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title: Horseback Riding in Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
tours: 9
price_from_eur: 73
reviews_total: 2305
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/
---

# Horseback Riding in Puerto Vallarta

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared the 9 Puerto Vallarta horseback and mule tours on this page for routes, meals, tastings and transport.

- **Mountain ride?:** [Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-tour-in-sierra-madre-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md). Book Sierra Madre for mountain riding, lunch and transfers; no hotel pickup: 5h total at €84 per person, rated 4.82 from 367 reviews. Lunch and domestic open bar. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €84 per person, 4.82 (367)
- **Ride and waterfall?:** [Ocean Expedition: Horseback, Waterfall & BBQ](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-ocean-expedition-horseback-ride-waterfall-bbq/?format=md). Choose Sea Safari for riding, a waterfall and snorkeling; port and access fees extra: 6h 30m total at €99 per person, rated 4.6 from 139 reviews. Buffet lunch included. Trade-off: Port and access fees cost extra. — now €99 per person, 4.6 (139)
- **Lunch and tequila?:** [Horseback: Tequila, BBQ & Margaritas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-tequila-tasting-bbq-margaritas/?format=md). Book Tequila, BBQ & Margaritas for riding, lunch and tasting; bring a towel: 5h total at €94 per person, rated 4.76 from 285 reviews. Lunch and lemon margaritas. Trade-off: Swimming with your horse depends on river conditions. — now €94 per person, 4.76 (285)

Also compared:

- [Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/fun-horseback-tour-in-mismaloya/?format=md): Mismaloya mountain route. Trade-off: Not recommended with spinal injuries. — now €73 per person, 4.95 (38)
- [Sierra Madre Mountains Horseback Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-experience-in-sierra-madre-mountains/?format=md): Cuale river paths and tasting. Trade-off: High bridge crossing on foot. — now €108 per person, 4.94 (33)
- [Sierra Madre Horseback, Zipline & Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-madre-horseback-riding-and-zipline-with-lunch-included/?format=md): Horseback, ziplines and lunch. Trade-off: Minimum height: one metre thirty. — now €159 per person, 4.87 (31)
- [Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-madre-horseback-riding-and-atv-tour/?format=md): Horseback, ATV and lunch. Trade-off: Pickup from designated meeting points. — now €136 per person, 4.71 (35)
- [River Park Zipline Tour and Mule Ride](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/river-park-zipline-tour-and-mule-ride/?format=md): Ziplines and mule riding. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. — now €109 per person, 4.95 (923)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [River Park Zipline Tour and Mule Ride](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/river-park-zipline-tour-and-mule-ride/?format=md) | Zipline & Canopy Tours | €109 per person | 4.95 (923) | 5h | daily 07:50–11:50 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 2 | [Combo ATV Jorullo Bridge + Zipline Tour and Mule Ride](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/combo-atv-jorullo-bridge-zipline-tour-and-mule-ride/?format=md) | ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours, Zipline & Canopy Tours | €354 per group/vehicle | 4.92 (454) | 7h | daily 07:50–11:50 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 3 | [Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/fun-horseback-tour-in-mismaloya/?format=md) |  | €73 per person | 4.95 (38) | 3h | daily exc Sun 09:00–13:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 4 | [Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-experience-in-sierra-madre-mountains/?format=md) |  | €108 per person | 4.94 (33) | 4h | daily 08:00–12:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 5 | [Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-madre-horseback-riding-and-zipline-with-lunch-included/?format=md) | Zipline & Canopy Tours | €159 per person | 4.87 (31) | 5h | daily 08:15 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-tour-in-sierra-madre-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) |  | €84 per person | 4.82 (367) | 5h | daily 08:15 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 7 | [Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-madre-horseback-riding-and-atv-tour/?format=md) | ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours | €136 per person | 4.71 (35) | 5h | daily 08:15 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 8 | [Horseback Riding: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-tequila-tasting-bbq-margaritas/?format=md) |  | €94 per person | 4.76 (285) | 5h | daily 10:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 9 | [Puerto Vallarta Ocean Expedition: Horseback Ride, Waterfall & BBQ](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-ocean-expedition-horseback-ride-waterfall-bbq/?format=md) |  | €99 per person | 4.6 (139) | 6h 30m | Mon Wed Thu Fri 08:00 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **River Park Zipline Tour and Mule Ride** — Follow a zipline route from the Sierra Madre Mountains toward the river, then ride a mule to a tequila tasting. Safety equipment, water stations and transfers from designated meeting points are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.95 from 923 reviews at €109 per person for 5h.
- **Combo ATV Jorullo Bridge + Zipline Tour and Mule Ride** — Combine an ATV outing to Jorullo Bridge with river ziplines and a mule ride. Equipment, meeting-point transfers and tequila tasting are included; priced per group for a single or double ATV, with vehicle insurance payable on the day and a minimum age of eighteen. 4.92 from 454 reviews at €354 per group/vehicle for 7h.
- **Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya** — Ride from Mismaloya Beach into the Mismaloya Mountains, passing mountain streams along the way. A certified guide accompanies the horseback ride; it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. 4.95 from 38 reviews at €73 per person for 3h.
- **Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains** — Ride vegetation-lined paths beside the Cuale river in the Sierra Madre Occidental. Water and an adults-only tequila tasting are included; the route involves crossing a high bridge on foot, so anyone afraid of heights should tell staff at check-in. 4.94 from 33 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included** — Ride a horse through the Sierra Madre jungle, cross a river and walk to a waterfall before taking seven ziplines. Mexican lunch, an open bar and transfers from designated points are included; children must be accompanied by an adult. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €159 per person for 5h.
- **Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta** — Ride on horseback in the Sierra Madre from a riverside ranch in Las Palmas. Mexican lunch, an open bar with domestic drinks and meeting-point transfers are included; pickup is from designated points rather than hotels. 4.82 from 367 reviews at €84 per person for 5h.
- **Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour** — Pair a horseback ride through the Sierra Madre jungle to a waterfall with an ATV ride across rivers in Las Palmas. Lunch and an open bar are included; pickup and drop-off use designated meeting points. 4.71 from 35 reviews at €136 per person for 5h.
- **Horseback Riding: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas** — Pair horseback riding with tequila tasting and a traditional Mexican lunch, with a chance to swim with your horse if river conditions allow. Lunch, lemon margaritas and bottled water are included; bring your own towel. 4.76 from 285 reviews at €94 per person for 5h.
- **Puerto Vallarta Ocean Expedition: Horseback Ride, Waterfall & BBQ** — Snorkel at Los Arcos Marine Park and visit a home in Quimixto to see tortillas and salsa prepared by hand. Safety equipment, a buffet lunch and beverages are included; hotel transfers are excluded and port and access fees cost extra. 4.6 from 139 reviews at €99 per person for 6h 30m.

