Best Mountain and Forest Trail Rides in Mexico — Our Top 15

1.Horseback Riding in Sayulita Through Jungle Trails to the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Ride a calm, well-matched horse through tropical jungle, past the Gorgullo River, and onto Sayulita’s secluded Playa Escondida. Guides such as Juan, Jovani, Guzman, and Danny adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. Choose a daytime or sunset ride, then enjoy a tequila tasting.

“They were ready to go on time and did a great job leading some very inexperienced riders to a fun time”

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2.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + ATV + Ziplines + Cenote Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about five hours in the Tulum jungle with ATV trails, four ziplines, a short rappel, a Mayan ceremony, horseback riding, and an underground cenote swim. Guides such as Sergio, Victor, Rafael, Christian, and Julio are praised for keeping the busy schedule lively and welcoming.

“Viator failed to deliver our names and when we arrived at the pick up spot they didn’t have us on their list. Almost took off without us until I asked again and they asked to see an email. Viator do better, although I’m sure because of your mistake I would have gotten a refund.”

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3.Jungle and Beach Horseback ride Tour in Pacific Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride for about an hour through agave fields, jungle, and along the Pacific beach at Mr. Lionso Ranch, then eat handmade Mexican food and taste house-made mezcal. Juan may handle your transfer, while ranch guides lead the horses. Expect a small group, warm weather, and limited English on site.

“We got picked up right at our hotel. Lunch was delicious especially the tequila cheese. The horses were gentle. I highly recommend this adventure.”

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4.Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride gentle horses through Sierra Madre jungle trails, across rocky riverbeds, and beside the Cuale River. Guides such as Javier, Alejandro, and Alex are known for patient instruction. You’ll also cross the 492-foot-high El Jorullo suspension bridge on foot, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Very fun, professional group, well organized Outfit. Spectacular views. Tour guides were great!!!!!!!!!”

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5.Horseback Mountain Trail Ride

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

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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6.Jungle and beach horseback ride + lunch + mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

From Mazatlán, your guide takes you to Mr. Lionso Ranch for a 90-minute horse ride through jungle trails and along the beach. Then enjoy machaca burritos, handmade tortillas, guacamole, and cheese flambé before touring the mezcal factory and tasting six flavors.

“The staff was very friendly and we loved the route and the view.”

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7.Horseback Riding in the Forest and Breakfast in Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $161

Meet Omar at Fuente de Cibeles, then ride into Los Dinamos with local horse handlers. After a short riding lesson, follow forest trails with steep climbs to a cabin or village restaurant for lunch. English is offered, groups are limited to 10, and the forest may have no phone service.

“Best horseback riding experience! The forest is absolutely beautiful and the river is captivating! I’m glad I chose this tour!”

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8.Horseback riding and ATV in the jungle, Ziplines, Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in Puerto Morelos’s Mayan jungle with zip lines, ATV trails, horseback riding and a swim in Cenote Maya. Guides such as George, Mona Lisa and Ebo have earned warm praise for their friendly help. Hotel pickup, safety gear, tacos and water are included.

“I got hurt on the Zipline! There was NO ONE there to catch me! I HIT THE TREE! Then I bounced back on the Zipline and came in slower! The people who went before me were concerned about my experience! The paramedic checked to make sure that I had no broken bones!🥵”

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9.Mérida: Jungle & Cenotes Tour with Horseriding & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón for a horseback ride through jungle, henequen fields, and hacienda grounds. You’ll swim in lightly adapted cenotes, then enjoy a four-course Yucatecan meal at Restaurante KIH. Christian is one guide praised for warm, helpful service.

“Scrivo questa recensione non perché abbia partecipato a questo meraviglioso tour ma perché loro sono stati veramente gentili e comprensivi nei miei confronti. Purtroppo al momento della prenotazione del tour non avevo notato che il trasporto da Mérida non era compreso ed il tour che avevo prenotato con GetYourGuide non era rimborsabile. Non avendo possibilità di andare in maniera autonoma ed il servizio uber e taxi era troppo costoso ho contatto la strutta per chiedere se fosse possibile ottenere un rimborso. La ragazza con cui ho parlato che purtroppo non so come si chiama è stata estremamente gentile e disponibile, prima mi ha aiutato a trovare un modo possibile per…”

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10.CDMX Forest Adventure: ATVs, Horses, Ziplines & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Mexico City for La Marquesa National Park, where you’ll zipline across mountain valleys, spin down an inflatable tube, ride an ATV for 30 minutes, and take a guided horseback ride to a viewpoint. Round-trip transport, equipment, and activities are included.

“One of the best kept secrets in Mexico is an understatement. I have been to six countries and my girlfriend has been to fifteen, and we both agree that this was the single best travel experience we have ever had. The trip offered a very smooth and safe pickup option right from our hotel with great communication on timing, which is a huge asset as the venue is far out in the country and would be difficult to otherwise get to. On our drive, our guide Alberto spoke very good English! He made pleasant conversation with us and provided unique insight into the history and cultural background of Mexico City…”

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11.Wonderful Jungle Experience with Horse Riding, ATV, Ziplines and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about five hours at an ecological park on the Ruta de los Cenotes, riding a horse, driving an ATV, crossing jungle zip lines, and swimming in a Mayan cenote. Pickup, equipment, purified water, and a snack lunch are included. Bring closed shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“I had a blast the staff was very friendly, we had a good amount of time enjoying each activity didn't feel rush, the transportation driver was great. I felt very safe doing each activity it was my first time doing anything like this. I would definitely recommend booking with this company.”

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12.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + Cenote Dip & Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $109

You’ll ride through Tulum’s Maya jungle with a local guide, visit a dry cave, swim in a cenote, and eat a regional lunch. Guides named Julio and Leonardo have been associated with the outing. Expect a four-hour trip, downtown pickup, bottled water, and a group capped at 15.

“Julio us the best tour guide, and leonardo! Tge lunch was amazing as well as the horseback ride and the cenotes!”

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13.Half Day Horseback Riding Adventure with Cenotes in the Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about five hours near Tulum with hotel pickup, a short guided horseback ride, and a cave cenote visit. Guides such as Javier and Eddie add local insight, while lunch, lemonade, equipment, and transport are included. Expect a road-based ride, not horseback access to the cenote.

“We had a great time. We were picked up at our hotel and there was another pickup on the way, our van was full. We were let out at the business office on the side of the highway and were separated into groups. My party was put into another van and driven down a long bumpy dirt road to the staging area. We had an opportunity to use the bathroom, it was not a pleasant bathroom but at least it was flush and not a pit. We were given helmets and hair nets. I was concerned at booking about the well-being of the horses but when we arrived the horses…”

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14.Jungle HorseBack Adventure to Las Palmas Waterfall All Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Ride a saddled horse through Puerto Vallarta’s old riverside neighborhoods and into the Sierra Madre. You’ll follow the Cuale River, reach a bay lookout, take a short hike to Las Palmas Waterfall, and finish with Mexican food and drinks. No riding experience is required.

“Beautiful views ridding through the mountains and to be able to experience a private waterfall to top it off was amazing.”

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15.Horseback riding in the mountains of Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride for about two hours through Puerto Vallarta’s mountain country with a bilingual guide explaining local plants and wildlife. Then walk across El Jorullo Bridge, enjoy fruit and a welcome drink, and finish with tequila tasting. Transport, water, and one national drink are included.

“There are some steep roads to go down on horse back before you get to the trail.it was an enjoyable ride .You are on the actual horse for about 2hours .”

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