Horseback Riding in Cabo: Desert & Canyon Tour

The Wild Canyon horseback ride is a guided desert and canyon trail ride in Cabo San Lucas, set inside the only all-in-one adventure park in Los Cabos. Riders explore open Baja desert and canyon on well-trained horses, passing Snake Road views, the iconic hanging bridge, and ancient rock paintings, with experienced guides leading the whole way.

It is a desert and canyon ride, not a beach ride. Horseback riding in Cabo San Lucas at Wild Canyon takes you through open Baja desert and canyon trails inside the park, with Snake Road views and the hanging bridge, rather than along the coastline.

Ride time is about 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle. The total experience runs around 4 hours, including your guided Animal Sanctuary visit, lunch, and free time in the park. With optional round-trip transport added, plan for a little more door to door.

The horseback ride crosses open Baja desert and canyon, with Snake Road views, the iconic Wild Canyon hanging bridge, and ancient rock paintings along the trail. You also get panoramic views of the glass-bottom gondola and of adventurers leaping from the bungee and giant swing overhead.

Yes. Wild Canyon rides calm, well-trained horses matched to each rider’s level, and the tour includes a guided Animal Sanctuary visit where you learn how the animals are cared for. Guides give a full safety briefing before every horseback ride.

Yes. The Wild Canyon horseback ride is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders. Horses are well-trained and matched to your level, guides lead the group the whole way, and every ride starts with a safety briefing and equipment.

Adults ride from 13 years old and kids from 4 to 12. Minimum weight is 55 lb (22 kg) and maximum weight is 250 lb (113 kg). The full age and weight table is on the physical requirements page.

Yes. Children from 4 to 12 years old can join the horseback ride, which makes it a family-friendly option in Cabo San Lucas. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult, and every rider must meet the 55 lb (22 kg) minimum weight.

The horseback ride is not suitable for pregnant guests or for people with heart, neck, back, or respiratory conditions, vertigo, or limited mobility. Riders must be within the 55 lb (22 kg) to 250 lb (113 kg) weight range.

The tour includes your guided horseback ride through the desert and canyon, a guided Animal Sanctuary visit, lunch (quesadillas, guacamole, chips, and salsa) with a granola bar, one drink, a safety briefing, a complimentary tequila tasting, and free access to Wagoona Aqua Park, the hanging bridge, soft activities, hydration stations, and lockers.

One fee is mandatory and charged separately at checkout or on arrival: the Park Entrance Fee (per person). Booking directly at wildcanyon.com.mx shows your complete all-in price before you arrive.

No. Round-trip transportation is an optional add-on. You can add round-trip transport from most Cabo San Lucas hotels at checkout, or drive directly to Wild Canyon at KM 19.5 of the Carretera Transpeninsular.

Booking at least 48 to 72 hours ahead is recommended, especially in peak season from December to April and during holidays, since horseback ride spots and horses are limited per departure.

Free cancellation more than 48 hours before the ride, and free rescheduling more than 24 hours ahead. Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, and late arrivals are non-refundable.

Yes. You can pair the horseback ride with other Wild Canyon activities through the Dual Experience or Triple Thrill packages, or get everything with the Park Pass.

Wear closed-toe shoes that stay on in the stirrups, comfortable clothing you can ride in, a hat, and sun protection. Bring biodegradable insect repellent and a water bottle. Phones are not allowed during the ride, and free lockers are available.

Phones are not allowed during the horseback ride for your safety. A GoPro rental and a photo package are available so you can capture the ride without holding a phone.

Wild Canyon is at KM 19.5 of the Carretera Transpeninsular on the Tourist Corridor, between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. It is under 30 minutes from most Cabo San Lucas hotels and as little as 10 minutes from Corridor properties.

The horseback ride runs in light rain. If conditions become unsafe and Wild Canyon cancels, you receive a full refund or a free reschedule.

Your ride includes free access to Wagoona Aqua Park, the hanging bridge, the Animal Sanctuary of rescued animals, soft activities like the bike track, pump track, and hyper-bungy, plus hydration stations and lockers. A meal plan add-on is also available.

Most horseback riding tours in Cabo San Lucas are beach rides run from a single ranch, often far from the hotel zone. Wild Canyon’s ride is a desert and canyon trail inside a full adventure park, and it bundles a guided Animal Sanctuary visit, lunch, a drink, a tequila tasting, Wagoona Aqua Park, and the hanging bridge into one day, all in one place under 30 minutes from most Cabo hotels.