Dominican Farm Tour: Semi-Private Horseback Riding Adventure
4.9
125 Ratings
Punta Cana
Experience a semi-private horseback riding adventure on a 1,000-acre cattle ranching farm in the Dominican countryside. Enjoy stunning views, tropical fruit tree forests, and a glimpse into rural life.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Rancho Cana Tequila gives you the opportunity to live the ultimate Dominican riding experience. An array of activities that will help you experience up close a day in the life of the Dominican rural population. A 2 and a half hour 5.93 mile horse adventure that will take you through the daily tasks of the real Dominican cowboy.

Your transport will pick you up at your hotel in our comfortable units, on our 30 min ride to the ranch we will drive through quaint little towns and spectacular views just before you get a taste of our country´s tradition in a panoramic tour of the Cathedral of our lady De La Altagracia patron of the city of Higüey.  

Once at the Ranch you will be greeted by our staff who will brief you on security measures and riding instructions before you mount your horse. You will feel the adrenaline of riding among more than 300 heads of cattle, help our staff herd them through the ranch always under the supervision of our experienced guides, you will delight in our breath taking 360 degree panoramic view from the top af a mountain . Leave your legacy in the Dominican Republic with the sowing of Cocoa beans in our international plantation and taste the different species of tropical fruits that grow in the wild in our property.

Once back at the stables taste the typical Dominican flavor with our ranchero lunch and witness an exhibition of our prize winning stallions, top representatives of the Paso Higüeyano breed native to the Dominican Republic.

TOUR TIMES 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM

TOUR LENGHT: 5 hours

(Time Includes transportation to and from the ranch)

INCLUDES: Welcome hot beverages and pastries (morning)

Welcome tropical fruit drink (evening)

Cowboy lunch, tropical fruit drink (morning)

Fresh fruit platter (evening)

tequila shot.

Points of Interest

  • Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Helmet usage included
What's Not Included
  • For guests not participating on the riding tour add US$ 20.00 for transportation and lunch
Additional Information

We specialize in semi-private tours (no more than 10 riders at the time) where you are free to roam about our over 1,000 acre cattle ranching farm under the supervision of our guides.

The ride includes amazing views through open spaces that include tropical fruit tree forests, ponds, hills cattle driving and much more.

If what you are looking for is crowds and souvenirs you probably need to go somewhere else, this is an actual working farm where you’ll experience the real life in the Dominican countryside.

We have added a private beach tour on our beautiful Paso Higueyano horses, contact us for more details.

  • Jeans or long pants recommended
Location
Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village
Blvd. 1ro. De Noviembre
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(125 Ratings)
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Journey15521372108
Mar 19, 2024
great experience - Yordan was a fantastic guide and person! He is funny and makes you feel comfortable, he also has great knowledge of horses. If you want a great long horse riding experience in the nature of DR you should book this excursion!
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Katharine_s
Mar 6, 2024
A most fabulous experience!! - We drove into the mountains onto private property for the trail ride. The horses are very well kept and very well trained. The trail included riding on curving dirt roads, crossing creeks, going through coconut groves, and meandering meadows with the most beautiful mountain views I've ever seen!!! We finished the trail and some riding companions took a cooling dip in the fresh riverwater fed pool. Lunch was included and was simply delicious, giving us an added glimpse of the warmth and beauty this region has to offer!! It was a breathtaking experience and I am so glad I added it to my vacation.
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Justine_r
Feb 14, 2024
Experience of a lifetime. - We had Jordan as our tour guide, and we can not speak more highly about this experience. Jordan was personable, it really felt like we were just hanging out with a friend for the day; he is awesome. The whole experience was very laid back and relaxed; we rode up the mountains to the top lookout, and then back down. The whole way up and down, Jordan would point out the plant life. We tried cacao and coconut water straight from the trees while on horseback. He took us to an authentic Dominican lunch at a Dominican House - the food was delicious. The day was packed, and we have zero complaints; it couldn’t have been more perfect. 10/10 recommend.
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Patricia_m
Feb 12, 2024
Fantastic afternoon - Great afternoon riding with my daughter, beautiful scenery and Arturo was a fantastic guide and told us so much about the Dominican Republic, a great way to get away from Punta Cana and see the real DR. Highly recommended.
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Rob_s
Dec 19, 2023
Book this now! - Arturo was incredible, we can’t say enough good about this experience! We’ve done other rides and feel this is best horse ride experience in Punta Cana. Excellent driver, great service and an overall amazing experience, book this now with confidence! The horses are cared for and treated very well. The ride was filled with amazing views and was a lot of fun. We aren’t proficient at riding horses but are familiar enough; Arturo ensured everyone was fitted to a horse who would be best for them. The horses are well mannered and have fun personalities adding a lot of laughs to the day. Following the ride we had a great traditional Dominican lunch of salad, rice, beans, and chicken at a local’s home before being driven back to our resort. The cook was very gracious, kind, and welcoming. The ranch is beautiful and very well maintained. The ranch is about 60 km from Bavaro and the scenery on the way is great.
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Jessica_n
Dec 8, 2023
Amazing trip . - Best trip i ever had . Since i was in solo and no one Booked in the same trips hours,it was à private trip. Horses was amazing ,magnicient view ..soooo much fun !!!
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Sharon
Nov 10, 2023
Awesome Tour - We enjoyed the whole experience! The views were spectacular, in spite of the rain! The guides, Tito and Davis were super friendly and helpful- we stopped at Virginias house for a home cooked lunch which was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour- you won’t be disappointed! We had a blast!!!!
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Diana_r
Aug 17, 2023
Out of this world - First off I would like to say how much I admire the workers I've encounter with and the owner. Their passion for what they do shows a lot! The communication with the company was extremely easy and very efficient! It was my first time horseback riding and Cana Tequila makes me want to come back. They're very understanding, welcoming, and care for your safety! The entire trip was beautiful. I do recommend to book the mornings as our ended up being switched, but it was for the best, the heat is no joke!!! Don't hesitate to book with Cana Tequila, you will not be disappointed!
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Allison_c
Nov 3, 2023
Dangerous and unsafe - My boyfriend and I went on this experience expecting horses that were well trained. It was our first time going horseback riding in general and the horses were very unsuitable in general for any tourist to ride. The horses were not listening at all to the reigns and the one guy running the tour on horse did not speak any English whatsoever. As soon as we mounted our horses they just took off on their own to wherever they felt like and bumped us into trees and other horses. It was near impossible to control them, nor were they interested in listening. I received quite a few bruises on my shoulder and legs from all the trees and palm leaves my horse ran into. My boyfriend’s horse was especially bad, it just suddenly took off with him and galloped away into the brush really quickly. He had zero experience and could have been in grave danger. Luckily he held on, but it was extremely dangerous. The one tour man had to chase after my boyfriend and I had no idea if he was safe or not. We also did not have any helmets. 3 stars was just for the view as it was in pictures, and despite the man not knowing any English, he did his best to keep our horses together and we did manage to get to the viewpoint and back. It is extremely shocking that this establishment is even allowed to operate with these types of untrained horses. We were lucky that another family from our hotel was with us, and had some riding experience to let us know this was not normal.
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Pierre_v
Feb 27, 2024
Nowhere close to the advertizement. - The guide was very nice however we were very dessapointed with the expérience. The horses were not well trained at all. My wife expressed she was not à good rider and ended up with the crasiest Horse there. They did not supply helmets as stated in the add. One Horse was injures and bleeding. There was no safety concernant for any rideers
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