4 2-Hour Experiences in the Dominican Republic to Plan a Day Around

1.2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour at Sunset from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $77Our pick

Set out from Rancho Un Regalo De Dios on a two-hour guided ride through tropical forest and countryside toward Macao Beach and the Boca de Maimón river mouth. Pickup is offered from Punta Cana and Uvero Alto. Guides such as Juan, Angel, and Vicente have helped nervous first-time riders feel at ease, and you may be able to buy photos taken along the way.

“I enjoyed myself I will be booking again .the only thing I would suggest is they take better photos of you on the horses but other than that everything was good”

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2.2-Hour Buggy Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Best value

Drive a buggy through Puerto Plata’s rural fields and rough, muddy terrain on a private two-hour tour. A guide leads the ride, gives a safety briefing and makes time for scenic photos. Guides speak English, Spanish and French. Drivers over 18 need no license, while drivers aged 16 or 17 need a valid one.

“Magnifique 🤩 trip en buggy c’est vraiment le fun ! 👍🏼”

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3.local Excursion || Two-hour adventure on an TUBING.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Tony Tours by AMGMT takes you from Cabarete or Sosua to the Yasica River for a guided raft float near Jamao al Norte and Los Brazos. Expect about two to two and a half hours on the water, lunch, and rum, Coca-Cola, Sprite, and water. Guides speak multiple languages, and the group is limited to 15.

“The most wonderful mellow experience in the world ! It was like a spa on water ! Heiking was very pleasant ; Tony is amazing and very helpful ! The lunch was amazing !”

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4.2-Hour Surf lesson at Encuentro Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $85

Meet Dominican Surf School at Encuentro Beach for a two-hour lesson with surf equipment included. Start with dryland instruction on beach safety, surf etiquette, equipment and basic skills, then get coaching suited to your level. The school teaches beginners, children and families, as well as intermediate and advanced surfers. Groups are capped at 12.

“Excellent instructors, unforgettable experience. Perfect location, the best place to learn how to surf, and to improve your skills! Thank you Dominican Surf School!”

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