Ziplining in Ensenada: Canopy course with La Bufadora

Five ziplines, five bridges, and a 100-foot ocean geyser in one afternoon

Zipline through the canopy at Las Cañadas adventure park in Ensenada with five lines and five bridges, then spend up to two hours at La Bufadora blowhole and the surrounding market. Private transportation picks you up at the cruise port with a bilingual guide, helmet and harness provided, and you choose whether to add a taco stop or explore on your own. The whole day runs about six hours, with flexible dropoff options so you can return to the ship on your schedule.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 83.83 to US$ 180 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Zipline Canopy Tour with a Taco Stop 7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:30 Guide in English or Spanish Lasts 3 hours. Pickup runs from the Port/Downtown to Las Canadas for the zipline, with an optional taco stop, then back to Port/Downtown. Cars or minivans are provided according to group size. For groups larger than 7, a single larger vehicle is available as an upgrade. Pickup is included.

Zipline Canopy Tour and Bufadora 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 10:30 Guide in English or Spanish Pickup is included

ATV, Zipline and Bufadora 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 Guide in English or Spanish ATV rental: a 60-minute ride on an off-road dirt track. Riders must be 15 to drive. The price covers your own ATV, and choosing an RZR or sharing an ATV changes the price. Lasts 5 hours. Transportation is by car or minivan based on group size. For groups over 7, a larger single vehicle is available as an upgrade. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Ensenada zipline and sightseeing tour

• Meet team at Ensenada port
• Drive through agricultural area south of Ensenada
• Safety talk and gear up for zipline
• Complete 5 ziplines and 5 canopy bridges
• Visit La Bufadora blowhole and flea market
• Shop souvenirs and sample tequila
• Visit Las Cañadas Campground
• Stop at raw fish and taco stands
• Drive by First Street and Riviera Hotel Casino
• Return to Port of Ensenada

Stops and time spent at each 13 stops

1. Port of Ensenada, Baja California Entry included 15m
2. Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero) passing by
3. La Bufadora 2h
4. La Bufadora Entry included 1h 30m
5. Centro Social, Civico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada passing by
6. Massage & Facial Care passing by
7. Las Cañadas Campground Entry included 30m
8. The Fish Market passing by
9. Centro Social, Civico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada passing by
10. Papas & Beer Ensenada passing by
11. Avenida Lopez Mateos passing by
12. Port of Ensenada, Baja California Entry included 15m
13. El Parque de la Bandera passing by

What’s included

• Helmet and harness.
• professional English and Spanish instruction.
• private transportation from the cruise port.
• all five ziplines and five canopy bridges.
• lockers for your belongings.
• flexible dropoff options including downtown Ensenada, La Bufadora market, or ship security.

Times

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• Every day 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Information

Zipline five canopy lines and cross five bridges at Las Cañadas park in Ensenada, then watch waves shoot 100 feet at the blowhole with private transport and bilingual guide.

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Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

You're picked up at the Ensenada cruise port 15 minutes before departure, where your guide meets you with a personalized sign. The drive south takes about an hour and forty minutes through agricultural fields and the town toward Las Cañadas Campground. Once you're geared up with helmet and harness, you move through the canopy on five ziplines separated by five suspension bridges: the park's main draw. Kids as young as three can zipline if they fit the harness (maximum waist 48 inches, thigh 26 inches). Younger children or anyone uncomfortable with the height can walk the trail instead. A professional instructor in English or Spanish runs the safety talk and stays with your group.

After the ziplines, you head to La Bufadora, the blowhole about 30 minutes away. Waves force seawater up to 100 feet into the air through a sea cave opening. The timing is unpredictable, so you might catch a dramatic spray or a gentler surge depending on the swell. You have up to two hours to watch it, shop at the flea market for souvenirs and local candy, sample tequila with your guide showing the way, or explore on your own. The market sits right at the blowhole, so you're not far from the main attraction.

On the return to the port, your guide can drop you at several spots: downtown Ensenada for shopping on First Street, the Riviera Hotel Casino, a raw fish and taco stand (optional stop for lunch), or directly back to ship security. You choose the dropoff that works for your schedule, and the driver waits outside ship security to pick you up if you want extra time ashore. The whole outing is private (just your group, your guide, and your driver), so the pace and stops are yours to shape.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5): free.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Helmet, harness, professional instruction, private transportation from the cruise port, and all five ziplines are included. You choose your option at checkout: Zipline Canopy Tour with a taco stop, Zipline Canopy Tour with La Bufadora, or ATV plus Zipline plus Bufadora. Taco lunch costs extra if you add that stop. Horseback riding and ATV activities are your own expense if you choose them.

How long does the whole activity take, and when do I need to be back at the ship?

The full day runs about six hours from pickup to dropoff. Your guide coordinates the return time around your ship's departure, and you can choose where to be dropped off (downtown, the casino, a taco stand, or ship security), so you control how much time you spend ashore and when you head back.

What is La Bufadora, and how much time do I spend there?

La Bufadora is a natural blowhole where ocean waves force seawater up to 100 feet into the air through a sea cave opening. You have up to two hours to watch it, shop at the flea market for souvenirs and candy, sample tequila, or explore the area on your own. The timing of the spray depends on the swell, so you might see a dramatic burst or a gentler surge.

Is this tour private, or will I be with other groups?

This is a private tour. Just your group, your guide, and your driver. You're not combined with other cruise passengers, so the pace, stops, and timing are flexible and built around your preferences.

What happens if I'm nervous about ziplining or heights?

If you're uncomfortable with the ziplines or suspension bridges, you can walk the trail instead while others in your group are zipping. The guide and the park staff will make sure you have a safe alternative so nobody feels pressured to do something they're not ready for.

Operated by Ensenada Excursions and Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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