11 Horseback Riding on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

1.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + ATV + Ziplines + Cenote Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Spend about five hours in the Maya jungle riding ATVs and horses, crossing four ziplines, rappelling, joining a Mayan ceremony, and swimming in an underground cenote. Guides such as Sergio, Victor, Rafael, and Christian keep the pace lively, though the horse ride is brief and pickup requires care.

“Good excursion and a great host. However, the horseback riding was a complete waste of time. It was about 5 minutes and we went down the road and back. One of the riders, an employee was holding onto the horse the entire ride, while the rest of us, they didn’t. Most definitely was not worth the extra money. However, the rest of the trip was great. Plus, they initially told us they would meet us at a hotel, and on our way there, they tell us sorry. We can’t go there anymore. And they were late for pick up. But other than that, it was good. Lunch was “ok.” The…”

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2.Riviera Maya: Horseback Ride, Zipline, and ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 82 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Spend five action-packed hours near Cancun riding at El Rey Polo Club, driving a Honda ATV, crossing three bridges, and flying on five ziplines. Finish with a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, local snacks, tequila tasting, and a traditional dance show. English and Spanish guides lead the way.

“This turned out to be one of the best tours that we went on in Cancun. The guides were exceptional and very considerate. Each phase was extremely fun. We are planning on returning with our friends and kids on our next trip to Cancun.”

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3.Tulum Ruins Exploration and Horseback Riding and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93Top rated

Start at 9:00 a.m. with a guided visit to Tulum, then head to Maya Adrenaline for horseback riding, lunch, and a cavern cenote swim. Guides such as Chino and Cesar have earned praise, but the horse ride is short and gentle rather than a jungle trek.

“Absolutely terrible tour. The guides were rude and inconsiderate. The tour itself was misleading. Do not book this tour.”

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4.Award-winning Classic Horseback Ride (max. 6 riders)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Rancho Baaxal pairs you with a rescued horse for a 90-minute ride through jungle trails near Playa del Carmen. Lisa, Tim, and the ranch team tailor the pace to your experience, with a Mayan ruin stop, helmets, drinks, and small groups of no more than six.

“This was a fantastic experience! Lisa was great. She went out of her way to make this tour special. She turned a horseback riding tour into an adventure. Our family made memories that will last a lifetime. I would definitely recommend this horseback riding tour!”

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5.Riviera Maya: Horseback Riding at Rancho Bonanza

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $140

Ride one horse per person through Riviera Maya jungle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Learn how chicle is made, taste melipona honey, and swim in a cold natural cenote. The two-hour tour suits beginners and families with children age eight and up.

“I loved the whole experience!! I’m a beginner with riding horses and I felt comfortable the whole time. The guide was amazing and so were her helpers. We Swam in the cenote after horseback riding and it was so refreshing!! Very cold but so worth it!!”

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6.Half Day Horseback Riding Adventure with Cenotes in the Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about five hours near Tulum with hotel pickup, a guided horse ride, and a swim through an underground cenote. Guides such as Javier and Eddie are praised for their care and local explanations. Expect a short horse ride, cold water, tight cave passages, lunch, and a small group of up to 10.

“We had a great time. We were picked up at our hotel and there was another pickup on the way, our van was full. We were let out at the business office on the side of the highway and were separated into groups. My party was put into another van and driven down a long bumpy dirt road to the staging area. We had an opportunity to use the bathroom, it was not a pleasant bathroom but at least it was flush and not a pit. We were given helmets and hair nets. I was concerned at booking about the well-being of the horses but when we arrived the horses…”

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7.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + Cenote Dip & Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $109

Ride through the Mayan jungle near Tulum, visit a dry cave, swim in a cenote, and eat a regional lunch. Guides such as Julio and Leonardo may lead the outing. The four-hour trip begins and ends in central Tulum, with groups capped at 15 people.

“This adventure was amazing. Highly recommend this experience. ATX was awesome. Zipline views were cool. Cenote swim topped it off. To top it off Pedro was the best!!!!”

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8.ATV & Horseback Ride with Ziplines Cenote from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Ride for 30 minutes at El Rey Polo Club, drive an ATV through the Mayan jungle, tackle three ziplines, and swim at Cenote Verde Lucero. Your day also includes a regional snack, tequila tasting, insurance, and hotel transport. Guides Matt and Liam and photographer Saul are named in recent tour feedback.

“Matt and Liam were awesome tour guides! They had music playing the whole time! Saul was a great pic taker”

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9.Horseback Ride, ATVs (Shared), Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about six hours at Amazing Adventures Park riding a shared ATV, crossing jungle zip lines, horseback riding, swimming in a cenote, and eating chicken fajitas. Pickup from Playa del Carmen is included, but bring cash for lockers, insurance, and optional photos.

“Don’t bother taking your camera or a bookbag. They require you to get a locker. The only time they allow pictures is at the cenote. They’re just trying to make money, the experience was rushed and equipment broken. Tip expected all the time.”

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10.ATV Adventure and Horseback Ride with Ziplines, Cenote from Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

You’ll combine a 30-minute horseback ride, muddy ATV route, three jungle ziplines, and a swim in a natural cenote near Cancun. The day includes safety gear, insurance, a snack, lunch, tequila tasting, and roundtrip transport from Tulum, but allow extra time for the 1.5-hour drive each way.

“Everything was great, we were very satisfied with each of the activities. It makes for a long day, but it's well worth it.”

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11.Cancun: Amazing Horseback Riding Tour, Cenote, Zipline & ATV

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

You’ll ride through jungle trails, drive an ATV, cross a zipline circuit, and swim in a sacred cenote near Puerto Morelos. English and Spanish guides, including Rodrigo, lead the activities. Hotel transport, equipment, water, and two tacos are included, while photos, lockers, and optional ATV insurance cost extra.

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