Enjoy a private Ensenada shore excursion to La Bufadora blowhole with free time to explore the lively seaside market and your choice of two scenic horseback riding routes. Choose a relaxing beach & estuary ride with open ocean views and a peaceful pace, or ride through Echo Canyon at Las Cañadas, a shaded and more controlled trail that’s especially ideal for families and kids. All riders receive a safety briefing and helmet, and horses are well-trained and beginner-friendly. Your experience includes private cruise port or hotel pickup with a bilingual driver holding a sign with your name. No crowded buses. No waiting for strangers. Just your group and a clean, comfortable vehicle. Our experienced logistics team at Ensenada Excursions carefully coordinates timing to maximize your port day and ensure a smooth return to the ship. Back-to-Ship Guarantee included. Duration approximately 4.5–5 hours.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Your private adventure starts at the designated meeting point in Ensenada. From there, we’ll enjoy a scenic city drive of approximately 50 minutes, where you can observe authentic local life, neighborhoods, and coastal views along the way. Our first stop is the beautiful beach area, where your unforgettable horseback riding experience begins — riding along the Pacific shoreline with trained horses and professional guides.
Enjoy a memorable horseback ride along one of the beautiful beaches of Ensenada, in Baja California, Mexico. Our well-trained horses and experienced handlers ensure a safe and unique experience as you ride along the stunning Pacific coastline. Witness the impressive power of nature at La Bufadora, one of the largest marine geysers in the world. This spectacular blowhole launches jets of water up to 30 meters high, accompanied by a dramatic and unique sound created by the ocean’s force. On the scenic drive through Ensenada, you’ll enjoy breathtaking coastal landscapes before arriving at the vibrant local market near La Bufadora, featuring more than 200 craft and souvenir shops, as well as restaurants and pharmacies — perfect for shopping and tasting authentic Mexican flavors.
Optional Mountain Ride here or Beach Ride at Campo 9
Drop off Anywhere in Ensenada including Cruiseport.
Exit the ship: Turn left and walk past the buses several minutes and Ensenada Sign. Continue on sidewalk for about 8 minutes (walking time depends on where the ship docks). Pass the Ensenada sign and walk under 2 orange archways. Pass all car security booths. Do not cross the footbridge. On your right, you’ll see a large glass building (Museo Caracol) Your guide will wait under the billboard with a your sign. Look for Sign with Your Name;)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Shore Excursion: Beach or Canyon Horseback + Bufadora opt lasts about 3–5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Ensenada experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Children aged 0–4 pay from $37, adults from $75.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Exit the ship: Turn left and walk past the buses several minutes and Ensenada Sign. Continue on sidewalk for about 8 minutes (walking time depends on where the ship docks). Pass the Ensenada sign and walk under 2 orange archways. Pass all car security booths. Do not cross the footbridge. On your right, you’ll see a large glass building (Museo Caracol) Your guide will wait under the billboard with a your sign. Look for Sign with Your Name;)
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 109 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ensenada Excursions and Tours.
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Our Driver was amazing.He made extra stops for us that were not on our original schedule. He was so accommodating. We will definitely request Jose again. Everything couldn’t have gone better. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be booking through you again for our future trips.
We went horseback riding through the hills at a resort that was absolutely beautiful, amazing people, everyone was so polite, kind and helpful. Would definitely do it again!!
Our driver Jose was amazing!! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and even let us spend extra time at the pai pai animal conservatory! We had an amazing experience.
The mountain Echo Canyon horse ride was great for kids and beginners. The trail guides were gentle and safety conscious with the horses. Private transport picked us up directly at port and returned us with plenty of time. Highly recommend!
Went to the instructed spot and was met with a sign with our name on it. Our guide was a well dressed and polite young man. He drove us safely to horseback riding, which was on a huge gorgeous beach with very few people around. Then drove us to the Bufadora, on the way explaining how to negotiate with the vendors and where to get decent tacos. All his advice was spot on. After a few hours there, he drove us back to the ship, although we could’ve done more in town if we’d wanted. We got an A+ private experience for less than any similar excursion booked through the cruise line. Will definitely be looking up Ensenada Excursions if we’re ever out here again!
