Where to Ride: the 12 Best Ensenada Horse Riding Tours

1.Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride through La Mision with Jose and his team on calm, well-trained horses. The private two-hour outing follows trails to the estuary and Pacific beach, where experienced riders may gallop and beginners can take it slow. Cruise-ship pickup can be arranged for an extra taxi fee, and photos and videos are included.

“This was the highlight of our family trip, during our first cruise with our twin 7yo girls. We all had a blast and felt comfortable and safe the whole time. Running along the beach on horseback for city slickers like us was dreamlike. Our girls kept commenting after how they want to to back and it was the best part of our four day cruise. Jose and team, thank you! Jose (our taxi driver not the same Jose that owns the ranch) was also friendly and helpful, and let us grab some amazing tacos on the way back into town.”

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2.La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend four to five hours with a private Ensenada driver, a 60-minute beach or estuary horseback ride, and two hours at La Bufadora. Drivers such as Jair, Oscar, Armando, and Juan Carlos are praised for local food tips and flexible stops. Choose Echo Canyon if you want a riding lesson and mountain route.

“We were assigned a private taxi driver, Wiley, who spent a whole day with us. We visited the Horse Riding place, La Bufadura and the Massage shop and got back to the Cruise Village within 6 hours. Timeline: 9:15am off-board; 9:30am met the driver outside Cruise Village; 10-11am Horse Riding; 11:30am La Bufadora; 1:15pm left La Bufadora; 1:45-2:45pm Massage; 3:15pm drop-off in Cruise Village.”

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3.Private excursion to the bufadora and horseback riding on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Ensenada’s cruise port, ride a gentle horse along the beach, then visit La Bufadora and its large craft market. Guides such as Miguel, Dylan, Vivian, and Genaro are known for flexible stops, local food tips, and help handling the busy market.

“Easy meet up, great tour guide, super fun horseback riding and blow hole visit! Highly recommend! I would likely book the same tour again on my next trip!”

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4.Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride for about 90 minutes beside the beach near Ensenada, with a short ranch stop before matching you to a horse. Crystal handles arrangements, while guides such as Alex lead the ride. Expect calm horses, desert views, bottled water, and a small group of no more than 15.

“Chrystal was great - from start to finish was easy to reach and communicate with. The experience was safe and well organized and we had a great time riding these beautiful horses in n the beach!”

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5.Ensenada Shore Excursion: Blowhole and La Bufadora Tour with Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Ensenada’s cruise port to La Jolla Beach, La Bufadora, and downtown. Expect a short, gentle horseback ride, a busy craft market, local food, and flexible time with guides such as Jorge, Yoshiro, Brenda, or Aaron.

“Many issues with this tour. First we were given directions on where to find driver and walked around for an hour trying to find him. I tried to message and call many times with no success. I finally reached someone who sounded asleep and said that he would call the driver and then hung up. When we finally made contact he said he had to move where he was parked. There was no apology or explanation. We then went horseback riding off the side of a road and we were thrown on horses and took off. No guide in front just walking with my daughter’s horse. The whole experience was…”

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6.Horseback Mountain Trail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Desert Trails takes you on a 90-minute horseback ride through the hills outside Ensenada. Guides match you with a suitable horse, help first-time riders, and lead you past ranch animals, native plants, and Pacific viewpoints. Crystal and Alex are named guides associated with the experience.

“Hiking by the mountains and overlooking the beautiful landscape. The horses are well trained . Learn how to ride within 2 minutes.”

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7.Las cañadas ecopark and horseback riding private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Brayan, Bryan, Jesus, or Alejandra. You’ll see Ensenada by air-conditioned van, ride horses on the beach, eat tacos, and visit Las Cañadas for hanging bridges and optional ziplining. The $70 price includes transport and horseback riding, but not the zipline.

“We had an overall wonderful time throughout our excursion to Ensanada. Brayan served as a knowledgable and flexible host. La Bufadora, the Pei Pei animal park with zip lining were both memorable. We all had a great time! The tacos were some of the best any of us have had!”

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8.Horseback Riding at Playa Hermosa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

Meet near Ensenada’s Caracol Museum, six minutes from the cruise port, then ride a gentle horse along Playa Hermosa’s golden sand. Your guide provides safety instructions and handles the horses. The beach setting is lovely, but ride times and supervision can vary.

“Me and my kids had a blast! My kids were on ponies and guided by someone, and I got to ride solo next to them.. it was soo nice right along the beach! They set me play some music on my phone, it was just a really memorable experience! So glad we did this! Thank u!!”

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9.Horseback riding in the beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $180

Ride along an Ensenada beach with a private guide, then enjoy scenic stops and local tacos. Brian handles cruise pickups and can shape the day around your party. Ponies are available for small children, and you can ride independently or with a professional guide.

“Was a fun horseback riding on the beach. Brian our tour guide picked us outside our cruise ship dock area in a nice Toyota passenger van. He offered us options on our tour of Ensenada after completing our horseback riding. We got to purchase local candy and tequila from normal everyday stores and not the tourist attraction shops. He took us to very scenic viewpoints of Ensenada and made our activity very enjoyable.”

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10.Ensenada City Tour on Ford T Replica and Beach Horse Back Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Pair a 50-minute beach horseback ride with a 90-minute Ensenada city tour in a Ford Model T replica. Guide Rafael is especially praised for his history, local connections, mezcal and wine stops, and easygoing style. Pickup is available for cruise passengers and road visitors.

“It will rest soley on the person who is assigned to you. We had a very personable and friendly tour guide.”

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11.Eco Canyon Horseback Riding Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40Best value

At Las Cañadas Campamento near Ensenada, you’ll ride 60 to 75 minutes through quiet mountain trails to Echo Lookout. Horses are matched to your size and riding experience, with helmets, gear, lockers, and an English or Spanish guide included. Donaciano, known as El Vaquero, has guided some outings.

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12.La Bufadora and Horseback Riding at Punta Banda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $98

Spend five hours exploring La Bufadora and Punta Banda with an English or Spanish speaking guide. You’ll watch the marine geyser, ride horseback for one hour beside the Pacific, and taste tequila and mezcal. Hotel or Airbnb pickup is included in Ensenada’s urban zone.

“It was so much fun! Our driver Alvin kept us safe at all times and took us to all of the locations on time. The horseback riding was so much fun and very relaxing. My group and I were experienced with horseback riding, so it wasn’t difficult, but if you are a beginner and don’t speak much Spanish, you may face some difficulties. The bufadora was beautiful and our guide assured that everything there was safe to eat. He was a great driver and very friendly.”

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