Ensenada Excursion: La Bufadora & Horseback Ride

Experience a Private Ensenada Tour with a horseback beach ride and a visit to La Bufadora. No waiting for buses or crowds, just flexibility, personal attention, and the chance to explore local life and attractions.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ensenada Cruiseport Village - Begin your exclusive adventure at the designated meeting point in Ensenada. From there, embark on a picturesque city drive lasting about 50 minutes, where you can take in the genuine local lifestyle, neighborhoods, and coastal scenery.
    The first stop is the stunning beach area, where an unforgettable horseback riding…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Horseback Ride on the Beach 60min
  • Entrance to Bufadora & Market, 2 hours waiting
  • Choice of Echo Canyon Mountain Ride or Beach Ride
  • Optional Stop for Tacos
  • Optional Drop off Downtown
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a private Ensenada shore excursion to the La Bufadora blowhole, complete with free time to explore the vibrant seaside market and a choice between two picturesque horseback riding routes.
Opt for a serene beach and estuary ride offering expansive ocean views and a leisurely pace, or venture through Echo Canyon at Las Cañadas, a shaded, more…

Location
Lázaro Cárdenas s/n
Lázaro Cárdenas
Can Meet us on Lazaro Cardenas s/n, Zona Centro if you dont require Pickup Or Pickup services are also available from any Ensenada Hotels and Airbnbs. or your preferred address.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joel
Feb 23, 2026
Perfect Private Shore Excursion in Ensenada - We had an amazing day with Ensenada Excursions on the private horseback Beach & La Bufadora tour. Meeting our driver outside the cruise port was simple and everything felt organized and professional from the start. The horseback ride was the highlight - riding along the ocean with the waves crashing nearby was so relaxing. The horses were gentle and the staff made sure everyone felt comfortable before heading out. If you are choosing between options, I'd say the canyon option is the best option for more dramatic views and a unique experience. We're definately doing that next time. La Bufafora was a great stop afterward. We had time for photos, shopping, and grabbing some tacos without feeling rushed. The private setup made the whole day feel easy and personalized instead of crowded and chaotic like cruise excursions. We made it back to the ship with time to spare and zero stress. Would absolutely book with Ensenafa Exursions again.
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P9536ffalfredof
Feb 21, 2026
Awesome Bufadora day - Relaxing, scenic, and totally worth it We booked the Private Horseback Beach & La Bufadora Shore Excursion with Ensenada Excursions, and it was such a great decision. Everything was easy from the start — clear meeting instructions, driver waiting with our name, and a clean, comfortable vehicle. The horseback ride along the beach was peaceful and beautiful. The horses were calm and the guides made sure we felt safe before heading out. If you’re deciding between options, I’d recommend considering the canyon ride — it looked like the best option for even more scenery and variety. La Bufadora was fun to explore, and we never felt rushed. Having a private driver made the whole day smooth and stress free. We got back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Much better than booking through the cruise line. Highly reccomend Ensenada Excursions if you want a personalized experience.
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Shahbaz
Feb 21, 2026
Private, peaceful, and the perfect cruise day! - Private, peaceful, and the perfect cruise day! We booked the Private Horseback Beach & La Bufadora Shore Excursion with Ensenada Excursions, and it was easily the highlight of our stop in Ensenada. From the start, everything was smooth and well organized. Our driver was waiting right outside the cruise port with a sign, the vehicle was clean, and we felt safe the entire day. Communication before and during the tour was excellent. The horseback riding was absolutely beautiful. Riding along the beach with the ocean breeze and wide open views was so peaceful. The horses were calm and well cared for, and the guides made sure everyone felt comfortable before we started. If you’re deciding between beach or canyon, I would honestly say the canyon ride is probably the best option if you want more scenery and a little variety — we’re planning to try that next time. After the ride, we visited La Bufadora and had time to explore the market and take photos without feeling rushed. Our driver even recommended a local taco spot that ended up being one of the best meals of our trip. What we loved most was that it was private. No crowded buses, no waiting around for strangers. Just our group enjoying the day at our own pace. If you're coming on a cruise and want something relaxing, scenic, and stress free, book with Ensenada Excursions. It was truly a memerable experience and we would absolutely do it again.
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Ericabrown
Jan 21, 2026
Truly enjoyed the... - Truly enjoyed the horseback with the beach in the background. Wish they let us get the horses to run but it’s understandable. Would do it again
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Coastal26885276728
Jan 11, 2026
10/10 experience! - If you’re looking for excursions that are both professional and exciting. This is the place to be, the owner Jesse is great with communication and making sure the whole process runs smoothly. 10/10 would recommend!
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Kellie_w
Jan 6, 2026
Fantastic excursion and tour guide! - We absolutely loved our driver/tour guide Jair! He was prompt, explained things as we went, and enjoyed some authentic Mexican food with us! We had just a great time! This was one of our top 2 favorite excursions out of 6 cruises. Well done and organized!
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Joshua_c
Dec 23, 2025
Totally worth it ! - Armando was excellent ! he took us to a beautiful view point of the entire city and our boat and we had some delicious tacos with was not even on the excursion I would highly recommend !!
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Donna_s
Aug 1, 2025
Alberto our driver was amazing!!! - Way better than anything the ship excursions offered! Alberto our driver not only took us to our destination points but also stopped by the beach where my kids wanted to pick up sand dollars and had great recommendations for local spots and food to visit. We weren’t impressed with the horseback riding employees. They were a little rude and rushed. Would still recommend the experience overall!
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Carolyn_c
Aug 5, 2025
My granddaughter and I... - My granddaughter and I went on a private tour that included the horseback ride on the beach, drive to La Bufadora and then to downtown Ensenada where we had lunch and then to a spa for a massage. The whole experience lasted about 6.5 hours. We were picked up and dropped off at the ship. We enjoyed all of it except that we were led by 2 young boys along the beach. We did not have use of the reins. They didn’t want our horses next to each other as the one would get frisky.
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María
Dec 26, 2025
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE - From the meeting point, the taxi driver picked us up because they ticketed her for parking badly and when she entered the taxi that was very dirty she went complaining all the way that she was ticketed. Coming to the ride, the horses were in terrible condition, very thin, very handsome and with very sloppy hooves. How is it possible that the horses do not have even the minimum. The mounts in terrible condition, made the ride a martyrdom because you can not even ride. The horse could not even jog because of the bad condition in his hooves that were not even filed. The woman who accompanied us with the horses with a terrible attitude, seems not to like working, nor respect the time of the tour.
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From $70
up to 15 guests
3 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).