Puerto Vallarta

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Horseback Riding

Trail rides climb 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.

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

“Rancho Capone is a beautiful ranch in the Sierra Madre mountains. The trail is stunning with small running river, cows and lined with trees along the way. The trail to the waterfall was tough but worth the views when you get there. Just amazing. Lunch…”

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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

“Had a blast. Horseback riding was only half the fun, and the tequila tasting and lunch was amazing. Staff was friendly and responsive and showed us a great time! Definitely recommend!”

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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.

“Amazing experience. If you're a professional, or if you're a beginner rider. You will have an absolute blast. The operator will guarantee you get your money worth. Choose the photo package. You will not be disappointed. Whiskey is a cool horse, my lady had tequila…”

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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

“Enjoyed this tour! Since it was just my companion and I for that day, the tour was more intimate. Really enjoyed riding on the horses. We also enjoyed riding the ATVs through the town and site!”

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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

“Wonderful trail ride through the jungle, high in the mountains, with multiple river crossings was exactly what I was hoping to experience! I appreciated that they drove us to a higher altitude to begin our ride so that we were far from the noise of…”

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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

“The horses were well cared for, the ranch was beautiful, the homemade tequila was wonderful, and the lunch was very memorable!! Unfortunately it was dry season and the river/waterfall was dry. We wish we could have ridden a little longer.”

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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.

“We had a business trip with my team and decided to do something fun. My team and I really enjoyed the activities (horseback riding, ATVs, and zip lining). The ranch's staff was great and very attentive. The horses were well taken care of and the…”

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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

“We took the Jungle ATV Tour while in port in the Majestic Princess. It was an extremely fun day. It’s quite a drive from the port to Canopy Tours. It was a very interesting drive to see a real part of Mexico. The drive is…”

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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

“Great zipline excursion. My 15 yr old daughter and I are fit and it was not difficult, but there is a lot of hiking up steep and rocky trails for those of you that may be limited. Wear good shoes with closed toes! We had…”

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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