Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Main
Mexican BBQ
chicken, meat, beans, rice, veggies, salsa molcajete, quesadillas
What's Included
- Lunch
- Private transportationWhite bus
- Alcoholic BeveragesLemon Margaritas
- Bottled water
- towels
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av Paseo de la Marina 121, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
The Bus LEAVES at 10:30am NO EXCEPTIONS. The meeting point will be at a BIG MIRROR ON THE WALL located outside NIMA BAY which is across the street from V Marina.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- If You're are over 220lbs/100kg your height must be above 5'7''/170cm
- BRING YOUR BATHING SUIT & TOWEL
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christina_M
Our guide Saul was a delight for our adventure today. The food was delicious and the tequila was amazing! The horses were had for our rides were very gentle and well cared for. We can't recommend this excursion enough.
Reviews
4.8
based on 271 reviews
Robert_R, Jun 2026
It was awesome you go through the mountains where they have a pool you make salsa in molcajete tequila tasting get to hang in the river it was all awesome. I would recommend to bring lots of sunscreen and water
Alejandra_S, May 2026
SOO worth it, just book it…. What an experience!! We had so much fun riding the horses through different terrains- we had a tequila tasting, made our own salsa & enjoyed a delicious lunch poolside. Our first time on a horse & we felt very safe being matched & guided. Couldn’t recommend this excursion anymore!!! Make sure to bring shoes you don’t mind getting wet + a bandana to cover your face from dust other than that just be ready for an adventure. Thank you again for such a beautiful experience
Joshua_D, May 2026
Martin was an excellent guide. Friendly, happy, funny vibes the entire day 😊 can’t recommend this tour enough.
Carissa_S, May 2026
Great funny charismatic leader took us through rivers with the horses, ending with a lovely resort that offered wonderful service and great Mexican BBQ
Bernard_F, May 2026
It was fun, but you kind of just trot along on a horse in the scorching heat.
BRING A HAT, and I suggest a handkerchief as well for the dust.
You go in a little river with your horse for about 1 minute, that’s about it. It’s cute, but not as exhilarating as it seems in the pictures lol. Other than that, you just ride a horse for an hour or so to a resort. Go through some little towns too.
At the end, you go to a resort and get offered tequila, food, and margaritas.
I do not like the tequila part, as there is some pressure to buy their product, which is overpriced in my opinion. Also, the resort drinks had to be watered down. I drank 4 and didn’t feel a thing, but I this is just speculation, not a certainty.
Host and other horse guy was nice.
Rayyan_S, Apr 2026
The best part is riding the horse through the river! Later, you can stop by the pool and have lunch.
yadhira_R, Apr 2026
Honestly, this was such a lovely experience. It ended up just being me and my dad, which made it feel so much more special and peaceful. We got to enjoy everything privately without distractions. Dinner by the pool was the perfect ending, and the staff were all incredible. Definitely recommend doing this with friends, your partner, or family!
Tanis_H, Apr 2026
Such a great experience! The swimming with the horse was awesome!! An experience I’ve never done before. Our guides were so friendly, and the food was incredible. Making the salsa was new to me and fun. The whole day was definitely a great time by all of us.
Ethan_B, Apr 2026
10/10 would recommend to friends/ family
Was straight forwarded with a full day of fun, we went for a walk with the horses for 2ish hrs went swimming with them, then went for tequila tasting, then back for lunch we got to make our own salsa after that we were brought a beautiful lunch
This was my partners first time in Mexico and they absolutely loved it telling me they want to book it again before we go defo worth the price could be 200$ each and I would pay it
Taraine_R, Mar 2026
Martín was my tour guide and he was amazing. The food, the drinks, the experience 10/10. I felt safe the whole time and the horses were well trained.
garygalinos, Mar 2026
Suitable for all ages as we had a 7 year old girl riding thru the river on a bareback horse to a 75 yr old guy enjoying the whole experience
Gregoire_S, Mar 2026
It was an overall nice experience. The guides were super nice and fun.
We had a small group of quiet people which was great since eveyone was on the same wavelength and no one was annoying anyone (which was awesome)
The swimming part is only a few minutes but honneslty, amazing. I've been riding horses for a long time and never got to do that.
The food was ok, the drinks were delicious and probably some of the best Margheritas I've had (the others said the same)
The hacienda is beautiful but nothing too intense which was appreciated. The pool dip for 30min after lunch and before leaving was a blessing.
