Horseback Riding Sayulita: Jungle Trails to Beach

Two hours on jungle trails where the horses know the way and you see the forest instead of a tour bus.

Horseback riding through Sayulita's tropical rain forest and into town on a 2-hour ride with three photo stops—at the ranch, a river gorge, and a hidden beach—led by bilingual local guides who select the safest trails. Hotel pickup or a meeting point in town is included, and the operator matches horses to rider age and experience. Tequila tasting and all safety gear are part of the package.

The Experience

The ride starts at a ranch 10 minutes from Sayulita town, where you meet the horses and get a briefing on the trails ahead. A bilingual guide—a local cowboy who knows these paths—leads you down a jungle trail thick with tropical foliage, moving at a pace that suits your experience level. The forest canopy opens onto a river gorge where you stop to photograph the water and the rock walls around it, then continues down toward the coast.

By the end of the 2-hour ride, you reach Playa Escondida, a quiet beach where tourists rarely appear. The three stops—the ranch, the river gorge, and the beach—are built into the route so you can step down and take in each one without rushing. Tequila tasting happens at the ranch before or after the ride, depending on which time slot you choose. Hotel pickup is included if your accommodation is in Sayulita; if you prefer to meet the group, the ranch is a short drive from town.

Four departure times let you ride in morning light, afternoon heat, or at sunset, and the operator has horses suited to children from age 5 up through adults of any riding background. Safety equipment and a full briefing come before you mount, and the guides know which trails work for which riders—no one is pushed onto terrain they are not ready for.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel pickup or meeting point transfer in Sayulita.
• 2-hour horseback ride through jungle trails, the river gorge and down to Playa Escondida (or 1-hour option at 9:00am).
• three photo stops built into the route.
• tequila tasting.
• safety equipment and pre-ride briefing.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• all taxes and fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours Mexico

Is this one for you?Book this ride if you want to move through the forest on horseback instead of watching it pass from a vehicle—the local guides pick trails that suit your experience, so you stay comfortable while the route takes you past farms and town life most visitors miss.

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Top questions

How long is the horseback ride through Sayulita?

The main ride lasts 2 hours and covers the ranch, jungle trails, a river gorge and the beach. A 1-hour option at 9:00am is also available if you want a shorter introduction to the trails.

What happens at the three stops during the ride?

The three stops are at the ranch where you start, at the river gorge (Río Gorguyo) where you can photograph the water and rock formations, and at Playa Escondida, a secluded beach where the ride ends. Each stop gives you time to step down and take in the view.

Is hotel pickup included in the horseback riding tour?

Yes, roundtrip transportation from your hotel, Airbnb or a meeting point in Sayulita is included. If you prefer to drive yourself, the ranch is about 10 minutes from town.

What is included in the price besides the ride?

The ride includes all taxes and fees, safety equipment and a briefing, tequila tasting, and bilingual guides who speak English and Spanish. Hotel pickup or a meeting point transfer is also included.

Can children ride, and what experience level do I need?

Children can join from age 5 onward. The operator matches each horse to the rider's age and experience, so beginners and experienced riders both have suitable mounts and trails chosen for their comfort level.

What time options are available for the ride?

Four departure times let you choose: 9:00am (1 hour), 11:00am (short ride), 2:00pm (2 hours), or 6:00pm at sunset (2 hours). You pick your preferred time when you book.