Shore Excursion Pvt: La Bufadora & Market + Ensenada City Sights
Overview
Skip the crowded tour buses. This is a 100% private tour to La Bufadora — Mexico's largest marine geyser — and the Ensenada flea market, built for cruise passengers and travelers who want to explore at their own pace.
No shared van, no waiting for stragglers, no fixed group schedule. It's just you, your group, and a private driver-guide from pickup to drop-off.
La Bufadora is a natural blowhole where ocean swells crash into a coastal cave and erupt in a plume of seawater up to 100 feet high — a genuine geologic spectacle, not a photo-op gimmick. After taking it in from the viewing terraces, you'll wander the adjacent flea market strip, packed with local vendors with time built in for a stop for tacos.
This is a private experience with flexible pacing — there's no minimum number of guests required, and pricing is structured so solo travelers, couples, and larger families (we regularly host groups up to 20) all book with confidence.
What's Included
- Entrance/access to the La Bufadora blowhole viewing area
- Flexible pacing with no fixed group schedule
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Time up to 2 hrs at the adjacent flea market for shopping
- Optional 20min pharmacy/ shopping stop on return route.
- Private round-trip transportation from your Ensenada hotel or cruise ship port
- Private driver-guide for the entire tour (not shared with other travelers or groups)
- Food, tacos, snacks, and meals at La Bufadora or the flea market
- Flea market purchases (jewelry, souvenirs, leather goods, etc.
- Hotel/cruise port pickup outside the Ensenada area (confirm with operator in advance if applicable)
Meeting and Pickup
Port Security under Large Billboard - Museo CaracolExit the ship: Turn left and walk-past all shuttles and buses -past Ensenada Sign -through under security arch (orange) Do not cross the footbridge.On your right, you’ll see a large glass building (Museo Caracol)Your guide will wait under the billboard. Look for Sign with Your Name;)
What To Expect
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Ensenada
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Bufadora
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Centro Social, Civico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
El Mirador (pass by)
Plaza Civica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
El Jardin De Tara
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Playa Hermosa
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hussong's Cantina
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-256866P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Entrance/access to the La Bufadora blowhole viewing area.
- Flexible pacing with no fixed group schedule.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Time up to 2 hrs at the adjacent flea market for shopping.
- Optional 20min pharmacy/ shopping stop on return route.
- Private round-trip transportation from your Ensenada hotel or cruise ship port.
- Private driver-guide for the entire tour (not shared with other travelers or groups).
- Food, tacos, snacks, and meals at La Bufadora or the flea market.
- Flea market purchases (jewelry, souvenirs, leather goods, etc.
- Hotel/cruise port pickup outside the Ensenada area (confirm with operator in advance if applicable).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion Pvt: La Bufadora & Market + Ensenada City Sights is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion Pvt: La Bufadora & Market + Ensenada City Sights will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance/access to the La Bufadora blowhole viewing area
- Flexible pacing with no fixed group schedule
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Time up to 2 hrs at the adjacent flea market for shopping
- Optional 20min pharmacy/ shopping stop on return route.
- Private round-trip transportation from your Ensenada hotel or cruise ship port
- Private driver-guide for the entire tour (not shared with other travelers or groups)
- Food, tacos, snacks, and meals at La Bufadora or the flea market
- Flea market purchases (jewelry, souvenirs, leather goods, etc.
- Hotel/cruise port pickup outside the Ensenada area (confirm with operator in advance if applicable)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
