Private excursion, Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Ensenada, Mexico
+18
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Private transportationPrivate roundtrip transportation, clean and air-conditioned
- Bottles of water and soft drinks during the excursion
- 60 minutes Horseback riding on the beach
- Comfortable vehicle suitable for the size of your group.
- "Your entire group will travel in the same vehicle, not divided into two or more vehicles."
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Ensenada Cruiseport Village
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ensenada
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Bufadora
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ensenada Cruiseport Village
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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4.9
based on 126 reviews
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Travelers appreciate the immersive, uncrowded visits to La Bufadora and the local market, highlighting scenic views and enjoyable shopping and dining. Horseback riding along the beach is noted for being well-organized, peaceful, and suitable for all ages, with patient guides enhancing the family-friendly atmosphere. Drivers receive praise for professionalism, punctuality, and safety, while tour guides are valued for their kindness, local knowledge, and personalized support, contributing to a comfortable and informative experience.
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Wonderful experience! Aisha made the whole day wonderful. Couldn't have asked for a better experience in Ensanada. Comfortable van for the 3 of us, and flexible and helpful with our schedule and what we wanted. Would definitely book again if back in Ensanada.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We truly appreciate your feedback; it is very rewarding for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us ,thank you very much and please come back soon!
From pickup to drop off this private excursion is awesome, father and daughter guides Miguel and Naomi take excellent care of you, they were early to pick up outside cruise port, and then spoiled us from the time we left till the time we returned. Would recommend this excursion for any coming to Ensenada!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
Great shore excursion option in Ensenada. The tour guides, Miguel and Noemi, were kind and helpful. They stayed with us the entire time, and we felt safe while enjoying the sites. The horseback riding on the beach was quiet and private. La Bufadora and flea market was an immersive experience. The private car and transfer was the cherry on top. Overall, a great experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
Miguel and Naomi were a fantastic team that absolutely made our experience memorable! We were pleasantly surprised by the professionalism and thoughtfulness of the entire excursion. Well worth the money! Worst part, the hot weather, which no one expected, but the chilled drinks and A/C made all the difference! Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
Excellent experience. Felt safe and Miguel was an excellent driver and guide. Water and soda was provided.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; it is very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your day in Ensenada. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon.
Huge thanks to Ensenada Total Fun Tours and especially our guide, Dylan! Everything ran right on schedule, from quick pickup communication to all the activities. Dylan was so energetic, friendly, and patient throughout the entire day.
The guided horseback ride was fantastic and super well-organized. Afterward, Dylan took us to La Bufadora, shared awesome tips on navigating the local shops, and made sure we knew where to go. We really appreciated having zero pressure to rush—we got to explore at our own pace, enjoyed free drinks, and had a seamless drive back. 10/10 experience!Best Tour in Ensenada!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; we are delighted to know you enjoyed your excursion with us. Dylan and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon!
That a guide takes the lead horse with a rope down the beach so far and turns around and goes back the same way.
Our tour guide was very nice though-his name was Miguel.. The market and the blowhole were fine.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon.
This was a great excursion. We had a wonderful time. The horses were really well behaved and sweet. The beach was beautiful. Our guide Miguel was fantastic. He was waiting for us on time and friendly near the port. He showed us all around was very kind overall great experience!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; it is very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon.
Miguel was amazing! He met us right outside the cruise terminal with gifts in a wonderfully air conditioned vehicle equipped with beverages, which took a pleasant ride through the city to get us to the beach where we enjoyed a great, guided horseback ride along the shore. Afterwards we were escorted to the blow hole, lunch and shopping. Our guide was kind and helpful, answered our questions and returned us to the cruise port with plenty of time to board our vessel.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We greatly appreciate your comments; it is very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates the trust you placed in us. Thank you, and please come back soon.
Miguel met us near the cruise terminal with a warm greeting, and picked us up in his air conditioned van. La Bufadora was beautiful and there's a market with souvenir shops and food stands. Horseback riding on the beach was enjoyable and safe. Afterwards, Miguel dropped us off at a local fish taco restaurant he recommended per my request. I'm so glad to have booked this tour and highly recommend this to any fellow cruisers visiting Ensenada.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; we truly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon!
