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Combination Trail Riding and Hot Springs in San Miguel de Allende

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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an activity-packed day trip from San Miguel de Allende where you ride horses in the countryside and visit the nearby hot springs. Jump from a scenic trail ride in Ejido de Boca de la Canada to a leisurely swim in thermal pools and grottos at La Gruta or Escondido. Your tour includes lunch at an authentic Mexican ranch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Spend a day trail riding in the San Miguel de Allende countryside
Visit outlying towns in Guanajuato that are difficult to find on your own
A small-group tour capped at 3 people for a personalized experience
Round-trip transport from your hotel in San Miguel de Allende included

What's Included

Lunch
Professional tour guide

Bring your own bottled water.
Gratuities
Bring your bathing suit, towel, hat and sunblock!
Snacks and refreshments purchased on your own at the hot springs.
We do not provide helmets.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fabrica la Aurora
Calz de La Aurora S/N, Aurora, 37710 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Address: Fabrica La Aurora, Calzada de la Aurora, Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Please meet us at the entrance parking lot.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Wear jeans, boots or sneakers, long cotton shirt, hat and bring sunblock.
A minimum of 2 people per booking
Not responsible for lost items. Please check yourselves before leaving.
If booking more than 6 people, you will need to pay separately for a second vehicle for transportation.
Weight limit of no more then 230 lbs.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Paco_F

Beth is a wonderful guide. The day started with a pickup at our hotel and private van ride 30 minutes out of town to a small ranch. My wife and 7/9 year old boys have just a little riding experience, and we were pleased that each boy got their own Cowboy to guide them along! The ride itself was 2.5 hours through the countryside, with nice views of the valley. After the ride, we had a lovely lunch at the ranch, which everyone enjoyed. The 2nd part of the day is VERY different, as Beth gives you the choice of 3 different Hot Springs locations. We went with her favorite, which was a large facility with many different baths/pools/locations and a pretty much 100% Mexican crowd. Ended up being the perfect way to sooth those sore muscles after the ride.

Reviews

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Wonderful day of Horses & Hot Springs!

Paco_F, Apr 2024

Incredible day trip

Hayley_R, Apr 2024

Book this tour! It was one of the highlights of our two week vacation across Mexico. Beth is an absolute joy who truly loves her job and living in San Miguel. The horseback trail had incredible scenery (especially the canyon in the second half) and was perfectly fine for beginners. Lunch at the small ranch was delicious home style cooking and had lots of vegetarian (and dairy free) options. The hot springs were more like public pools than natural springs but still unique and really enjoyable, and you can order beer and cocktails. Overall communication was excellent, our pick up was prompt and we were kept informed throughout the day of what was planned. Be prepared to tip your horseback guide 200 pesos per person. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a unique and beautiful way to see the countryside!

A MUST in you SMA trip!

Cristina_D, Mar 2024

Beth was the ultimate guide and host! Horses were sweet and gentle. Lunch was amazing! Hot Springs were a relaxing end in a lush and beautiful setting. If going to SMA include this in your trip!

Ready for an adventure!!

Brooks_S, Feb 2024

The experience was amazing! From the beginning Beth took care of us. She has a passion for what she does and takes care of the local communities. She was a joy to hang out with, and educated us about the horse riding, the lunch and the hot springs. Also the lunch was authentic Mexican food cooked onsite of the ranch. We are so lucky to have done this on our 25th anniversary, it was truly a blessing and one of the most memorable experiences ever!!

Do not miss this!

Ashley_S, Jan 2024

We had the very best time, this is a do not miss!!! Beth is an excellent guide as are all of the cowboys. The hot springs was a great way to end the day. The lunch was also absolutely fantastic!

Riding and relaxing- all in one day!

Jennifer_P, Dec 2023

This was the best combo- after a nice ride on a ranch outside of the town you could relax in the hot springs and recharge. We loved the opportunity to see San Miguel in a different way and get outside of the city. The riding and hot springs were a great addition to our vacation! And Beth was a wonderful guide. Thank you again!!!

Beautiful experience

Elena_A, Nov 2023

Beautiful experience riding on a quite challenging trail but horses and guides are amazing - wonderful views and opportunity to see canyons and lots of nature. The highlight is authentic made from scratch lunch at the farm and then if you are sore- amazing soaking experience in mineral bath. I highly recommend this experience to those who want to experience beautiful animals and get out of the city for a day. Very friendly and knowledgable owner.

