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title: Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Plata
country: Caribbean
tours: 6
price_from_eur: 63
reviews_total: 444
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/horseback-riding-puerto-plata/
---

# Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 7, 2026)

We compared 6 Puerto Plata horseback tours, from beach rides and sunset outings to passes with ATVs, zip lines or waterfalls.

- **Complete beginner?:** [Hotel Pickup Beach Horseback Ride & Swim](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-hotel-pick-up-beach-horseback-ride-swim-horse/?format=md). For beginners, book the beach ride and horse swim at €72 per person for 3h 45m; minimum two, pickup from Maimon, Cofresi, Costa Dorada or Playa Dorada hotels. Helmet, fruit and drink. Trade-off: Minimum two people. — now €72 per person, 4.92 (51)
- **Combined activities:** [VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine & Horse Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/vip-daypass-atv-zipline-horse-riding-shore-excursion-hotel/?format=md). Book Puerto Plata Pick Up for ATVs, zip lines, horseback riding and Dominican lunch: €145 per person for 6h; moderate fitness required. Safety equipment included. Trade-off: Weight limits on horses, zip lines and ATVs. — now €145 per person, 4.88 (86)

Also compared:

- [Zip N Splash Adventure plus Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/zip-n-splash-adventure-plus-horseback-riding/?format=md): Seven waterfalls and horses. Trade-off: Confident swimmer comfortable dropping into moving water. — now €114 per person, 4.78 (65)
- [Mega Extreme: Horseback Riding & Ziplining](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/mega-extreme-adventure-horseback-riding-ziplining-and-more/?format=md): Priority waterfall access. Trade-off: Minimum age eight. — now €123 per person, 4.84 (152)
- [Sunset Beach Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/sunset-beach-horseback-riding/?format=md): Sunset beach riding. Trade-off: Horse swim depends on ocean and stream conditions. — now €63 per person, 4.85 (41)
- [XDream: Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines & Horses](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/xdream-adventure-damajagua-waterfalls-atv-zip-lines-horseback-riding-pool/?format=md): ATVs plus seven waterfalls. Trade-off: High fitness required. — now €200 per person, 4.94 (49)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [XDream Adventure: Damajagua Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/xdream-adventure-damajagua-waterfalls-atv-zip-lines-horseback-riding-pool/?format=md) | Damajagua 27 Waterfalls, ATV & Buggy Tours, Monkeyland & Ziplines | €200 per person | 4.94 (49) | 8h 15m | Sat 07:00–08:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 2 | [Puerto Plata: Hotel Pick up Beach Horseback Ride & Swim Horse](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-hotel-pick-up-beach-horseback-ride-swim-horse/?format=md) |  | €72 per person | 4.92 (51) | 3h 45m | daily exc Sun 15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 3 | [VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/vip-daypass-atv-zipline-horse-riding-shore-excursion-hotel/?format=md) | Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, ATV & Buggy Tours, Monkeyland & Ziplines | €145 per person | 4.88 (86) | 6h | daily exc Sun 07:00–08:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 4 | [Sunset Beach Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/sunset-beach-horseback-riding/?format=md) |  | €63 per person | 4.85 (41) | 2h 15m | daily exc Sun 03:30–15:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 5 | [Mega Extreme Adventure: Horseback Riding, Ziplining and more](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/mega-extreme-adventure-horseback-riding-ziplining-and-more/?format=md) | Monkeyland & Ziplines | €123 per person | 4.84 (152) | 8h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 6 | [Zip N Splash Adventure plus Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/zip-n-splash-adventure-plus-horseback-riding/?format=md) |  | €114 per person | 4.78 (65) | 6h | daily exc Sun 07:00–08:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |

## Why each made the list

- **XDream Adventure: Damajagua Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool** — Combine seven Damajagua waterfalls with ATV riding, eight zip lines and a countryside horse ride. Guides, safety equipment and bottled water are included; a high level of fitness is required, with weight limits for the zip lines and ATVs. 4.94 from 49 reviews at €200 per person for 8h 15m.
- **Puerto Plata: Hotel Pick up Beach Horseback Ride & Swim Horse** — Ride nature trails and the coastline, with a horse swim featured in the outing. A helmet, fruit, a drink and hotel transfers from Maimon, Cofresi, Costa Dorada and Playa Dorada are included; additional meals, drinks and photos cost extra. 4.92 from 51 reviews at €72 per person for 3h 45m.
- **VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel** — ATV riding, zip lines and horseback riding share one activity day, with a Dominican lunch included. Puerto Plata pickup and drop-off, safety equipment and refillable water are provided; moderate fitness is required, and riding activities have weight limits. 4.88 from 86 reviews at €145 per person for 6h.
- **Sunset Beach Horseback Riding** — Follow a gravel path through jungle to the beach on horseback, then stop at a bar on Bergantin beach. A helmet, water and pickup from selected areas are included; swimming with a horse depends on ocean and stream conditions. 4.85 from 41 reviews at €63 per person for 2h 15m.
- **Mega Extreme Adventure: Horseback Riding, Ziplining and more** — Horseback riding and ziplining combine with priority access to Damajagua Waterfalls. Buffet lunch, beverages and hotel or port drop-off are included; children must be at least eight, and moderate fitness is required. 4.84 from 152 reviews at €123 per person for 8h.
- **Zip N Splash Adventure plus Horseback Riding** — Seven Damajagua waterfalls, eight zip lines and a horseback ride make up this activity day. Hotel transfers, equipment, water and a vegetarian-friendly lunch are included; you must be a confident swimmer comfortable dropping into moving water. 4.78 from 65 reviews at €114 per person for 6h.

