15 Evening Outings in the Dominican Republic Worth Leaving the Resort For

1.Beach Sunset on Horse Riding in Punta Cana(Private Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · from $73Our pick

Ride from a family-run ranch to the beach with a guide, then follow the shoreline as the sun goes down. No riding experience is required, and you can ask to choose a horse from photos before you arrive. The roughly two-hour outing includes round-trip transport in many pickup areas, plus a chance to sample coffee and cacao at the ranch. Ask about pickup limits and photo prices before you book.

“The experience of was 10/10 and very fun! Chris helped us the whole way and was very entertaining. He also took the most beautiful pictures! Although we didn’t purchase, I HIGHLY recommend buying them because they are that beautiful.”

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2.Private Sunset Horseback Riding in punta cana beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · from $77

Ride with your own group from a ranch outside Punta Cana, following a local guide through countryside trails toward the coast. The outing lasts about two hours and includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and a private ride. Guides such as Fausto, Miguel, and Friendly have led past outings, but your guide is not guaranteed. Sunset views and beach time depend on conditions and the route.

“Driver and Tour Guide were great. Communication was not a problem as well. The only downfall of this tour is, it is not a half day activity as advertised. Pick up at 0730am then ended close to 4pm, it is a long day tour so if you have an activity late afternoon make sure that it wont conflict.”

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3.Sunset Horseback Ride in Macao Beach and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 388 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Ride horseback through forest and along two beaches near Punta Cana, ending at Macao Beach for a stop and photos as the sun sets. The 150-minute outing includes round-trip transport and a guide; guides such as Luis, Lilo, and Juan Luis have led rides, while driver Andrew has handled pickups. A short souvenir-shopping stop is also included.

“The tour was amazing and Andrew the driver treat us magnificently! overall a magical trip.”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour with Sunset at Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Ride from Punta Cana to Macao Beach for a guided horseback tour through natural scenery and along the coast, with time to pause for sunset photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The ride suits beginners as well as experienced riders, but the tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems.

“lovely! we had such a great time with the horses and the beaches you go to are amazing .just wished we had more time at the end for pictures...”

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5.2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour at Sunset from Punta Cana

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

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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6.Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Punta Cana (Private Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $65

Ride from Rancho Un Regalo de Dios through tropical trails and local scenery toward the beach, where the Maimón River meets the sea. Guides match the pace to your riding experience, and a photographer can capture the sunset ride. Hotel pickup is offered from Punta Cana and Uvero Alto; the private option keeps the ride to your group.

“Had a great experience on this excursion. They had great communication. We were picked up from the hotel on time and were welcomed to their ranch. The horses were nice in size and looked well maintained. The tour itself was nice and Read more”

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7.Sunset beach horsebackriding Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $57

Join a guided horseback ride near Punta Cana, starting around 4:00 pm, with pickup offered and no riding experience required. Follow the coast, pass palms and tropical vegetation, and ride toward the mouth of the Maimon River. Guides provide instruction and equipment. Some rides include photo stops, and experienced riders may be offered a chance to canter. Sunset timing can vary.

“It was very nice experience even that weather was not too good! We had an amazing tour guide Fausto. He was excellent, helpful and kind and his English was pretty good!”

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8.Punta Cana Horseback riding & Sunset + beach + free pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $36Best value

Ride at Playa Macao with a guide who matches you to a horse and gives a safety briefing. The outing also visits a typical Dominican house for hot chocolate and coffee, plus Macao Beach and a river. Jeff and José are among the guides named by riders. Round-trip transport is included, but the advertised three hours may not reflect your full time from pickup to drop-off.

“The transport and the guide were decent, Horse riding is mostly on the same route as the buggy. Dust, pollution, and noise form the backdrop of the buggy traffic. Macao Beach is dirty. staying there just 10 minutes. But getting back and waiting another 1 hour until everyone was back.. In total riding the horse was actually short,les then hour and a half hours . .. but From pick up to drop off it was about 5 hours 😒”

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9.Saona Island VIP 4 first-class beach and sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Spend about 10 hours exploring Saona Island by motorboat, with stops at the Natural Pool, Canto de la Playa, Mano Juan and Playa Toro. Swim, visit the village and turtle sanctuary, and eat a Dominican lunch by the water. Guides speak Spanish, English and French. Shalomy is one guide named by a guest.

