The 15 Best Puerto Vallarta Horse Riding Tours

1.Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $103Our pick

Ride a calm horse through riverbeds, trees, and Sierra Madre countryside with an English-speaking guide. At Rancho Capomo, you’ll hike across bridges and steps to a waterfall, then return for fajitas, handmade tortillas, guacamole, Mexican salsa, and open-bar drinks. Beto is one guide praised for making the day easy and fun.

“My daughters and I enjoyed the beautiful scenery on horseback. The hike to the waterfall is not for the weak. Recommend closed-toed shoes for safety because of the steepness and rocks. The lunch after the ride was delicious! We met friendly people in our group and we enjoyed our time together.”

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2.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride from Hacienda Doña Engracia along countryside trails with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, and Valeria. If water levels are safe, you may swim with your horse. Finish at La Dulce Vista with tequila tasting, salsa making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas.

“Excellent!! Saul and Fabritsio were so friendly and nice and helpful. The horses were calm and beautiful. The trip was so great, the food was really really good and you get to salon in the river and a pool is at the BBQ destination. The cowboys are very kind and helpful getting you on and off the horses if you need the help. Would definitely do again! If you like horses tequila and tacos, definitely do this tour!!! A++++”

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3.Horse Riding Tour w/ Optional ATV & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $124

Spend five active hours at Rancho Capomo riding through the Sierra Madre, crossing rivers and rope bridges, and stopping at a waterfall. Add ATV riding or 13 zip lines for more action. Guides such as Hector and Ramiro help beginners, then serve a generous Mexican meal with handmade tortillas.

“A amazing way to get out of the city life and enjoy beautiful ride. Every single one of the crew members were super nice, patient and knowledgeable. The food was delicious.”

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4.Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Rancho Manolo Horseback Tours takes you from the Barceló Puerto Vallarta area into the Mismaloya mountains for a roughly three-hour ride. Guides such as Emmanuel and his son lead small groups through forest trails and streams, with an hour at El Eden for swimming, food, drinks, or zip lining.

“It was the best thing i did out here! So worth it you get to swim and eat and ride the horses back!! Love”

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5.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about five hours at Rancho Capomo, riding horses toward a waterfall, driving ATVs through villages and countryside, and eating a Mexican lunch with unlimited drinks. Guides such as Sergio, Hector, and Berto have led the outing. Pickup begins at 8:15 am, with groups capped at 20.

“This is an awesome excursion you will not be disappointed , riding horses through the rain forest and then ATV riding through the town then a very nice lunch and all you can drink (Margarita , beer and soda).”

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6.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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7.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Leave Puerto Vallarta at 8:15 am for Rancho Capomo, where you’ll ride gentle horses through the Sierra Madre, hike toward a waterfall, and tackle about 10 zipline routes. A Mexican lunch, national drinks, and round-trip transport are included. Driver Sergio is known for keeping the ride lively.

“Driver, guides and ranch staff were personable, friendly and helpful. The scenery and waterfall destination were picturesque. The homemade lunch was delicious and tequila tasting was an added bonus. Highly recommended excursion.”

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8.Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $152

Start with horseback riding through rivers and tropical forest to a waterfall, then tackle seven zip lines and an ATV ride near Las Palmas. Guides including Beto, Rimi, and Hector keep the day moving. Finish with fajitas or chicken, guacamole, and a tequila tasting.

“This package was well worth the price for all three activities. The staff was genuine and friendly on the 45-minute drive to the ranch. Each activity was well planned out and plenty of time to enjoy it all. The food was authentic and better than food in downtown where we were staying. I would do this over and over again! Best thing I did for my first trip to Puerto Vallarta.”

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9.Experience Horse Riding, ATV & Zipline from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Spend about 6.5 hours at Rancho Capomo riding horses through rivers, driving an ATV, crossing seven ziplines, and hiking to a seasonal waterfall. Hector is one guide praised for his calm help. Transport, lunch, drinks, and park admission are included.

“First of all our guide Hector was amazing! He made us feel comfortable, was helpful, and made sure we had a great time! The atv and Zipline and horse ride was so fun and one of our favorite tours. The bad: on our way to the experience the Mexican police pulled over our van driver and spent and hour and a half extorting money from our driver illegally, which was a bit scary. Not the company’s fault AT all but we were not impressed with how the owner handled it, he never addressed it, never came to help the van driver being extorted, and asked us to pay the bribe…”

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10.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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11.Experience 3 in 1 – Horse Riding, Zipline & ATV Shared

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend about six hours in the Sierra Madre on horseback, an ATV, and seven ziplines. You’ll visit Rancho Capomo, reach the village of Las Palmas, swim at a seasonal waterfall, and eat a Mexican lunch with fajitas, guacamole, and handmade tortillas. No experience is required, but the ATV route can be challenging.

“Do not go there if your a beginner! The ATV are raggedy and will cut off without warming. The Road very narrow and short.”

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12.Horseback riding in the mountains of Puerto Vallarta

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

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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13.Horseback Riding, Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

Ride from Puerto Vallarta to Hacienda Doña Engracia, where you are matched with a horse for a scenic Mascota River outing. Afterward, taste Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Pink Tequila at La Dulce Vista, then enjoy Mexican BBQ, vegetarian options, and unlimited margaritas.

“Amazing!! Fabricio was a great guide the mex bbq and margs were 10/10”

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14.Horseback Riding Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Ride into the Sierra Madre with bilingual guides such as Alejandro and Javier, crossing jungle trails, rivers, and the world’s longest vehicular suspension bridge on foot. This 2.5-hour outing includes a drink, tequila tasting, shuttle service, and time at the park.

“AMAZING experience! Pretty technical and not for the faint of heart as you go through some pretty tight trails but if you enjoy being deep in the jungle and crossing rivers on horseback then this is absolutely for you. We had the best time!”

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15.Horseback Riding at Hacienda Doña Engracia

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

Ride through the foothills near Puerto Vallarta with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, follow the Mascota River, and possibly enter the water with your horse. Finish at Hacienda Doña Engracia with Mexican lunch, open drinks, a three-tequila tasting, and time to explore.

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