Aisha was our guide today for our tour. She was already waiting at the convenient meeting point when we got there 20 minutes early with a sign, hat and ice cold refreshments. Our first stop was horseback riding on the beach. The area was beautiful and the ride was relaxing. The kids had guides walking with their horses the entire ride. They also took some photos for us. Then, Aisha took us to La Bufadora and helped us navigate the area and gave us lots of helpful tips and information. On the way back, Aisha took us to a really great local spot, Corona tacos, for some really amazing fish tacos! Ensenada Total Fun tours went above and beyond for us and even gave my son a little birthday surprise treat before we departed! We highly recommend Ensenada Total Fun Tours!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We truly appreciate your comments; your words fill us with emotion. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and recommend us. Aisha and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thank you for your trust in us. Thank you very much, and please come back soon!
Great experience. Tour guide was great, was greeted with a personalized sign( that I’m able to have as a keepsake)and hat.
Everything that listed on the included was provided. Only downfall of this excursion was exploring the market. We were hounded constantly by merchants to be food,drinks and merchandise, that was a bit overwhelming for us. I think they would get more sales if they just let the tourists explore and come to them.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience; we truly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you, and please come back soon!
We loved our driver Miguel. He was born and raised in the Ensenada area and told us so much history while we were driving through the town. He offered for us to stop at any other places that we may want to. We felt very safe with him. What I loved about this excursion is that you could do multiple things all in the same day with the same driver.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure to show you our city. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
Miguel was so incredible! He took care of us the whole day and made sure we all enjoyed the experience. He was friendly and had cold drinks for us. The van was clean and spacious and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We rode horses on the beach as a family, and our own private group, and then he took us to La Bufadora. Highly recommend, thank you Miguel for all of your help.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. We always strive to provide you with the best experiences. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
This was a great excursion, as it included horseback riding along the beach as well as a trip to La Bufadora, and cost less than one of them through the cruise line.
Positives: The driver was very attentive to our needs, and all the was promised was delivered--a dedicated vehicle for our group alone, water and sodas for the ride, lots of information about the areas we went through, guidance at La Bufadora, and recommendations for a restaurant. Plus, the driver assisted my husband with purchasing vanilla at the Smart & Final before dropping us all off back at the cruise port.
Negatives: On the horseback riding trip, the guides were on foot and led most of the horses. Because they did not speak English, it was difficult to ask them if they could let one of our more experienced riders go it alone, or at least do a little faster riding than just walking.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback; it helps us improve every day. Thank you so much for sharing your excursion experience with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
This is a wonderful excursion. After being on the ship for almost two days, I wanted to do an outdoor excursion where we could feel the vibe of the local area and something that my children and their spouses would enjoy.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We greatly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
Miguel is the best tour guide. We had the most enjoyable day and didn’t worry about a thing. He customized our day to exactly what we wanted and provided the best local recommendations. Five stars and will definitely recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your words fill us with emotion. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, please come back soon!
Amazing experience. Dylan was our tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area. Pointed out facts and points of interest all the way to La Bufadora. The horse rides were good. Some of the horses had to be guided for safety but it worked fit as we had a few inexperienced riders. If you don’t like to be “hassled” by vendors in La Bufadora, you’ll do fine. Didn’t bother us as we knew they were just trying to make a living. They can be a little over the top but a polite “No thank you” or “No gracias” gets them off your back. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we truly appreciate it. We're so glad you enjoyed your excursion with us. Dylan and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
Our guides for the horseback riding on the beach was so patient with me and handled the horses well. I was nervous on the horse and he kept checking to make sure I was ok. Top notch!! Miguel ensured us we would be back on time to the boat and as he drove us through Ensenada, he told us about the history and pointed out different things to do.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very rewarding for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
Such a great way to experience Ensenada! Dylan was a great tour guide! We got picked up outside the glass museum which was a 5 minute walk from our boat. He had a name sign and a complimentary hat for us!! So cool! We got a private vehicle, and he drove us to horseback riding. The horseback riding was about an hour, you get helmets, and the caretakers show you how to steer the horses. One will go with to help guide the horses! After that, we went to La Bufadora! Dylan took care of parking, walked us to La Bufadora, helped take pics, and then waited in the car while we shopped around. There are lots of stores leading up the pathway to La Bufadora. He then gave us the option to build the rest of our day, and we wanted meat and fish tacos. He drove us to two different spots, offered us water and sodas, and we got to our cruise port an hour early! He was very kind, the car was air conditioned, and he even let us play our own music! Best tour guide ever!!! Thank you for making us girls feel safe and comfortable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your visit to Ensenada. We always strive to provide you with the best excursion experience. Dylan and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
We had a wonderful day with Miguel Jr. as our guide. The horseback riding on the beach was excellent and so peaceful! Miguel Jr. helped us navigate our way through shopping at La Bufadora always making sure we understood pesos to US dollar conversion making sure we knew what we were paying. We appreciated that, he was patient and kind. He even took us to the local Walmart on our way back to the cruise port and we loved that he did that for us. I highly recommend this excursion. You cannot go wrong. Everything was smooth with pick up and drop off at the cruise port and we even got a nice laminated sign with our name on it and a sombrero as a token of appreciation. Book this tour, you will have the best day in Ensenada, guaranteed!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your excursion with us. It's very rewarding for us to know we met your expectations. Miguel Jr and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much and please come back soon!
