Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the hustle and bustle of Puerto Vallarta and spend a few hours in the surrounding jungle. Join a small group and hop into the saddle of your noble steed for a relaxing ride through the Sierra Madre Mountains. Ride past the Cuale River and take in the scenic landscapes from several viewpoints. End your tour with a tequila tasting as you gaze out into the jungle.
- See where the jungle meets the beach in Puerto Vallarta
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to fit your schedule
- A central meeting point makes for a seamless start
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Water
- Tequila Tasting for 18 years old and above only
- Food & Drinks
- Tips for Tour Guids
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- David Alfaro Siqueiros 127, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Puente Colgante El Jorullo
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
This one was one of my favorites. Our guys were amazing and made everything come together the horses were beautiful and very well taken care of!. Geraldo(Jerry) puncho! Thank you very much!.
Reviews
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This one was one of my favorites. Our guys were amazing and made everything come together the horses were beautiful and very well taken care of!. Geraldo(Jerry) puncho! Thank you very much!.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hola JessicaBrunick,
Thank you for your nice review.... we hope to see you back again soon.
First half mile of so going downhill on cobblestone streets very bumpy, then you enter river which is all rocks and boulders for trail. Horses are then taken away and they tell you to get back to where you started you will have to walk across what they say is largest suspension bridge in world. I am scared of heights and didn't want to walk across it but felt I had no other choice. They should tell you that you will be walking across massive hanging bridge over forest where there are spaces between planks you can see through so that you can make an informed decision beforehand, but I had no idea I would be put in that position. If I had known I would never have gone. Guide was great, horses were good but terrain very rocky and the unexpected bridge experience was not enjoyable at all, just scary, at least for me.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hola Lynn_L,
Thank you for sharing your comments , I am happy to hear the guides you had and the horses were all good .
The Horseback riding activity you participated in is probably one of the most popular activities we have , as you can see by reading previous reviews.
The reason the trail has rocks and boulders this time of the year is because the river is dry , Vallarta has no rain from December all the way through May.
For many guests going over the suspension bridge is what makes the experience unique, you can see we have this mentioned on the description of the activity , I am sorry you did not notice while making the reservation.
This will help point out to more guests that we do go over the bridge and if for any reason someone does not want to go over it , it can be avoided by letting us know prior to the start time of the activity so we can coordinate accordingly .
Thank you again
It is a bit rocky most of the trip but the horses know what they're doing. Wear a bathing suit if you want to swim in the river. Recommend stable covered shoes and long pants.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hola Jeffrey_G,
Thank you for your comments and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Gracias
Staff were very attentive to our needs. Horses well cared for and well behaved. River crossings were fun.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hola Lauren_L,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours , we are very happy you enjoyed your Horseback Riding experience , we hope to see you back again soon.
Gracias !
We had a small group of 5 with 3 tour guides on a lovely ride with different terrain and through rivers. The horses were in good condition, happy and healthy. Enjoyed the ride
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hola Chase_M,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours for taking the time to share your day with us.
We wish you a happy New Year and we hope to see you back with us again soon.
Wonderful trail ride through the jungle, high in the mountains, with multiple river crossings was exactly what I was hoping to experience! I appreciated that they drove us to a higher altitude to begin our ride so that we were far from the noise of the ATVs & felt fully immersed in the jungle. We were fortunate that my husband and I were the only guests on the trail ride.
We saw many colorful butterflies & macaws. A stop halfway to dismount & stretch our legs was perfectly timed.
Horses are well cared for & easy to ride. Javier was our guide & helped make our experience delightful.
Enjoyed a leisurely lunch & beers after crossing the suspension bridge. Tequila tasting was fun.
I was grateful that their driver took us all the way back to our resort in Nuevo Vallarta when the experience was over. Wish we had brought more pesos to tip drivers to/from as well as our guide.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hola Catherine_B,
Many thanks from Journey Vallarta tours, we are very happy to know you enjoyed your horse back ride through the mountains with us , it was our pleasure.
Please come and see us again soon.
Thank you .
My wife and I had a great time riding horses in the mountains with our guide Xavier. The views to the mountains and the jungle were stunning, they looked almost prehistoric! Xavier handed us cold water and beers on top of the mountains, which helped us with the heat. We finished our tour by walking on the Jorullo hanging bridge, which was a great surprise!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hola Ilya_R,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours for your nice review, we are very happy you enjoyed your time horseback riding the Sierra Madre Mountains , we hope to see you back with us again soon.
Thank you
Whole experience was great. Our teens had never ridden horses before and they did great. The animals and guides were outstanding.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hola John_M,
Thank you from Journey Vallara Tours . We are very happy you had a great experience, we look forward to your next visit.
The horse back ride was excellent
The horses were in great shape and our guide Javier was awesome
The horses loved the apples we brought for them
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hola Stephanie_R,
Thank you for your nice review .. we hope to see you back with us again !
This was a fun thing to do. Pick up in PV was easy and we were driven out the ranch. A very professional operation. The horses we were matched with were well cared for and very obliging. Javier was our guide and he was very helpful and made the hack around the mountain paths interesting and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hola Kevin,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta for sharing your experience with other travelers.
We hope to see you back again soon
I think what impressed me the most is that this wonderful operation, which located on 10,000 acres according to our guide, is all locally owned, and that many of the people working there seem to be part owners. The scenery was beautiful, and the guides were excellent.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hola John,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta tours.. we are happy you like your horseback riding tour with us and we hope to see you again soon.