“Jammer van het weer maar gelukkig kwam later toch nog een beetje zon. Fijn dat het met de speedboot was. Vond het eind het mooist, met beetje ondergaande zon, midden in de oceaan zeesterren bekijken. Was een mooi en romamtisch eind voor Valentijnsdag!”

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10.Sunset Buggy Tour With Cave Swim and Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 27 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $145

From Punta Cana, take an off-road buggy ride with 20 extra minutes on the trails, or travel by safari truck. Swim in a cenote cave after dark, then return for Dominican dinner, an open bar and a Taino dance show. Local guide Juan explains the caves’ place in Taino belief. Plan for 4 to 6 hours, including hotel pickup.

“Tra i miei tour preferiti. Tutto ottimo, dal ritiro puntuale in resort, al giro in buggy, ottima la cena, fantastico il cenote e la danza tradizionale. Abbiamo gradito molto gli assaggi di caffe e cioccolata che poi abbiamo assolutamente acquistato e molto gradita la danza finale. Personale cordiale e disponibile. Il tour in buggy é sicuro, ci sono i ragazzi che lavorano li che aprono e chiudono la fila, fotografi e altri ragazzi che durante la corsa controllano che tutto sia ok. Assolutamente consigliato!”

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11.Coco Bongo Night Club Party in Punta Cana – Round Transfer & Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $105

Head to Coco Bongo Punta Cana for a three-to-four-hour show of acrobatics, professional performers, music and video between acts, followed by a nightclub party. Packages include admission, drinks and round-trip transport from tourist areas including Punta Cana, Cap Cana and Bávaro. You can pay more for upgraded seating and premium drinks.

“Easy pickup. Wonderful venue. Catch a ride back afterwards just pay attention to what One your resort is located in to get to the correct spot”

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12.Jamaican Sunset Party Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $67

Board at Huracan Beach Club in Punta Cana at 3 pm for an approximately three-hour party cruise with a DJ, reggae and dancehall, alcoholic drinks, jerk chicken, and fried plantains. Pickup is offered, and an air-conditioned vehicle is included. The experience is operated by Michael L.R. Jackson Tours & Travel.

“From the moment we boarded we knew I was expecting something special. The decor was festive, there was good energy and the view of the horizon at sunset was spectacular. We danced to reggae and soca while the sea rocked us. Read moreAuto-translated”

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13.Private Sunset Cruise in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Meet at Huracan Beach Club at 5:30 pm, then sail Punta Cana’s coastline on a private sunset cruise lasting about two hours, with the full outing listed at two to three hours. Round-trip private transport, snacks, lobster and shrimp skewers, champagne, and an English-, Spanish-, or French-speaking guide are included.

“An unforgettable experience! The views were stunning, the lobster and champagne were perfect, and the sunset over the ocean was pure magic. Highly recommend for a special evening in Punta Cana!”

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14.Luxury Sunset Party Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $75

Spend about three hours on a boat off Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast, with music, tropical fruit, nachos and salsa, and snorkeling at a coral reef. The route also includes a natural ocean pool, where drinks may be served in waist-high water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Private use depends on meeting the group minimum.

“Okay so lets start with how the details of this excursion are false. It was not a private boat for just you and your party. There was also no floating bar. Matter of fact there was no alcohol at all. Even though I called and asked if there would bRead more”

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15.Polaris At Night, Waterfall Pool + Surf & Turf Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $169

At Bávaro Adventure Park, take a Polaris or Can-Am 4x4 along jungle trails after sunset, see a performance at Cenote Blue Lagoon, and enjoy a waterfall pool, live music, an open bar, and Surf & Turf dinner. Hotel transfers, safety briefing, equipment, and bilingual guides are included. Carlos and Big Willy are among the guides named by past participants.

“The best excursion by far! Food, entertainment & the tour guide Carlos were awesome! Recommend 100% well worth your money & time.”

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