Jeremy_R, Mar 2026
This excursion was amazing! Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and spoke good English. You don't need any experiencing riding horses, they will get you a horse according to your skill level. It is incredibly beautiful and serene. I thought I would be sore after a few hours in the saddle but I did not get sore, and I have zero riding experience. The lunch afterwards was excellent as well, you make traditional mexican salsa. Everything is included, even free drinks and free tequila. Don't miss out on this one!
Christina_M, Mar 2026
Our guide Saul was a delight for our adventure today. The food was delicious and the tequila was amazing! The horses were had for our rides were very gentle and well cared for. We can't recommend this excursion enough.
Laurie_H, Feb 2026
It was difficult to find the meeting place. Go early so you can find it. Once we arrived, and the driver, Fabrizio, arrived it was all good. Fabrizzo was terrific and fun. They matched the riders up with the right horses. So there were beginners, intermediates and advanced. Riding bareback in the river was amazing.
Robert_s, Feb 2026
This is not a tour it’s an experience! Horses are well behaved. Experience guides are fun and knowledgeable of the route there and the ranch area.
blythe_s, Feb 2026
The guide Saul was truly amazing. We had a meme er in our group who was not going to ride and he made him totally comfortable. He did the whole ride. Very impressed with his ability to help a nervous rider.
Jacqueline_C, Jan 2026
The swim on a horse was a once in a life time experience. Wear a bathing suit and water footwear. Use a back pack to carry a change of clothes. A hat is a must. The animals well trained and our guide taught us very well and very helpful.
Jennifer_A, Jan 2026
We had the best time. The bus ride is a bit hot but the horse ride was so nice. Then we got to make our own salsa, learned a lot about tequila and what makes each one different, then the food was phenomenal. The hosts were very entertaining and knowledgeable and it was really cool to see parts of the city outside of tourist areas. It was a real mexico experience, totally worth it.
Laura_M, Jan 2026
Well worth it! A fun day, with many great things to do. The horseback ride was amazing, and lunch was delicious.
I also really enjoyed making my own salsa.
Highly recommend.
Jenny_L, Jan 2026
Excellent!! Saul and Fabritsio were so friendly and nice and helpful. The horses were calm and beautiful. The trip was so great, the food was really really good and you get to salon in the river and a pool is at the BBQ destination. The cowboys are very kind and helpful getting you on and off the horses if you need the help. Would definitely do again! If you like horses tequila and tacos, definitely do this tour!!! A++++
Melissa_L, Jan 2026
Such great guides, entertaining and knowledgeable. If you have the chance to swim with the horse do it!!!! It was magical!
Robert_O, Jan 2026
Great experience! Horseback riding and swimming with horses . Food and drinks for lunch were delicious. Worth the money…
Roger_C, Jan 2026
A great experience. The horseback ride was fun, even better when swimming with the horse. The tequila tasting was enjoyable. I particularly liked the almond tequila. We made our own salsa and it was followed by a n excellent lunch. It was a full day and we were tired at the end. I highly recommend it.
Ruth_F, Jan 2026
What a day. It was awesome. I was worried not being in great shape and older but staff was so supportive. I loved la dolce vista. We are actually talking about the next time. Saul, Raphael and Val were wonderful hosts. I have rode a horse in 30 years but the horses were great and very well taken care of. Get off the beaten path and see a part of Mexico you will not see by yourself.
vande21, Jan 2026
WOW. What a great day. I am a horse owner, so I often avoid horse excursions on vacation out of concern for the care of the working horses. This place was excellent. The horses were happy, well cared for, and well trained. The ride was fabulous, we climbed into the hills and crossed the river. Fabrizio was fun and accommodating when our ship return time shifted from the original plans. We will definitely seek this company out again-La Dulce Vista
Highly recommend!!
Donna_B, Jan 2026
Don't buy the bandana (its a hustle) bring your own, but you really don't need one. GREAT TOUR! FUN 😁
David_M, Dec 2025
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 was the stop at El Dolce Vista resort for swimming, tequila tasting, and an excellent lunch. This trip gets you off the resort and seeing some more authentic parts of the countryside. Highly recommend this trip and highly recommend Fabrizio!!!
Ed_G, Dec 2025
Incredible experience start to finish! The horses, the guides, the tequila tasting, the food, etc.
Writing through the water on the horses was incredible!
Leah_G, Dec 2025
It was so much fun! Martin, Valeria, and Rafa were excellent guides and made the day so awesome. They were very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. I would highly recommend. It is also safe for people who never rode a horse before…. But the tequila is way too easy to drink ;)
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