Jun 7, 2025
Horseback Riding on the Beach - The experience was wonderful! We were picked up and taken to the beach for our ride. We were given horses that suited our riding experience. Fortunately, my wife and I were the only ones that booked the ride for the date and time so we were able to basically have a private ride on the beach all to ourselves. We had the full 1 1/2 hour ride on the beach too. It was not some riding down to the beach then a short ride on the beach and back, but the entire experience on the beach. It was everything my wife and I were hoping for and definitely money well spent.
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Jun 4, 2025
Beginner rider on a cloudy day - The ocean views were incredible even on a cloudy day. It was perfect without getting sunburned. Crystal texted to make sure we didn't get lost. The 20- min ride over to the ranch took us through the city, and Crystal even showed us a local taco place, but, of course, it was closed when we arrived, on a Monday. After a short bathroom break, the horses were loaded up and off we went to the beach. I would recommend letting Crystal know your experience level so you get a personalized horse. I got a slow horse for my level, and it was perfect for a beginner like me. Alex was kind enough to help me on the horse as a short person, this was extremely helpful. After Crystal's instruction on riding a horse, off we went to the beach. There were very few local people on the beach, which made it feel like we had the beach to ourselves. My sister and I had a relaxing time watching waves go by.
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May 12, 2025
Definitely check out Desert Trails if you get a chance - Would definitely do this again! I almost don’t want to review them so that I can keep this amazing secret to myself but this company deserves the credit! They were so easy to work with, they provided a shuttle for easy transportation, and they allowed us to ride freely without a guide holding onto the horse the whole time like most companies. If you are in Ensenada I would highly recommend you check them out!
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Apr 4, 2025
Peaceful ride. - Everything went super smooth. Everyone was very kind. We even got tacos with them. Super peaceful and relaxing. The horses are very well trained. The instructor was kind enough to jump off his horse and get me some sand dollars. Loved it.
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Mar 28, 2025
Swaggert Family Trip - Wr had a fantastic time! Crystal was amazing and we highly recommend!! Except for the wind, it was a beautiful ride and horses were sweet too.
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Mar 24, 2025
Best Beach Horseback Riding Experience Ever!Definitely Worth It! - This was an awesome experience! If you ever want to horseback ride in Ensenada, look no further! You will not be disappointed! The owner, Chrystal began communicating with me before we docked, which was much appreciated. The pick up was easy, drive to the beach was just as smooth. The horses were so calm and well behaved! You can tell she takes great care of them and loves on them equally as much. The ride was peaceful and beautiful! Chrystal even shared pictures and videos she'd taken off us during our ride. Love, love, loved this experience! ❤️
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Mar 8, 2025
Great horseback ride on the beach - This excursion was wonderful all around. Chrystal (business owner) made it enjoyable and easy for us. We received confirmation and clear directions in advance of our arrival.
Chrystal picked us up in her car exactly as planned (short walk from cruise pier) and drove us to the beach location about 45 minutes south. Great conversation on route! Chrystal is a native English speaker so no worries about a potential language barrier, and very congenial.
At the beach we met Alex, our guide, who led us for 90 minutes up and down the beach with gorgeous views of the mountains, ocean, and even our cruise ship in the distance! Great experience for novice and experienced horse riders alike. The horses were very sweet and gentle. We didn't have to worry about taking pictures, as Alex took a lot of great ones which were sent to us after.
Chrystal met us at the end of the ride and drove us back to town, offering to drop us off anywhere in town we wanted to visit. Most kind!
We completely recommend this tour for small and larger groups.
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Mar 6, 2025
Recommend! - Nice, quiet, mostly empty beach. Staff were kind and helpful and the horses were easygoing. Had to reschedule last minute because of our cruise ship’s itinerary, which they made very easy. Our guide took plenty of great photos of us on the horses, and a couple videos as well. Very much recommend. Chrystal and Alex were great.
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May 25, 2025
Awesome, but needed water and restroom. - The horseback riding was amazing as were the tour operators and staff. My only recommendation is that they provide water and a place to use the restroom. We actually had to pee in the back of the horse trailer.
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May 30, 2025
Save your money! - We walked from our cruise ship dock in Ensenada to the meeting location for our ride to the ranch. The operation manager left us with a driver because she had an appointment to go to. The driver did not speak English. In addition to a long drive from the port to the ranch, we had to stop at the gas station to fill up a tire and then on the way back, stop at the gas station to put gas in the car. They were not prepared for our group. The activity description says that you will receive a bottle of water, however we did not receive any water. The good beach was not clean. Slow, long ride on the beach. The driver and the horse wrangler were nice, but could not tell our group anything about the area or the horses because they did not speak English. Very boring and uncomfortable experience. I would not recommend this experience.
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