San Miguel de Allende Trail Riding: Half-Day Horseback Adventure with Ranch Lunch
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150 Ratings
San Miguel de Allende
Experience the thrill of horseback riding in the beautiful countryside of San Miguel de Allende. Ride along the river, through canyons, and open trails, and enjoy a delicious ranch lunch. Choose your pace and level of experience for a personalized adventure.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Leisurely Country Horseback Riding - Private and/or small group tours to ease social distancing. Block 4.5-5 hours to spend in the open countryside riding for 2.5 hours depending on your pace through the river, up alongside the canyon and back down open trails for an outdoor authentic ranch lunch served afterwards relaxing at the ranch. Personalize your trail ride to meet your comfort level and experience to enjoy walking, trotting, cantering or galloping on your horse. Customize your trail riding in the morning or see (other tour option) for a late afternoon “Sunset” trail ride with an outdoor authentic ranch dinner served afterwards.
What's Included
  • Complimentary rain ponchos (if needed)
  • Authentic Mexican ranch-style meal outdoors
  • Private door-to-door transportation for up to 6 guests
  • Expert guidance by professional cowboys and guide
What's Not Included
  • Bring your own bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • We do not provide helmets.
Additional Information

We are certified by the World Travel and Tourism Council in San Miguel de Allende, GTO. Block 5 hours to spend in the open countryside riding for 2.5 hours depending on your pace through the river, up alongside the canyon and back down open trails for an outdoor authentic ranch lunch served afterwards at the ranch. Personalize your trail ride at a leisurely relaxing pace to enjoy walking, trotting, cantering or galloping on your horse depending on your experience level. Customize your trail riding in the morning or see (other tour option) for a late afternoon ‘Sunset’ trail ride with an outdoor authentic ranch dinner served afterwards. We provide door to door pickup service where you are staying in SMA.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear jeans, boots or sneakers, long cotton shirt, hat and bring sunblock.
  • Bring extra water
  • Weight limit of no more then 230 lbs.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking
  • Not responsible for lost items. Please check before leaving.
Location
Fabrica la Aurora
Calzada de La Aurora
Address: Fabrica La Aurora, Calzada de la Aurora, Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Please meet us at the entrance of the parking lot. Will give a 10% discount at the ranch if you have your own car driving for this tour only.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mpmc414
Apr 22, 2024
Enjoyable Sunday morning ride - even for the inexperienced rider! - My sister and I enjoyed a leisurely 2-hour guided ride through the foothills outside of San Miguel. I am not an experienced rider and was immediately put at ease by Beth and her caballeros who accompanied us on our ride. Will plan to go back when my sister returns for a visit and there is water in the arollo. Maybe next time I will get up the gumption to trot like she did! The ride is followed up with a delicious and filling traditional meal complete with aguas refrescas. Thank you Beth for a delightful experience. Oh and besides your water bottle, hat, long pants and comfortable shoes - you might want to bring a bandana especially if it is the dry season.
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P638pejohnc
Apr 20, 2024
Beautiful Horse ride - Beth awesome host with the cowboys and an excellent lunch. A lot of the food for lunch is from the ranch. It a pretty trip and wonderful sites. It's a beautiful in the country side do it!
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753phillipj
Jan 27, 2024
Happy Trails! - My spouse and I have taken the morning ride two times with our nieces and their partner. I was a little reluctant at first because of previous tour experiences (in the USA) that were not enjoyable. We had two trail options and picked the one with water crossings, hills and valleys. It was fun and relaxing while we toured the countryside and mountain views. Beth made sure we had a great ride (and totally safe). Afterwards, we enjoyed some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten as we relaxed for lunch. I could eat a whole meal of their cheese quesadillas. We are planning to return in March to take the camping tour with another niece. Happy Trails!
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Laurie_a
Jan 7, 2024
Outstanding horse riding with caballeros in the country - Beautiful sunset ride on wonderful horses in the countryside of San Miguel de Allende. The caballeros were so attentive of our needs for 2.5 hours. The ranch dinner after was delicious. Highly recommend this experience!
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Elainechristopher
Nov 27, 2023
Beauty Ride Tailored to Any Experience Level - An amazing ride through beautiful countryside on beautifully trained, surefooted horses. Super appreciated Beth as a hostess and the cowboy's confidence and experience. This ride is perfect for any experience level!! The ride is tailored to making sure each person gets what they want out of the ride from walk to trot to canter!! As an advanced rider I have to say thanks so much to Beth and crew for a wonderful ride. And thanks to the kitchen crew for an excellent lunch to end the morning <3
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355gailb
Sep 16, 2023
Fantastic adventure, highly recommend - We had a wonderful time riding in the hills outside of San Miguel de Allende. The staff were excellent from start to finish - arrived on time for pickup, took care of all needs of riders with different experience levels, answered all questions, were attentive on the trail for our safety, and prepared a delicious home-made lunch. The ride was a good 3 hours long through beautiful trails, crossing rivers, seeing views of mountains and canyons. If you like riding, outdoor adventures, and fun company, don't hesitate to book this trip. It will be one of the highlights of my time in San Miguel.
