The Bufadora private Tour
Ensenada, Mexico
The Bufadora private Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Ensenada, Mexico
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Combine a city tour, visit to a world-famous geyser, and free time to shop at your own pace during this private Ensenada day trip, ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time in the region. Plus, soak up the sights over Ensenada as someone else drives, cover more ground than you could on foot, and don’t waste time waiting on large tour groups.
- Visit the Bufadora geyser and enjoy time to shop for souvenirs
- Choose from flexible departure times to suit your schedule
- Learn about the city from your driver-guide
- Enjoy round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 238 reviews
David_S, Oct 2025
This tour was phenomenal. Our driver Brian did a great job. His suggestions were spot on and having lunch at his recommendation was fabulous.
I would use this tour guide again
Vivian_C, Sep 2025
We had an amazing private tour in Ensenada with Bryant! He speaks excellent English and really took the time to listen to what we enjoy doing. Throughout the day, he went above and beyond to meet our needs and make the experience special. It truly felt like a personalized tour just for us. Highly recommend!
Stacy_S, Sep 2025
Eric was our guide and he took us to Bufadora and stayed with us as we shopped and looked around. After, he brought us to two excellent taco/burrito restaurants so we could try different types of tacos. He gave us some information about the area and was very kind and patient. He was open to any ideas you might want to do in the area. Definitely recommend!
Daniel_E, Aug 2025
It was great! Brian was the best ! Very knowledgeable and caring! Was willing to do anything that we were interested in doing!
Amber_M, Aug 2025
We visited La Bufadora during a cruise stop and were lucky enough to have Eric as our private guide. From start to finish, the experience was personalized and unforgettable. Eric was incredibly informative and flexible—he let us choose what we wanted to do, making the entire day feel tailored just for us.
What made it even more special was the privacy and freedom we had. We weren’t rushed or herded around like on typical group tours. We stopped for a delicious local lunch, got time to shop, and even rode horses along the beach—an unexpected and beautiful bonus!
If you're visiting Ensenada and want a more authentic, relaxed, and personal experience, I highly recommend booking with Eric. Truly one of the highlights of our trip!
Judy_T, Jul 2025
Brayan was an excellent guide. Very informative and made the tour based on our interests. Highly recommend.
Donna_K, Jul 2025
Great excursion. Our driver was fabulous. He told us all about Ensenada's history and took us to a lookout where tou could see all of Ensenada at once. We really enjoyed our day.
Sherri_S, Jul 2025
It’s worth the beautiful drive and the Bufadoro was very cool. Took lots of pictures. Vendors aren’t too bad either.
Krista_R, Jul 2025
This is a late review but just wanted to say we did have an amazing private tour back in May 2025. Bryan was our guide & like other reviews, he was very knowledgeable. Gave us a great tour. I have been to Ensenada so many times but this was a first where I learned so much about Ensenada itself. He helped us know which vendors were good & which to stay away from. He gave us private time to explore la bufadora after giving us a tour. He wasn't pushy or rushing us at all. He took us to Fenix tacos in the city after which had THE BEST fish tacos. We didn't want any touristy places. We wanted to eat where the locals eat. He offered to take us to other places but we were tired & full & just ready to get back to the ship. He had no problems with that either. Would recommend this tour as its wayyyy cheaper than the cruise ships tour which is on a tour bus & you don't get as much time to explore like we did.
Jayne_H, Jun 2025
Such a great day!! Jesus was the best tour guide!! Great English and fun to talk too!! Safe driver !!
Kelly_C, Jun 2025
Brayan was a very knowledgeable guide, with a great deal of local knowledge, and was flexible. Enjoyed the tour immensely, in particular the local cuisine places that we visited.
Sherrie_B, Jun 2025
This was a great trip. I was glad to have a private tour instead of waiting for a bus of people. Our guide helped with translation and knew where to go to get items we were looking for. He gave us all the opportunity to explore that we wanted.
Dionne_C, Jun 2025
Eric our tour was amazing. He customized our experience in Ensenada and was very informative. He was very kind and provided exceptional service.
Thanks again Eric, hope you are able to find a job in a zoo/veterinary facility one day!!
