Hotel guide · Paradisus Palma Real
Horseback riding from your hotel · Paradisus Palma Real
Beach horseback riding with hotel pickup — gallop along Punta Cana's wild Macao coast, swim with your horse in the Caribbean, and explore sugar-cane trails. Tailored for Paradisus Palma Real guests staying in Bávaro (family all-inclusive luxury) — pickup organised at your lobby, paid in cash or card on arrival. Paradisus Palma Real sits on the Bávaro coast — a family all-inclusive about 25 min from PUJ and 8 min from Cabeza de Toro, the marina we use for most boat departures. Meliá's flagship Reserve wing inside Paradisus — pool-villas, butler service and the closest 5★ family resort to Cabeza de Toro marina.
Plan it on WhatsAppRoutes & experience
Gentle forest trails for beginners, beach gallops for confident riders, and the famous "swim with your horse" experience where you wade into the surf. Guides match you to a horse by size and skill level.
What to wear
Long pants or jeans, closed shoes with a small heel, sunglasses and sun cream. We provide helmets. Bring a change of clothes if you plan to swim with the horse.
Booking from Paradisus Palma Real
When Paradisus Palma Real guests book a horseback ride with us, the day is built around two fixed timings: the 8-minute hop to Cabeza de Toro and the 25-minute window to PUJ. Because Paradisus Palma Real is a family all-inclusive, we pre-brief the guide on the lobby layout, the resort's wristband policy, and where to wait so security never asks twice. That's the difference between a smooth pickup and 20 lost minutes at the gate.
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp. We confirm pickup time at the hotel lobby, the meeting guide's name, and the cash/card price — usually within minutes, 7am–11pm. Pickup is from the Paradisus Palma Real main lobby. We send a confirmation message with the driver's name and plate the evening before. Expect roughly 25 min between PUJ airport and the hotel. We're a Dominican team based in Bávaro. No call centre, no resort kick-back. Your concierge resells the same trips at +30–50% — we put you in touch with the small operators directly.
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FAQ
Common questions
Do you pick up at Paradisus Palma Real?+
Yes — drivers wait at the Paradisus Palma Real main lobby. PUJ airport is about 25 min away, which helps us time pickups precisely.
Which marina do boats leave from for Paradisus Palma Real guests?+
Cabeza de Toro — about 8 min from the Paradisus Palma Real lobby. We always pick the marina that saves drive time over chasing a slightly cheaper boat further away.
Do I need riding experience?+
No — beginners are welcome. Guides match you to a gentle horse and stay with you the whole ride. We offer separate beginner and advanced groups.
Can I swim with the horse?+
Yes — the "swim with your horse" experience is a highlight. You wade into shallow turquoise water while mounted. Bring a change of clothes.
Why not just book at the hotel excursion desk?+
Resort desks resell the same trips with a 30–50% markup and usually push larger group operators. We connect you directly to the small Dominican operators we use for our own family.
Can I pay in cash on the day?+
Yes — USD or DOP, in cash, on pickup. Card and bank transfer also work. No deposit needed for most options.
What languages do guides speak?+
Group tours are bilingual EN/ES. German, French, Italian, Russian and Portuguese guides available on request for private trips.
Can it be private, just for our group?+
Yes — almost everything on this page has a private upgrade (own boat, own buggy, own driver). Ask us on WhatsApp.
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