## Other collections in Puerto Vallarta

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 33 tours
- [Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 30 tours
- [ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/atv-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Boat Tours & Cruises](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/boat-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 23 tours
- [Zipline & Canopy Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/zipline-canopy-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Food & Taco Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/food-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Hiking & Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/hiking-waterfalls-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Cooking Classes & Workshops](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cooking-classes-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Whale Watching Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [City & Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Cruise Ship Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cruise-excursions-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Marietas Islands Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/surf-lessons-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Diving & Watersports](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Private Yacht Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Tequila & Mezcal Tastings](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Dolphins & Marine Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marine-wildlife-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**Which horseback route should I choose in Puerto Vallarta?**

Choose Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya for a mountain route. Choose Sierra Madre Mountains Horseback Experience for Cuale river paths and tasting, if a high bridge crossing on foot suits you. For example, Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya is €73 per person, rated 4.95 from 38 reviews; it is not recommended with spinal injuries. Sierra Madre Mountains Horseback Experience is €108 per person, rated 4.94 from 33 reviews. Explore horseback routes: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/

**How much time and money should I budget for a horseback tour?**

Allow about half a day and budget around €104 per person; start with Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya when you need a short outing. The middle half of per-person prices falls between €92 and €116; the median total duration is 5 hours. Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya costs €73 per person, rated 4.95 from 38 reviews. Use the listed duration to plan the outing; saddle time is not established by that figure. Filter rides by price: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/?price_max=100 · Find short horseback outings: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3

**Can children or travellers with limited mobility join these horseback tours?**

Operator-marked accessible rides: none. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; rule out Sierra Madre Horseback, Zipline & Lunch for a child below its minimum height. The kids filter means "strollers and infants accepted"; matching tours: none of 9. It does not establish a child's riding suitability. Sierra Madre Horseback, Zipline & Lunch is €159 per person, rated 4.87 from 31 reviews. Its minimum height applies to that combo. Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?wheelchair=true

**Can I book a private horseback ride for my group?**

Use the city's private tour filter if an exclusive outing is essential. Here, 9 of 9 horseback and mule tours are shared, including the combo sold per vehicle. Private options on this page: none. Combo ATV, Jorullo Bridge, Zipline and Mule Ride costs €354 per vehicle, rated 4.92 from 454 reviews. Divide the vehicle price by your party size within the permitted vehicle capacity; the price does not establish that capacity. Explore private tours in the city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private

**Do horseback tours include hotel pickup or transfers?**

If you need collection at your hotel, use the hotel pickup filter. Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre includes transfers but explicitly excludes hotel pickup. Hotel pickup is marked for none of 9 tours. For example, Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre costs €84 per person, rated 4.82 from 367 reviews. Included transfers do not establish hotel zones, pickup times or cruise pier collection. Find city tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?pickup=hotel

**Are meals and tastings included, and what costs extra on a horseback tour?**

For Ocean Expedition: Horseback, Waterfall & BBQ, allow for port and access fees on top of the listed fare, even though buffet lunch is included. For example, Ocean Expedition: Horseback, Waterfall & BBQ is €99 per person, rated 4.6 from 139 reviews. Horseback: Tequila, BBQ & Margaritas includes lunch, tasting and lemon margaritas: €94 per person, rated 4.76 from 285 reviews. Fee amounts are not itemised here. Browse riding and meal options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/ · Explore tequila tastings: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/


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