Puerto Vallarta

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Horseback Riding

The horseback rides: trails climbing from the river valleys into Sierra Madre foothills, some ending at a ranch table with barbecue and margaritas. The horses know these switchbacks better than the guides.

1.Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

Experience thrilling ziplining through rainforest canopies and a scenic mule ride with tequila tasting outside Puerto Vallarta. Perfect for adventure lovers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was my second time and it was just as good as the first! The guides are super nice and helpful. Afterwards we had the BEST lunch and Bloody Mary’s I’d do it again”

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2.Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

Discover Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre on a guided horseback tour. Enjoy scenic river rides, a waterfall hike, authentic Mexican lunch, and open bar.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience! My girls hadn’t ridden horses before this trip and now they are obsessed! The ranch is beautiful, the horses gorgeous, the length of time on the trail with the horses was worth the money for sure! The guides were amazing and helpful the…”

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3.Horseback Riding: Tequila Tasting, Mex BBQ & Margaritas

Experience authentic horseback riding, tequila tasting, and Mexican BBQ in Puerto Vallarta, with scenic views, unlimited margaritas, and fun guides.

★ 4.5

“This was an excellent ride for my family of five, our guide Fabrizio was very kind and helpful and made the trip super fun and informative. Of course we enjoyed riding through the rural countryside and swimming with the bareback horses but a surprising highlight…”

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4.Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

Experience a scenic horseback ride through Mismaloya’s mountains, swim in mountain waters, and relax at El Eden with knowledgeable guides and stunning views.

“This was one of the best experiences of our lives. The scenery was breathtaking, the horses were wonderful, and the service was fantastic. So much fun. Highly recommended!! We will do this every time we visit Puerto Vallarta.”

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5.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour

Experience the thrill of horseback riding and ATV adventures through the Sierra Madre’s lush forests and mountains from Puerto Vallarta.

★ 4.5

“Berto was on time for pickup. He was funny and conversationalist. The ranch was beautiful and the horses seem to be well taken care of. The horseback riding, waterfall, then the ATV experiences were magnificent, followed by a fantastic Mexican lunch.”

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6.Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

Experience scenic horseback riding through Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre Mountains, including river crossings, mountain views, and a tequila tasting.

★ 5.0

“This one was one of my favorites. Our guys were amazing and made everything come together the horses were beautiful and very well taken care of!. Geraldo(Jerry) puncho! Thank you very much!.”

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7.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

Discover the Sierra Madre on horseback and zipline near Puerto Vallarta. Includes lunch, drinks, and scenic views—perfect for adventure lovers seeking authentic fun.

★ 5.0

“This was fun overall. The ride is slow and bumpy. The horse walk was basic and through a small town with lots of garbage laying around. The ziplining was great. Beautiful river and huge valleys to fly over. It was more primitive than many others…”

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

Discover the best of Puerto Vallarta’s rainforest with a combined horseback riding, ATV tour, and ziplining adventure—perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers.

“From pick up to drop off was amazing. Everyone we met at the ranch were very nice and welcoming. Lunch was delicious. We chose all 3 activities but after the horseback ride to the waterfall, I decided I couldn't do the hike up to the…”

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9.Puerto Vallarta: Tropical Forest Horseback Ride

Experience Puerto Vallarta's lush jungle on a 3-hour horseback ride through scenic trails, waterfalls, and river views with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Die Tour ist für jeden zu empfehlen. Tolle Pferde, tolle Guides. So machen Ausflüge spass. Wer hier vorbei kommt, sollte buchen. Freundlich und optimales Preis Leistung Verhältnis. Macht weiter so. Meik mit Familie aus Deutschland”

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10.Puerto Vallarta: Canopy River Zip Line Tour with Mule Ride

Discover the adventure of zip lining over lush forests, mule riding in the mountains, and tasting tequila in Puerto Vallarta, all for $76, in this detailed review.

★ 4.8

“Lots of laughs with our guides, who were professional and encouraging. Great variety of ziplines with some stair climbing involved. The "dunk" at the end was refreshing for the mule ride back.”

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11.Puerto Vallarta Canopy Tour: Zip-lines and mule ride at the Sierra

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s jungle via zipline and mule ride at Sierra, with guided safety, stunning views, tequila tasting, and family-friendly fun for around $108.

★ 5.0

“I cannot say enough good things about lupita! We booked our canopy adventure and trip to the beach of love snorkelling tour with her. She's so friendly and sweet and looks out for each family individually to make sure they get the most out of…”

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12.Puerto Vallarta Zipline, Mule ride and Jorullo Bridge Walking

Discover Puerto Vallarta’s thrilling zipline, suspension bridge walk, mule ride, and tequila tasting—an adventure-packed day for active travelers and nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“This experience was nothing short of AMAZING! There are 11 zip lines, and the staff is efficient and friendly. The restaurant serves authentic and delicious food. Walking over the bridge offers a once-in-a-lifetime view! The bathrooms are very clean. For an extra $10, you can…”

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13.Puerto Vallarta: ZipLine + Jorullo Bridge Pass + Mule Ride

Experience Puerto Vallarta's adventure with ziplining, crossing the world's longest hanging bridge, and mule riding—perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers.

★ 4.2

“It was good until it wasn't. Ziplining was fun and felt safe! The mule ride was a gem. After the tour, we had 1.5 hours of free time. We crossed the Jorullo bridge, then headed to the infinity swimming pool to soak. The hotel staff…”

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More Puerto Vallarta Horseback Riding

5.0Horseback Riding Experience in Puerto Vallarta2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$149.61 5.0Combo ATV Jorullo Bridge + zip lines + mule ride5 hours (approx.)$187.00 4.4Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding at Hacienda Doña Engracia5 hours$145 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding + Jorullo Bridge Pass$137 5.0All-in-one PV Experience: Suspension bridge, Quads, Buggies, Ziplines and Mules5 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$230.00 5.0Combo RZR Zip Lines and Mule Ride Jorullo Route7 hours (approx.)$391.00 4.0Horseback riding in the mountains of Puerto Vallarta$100.00 5.0Zip Line, Mules Ride and Walk on the Hanging Bridge5 hours (approx.)$114.90 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Boat Tour with Beach Stops & Horseback Ride6.5 hours$169 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Ride to Mountain Waterfalls5 hours$256 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding Adventure at Canopy River$131 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Jorullo Bridge ATV + ZipLine + Mules7 hours$379 5.0Horseback Riding Adventure in Punta Mita Nayarit$139.33 5.0Combo Jorullo Bridge ATV, Zip Line, Mules$276.00 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Canopy River Combo ATV + Canopy + Mules7 hours$269 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Canopy River, Mule Ride, Tequila Tour5 hours$128 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Combo RZR + Canopy + Mules Adventure7 hours$630 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Mountain Expedition, Mule Ride Tequila Tour5 hours$233 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Super Combo Adventure RZR + Canopy + Mules7 hours$746 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Tropical Forest Horseback Riding Adventure3 hours$186 4.2Puerto Vallarta: Wild Tour Horseback Adventure5 hours$256 Horseback riding to visit the waterfall$115.43 Horseback Riding Tour$109.00 Jungle Waterfall, Horseback Riding and ATV Adventure$232.00