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Cme928
Aug 10, 2023
10 out of 10 - We had a great time with Beth and the cowboys! They were very knowledgeable about the area and led us on a great trail. We can’t wait to do it again next summer!
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Adventurer650027
Jul 3, 2023
Fun special - The horses were well trained. It is a long ride which we enjoyed. We did sunset tour which had beautiful views. A wonderful experience! The guides were friendly and helpful and dinner afterwards was a wonderful local treat. I highly recommend for people with some riding experience given the rugged terrain
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G3695btsusanr
Jun 2, 2023
Great Experience! - The Half Day Trail Riding was a wonderful experience! Three of us did this, and we all enjoyed it tremendously. We did the afternoon tour, and had a fabulous meal after the ride. We were picked up by Victor, exactly on time, and he was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed everything about this experience. My 22-year old granddaughter said that this excursion was the favorite activity she did during our 9 day trip to San Miguel de Allende and Mexico City. The horses were great, and the 3 trail guides (Victor and two Mexican horsemen) were fantastic! Highly recommend!
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A3986egalbertoc
Jan 6, 2024
AVOID THIS ILLEGAL RIDE AT ALL COST - ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE – AVOID AT ALL COSTS! My oh my, where do I even begin? The experience I had with "Leisurely Country Horseback-riding" in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, was an absolute disaster from start to finish. Buckle up because you won't believe the series of misadventures I encountered. Firstly, I booked this excursion on January 5th, 2024, for a ride scheduled on the very next day (that is: today, January 6th). Considering the short notice, I tried to give the owner, Beth Kaestner, the benefit of the doubt regarding her initial rudeness. Little did I know that this was just the tip of the iceberg. Beth promised a picturesque journey, picking me up from downtown San Miguel and transporting me to her supposed paradise of a ranch at Boca de la Cañada. On arrival, I was greeted by cowboys who, while charming, lacked English proficiency. Special shoutout to Reyes, a charismatic cowboy, but sadly, their "training" on horse riding was laughably inadequate. I found myself playing interpreter for fellow riders, aiding them with instructions that should have been provided clearly by the staff. Post-ride, we were treated to a delectable ranch-style meal. Credit where it's due, the food was fantastic. But the real chaos began as Beth handed me her card, signaling the end—or so I thought—of my tour. I questioned Beth about the horses' safety and proper documentation for the tour; she blatantly lied and said everything was in order. It wasn't long before our journey took an illegal turn. En route back to San Miguel de Allende, we were pulled over by police officers, revealing Beth's brazen operation without the necessary permits. She began to panic, her deceit unraveling as I found myself caught in her web of lies. Despite my profession as a lawyer, even I wasn't prepared for the audacity with which Beth demanded I lie to the authorities. Not only that. She DEMANDED I asked the officers HOW MUCH A BRIBE WOULD BE!!??. This woman shows no respect for the country, the language nor its laws. After the police officers incredibly said no, i found out she was utterly uninsured for the trips on a high speed highway. She does not have the proper plates for her cares (which was why she was detained in the first place), but she was also operating without the required certifications. The situation escalated as Beth's unpreparedness became glaringly evident, culminating in her vehicle being impounded, leaving us stranded in the scorching heat. Despite my fluency in both English and Spanish, I became Beth's reluctant translator, a role I never signed up for. She showed utter disregard for the local language, forcing me to bridge the communication gap during her tense standoff with the police. Her disregard for protocol, safety, and basic decency left me flabbergasted. Beth's desperate pleas for assistance, coupled with her blatant disregard for local laws and customer safety, left a sour taste in my mouth. She failed to offer any compensation or discount for the chaos she inflicted upon me, focusing solely on her impending fine and lost vehicle. She was extremely rude, demanding help instead of asking for it. I imagine the stress of the moment caused that. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a taxi arrived to whisk us away. Even then, Beth's negligence continued, directing the taxi driver to a completely different destination to the one I requested to be dropped off. I guess this was because she had other clients waiting to ride on her uninsured tour. In conclusion, "Leisurely Country Horseback-riding" and its owner, Beth Kaestner, are a disaster waiting to happen. Her reckless behavior, illegal operations, and utter lack of professionalism make this a ride you'd be wise to avoid. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere for a genuine, safe, and lawful experience. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS! There are far better, legal (and cheaper) options in San Miguel to do a Horseback Ride Tour just as this one.
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