Trail Riding and Hot Springs: San Miguel de Allende Full Day

Ride the canyon trails, then soak in thermal pools

A full-day activity in San Miguel de Allende combining 2.5 hours of trail riding through open countryside and canyon passes with an afternoon at natural hot springs. A professional guide leads the morning ride at your own pace, an authentic Mexican ranch lunch is served outdoors, and transportation is included for up to three people with door-to-door pickup in town. The operator uses Escondido or XOTE water park on Mondays and Tuesdays when La Gruta is closed.

The experience

The morning starts with trail riding through the countryside around San Miguel de Allende. You'll pass through the river, ride across open land, and return on different trails that run alongside the canyon. The pace is yours to set over 2.5 hours. A professional guide leads the way and speaks English or Spanish. After the ride, you head back to an outdoor ranch for an authentic Mexican lunch before the group moves on to the hot springs.

The afternoon is spent at natural thermal pools. La Gruta is the regular stop, but on Mondays and Tuesdays when it closes, the operator takes you to Escondido or XOTE water park instead, where you can swim and sunbathe for 2.5 hours. Door-to-door pickup in San Miguel de Allende is included for up to three people. Larger groups need to arrange a second vehicle. Bring your own bathing suit, towel, hat and sunblock, and wear jeans, boots or sneakers with a long cotton shirt for the ride.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• 2.5 hours of trail riding through countryside and canyon.
• authentic Mexican ranch lunch.
• 2.5 hours at natural hot springs (La Gruta, or Escondido/XOTE on Mondays and Tuesdays).
• door-to-door pickup in San Miguel de Allende for up to three people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 82

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Leisurely Country Horseback Riding Tours

Is this one for you?The morning ride moves at your pace but covers 2.5 hours of trail, so it suits riders comfortable in the saddle for that length of time. The full day runs seven hours from pickup to return, which works for travelers who want both activity and relaxation without splitting the experience across two days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the trail riding part of the day?

The trail riding lasts 2.5 hours in the morning, passing through the river and countryside at a pace you control, then returning on different trails alongside the canyon.

What happens if I book on a Monday or Tuesday?

La Gruta hot springs is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, so the operator takes you to Escondido or XOTE water park instead for the same 2.5-hour afternoon session.

Is transportation included from my hotel?

Yes, door-to-door pickup in San Miguel de Allende is included for up to three people. If you have more than six people total, a second vehicle requires separate payment.

What should I bring for the hot springs?

Bring your own bathing suit, towel, hat and sunblock. The operator does not provide these items or helmets for the ride.

Is there a weight or fitness requirement?

There is a weight limit of 230 lbs. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, spinal injuries, or pregnancy.