8 days riding Dominican Republic

Riding dreams come true in the Dominican Republic! Race the waves of the turquoise blue sea along the white sandy beach. Rides through the magnificent mountains and lush vegetation. The adventurous crossing of rivers to spectacular waterfalls inviting you to swim. No wishes remain here unfulfilled!

Travel to Puerto Plata!

PICK UP/FINAL STOP

Airport Puerto Plata (POP)

SERVICES

7 x nights/all-inclusive

All transfers according to the program

1 x half-dayriding excursion ‘Villages and Beach’ including soft drinks

1 x half-day riding excursion ‘Mountains and River’ including soft drinks

1 x half-day riding excursion ‘Outback’ including soft drinks

1 x full-day riding excursion ‘Las Filipinas – Jamao’ including sandwiches and soft drinks

All taxes and fees

NOT INCLUDED

Private health insurance

Flight

Meals and drinks not mentioned

ACCOMMODATION

Viva Wyndham Tangerine, 4* all-inclusive resort (or similar)

Day 1 – Arrival in Cabarete

Arrival at the airport in Puerto Plata, transfer to the hotel in Cabarete and check-in. Rest of the day off.

Day 2 – Day at leisure

Day 3 – Riding excursion ‘Villages and Beach’

After breakfast, departure from the hotel at 08:40 am and transfer to the Rancho el Contento horse ranch. The riding tour starts around 09:00 am. The riding excursion with an English speaking riding instructor leads through typical Dominican villages to a natural sandy beach. Riding along the beach to the mouth of the river La Boca. Afterwards short break with refreshments and return ride to the ranch. The total duration of the tour is approx. 3,5 hours. Return to the hotel.

Day 4 – Riding excursion ‘Las Filipinas – Jamao’

After breakfast, departure from the hotel at 08:40 am and transfer to the Rancho el Contento horse ranch. The riding tour starts around 09:00 am. The riding excursion with an English speaking riding instructor takes place through the mountain landscape towards the village of Jamao, where sandwiches are served for lunch. Short break and time to relax. Return ride through various small mountain villages. Fabulous viewpoints over the unique vegetation with its many fruits and plants. Return to the hotel. The total duration of the tour is approx. 6-7 hours.

Day 5 – Riding excursion ‘Mountains and River’

After breakfast, departure from the hotel at 08:40 am and transfer to the Rancho el Contento horse ranch. The riding tour starts around 09:00 am. The riding excursion with an English speaking riding instructor leads to the mountains, where a stopover at a mountain village school is made. Return ride along the beautiful and crystal clear river Rio Veragua. Opportunity to swim in the river. Soft drinks included. The total duration of the tour is approx. 3 hours. Return to the hotel.

Day 6 – Riding excursion ‘Outback’

After breakfast, departure from the hotel at 08:40 am and transfer with private driver to the Rancho el Contento horse ranch. The riding tour starts around 09:00 am. The riding trip provides a perfect view of the outback of the north coast with its beautiful landscape. At the same time, we can participate very closely in the life of the rural population. The total duration of the tour is approx. 5-6 hours. Return to the hotel.

Day 7 – Day at leisure

Day 8 – Transfer to the airport

Transfer to Puerto Plata airport and end of the trip. An extension is possible.

1 review for Horseback riding in the Caribbean

Rated 5 out of 5

Megan Mulrooney Fitzpatric – 11. July 2018

A friend and I did came to DR for a week for the purpose of seeing the countryside by horseback. We rode with Ute from Rancho El Contento and could not have asked for a more amazing experience. Ute took us for long gallops on the beach, river crossings, a glimpse into life in mountain villages and provided us with explanations of local flora and fauna. We have already decided to return to do a week of full day rides. There is so much more we want to see!
Our stay at Charming Countryside Chalet was so pleasant. The rooms are comfortable and spacious and the breakfasts are delectable. Tasty omelettes, fresh fruit and avocado and great coffee (very important!). We enjoyed our downtime by the pool and walking the grounds taking in the beautiful landscape. We’d return tomorrow if we could.

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