7 Horseback and Zipline Tours in the Dominican Republic to Build a Day Around

1.Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · from $100Our pick

Trade Punta Cana’s beach for Hacienda Tuko’s jungle trails, with multiple ziplines, a short horseback ride, a Dominican cocoa stop, and muddy dune buggies. Guides such as Jeudi, Fignole, Fio, and Eloi keep the day moving. Hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, and a possible Macao Beach stop are included.

“This excursion was amazing. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. The scenery was breathtaking and beautiful. Our tour guide Eoli was wonderful and made us feel welcomed and safe. Would recommend to anyone.”

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2.5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,443 reviews · from $119

Spend about eight hours exploring rural Dominican life and adrenaline stops near Punta Cana. Ride horseback, visit a coffee and cocoa farm, see Higuey’s Basilica Virgen de La Altagracia, eat lunch beside the Anamuya River, zipline, and drive dune buggies. Guides such as Javier, Chris, Juan, and Christian have earned strong praise, though timing can vary.

“Such an amazing time.. our tour guides were amazing .. the best part were the dune buggies. All day event but worth it”

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3.Mega Extreme Adventure: Horseback Riding, Ziplining and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $135

Spend about eight hours outdoors near Puerto Plata, swimming and sliding at Damajagua’s 27 Waterfalls, then ziplining and horseback riding at Mega Adventures. Guides including Alexis and Daniel focus on safety and fun. Lunch, drinks, and hotel or port transfers are included. Expect a moderate physical day and a basic horseback segment.

“The tour guide rushed us to each activity, rushed guests to finish meal only to ask us to shop in the gift shop. The ziplining was what was expected, however the horseback riding left a lot to be desired. You are not walking through the jRead more”

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4.VIP DayPass: ATV, ZipLine, Horse Riding / Shore Excursion & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $159

Spend about 6 to 8 hours at Country World Adventures with eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a guided ATV ride through countryside and villages, horseback riding, a Dominican lunch, tropical gardens, rescued animals, and a pool plunge. Pickup is offered from Puerto Plata hotels, Airbnbs, and cruise ports.

“Great time doing the zip-line and the ATV tour, however we paid a 4 tour experience and were never given the chance to do the pool zip-line and the horseback riding was rushed to only 5 minutes. Poor time management on the tour given even after we mentioned the time several multiple times.”

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5.Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $95Best value

Spend six hours at Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park combining an eight-line carbon-fiber zipline, off-road buggy driving, and horseback riding. Your hotel pickup, guide, snack, drink, and wood-oven Dominican meal are included. Guide Jeudi has earned praise for clear directions and good humor. Bring spare clothes, water shoes, sunglasses, and a bandana.

“Totally worth to do this activity, Jeudi was a tremendous guide and activities were just great”

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6.XDream Adventure: Damajagua Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $179

Spend about eight hours with Country World Adventures riding ATVs, sliding through seven Damajagua waterfalls, crossing eight zip lines, riding horses, and finishing with a pool zip line. Guides such as Carlos, Melvin, Rosairy, and Kenny lead different parts of the day. Lunch, water, safety gear, and pickup are included.

“My friend is afraid of heights and was able to overcome the fear and cliff jump and zip line. This is my second time and it was better than the first. The first time we barely made the cruise ship, so cruisers watch your time. The delays were my fault. This time we are at a hotel so we can take our time. People here are so nice!!!”

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7.Shore Excursion: V.I.P. DayPass: ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $159

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll ride to Country World Adventure Park for an ATV outing, eight ACCT-certified zip lines, a final pool plunge, and horseback riding. Safety gear, instruction, lunch, water, and a post-activity rum and Coke are included. Adults 18 and older may drive with a valid license.

“The ATV was awesome. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable. Very serious about their job.”

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