## Other collections in Puerto Plata

- [Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/cruise-excursions-amber-cove/?format=md) — 54 tours
- [City Tours & Cable Car](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/city-tours-cable-car-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Damajagua 27 Waterfalls](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/damajagua-waterfalls-tours/?format=md) — 19 tours
- [ATV & Buggy Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/atv-buggy-tours-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Monkeyland & Ziplines](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/monkeyland-zipline-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Rum, Cigars & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/rum-food-tours-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/private-tours-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Snorkeling & Catamaran](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/snorkeling-catamaran-puerto-plata/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I book a beach horseback ride or a pass with other activities in Puerto Plata?**

Choose Sunset Beach Horseback Riding for an evening ride; choose XDream for waterfalls, ATVs, zip lines and horses if you can meet its high fitness requirement. For example, Sunset Beach Horseback Riding costs €63 per person, rated 4.85 from 41 reviews; its horse swim depends on ocean and stream conditions. XDream: Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines & Horses costs €200 per person, rated 4.94 from 49 reviews. Find evening rides: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/horseback-riding-puerto-plata/?departure=evening · Explore waterfall activities: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/damajagua-waterfalls-tours/

**What does horseback riding in Puerto Plata cost, and how much of the day does it take?**

The listed horseback tours are shared and priced per person, so multiply the fare by your adult party size. Give a pass with several activities the main part of your day. 6 of 6 tours are shared; private horseback options: none. The median price is €119 per person, with the middle half at €83 to €140. The median duration is 6 hours. For example, Sunset Beach Horseback Riding costs €63 per person, rated 4.85 from 41 reviews. Filter by price and duration: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/filters/ · Explore private activities: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/private-tours-puerto-plata/

**How fit do I need to be for horseback riding with ATVs, zip lines or waterfalls?**

Choose by the activities you can manage: VIP DayPass requires moderate fitness, while Zip N Splash requires confident swimming and comfort dropping into moving water. VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine & Horse Riding costs €145 per person, rated 4.88 from 86 reviews. Its Puerto Plata Pick Up option includes Dominican lunch and safety equipment; horse, zip line and ATV weight limits apply. Zip N Splash Adventure plus Horseback Riding costs €114 per person, rated 4.78 from 65 reviews. Explore ATV activity passes: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/atv-buggy-tours-puerto-plata/ · Explore waterfall tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/damajagua-waterfalls-tours/

**Can children or someone with limited mobility join these horseback tours?**

A family description does not mean every child can ride: Mega Extreme has a minimum age. This page lists no operator-marked wheelchair-accessible rides. Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible tours: none. Strollers and infants accepted: 1 of 6 tours; this does not establish riding eligibility. Mega Extreme: Horseback Riding & Ziplining has a separate minimum-age rule. It costs €123 per person, rated 4.84 from 152 reviews. Filter first, then confirm accessibility and a child's riding eligibility with the operator. Filter stroller and infant acceptance: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/horseback-riding-puerto-plata/?kids=true · Search city accessibility options: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?wheelchair=true

**Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the horseback riding stables myself?**

Use hotel pickup within the tour's stated area. Hotel Pickup Beach Horseback Ride & Swim names hotels in Maimon, Cofresi, Costa Dorada and Playa Dorada. Hotel pickup is listed for 6 of 6 tours. For example, Hotel Pickup Beach Horseback Ride & Swim costs €72 per person, rated 4.92 from 51 reviews; a helmet, fruit and a drink are included. Hotel pickup does not establish a meeting point at Amber Cove or Taino Bay. Show rides with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/horseback-riding-puerto-plata/?pickup=hotel

**Can I take a Puerto Plata horseback tour in English, Spanish, French or German?**

Choose by format if you want guiding in English or Spanish. For French or German, start with the language filter before settling on a beach ride or an activity pass. English and Spanish are listed across the 6 tours; French and German also appear on this page. For example, Mega Extreme: Horseback Riding & Ziplining lists English and Spanish. It costs €123 per person, rated 4.84 from 152 reviews. Confirm the guiding language for your chosen departure with the operator. Filter for French: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/horseback-riding-puerto-plata/?language=fr · Browse language filters: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/filters/


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