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Private excursion, Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Ensenada, Mexico
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Ruth_F ·
Feb 2026
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.
· Brad_V ·
Apr 2026
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.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private transportation
    • Bottles of water and soft drinks during the excursion

      Meeting and Pickup

      You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

      Pickup points

      Select a pickup point

      Pickup details

      We will be waiting for our clients outside the cruise port in front of the El Caracol museum with a personalized and visible sign

      or

      Meeting point

      • Caracol Centro Científico y Cultural A.C
        Club Rotario, Bahía 3, Zona Federal, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico

        Go to the exit of the cruise port and right at the exit of the port will be the museum the snail where we will be waiting for you with a personalized and visible sign

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Ensenada Cruiseport Village

      50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      2

      Ensenada

      1 hour Admission Ticket Free

      3

      La Bufadora

      2 hours Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Ensenada Cruiseport Village

      50 minutesAdmission 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

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      4.9
      based on 92 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Private guide is well worth it

      SHARI_N, Apr 2026
      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.

      Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora

      Brad_V, Apr 2026
      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.

      Ensenada Port Stop

      Crystal_M, Mar 2026
      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!

      Wonderful horseback ride and La Bufadora experience with exceptional tour company!

      Laura_R, Mar 2026
      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!

      Bufadora horseback on the beach and extras

      Todd_W, Mar 2026
      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!

      Excellent Tour

      Ruth_F, Feb 2026
      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!

      Wonderful adventure for the family!

      Jennifer_S, Feb 2026
      Easy meet up, great tour guide, super fun horseback riding and blow hole visit! Highly recommend! I would likely book the same tour again on my next trip!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you so much, and please come back soon!

      Amazing Day in Ensenada!

      KristiSue_K, Feb 2026
      When we arrived at the meeting spot, Miguel was ready to go with a sign that had our name on it and a fun souveneir hat. We went horseback riding first, which was so memorable and fun. Then on to the Bufadora for some shopping and the views. Miguel was so patient with our family, answering our questions, keeping track of all of us while we navigated the shopping at the Bufadora. He gave us waters, Mexican Coke, and Fanta. He even took us back to the beach for a little while so we could spend some time there before returning to our cruise ship. We appreciated his patience, flexibility, and the way he accomodated us!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Your words fill us with emotion; 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 very much, please come again soon.

      Choose This Tour!

      Melissa_G, Dec 2025
      We had a wonderful experience! So glad we chose this excursion over our cruise options! We learned so much about the city, Mexico, great horseback ride on the beach, and a fun time exploring vendors!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you so much for your feedback; it's so rewarding to know your tour with us was fantastic. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team thanks you for your trust. Thank you so much, and please come again soon!

      A very good experience!...

      Kenneth_M, Dec 2025
      A very good experience! Danny was wonderful, patient, a safe driver, and easy to communicate with. The car was clean and nice! We love the iced cold sodas in the car. The horseback ride was good.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you so much for sharing your experience. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, please come back soon!

      We have 2 families of 4...

      Selina_Y, Dec 2025
      We have 2 families of 4 booked a private excursion for horseback riding and the blow hole. Our guide Danny was great. The big van was very clean and comfortable and he gave us lots of soda and ice water. Then later he let us added one more stop to do the zip line and helped us with the communication with the locals at the zip line. Overall we had a great time.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      We truly appreciate your feedback. 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!

      Best tour and value

      OliviaWilkes, Dec 2025
      We had the best time. We got to pick where we ate and any extra stops. This was a recommendation from a friend and we will definitely be passing on this to others. I can't say enough good things. 20/10.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      We greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and recommending our tours. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, and please come back soon!

      Great excursion! Dylan Exceptional

      Bear_M, Dec 2025
      The excursion was fabulous! Exactly as described. Our guide, Dylan was kind, knowledgeable, & went way beyond expectations!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you so much for sharing your experience. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you again, please come back soon!

      Horseback Riding on the Beach was the highlight!

