---
title: Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 108
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Cuale river paths and tasting
rank_in_category: 4 of 9 (Horseback Riding)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/horseback-riding-experience-in-sierra-madre-mountains/
---

# Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #4 of 9 in Horseback Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

During this tour our guides will take you to observe wonderful natural landscapes in the beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental, where you will ride through paths full of vegetation on the banks of the Cuale river and will surely make your vacation in Puerto Vallarta an unforgettable adventure in direct contact with nature.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please be at the meeting point at the…
- Starts 08:00, 12:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €108 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Journey Vallarta Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00, 12:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.94 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33.

- 5 stars: 32 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Water
- Tequila Tasting for 18 years old and above only

## Not included

- Food & Drinks
- Tips for Tour Guids

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 12:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please be at the meeting point at the tour time you selected. Hotel Pickups are not available.

The truck will be waiting for you at the corner, outside the Juanita Banana Ice Cream store. 

The truck will say "Canopy River" on the back or side. The office is 2 doors west of the ice cream store.


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This 4 Hour tour includes the travel time to/from the pickup point.
- Weight Limit is 220 lbs / 110 kg
- If you have fear of heights, please let the staff know at check in as you will be crossing a high bridge on foot.

## Compared with other Horseback Riding

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 9** | €108 | 4h | 4.94 (33) | shared |
| [River Park Zipline Tour and Mule Ride](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/river-park-zipline-tour-and-mule-ride/?format=md) | €109 | 5h | 4.95 (923) | shared |
| [Combo ATV Jorullo Bridge + Zipline Tour and Mule Ride](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/combo-atv-jorullo-bridge-zipline-tour-and-mule-ride/?format=md) | €354 per group | 7h | 4.92 (454) | shared |
| [Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/fun-horseback-tour-in-mismaloya/?format=md) | €73 | 3h | 4.95 (38) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 9 in Horseback Riding by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €73 to €159, median €104; typical length 5h. 0 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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