We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Combine a squirrel monkey sanctuary visit, a gentle horseback ride through Macao and relaxation on Macao Beach on one family-friendly outing from Punta Cana. Hotel pickup is included, with guides supporting riders and wildlife visits in Spanish, English, German or French.
After hotel pickup you visit a protected monkey sanctuary to learn about rescue and care of squirrel monkeys, with supervised interaction when the animals approach. Guides explain welfare rules before you enter so visits stay calm and safe for guests and wildlife alike.
A gentle horseback section follows through tropical trails in the Macao countryside, then you finish with free time on Macao Beach before return transfer to your hotel. The order of stops may vary slightly on the day to manage animal routines and group flow.
Macao lies east of the main Punta Cana resort zone, mixing ranch land, sanctuary facilities and an exposed Atlantic beach. The area feels more rural than the hotel strip, with palm-lined tracks and open fields between activity stops.
Punta Cana's warm climate suits outdoor visits most of the year, though brief tropical showers are common. Hotel pickup covers standard Bavaro and Punta Cana accommodation zones, with collection times confirmed after you book.
Suitable for families and first-time riders from five years old with adult supervision throughout. Children must follow sanctuary and riding safety rules, including calm behaviour near monkeys and secure seating on horses.
Not adapted for guests who cannot mount a horse with assistance or who have severe mobility limitations. Inform staff of allergies, pregnancy or health conditions before the sanctuary visit and ride so they can advise on participation.
The itinerary packs wildlife, riding and beach time into a single half-day with transport handled for you. Guides coordinate pacing for mixed-age groups and explain conservation work at the sanctuary in plain language.
Riding equipment is provided on site, and the team can help reschedule if weather affects outdoor sections. Because the minimum age is below twelve, this activity is listed as family-friendly for parents travelling with younger children.
Learn about rescued squirrel monkeys and conservation aims in a guided visit to the sanctuary enclosure. Monkeys may climb onto shoulders or hands when they choose; staff supervise contact and explain feeding and touching rules before you enter.
The stop is designed to be educational and calm for children as well as adults. Guides answer questions about rescue stories and daily care, keeping groups small enough that everyone can see the animals without crowding the habitat.
Ride gentle horses along palm-lined trails through Macao countryside with Atlantic breezes in the distance. Guides lead at a walk suitable for mixed experience levels, with grooms helping younger riders mount and adjust stirrups at the ranch.
The trail section connects sanctuary time with the coast, passing green fields and scattered homes away from the busy hotel strip. Photo pauses are built in so families can capture the ride without breaking away from the group.
Relax on Macao Beach with time to swim, walk the sand or take photos before the drive back to your accommodation. The open shoreline feels wilder than manicured resort beaches, with surf and palm-backed dunes.
Guides note where to meet after free time and may suggest shallow areas for children when waves are lively. Rinse sandy feet, collect belongings and board the return shuttle for drop-off at your Punta Cana hotel.
Hotel pickup and return in the Punta Cana resort area is included. Provide your accommodation name when booking so the operator can schedule collection and estimate total time away from your hotel.
Shuttle routes cover the main Bavaro and Punta Cana hotel zones. Share a mobile number for the travel day in case the driver needs directions at your property gate or lobby.
Allow around two and a half hours overall, including transfers, the sanctuary visit, horseback riding through Macao countryside and free time at Macao Beach. Exact order of stops may vary slightly by day to manage group flow and animal welfare.
Morning departures often suit families with younger children before the heat builds. Your guide keeps transitions smooth between the sanctuary, saddle time and beach so you see each highlight without a rushed schedule.
Children from five years old may join with adult supervision throughout the sanctuary and riding sections. Calm behaviour near wildlife is essential; staff explain interaction rules before you enter the monkey enclosure.
Riding portions are led at a walk suitable for mixed ages and first-time riders. Inform the team of any health conditions, allergies or pregnancy before the outing so they can advise on participation.
No prior riding experience is required. Horses are calm and well trained, and guides lead the line at a walk on most sections with grooms available to assist mounting at the ranch.
Confident riders may be offered short trotting stretches when every guest in the group is comfortable and trail conditions allow. The focus is scenery and family fun rather than advanced equestrian skills.
Wear comfortable clothes, closed shoes for riding and flip-flops or water shoes for the beach. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a camera secured on a strap or left with staff when near the monkeys.
Avoid loose hanging jewellery and follow staff instructions about food and touching during the sanctuary visit. A light backpack keeps snacks and water handy between the ranch, sanctuary and sand.
The tour runs year-round except where seasonal closures affect the sanctuary. Brief showers are common and rarely cancel the full program; guides may shorten beach time or adjust riding routes if surfaces are slick.
Severe weather or unsafe surf may postpone outdoor sections; you will be offered reschedule or refund if the operator cancels for safety. Check your confirmation message on the morning of departure for any last-minute timing updates.
Up to ten guests per shared departure keeps the sanctuary visit respectful and the ride manageable for families. Smaller parties are typical, which gives staff more time to help children with helmets and mounting.
Larger families can enquire about private arrangements outside this shared product. Guides coordinate pacing so younger guests are not left behind on trail sections between the ranch and Macao Beach.
Staff and guides offer Spanish, English, German or French when scheduled for your date. Note your language preference when booking so the right guide can lead briefings at the ranch and sanctuary.
Wildlife and riding safety rules are repeated clearly for mixed-language groups. Children especially benefit from simple, consistent instructions before entering the monkey area or mounting horses.
Guides explain rescue backgrounds, diet and welfare standards for the squirrel monkeys before supervised contact. Monkeys may climb onto shoulders or hands when they choose; touching is allowed only under staff direction.
Food, teasing or sudden movements are discouraged to keep animals calm. The visit educates guests on conservation while offering memorable, gentle interaction when the troop is active and comfortable.
Macao Beach offers golden sand and Atlantic surf east of the main resort strip. After riding, you have free time to swim, walk the shore or take photos before the return transfer to your hotel.
Guides set a meeting point and time on the sand and may advise when surf is strong for younger swimmers. Changing from riding clothes to beach wear is quick when you pack swimwear and a towel in your day bag.
About the centre
Punta Cana
Travel with confidence across the Dominican Republic with a team that stays involved from your first question through the day of your excursion. Based in Punta Cana, we work with trusted local partners to run ATV, buggy, horseback and family-friendly outings, with practical help on pickup times, what to bring and how each experience fits your plans.
Hotel pickup is arranged to suit where you are staying, and tours are led in Spanish, English, German or French. Whether you are booking a shared ATV ride, a buggy route to Macao Beach or a horseback outing with time on the sand, you get clear communication before you travel and support if plans need to change because of weather or access.
Operated by Sther Travel and Tours, a partner of adventuro.