      Ann_T, Dec 2025
      Manuel picked us up just outside the port and took our group horseback riding on the beach. It was beautiful and and since we had a few in our group who had no interest, they stayed behind and waited. Then we hit la Bufadora and took in the market. We had the best street corn there and then proceeded to grab some amazing Mexican food at a local eatery that Manuel recommended. It was a local place so the prices were not inflated for tourists. I would definately recommend them if you are planning a trip to Ensanada!

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      We truly appreciate your feedback. 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!

      Ensenada sightseeing.

      Ning_G, Nov 2025
      The driver was very courteous and on time. The horseback riding on the beach lasted about 40 minutes the beach was wide open with almost no one other than the birds. The horses are well trained. The blow hole at Buffadora was not blowing up high but it was uninteresting walk through hundreds of merchants all trying to sell you something and our driver warned us in terms of how to negotiate etc. My wife and daughter ended up buying some odds and ends. Again other than trying to charge you high prices all the merchants were very polite. The tour company we recommend for their low prices compared to the cruise line organized tours. Ensenada in general does not have as many things to do as Los Cabos.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      We greatly appreciate your comment. The entire Ensenada Total Fun Tours team thanks you for your trust in us. Thank you very much, please come back soon!

      We had a wonderful...

      Billy_J, Nov 2025
      We had a wonderful experience! We had two parties in our group so two guides and two vehicles. Dylan and Miguel were awesome. They stayed by our side the entire time. They even helped us haggle prices lower in the flea market. The horseback riding was 45 min. Slow ride, but great for the first timers with us. The bufadora was neat but not something to spend a lot of time on. The food— shrimp tacos, horchata, etc— sooo good.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      We really appreciate your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your day in Ensenada was amazing. 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!

      Ensenada horseback riding and Bufadora

      Arnold_Y, Nov 2025
      Our driver, Miguel was very easy to find as he was waiting with a big sign at the agreed upon meeting place. Though he spoke English he was gracious enough to converse with my poor Spanish. Our first stop was with the horses and everyone had a great time riding along the beach. For those who were not that experienced, the guides walked along leading the horses. We went next to the Bufadora where Miguel gave us some tips on walking through the gauntlet of shops and venders where one coconut seller was surprisingly agressive, blocking and even body checking me from trying to pull my friend away from them. The blow hole did not disappoint and we were happy with the many photos. Miguel then took us to a taco restaurant where we enjoyed local food. Our final stop was asked for was along the beach. We got back to the ship in plenty of time for a fun day in Ensenada.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      We truly appreciate your feedback. It's very gratifying for us to know that you enjoyed your tour 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!

      Pick up was timely and...

      Marianne_S, Nov 2025
      Pick up was timely and clearly communicated. Our driver Dillan was awesome and very personable. Horseback riding was great on the beach. La Bufadora was a sight to see, but the vendors you have to pass to get there are very agressive.

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you so much for sharing your experience. Dylan and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us. Thank you so much, please come back soon!

      Vivian was Terrific, very...

      Michael_D, Oct 2025
      Vivian was Terrific, very knowledgeable about the area, even went horseback riding with us. Bufadora was an amazing market place and the blow hole was great. Highlight was Lunch at her favorite lunch spot. Tacos Puebla. Two tacos each for 4 people plus 2 sodas and two bottles of water Cost $22.14 unbelievable delicious. I can see why it’s her favorite. Ensenada Total Fun Tours

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we are very happy to know that your day in Ensenada was incredible, Vivian and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us, thank you very much for sharing your experience, come back soon

      So worth every penny!

      Yuliya_P, Oct 2025
      This was an absolute amazing experience. None of us have been horse back riding so this was a very exciting thing for us to do as a family. Our tour guide was good, his English was on point, he was very informative and pleasant. I am happy we did this tour and 100% recommend.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we are very excited to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us, the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us, thank you very much for sharing your experience, come back soon

      Great experience.

      Joanna_M, Oct 2025
      Miguel was our guide. He was awesome. He was kind, courteous and friendly. The experience was great and I would recommend this private tour because we were able to do two shore excursions (blow hole and horse back riding) with this, versus our cruise line offerings we could've only done one.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you very much. Come back soon.

