rancho lorilar

乔伊斯热情的接待了我们,似乎我们是老朋友似的(她是个很踏实的女士),然后她带我们踏上了一天的行程。真的是愉快的一天,但是有的时候对于胆小的人来说还是有些小可怕的,尤其是如果你从来没骑过马的话。但是导游们都很专业,即使有匹马把一个骑马的人摔到地上,但是那个人没受什么伤,只有一些擦伤和淤青。总之,是个愉快的一天,如果可以的话来试试吧,不会让你失望的。

读了关于这里的几篇非常正面的点评(真的,我都找不到任何批评观点或者差评)。最后我直接联系了Rancho Lorilar的Joyce,两个小时以内她就给了我回复,并答复了我所有提问。我们互相往来了几次电邮,等最终见面的时候,有种一见如故的感觉,好像已经认识好多年了……她真的是位可爱、风趣、懂关心别人的女士。你们可以在Rancho Lorilar的官网找到她的电邮地址。建议直接跟她联络,预订时间。我订的是4月26日……这么做更便宜,而且她本人也会得到所有的佣金,不像你通过酒店或者旅游中介时,还会被抽成。现在出了一个骑马探险活动,但要通过代理预订。不过听我一句话,这种活动跟你从Rancho Lorilar能体验到的东西没法比的。我们就遇到了另一对夫妻,他们参加了这个骑马,感觉非常失望。他们说平均就骑了20分钟马,而我们活动就有五个小时,骑了有两个半到三个小时呢。我老公和11岁的女儿全程都投入……都说,这是可以打五星,值得A1评级的体验!Rancho Lorilar整个团队都很勤勉,确保顾客能够尽兴。所以从你进店开始,就会觉得宾至如归,有人关注你的安全,根据你的体格和骑马经验为你选择最合适的马匹,全程都特别照顾那些没有经验或者感到紧张的人。因为我已经深谙骑马术,所以就分到一匹特别爱表现爱出头,而且喜欢撒欢儿奔驰的马,也感谢Pedro,它真的是抓住了所有“撒野”的机会啊。真刺激!我读到的点评里有几篇在后悔没参加一整天的活动。于是我们决定趁此机会安排一整天……真是太正确了。那一天我们爬上了一座山,又穿越了一片乡野,涉水过了河床,停在了一个观景点,(那儿风景可真美!)在那里吃了顿美味的午餐,还下马游了泳。真是美好的回忆!整段行程都用摄影机拍下来了,只需20美金,就能保留下珍贵的画面,太值了。一回到家我们都迫不及待地播来看。如果你要参加,一定记住给马儿们带点香蕉吃;对它们来说这就是旅程结束后最好的奖赏,也会是你对它们最好的回报。我们从酒店自助餐那儿拿了一些糖果和曲奇饼,送给了Joyce和其他成员。至于那些狗儿们我也没有忘记……给它们喂了些培根和香肠。哦,Joyce很喜欢咖啡脆条,所以我们给她带了几条,她很高兴。其实……这都只是小小的心意,但人家真的会很开心。另外,我们还带去了一包女儿穿不下了的衣物。没想到能给他们带来如此多快乐,确实让我们体会到了为人应该谦卑。跟Rancho Lorilar的美好经历,我可以大谈个三天三夜!如果有计划,我们会毫不犹豫地再次参加!

非常感谢Joyce,Mad Alex和Angel给我们一次非常棒的晨间骑行。我们骑车上山,景色很美。这样欣赏多米尼加乡村景色的方式真的很棒。Joyce和她的团队非常热情,幽默,周到。如果是全天的就更好了,但是酒店不提供这样的行程,我的建议是直接预订。也没有人告诉我们可以给马拿一个香蕉。Gary Cooper和Lee Marvin非常感谢你们。

We went on this trip as a part of our honeymoon to the Dominican. To be honest we were probably looking forward more to the Paradise Island trip. How wrong we were. This was without doubt the best fun we had on our holiday trip-wise. Neither my wife or I had ever ridden before but we were straight up on the horses and with a little instruction from Joyce, which was funny enough, off we went. Our horses seemed to have minds of their own which added to the fun. The guides were all fantastic and we came away from the trip wanting to go on again straight away. Bring Bananas for the horses, they will love you for it. Take a camera and the guides will take as many pix as you want for you. All in all the best trip by far and its clear why its number one on this list.

We signed up for the half-day excursion and it was fantastic. They have horses for every level of rider and the people are just great! Be warned though, the horses (and the guides) love to splash through the streams so dress for adventure. Spare bananas for the horses are always appreciated.

If you ever thought about horseback riding this is the place to try it. This ranch is one of the best ones I have been too. I am an experienced rider and I was impressed with the horses and their equipment. My daughter however has not been on a horse and they matched the horse to her experience level. The guide Alex was very attentive and encouraging and towards the end of the ride she became at ease with horseback riding. We just went for a trail ride which included going through a small village, through the woods where where we stopped to take pictures of the beautiful view. Then we proceeded through the part of town that had the expensive homes. It was definitely one of the better excursions I have been on and I encourage everyone to try it. You will not be disappointed. When you do go, bring some bananas for the horses as they love them.