Had a fantastic day on our private tour to horseback ride on the beach and visit La Bufadora shops and marine geyser. Our guide Miguel was amazing and we got a private tour for the same price as the bus ride shore excursions via the cruise. We had a much better time just being our small friend group. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
It was a fantastic day for us too, thank you so much for sharing your experience. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, please come back soon!
Wonderful tour with Miguel! It was a relaxing and easy going tour, never rushed, perfect with young kids! My kids (6 & 8) got to ride their own horses and we enjoyed a beautiful stroll on the beach. The market and La Bufadora were nice and not crowded when we went. Last stop was the taco shop for lunch and it was delicious! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We greatly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
I was hesitant to book an excursion without going through Carnival. Daniel was sooo sweet and stayed with us and helped translate and gave us lots of info and tips. He even took us to Costco when we saw it! Haha! We are booking another cruise for August and plan to book another and ask for Daniel again! Thank you so much!! It was a great day and lots of memories were made!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for trusting us. We really appreciate your comment. Daniel and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thank you for visiting Ensenada. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon!
I highly recommend going the private tour guide route. Our guide, Dylan, was delightful. We fired lots of questions at him in order to learn as much about the area as possible. Dylan even offered to help us negotiate with the vendors at the La Bufadora market if we wanted.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your tour experience with us. We greatly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
Had a great time, very full service experience. Miguel was awesome and very helpful. He gave a lot of good recommendations on how to navigate the market. Ice cold soda and water waiting for us in the van. Lots of great shops at La Bufadora, great food. You will get hounded by merchants, but that’s all part of the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to know you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
There was a little confusion in the beginning we didn’t realize we needed to leave the port to find our guide. But it was a good experience. Complimentary sodas, waters and the kids really enjoyed the horse ride on the beach, The bufadora was a beautiful site and the shopping was fun for the kids.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We greatly appreciate your feedback. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
I HIGHLY recommend this tour and "Ensenada Total Fun Tours" for a wonderful day exploring and adventuring around Ensenada! Miguel was a fantastic guide - so friendly and took such great care of us! I am a mom traveling with two teenagers, and he made me feel so comfortable and safe the whole time. He greeted us with a personalized, laminated "Happy Birthday" sign for my daughter's birthday and gave her a cute sombrero- what a sweet touch! He took us in a private van that was exceptionally clean, new and comfortable (seriously much nicer than my minivan back home, LOL). The drive along the coast was beautiful!! We first went to the horseback ride. It was a wonderful ride along the beach. One of the horse owners went with us and walked with my son's (who is younger) horse, and would give us directions in Spanish every now and then. I loved that it was just us and we weren't in a huge tour group. After the ride, Miguel took us to "La Bufadora" which was really cool to see. Along the walk there are dozens of stalls selling Mexican handicrafts, souvenirs, drinks and food. Miguel stayed with us but let us explore and stop wherever we wanted, offering advice and recommendations when we asked. My daughter really wanted a particular dress, and he took us to a stall where the price was much less than anywhere else. We ended up buying multiple things from her. Then we drove back to the cruise port, it was such a beautiful drive along the coast. He offered to stop anywhere else we wanted/needed, but we felt very satisfied by our time! A great experience all the way around!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Your words fill us with emotion. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. Your recognition motivates us to continue creating unforgettable experiences for all our clients. We love our work, and providing unique experiences is a way of thanking all our clients for choosing us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!
This was a great tour and Miguel was awesome. He took us to many places and was very patient with our request. Would recommend him as his knowledge of the region was impeccable. Thanks for the memories Miguel.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your comment. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!
It was very easy to follow the directions to the pickup location. Daniel was wonderful. He had welcome gifts and drinks for us when we arrived. The horseback riding was fun and our guides were wonderful as well. Daniel gave good directions once we got to La Bufadora and then waited for us to shop and eat lunch. This experience was 10/10 and worth every penny. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Your words fill us with emotion. We greatly appreciate your comment. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you so much, please come back soon!
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