Horseback Riding on the Beach
Overview
Enjoy a great morning horseback ride through coconut plantations, mangrove trees and on Playa Larga Beach which is the longest beach of the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. As you ride your horse on the beach there will be a nice ocean breeze and the results of: vegetation, ocean waves, lagoon and mountain range will make the horseback ride beautiful and pleasant.
The horses are friendly, well trained and very good for experienced riders and also for beginners, you will have the chance to go at your own pace and while riding on the beach you can even make the horse go at a faster pace.
You will ride on the horse for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and will have the opportunity to take pictures with your own camera and the tour guide will also offer to take pictures of you with your camera.
At the end of the ride we will provide you with a good cold beer or a bottle of water.
What's Included
- Bottle of water at the end of the horseback ride.
- Transportation from your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the stable and back.
- Horseback ride for about 1 hours and 15 minutes.
- If you are a cruise ship passenger, the pick-up will be at the main pier in Zihuatanejo.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
I can also pick you up at an Airbnb or house or fulltime ownership condominium or timeshare condominium, I just need you to provide the address and name of the condominium.
What To Expect
On this one hour and 10 minutes horseback-ride experience, you will ride through the beautiful beach of Playa Larga, which is the longest beach in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Area.
There will be a lagoon behind the beach with lots of mangrove trees , you will also see the Sierra Madre mountains and a coconut plantation.
In the middle of the ocean there will be 2 beautiful rock formations that you can take a picture.
After the horseback ride you will be taken back to your hotel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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 (CST).
- Bottle of water at the end of the horseback ride.
- Transportation from your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the stable and back.
- Horseback ride for about 1 hours and 15 minutes.
- If you are a cruise ship passenger, the pick-up will be at the main pier in Zihuatanejo.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Horseback Riding on the Beach is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Horseback Riding on the Beach 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottle of water at the end of the horseback ride.
- Transportation from your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the stable and back.
- Horseback ride for about 1 hours and 15 minutes.
- If you are a cruise ship passenger, the pick-up will be at the main pier in Zihuatanejo.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