Pick up was needed to be clarified with a phone call to the actual tour company. The drive to the horses was about 20 minutes. Because we had a Spanish speaker in our group of 4, the driver explained everything in Spanish and our friend translated. It was a little hard to hear in the back seat. The beach and surrounding areas were beautiful with cliffs and homes. The ride was just the right length. We are experienced riders and so it was nice to ride for a long time down the beach and back. The guide was great, making sure we were safe and the horses behaved. Definitely would go with this company. Some of the other beach tours were near the Cruise docks but this drive was worth it to see better scenery and longer riding.
We had a great experience.. Very fun and professional. I want to give a shout tour guide they picked us up from the port he was great. .. thank you very much..
This is a scam. We were told someone would have a green hat or shirt on with my name on a board. A bunch of people from he cruise are waiting at this destination where we were instructed to wait and then drivers were just socializing across the street. My driver didnt even have the sign up.. he wasn't wearing any green... because it was way passed our pick up time I went searching for him and found him. These people dont even make an attempt to find you.... my name signage was just down by his side.... Paid for 3 "adults". My 6 year old is considered an adult. She didnt get to ride her own horse. She rode behind me not in a saddle. I was balancing holding her while holding the saddle. We get to bufadora. Our driver says to go eat tacos at Lidia and to come back afterwards to the car. We go back and hes driving a while. I ask him when we're going to see the geyser. He says it was back there you didnt go? ...... speechless.... His English is very limited and he never told us we had to search for the geyser on our own. Had he told us we would have. I assumed we eat tacos go back to him and he would show us the way to the geyser. Nope... we paid 79 per person just to ride a horse eat tacos and go back..... Our driver barely talked... it was a waste of money and a total scam.
Time well spent! Just the ride alone from ship to La Bufadora is 30-40 min but you get a good look at Ensenada and the surrounding area. Horses were great and beautiful and well behaved and cared for, able to run on the beach. La Bufadora is dependent on wave action, so if you can go on incoming or high tide, more spectacular. It is a funnel that channels the wave action, not a true geyser. The flea market scene there is hopping, hundreds of shops and stalls as you walk the gauntlet from parking lot to La Bufadora. Local delicacy is grilled smoked clams w chopped red onion pepper tomato shrimp with grilled melted white cheese on top. Served on big open clamshells. Wow. All this was thanks to Genaro our driver who knew everyone and everything - he lived 20+ yr in the States, perfect English and returned to his home town Ensenada! We see why!
We had an amazing experience with the beach horseback riding excursion! From start to finish, everything was smooth and enjoyable. The horses were incredibly well-behaved, calm, and clearly well cared for, which made the ride relaxing and fun even if you’re not an experienced rider. Riding along the beach was absolutely beautiful—such a unique and memorable experience. The guides were friendly and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe the entire time. We also loved that we had time to stop for shopping and food, which made the whole outing feel like a full experience rather than just a quick activity. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for something fun, scenic, and a little different. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Shore Excursion: Beach or Canyon Horseback + Bufadora opt | 3–5 hours | 4.5 (109) | $75 | |
 Private excursion, Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (122) | $75 | View |
 Shore Excursion Pvt: La Bufadora & Market + Ensenada City Sights | 3–5 hours | 4.7 (160) | $42 | View |
 Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada | 1 hour | 4.9 (89) | $72 | View |
 Shore Excursion Ensenada: ATV + Taco & Bufadora options | 3 hours | 4.7 (68) | $113 | View |
 Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole Kayak Adventure + Market | 3h 30min | 4.8 (38) | $137 | View |
 La Bufadora Tour in Baja California | 4 hours | 4.8 (220) | $46 | View |