Excellent combination trip

IONUT_I, Nov 2023

Excellent combination trip for the whole day! Beth is doing a very good job planning and driving. We need to acknowledge the 2 cowboys (vaqueros) Reyes and Catalino who really managed the horses (Colorado, Chocolate and Pulque). Authentic Mexican lunch served between the activities.

BEST trail ride ever!

Ann_J, Nov 2023

Best. Trail ride. Ever!!! Don't miss this wonderful tour. You'll get a magnificently scenic and lengthy ride on horseback with seasoned and friendly guides, a delicious homemade ranch lunch, and a chance to soak your weary bones on some beautiful hot springs. Beth, the guide, is terrific and very accommodating. Highly recommended!

Excellent combo horse riding, lunch and hot spring experience

Nalneesh_G, Sep 2023

I had an incredibly memorable experience on the "Combination Trail Riding and Hot Springs" tour in San Miguel de Allende. Host Beth was amazing, picking us up and ensuring everything went smoothly. After 2 hours of horse riding, the lunch provided was the best freshly cooked and authentic meal I've had. The relaxing dip in the hot springs afterward was the perfect way to unwind. This tour offers excellent value and comes highly recommended!

Had an Absolute Blast

Shaundra_M, Jun 2023

My fiancé and I are in San Miguel volunteering and we’re on a tight budget, so I wasn’t too sure about booking this excursion- HOWEVER, it was a million times worth it. We will never forget the beautiful 6 mile trail ride, the lovely home-made lunch, and relaxing thermal pools. It truly made for the perfect day. If you are on the fence, I urge you to book this tour with Beth and her team.

Fun experience

Anonymous, May 2023

Everything was fantastic, The pick-up was on time trail was organize and pleasant with nice views Also enjoyed the lunch Hot strings a nice surprise Highly recommended

Amazing unique experience

Aranka_G, Feb 2023

Signed up for this experience the night before because friends were going. I really enjoyed the landscape, food and relaxing vibe.

Terrific day!

Chris_Q, Nov 2022

We had an awesome day with Beth and her team! Morning was a beautiful ride. It was not the typical nose-to-tail experience, rather it was a spirited ride that catered to various experience levels. It was a blast. The ride was followed by a terrific homemade lunch, and then a visit to the hot springs. It was very much a locals experience, and we loved every minute of it. Thank you Beth for a terrific day.

Enjoyable and very relaxing tour

Nenad_K, Nov 2022

Tre trail is long enough with beautiful, peaceful scenery and at the end we were rewarded with delicious local homemade lunch. The spa was not overcrowded, which was good so we could enjoyed even more. The spa is nested in a quiet park which elevates the whole experience.

The magical countryside of San Miguel de Allende

Russell_M, Mar 2022

Beautiful countryside Mountain and Canyon Vistas. Friendly local community hospitality. Gentle healthy and happy horses. Professional guide services. Delicious homemade Mexican lunch with quesadillas to die for. Soothing natural hot springs provided soothing finale to a fabulous day.

Best day ever!

Liza_S, Dec 2021

What a wonderful experience! From the beautiful surroundings of the hillsides and river to the authentic and delicious meal, to our warm funny hostess, Beth, and ending with the soothing and invigorating hot springs, this day was perfect!

Fun day on the trail

Dan_D, Nov 2021

Beautiful scenery and a lot of fun very good time and throughly enjoyed the horses were beautiful and very friendly to ride for a beginner

Good times

Esteban_T, Dec 2020

The views of the countryside while on horseback were amazing. The authentic Mexican lunch was fantastic. All around great experience.

Excellent Day Trip - Recommended

Edward_D, Oct 2020

This tour was a highlight of our trip. The horseback rising was AMAZING! The owner personally picks you up from location in San Miguel and take you out to the ranch not far from town. The 2-3 hour horseback riding includes amazing views of the country side, excellent for beginner and experienced riders. There was a delicious ranch lunch when finished, if chosen. The hot springs were a great finish to the day. Be prepared to leave from 9-4pm. I highly recommend this activity and the tour owner :)