We booked a full day excursion via email with Joyce after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor and it lived up to every expectation. We were picked up from our resort promptly in the morning, and given an overview of the day by Angel our driver. We arrived at the ranch and Joyce (quite a character) welcomed us like family with hugs all around. We were a party of 4 and had 2 guides to ourselves. The horses seemed well matched to our experience levels - from 1st time rider to intermediate. The day went off without a hitch. A great introduction to the area, and into the mountains we went. Rest stops and photo ops were plentiful. After warming up with a few trots and gallops we stopped for a swim in a mountain lagoon which was wonderfully refreshing but stopping for lunch was one of the highlights. A locally prepared meal of rice, beans, yucca cakes, side dishes and possibly the best fried chicken I've ever had was prepared by a family of cooks. Later we were toured through the kitchen where everything had been prepared in pristine pots and pans and cooked entirely on wood fired ovens and stoves. We continued down through the mountains and ended the day galloping through the streets of the ranch's town, really feeling and sounding like cowboys or knights returning from a great adventure. We were all a bit sore a day later (to be expected if you're not a regular rider), but it was well worth it. The $70 USD/pp price tag seemed right on target for value. I was very happy to tip the ladies who had prepared lunch for us, and as with most excursions we also tipped the kitty at the ranch, as the guides, ranch staff and Joyce all deserved recognition for a job well done. Oh and if you can bring a few bananas along with you, it's quite rewarding to be able to treat your horse when you end your day.

booked this from the uk via email with Joyce for the friday of our holiday unfortunately we had heavy rain forcast so emaile & changed to the monday no problemMy daughter is an experienced rider but my wife & myself have no experience no problem at all they really do match the horse to the riderthe guides are fab taking time to point out things of interest & will stop for any photo opThe meal provided was great & the views spectacularI even went back a second time with my daughter & apparently managed a gallopWhat an experience will be back next time we visit dom repps the horses love bananas the dogs at the ranch love sausages & Joyce loves doughnutsthanks crazy alex et al

first time horse riding for my wife. joy the horse lady put my wife at ease in about 30seconds she is very good at her job but the guys who took us trecking were very good alex is a diamond.the whole event is a day to remember

Wow, Contacted Joyce, very early in the morning, sorry Joyce. She replied ASAP, fast, very fast, In the early morning Wow... I have not been to her ranch yet but my wife and myself will attend. I will post a accurate review, when we return, we are excited about this venture. I have read the reviews and it sounds amazing... I am so looking forward to this adventure.

My son & I have been visiting this Ranch for the last 8 years twice yearly this is our main reason for holidaying in Dominican Republic & keep's us coming back year after year, Amazing horse and even more amazing guides! from the moment we get picked up from our hotel and dropped back of every ride is one to remember weather it be the half day or full day ride always something different to see and do,

Amazing day!! Friendly staff and real normal sized healthy horses. Well worth the money spent and Joyce is amazing. Returning in September for another visit and can't wait.

whether you are a first time rider or experienced, Joyce and the staff at Rancho Lorilar will make your horseback riding experience fun filled. You will enjoy beautiful views and the peaceful atmosphere of being in nature. They fit the horse to your experience and desired riding objective. I found the horses well behaved and responsive. Great way to get out of the hotel and have some fun!!

Once again I had the pleasure of visiting Joyce and the staff at Rancho Lorilar. During my 2 weeks stay in Playa Dorada I went up to the ranch 5-6 times. Now and then riding with a group- now and then alone with the guide Rafael. Even if I have been there many times I never get tired of the nature, paths, view etc. What's hit me each time is the good mood and the smiles of both the staff and the people we meet during our ride. I normally book my trips directly to the ranch- either by email or calling from the resort. That is the best way- and it's so easy to be picked up at the resort. If I should give the ladies some advices - put on both a bra AND a bikini( or 2 bras) - believe me , you'll have a much more comfortable trip:-) And on the other hand, it might be that you will go swimming in the river- so anywa you will need the bikini - and bring a towel. The horses seem to be used to all kind of people- skilled or not skilled- adults or kids. On one of my trips I specially got impressed by one of the guides taking care of a young, English boy named Alex- I guess he was about 5-6 years. The guide let him ride at his horse safely with the guide. Alex's sister Grace ( 10 and a half) also impressed by riding and galloping all by her own! So this ranch is for everyone- kids or adults. Hopefully I'll be back next summer.

Me and my family had a great time riding the mountains with these experienced and skilled guides. I had only been riding a horse twice before but I still found myself enjoying the ride up and down the mountains. The ride went through the jungle on the montainside, across streams going down the hills and we even had a stop by the river in an amazing environment to have a swim in it.Me, not being good with horses, hade a great time, and even the more experienced riders enjoyed the ride.If you want to see the Dominican Republic from a different perspective than through the window of a bus and also have an amazing time this is the adventure for you!//Little Joe