Eric_C, Jun 2025
Great tour! Pick up was a quick 5 min walk from the cruise port, drive to the blow hole was approx 45 min where we enjoyed about 2 hours of our time exploring the shops, restaurants and beautiful scenery!!
Ann_L, Jun 2025
This was a wonderful way to spend our time in Ensenada! Bryan was an excellent guide, giving a truely personalized experience. His passion for the best food in Ensenada was invaluable. Not only was he an energetic and knowledgeable guide we got to taste some amazing birria and tacos. If you are looking for a fun, personalized day in Ensenada book this tour!
Donna_D, May 2025
We had a great tour of Ensenada with driver Jesus’ . He was very knowledgeable of the area and never left our side.
April_B, May 2025
This was one of the best tour companies we have used! My husband and I were a little weary at first as it was just us 2, but our guide Jesus made us comfortable right away! He was so knowledgeable, guided us through all the best shopping, stayed with us the whole time and did not rush us! Super easy to find off the port about 10 minute walk
Chassie_S, May 2025
The private tour allowed us to customize our experience. We had a wonderful lunch at a local spot and was able to get some items created by local artists.
Mary_P, May 2025
Excellent 👏 b b our driver was one of the best very knowledgeable. We definitely use our services in the future.
Tamara_B, Apr 2025
The private tour is the way to go. Relaxing, accommodating and geared to what we wanted to do and see. Alejandra was absolutely fantastic. She’s knowledgeable and provided great options.
Patty_M, Apr 2025
Private tour is the best way to go our guide Bryon was awesome and very informative! Made great recommendations!
Susan_C, Apr 2025
Great experience. Tour guide was awesome. Took us wherever we wanted to go and gave us some great tips on places to visit.
Erika_M, Apr 2025
The reviews are accurate! Bryan was our guide and he was amazing!! So helpful, insightful, and kind. He picked us up from the cruise port, drove us to the Bufadora and made our tour of Ensenada special for our family. Very accommodating to what we wanted and made the tour special. He was very honest and helpful when it came to dealing with the street market vendors.
The Bufadora was pretty but not active when we went due to the low tide and calm waters. Not anyone’s fault, just the ways of nature. My kids still loved looking down at the clear waters and seeing the starfish. We had the best churros, candy, and oysters ever! Listen to your guide! They know what’s up.
Thanks to Bryan, we got some great deals at the market. From there, we asked him to take us to some good, authentic tacos. Bryan delivered!!!! They were the best tacos ever and we got the best prices! All-in-all our experience was 10/10. I couldn’t have asked for better for my kids first time in Mexico.
Cory_V, Apr 2025
There was no representation upon pickup at the cruise port, we had to search for our tour guide. There was a clear language barrier, and we had to use a translator app to communicate. We did get to see the bufadora, but felt it was unclear to the tour guide what also was to be part of the tour. The tour was to supposed to have lasted 4 to 5 hours. We ended up getting so disgusted that we just had the tour guide drop us off in the main market after 2 and 1/2 hours.
Erica_F, Apr 2025
Bryan and Eric were fantastic. We loved the private tour and they really let us choose what we wanted to do. They were super helpful with the vendors and they knew the best taco spot for lunch! I’m so glad our original tour was cancelled via the ship and we opted for this one. Highly recommend!
Ebony_S, Apr 2025
Alex was amazing to me and my family. She really showed us a great time. Took us to shop with places that had great prices, and she was very patient
Mikael_T, Mar 2025
This was an excellent trip, and Bryan was a fantastic tour guide. Not only did he provide excellent history and context on Ensenada, but he had some of the best recommendations on food after the tour. Trully a great experience!
Sherry_N, Mar 2025
Excellent driver and guide! Very good excursion! Very knowledgeable and willing to oblige our requests.
John_Q, Mar 2025
Great trip. Value for money. Enough time to do what we wanted to do. Great place to visit and really enjoyed the
Ken_T, Mar 2025
Brian was such a friendly, excellent and informative guide who tailored the tour based on our interests and who provided many tips and suggestions about food and shopping. Highly recommended for new and returning visitors to Ensenada.
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