      Great experience. Driver...

      bart_s, Sep 2025
      Great experience. Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable he even went out of the way for an additional stop. Overall very glad we did it.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, thank you very much for your trust in us, come back soon

      skip the bufadora

      Eric_W, Sep 2025
      fun horseback riding experience, however the beach we were at had trash strewn all over. the bufadora was also ok, you have to make your way through about 200 very pushy venders hounding you for everything. at the end we did stop at the paipai wildlife zoo which was a big hit. our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating.

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we will do everything possible to raise awareness among people who must keep the beaches clean, the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us, thank you very much

      Great experience

      Maridy_C, Sep 2025
      We were nervous about not booking an excursion through the cruise lines, but the price difference made it worth a look. Booking through Viator was easy and made us feel more secure. Turns out, there was nothing to worry about! Miguel asked us from the very beginning when we needed to be back to the ship, and then was very courteous and informational when we asked questions about our surroundings. The horseback riding was just the right length for these middle-aged hips, and the horse guide was fun and informational, as much as he could be with the language differences. When we got to La Bufadora, Miguel gave us some good instructions on how to navigate the market and where to find things. And finally, he took us to a great taco place for lunch on the way back to the ship. Overall, a great experience and we are do glad we booked with them!

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, it is very exciting 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 very much, come back soon

      Book the trip!!!!

      James_E, Sep 2025
      Horseback riding was amazing. Horses were very gentle. Views were great. Driver was very knowledgeable and safe. Vehicle was very clean and the drinks were nice touch. Great tips on shopping and the Buffadora.

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We greatly appreciate your comment. The entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you very much. Come back soon.

      Lots of fun

      Sarah_N, Sep 2025
      We had so much fun. We did horseback riding on the beach and then went to the blow hole place. We asked our guide Genaro (AMAZING) to stay with us. He gave advice on which shops are good and which ones to stay away from. We laughed the whole time. 10/10 would do again

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we will be here waiting for you for your next visit to Ensenada, Genaro and the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciate your trust in us. Thank you very much.

      Miguel was the best guide!

      Daniela_C, Sep 2025
      Miguel was a great guide! I love his approach on taking you to the locations and giving you space to enjoy without feeling pressured. He gave amazing tips to prevent getting scammed (for example, what a certain item should cost or what pushy salesmen will try to do and how to deal with that). He gave really good food recommendations. He also allowed us to make pit stops on the way to see other locations or have other excursions. I would 10/10 recommend and will be booking him again next time we're in Ensenada.

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, we are very excited to know that you enjoyed your excursion with us, we will be here for your next visit to Ensenada, the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us, thank you very much

      Easy meetup spot from the...

      Garrett_S, Aug 2025
      Easy meetup spot from the cruise terminal. This is a great experience for a port day excursion. Kids loved the horseback riding. Guide was excellent and very friendly. La Bufadora was a worthwhile place to visit, and all the shops were fun to look through. Highly recommended!

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us, thank you very much for sharing your experience, come back soon

      Our experience was...

      Sheena_H, Aug 2025
      Our experience was fantastic! Miguel was amazing! From the moment we met he took such care in making sure our family had the best time! He was extremely nice and knowledgeable, I would definitely recommend!!

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, 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 very much, come back soon

      Horseback riding and La Bufadora

      Chris_B, Aug 2025
      I booked this excursion for my wife and family(2 adults, 4 kids age 18-21). Our guide Miguel was awesome. He met us at the cruise port with his van and was very professional and personable. Scenery was amazing for horseback riding. The flea market outside of La Bufadora was pretty hectic, and the shop owners were pretty in your face, but nothing new if you've been to these types of flea markets before. Miguel also took us to a local restaurant with great food and even better prices. I'd definitely recommend this trip!

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      We really appreciate your comment, thank you very much for sharing your experience, we are excited to know that your day in Ensenada was great and that you enjoyed your excursion with us, the entire ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS team appreciates your trust in us. Thank you very much, come back soon.

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