The guides went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. The horses were gentle and well cared for
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hola,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta tours for your nice review.. we hope to have you back with us again.
horseback riding in the mountains, up and down, through rivers, and trails. stopped at a waterfall to swim, refreshing, horses were good, guides were wonderful. lot sof other activities to do onsite. atvs, pools, ziplining, and more
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hola Paul,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta for taking the time to review your day with us. We hope to see you back for more exciting adventures
Gracias!
My guide Javier was awesome. I was the one boy person in the group and he made it a special occasion for my birthday.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hola Sabrina,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours , we are very happy you had a 5 star day with us.. please keep us in mind for your future visit to Puerto Vallarta.
We had the most enjoyable horseback ride with our guide. It was only myself & my husband so we got a one on one tour. Our guide Javier was wonderful! We chit chatted the whole way and he showed us all the great views around the trail and told us about his family. It was such a joy to be able to spend time with him and learn more about his life and also ride the horses! ( my favorite part) I highly recommend taking this excursion !!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hola Robert,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta tours , we are happy you had a great time with us and we hope to see you back soon .
Gracias
The scenery was beautiful as we rode along through the mountains. I really appreciated the break midway for us and the horses. The horses were all gentle and the guides were patient and helpful with the children in our group.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hola,
Thank you for your nice review , please come and see us again soon , we have many more exciting activities in Vallarta to show you.
Gracias
Javier was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic!! Next time we go I’m definitely requesting him! I’m sure everyone else there is awesome though! The whole vide at Canopy River was very welcoming and chill. P.S give Javier a raise!
Response from Host, May 2023
Hola Kyle,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours for taking the time to review your horseback riding tour, we hope to see you again with us soon.
The staff was amazing! Alejandro really made us feel comfortable and the ride enjoyable. The two hours on a horse if you aren’t experienced is east but leaves you a little sore afterward. But overall the experience was so much fun and had amazing views. My boyfriend had never rode a horse and he enjoyed it and felt safe and supported by the staff!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hola ,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta tours for taking the time to review your day with us.
We are very happy you had a beautiful ride and were able to see the amazing Sierra Madre Mountains .
We hope to see you back soon.
Thank you !
This horseback riding experience was just the best. Professional and knowledgeable guide. Ask for Alex, he is incredible, knows his stuff and horses!!
The trail is gorgeous, winding through the Sierra Madre. You see parakeets, eagles and hawks as you make your way beside the beautiful River Cuale. I can’t rave enough about this experience, would do it again!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello Karin,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours, we are very happy you had an awesome ride with us.
Please come and see us again , we have many more beautiful areas to show you.
Thank you !
This was one of the most professional excursions I have taken in Puerto Vallarta. The staff was very organized and friendly, the horses were in good physical condition, and the facilities were amazing. We'll be going back for the ATV and other adventures. The ride itself was beautiful, meandering through the tropical forest and river. We did the four-hour excursion, which had you on the horses about 1.5 hours - the perfect amount of time for us. Excellent experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hello Curtis,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours. We are happy you enjoyed your horseback riding excursion with us , this is the most perfect time of the year to do this.
We hope to see you back with us soon.
Gracias
It had been many years since either of us had ridden a horse, but the staff immediately made us comfortable. The pace was leisurely, providing time to admire the scenary.
Response from Host, May 2022
Hola Russell ,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours ,
We thank you for your nice comments.. and we are happy to know you ride was fabulous.
Please come and see us again during your next visit, we have many more exciting adventures and beautiful places to show you .
Gracias !
Beautiful ride through the hills and rivers, Alajandro our guide was very good, well worth doing the trip. Muchos gracias!
Response from Host, May 2022
Hola,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours,
We are happy to know you had a great ride through the mountains in Vallarta.
Please come and see us again.
Gracias.
We had a awesome time horseback ridding. The trails and views were great. Our guide Omar Alex were fun and knowledgeable. We will always use this company in the future! Thanks again Alex and Omar for making this an memorable experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Hola Stacy,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours.
We are happy you had a great time horseback riding .. please keep us in mind for your next time in PV.. we have many other beautiful places we would love to show you.
The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. The forest area where the trip took place was very beautiful.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hola Edward_T,
Thank you from Journey Vallarta Tours!
Thank you for your comments , we hope to see you back in PV for more exciting adventures.
Gracias!
It was awesome to spend quality time by myself and with a trainer/guide who superb at his craft. Alejandro was bar none top on the line when it comes to his hospitality, his skill and his ability to “read” the room. There were times when I just wanted to be silent and hear the symphony of the canopy in silence and times when brief conversation took place that were fruitful and engaging! Awesome guide. I will be going back and taking friends with me!
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hola !,
Many thanks from Journey Vallarta Tours.!
We are very happy to know you enjoy your excursion and the company of your guide. The Sierra Madre Mountains offers beautiful scenery specially this time of the year when everything is green and lush due to the rain.
It was our pleasure having you and we hope to see you back in our town soon.
Thank you !
Very fun, professional group, well organized Outfit. Spectacular views. Tour guides were great!!!!!!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Hola !,
Thank you for your nice review and please look us up during your next visit ..
Thank you!
Nous avons adoré notre expérience! Notre guide Alejandro s'est très bien occupé de nous et s'assurait de notre sécurité et confort. J'ai fait plusieurs excusions du genre et c'est définitivement la meilleure. Très professionnel (aucun retard, etc). Gracias!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hola Louise ,
Many thanks from Journey Vallarta tours for taking the time to share your experience with other travelers.
We hope to see you back with us soon.
Gracias!
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