are independent local businesses; they do not work for us and are not part of our tour. We have no control over their prices or menus. We have already sent a team to inspect the trail fence to ensure our guests' safety. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us warn future travelers about these external vendors.

Perfect ride

Darcy_C, Jan 2026

It was so much fun!! They were very friendly and helped teach how to ride a hours fast and efficient.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Darcy! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time and that our guides helped you feel confident in the saddle so quickly. There's nothing like riding through the jungle and onto Macao Beach! We hope to see you again for another ride!

Amazing!

Layla_F, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much Layla for your kind and thoughtful review! 🐴✨ We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a fun and memorable experience with us. Your appreciation means a lot to our entire team, especially our tour guides who are always dedicated to ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome. We’re also glad you enjoyed the visit to the local gift shop and took the time to learn about our local products — supporting the nearby school means the world to the community, and we’re grateful for your contribution. Thank you ! again for recommending us, and for noticing the care we give to our horses — they are indeed a beloved part of our team. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

So muchh fun!!

Cassandra_R, May 2025

Jose and Chi Chi did a wonderful job guiding us on the tour, we felt safe, and comfortable, it was so fun, would recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi There ! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Jose and Chi Chi on the tour. Ensuring our guests feel safe, comfortable, and enjoy their time is always our top priority. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

None bce I haven’t been...

Sylvia_C, Nov 2024

None bce I haven’t been able to do this excursion yet an d I would like to cancel and get a refund pleaseeeeeee

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Ok, resolveremos esta situación. gracias

Just Okay

Ith_W, Jul 2024

The horseback riding in itself was fun. The employees of the company were nice and helpful and made sure we had a good time. I have this a 3 star for one reason. The stop to the coffee and cocoa tasting was awful. The people were extremely pushy to get us to buy their goods. They would not take no for an answer and we felt trapped. We did buy some jewelry because my daughter wanted ankle bracelet that literally fell apart the first day she wore it. It was very uncomfortable. The beach was was absolutely beautiful but the vendors are very pushy. Overall it was just okay.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding and found our employees to be nice and helpful. However, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you felt during the coffee and cocoa tasting stop and at the beach. We are currently addressing the issue of pushy vendors to ensure that all our guests feel comfortable and not pressured during their visits. We will also review the quality of the products sold to ensure they meet our standards. Your feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate your honesty. We hope to improve and provide a better experience for you in the future. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Best regards, Nardo Macao Offroad Experience

Great excursion

ralph_b, Jul 2024

The buggy tour was fun, entertaining and educational. Jorge and his team of guides were well prepared and kept all on time and punctual to include pick up and drop off times. Great time and would do it again. Esta luego.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Nos alegra mucho que haya tenido una fasinante aventura, aqui estaremos para sus proximas vacasiones con mejoras innovadoras.

Horse ride to the beach of macao

Pedro_P, Jan 2026

Transfer from the hotel and then return to the hotel included. Fascinating experience with the horses through the bush, and then the beach of Macao. All in the calminhas, with a taste of cocoa, coffee and mamajuana typical of the Dominican Republic.

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hola Pedro ! Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou o transporte confortável, o passeio a cavalo pelo meio da natureza e a visita à Praia de Macao. Nosso objetivo é sempre oferecer momentos autênticos e tranquilos, com um toque da cultura local, como a degustação de cacau, café e mamajuana típicos da República Dominicana. Agradecemos por escolher nossa excursão e esperamos recebê-lo novamente para novas aventuras inesquecíveis! Se tiver alguma dúvida ou quiser conhecer outras opções de passeios, estamos à disposição.