7 Day Trips in Ensenada That Repay the Booking

1.From San Diego: Tijuana Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 5 hours · from $73Our pick

Meet near San Ysidro, cross into Tijuana on foot with an English-speaking guide, then explore Avenida Revolución, murals, historic places, markets, and cantinas. You get Mexican lunch and a drink, with optional tequila, mezcal, or craft beer tastings. Guides such as Tadeo, Carlos, Tabitha, and Humberto are often praised for making the day easy and personal.

“Omg!!!! This was the best first time cultural experience into Mexico. Tabitha was amazing. The food was great, the tequila was even better... Day drinking all the way. I ate a Scorpion ☺️ and tried some crickets... Yum. It's a full day tour, really keeps you entertained.”

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2.Shore Excursion: La Bufadora, Markets & Ensenada City Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Ensenada’s cruise port to La Bufadora, a dramatic marine blowhole reached through an artisan market. Guides such as Daniel, Genaro, Javier, and Armando can add local stops, food advice, photos, and city drop-offs. Plan on about four hours, with shopping and snacks at your own cost.

“Overall this was a great experience for our girls trip with our elderly mom. Once booked I was contacted with additional great offers that were way below the cruise line “specials”. They provided meeting point details and our guide was waiting with a personalized sign making it super easy to find amongst the crowd of taxis. Our guide Genaro was great and he was helpful in pointing out good food after taking our time at La Bufadora. He made us feel comfortable while we shopped and he even made a quick pitstop for us to try local fish and shrimp tacos! He returned us to our drop off point early…”

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3.La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Pair Ensenada’s famous La Bufadora blowhole with a 60-minute horseback ride on a beach or estuary trail. Your private driver can collect you at the cruise port, wait during each stop, suggest local tacos, and return you to the ship. Choose Echo Canyon instead for a riding lesson and mountain route.

“The system is chaotic, the company does not have any exemptions, and the pick-up and drop-off personnel cannot be contacted;”

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4.Private excursion to the bufadora and horseback riding on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Ensenada’s cruise port, then ride trained horses along a beach before visiting La Bufadora and its large craft market. Guides such as Miguel, Danny, Dylan, and Vivian can help with local food, shopping, and timing. The private van, flexible stops, and return to the port suit cruise passengers.

“We were nervous about not booking an excursion through the cruise lines, but the price difference made it worth a look. Booking through Viator was easy and made us feel more secure. Turns out, there was nothing to worry about! Miguel asked us from the very beginning when we needed to be back to the ship, and then was very courteous and informational when we asked questions about our surroundings. The horseback riding was just the right length for these middle-aged hips, and the horse guide was fun and informational, as much as he could be with the language differences. When we got to La Bufadora, Miguel gave us some…”

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5.Ensenada Shore Excursion: Blowhole and La Bufadora Tour with Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about five hours exploring Ensenada in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Ride a gentle horse along La Jolla Beach, watch La Bufadora send seawater skyward, shop for Mexican handicrafts, and visit Rivera del Pacifico. Guides such as Jorge, Yoshiro, Brenda, and Aaron have earned praise for personal service, but confirm pickup details carefully.

“A super fun day!! Great guide for the riding and a great driver for the rest of the activities. The blow hole was pretty cool!”

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6.Enesenda Shore Excursion ATV Adventure with Tacos & wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Take private transport from Ensenada’s port to Campo 9 near La Bufadora for a 60-minute ATV ride through dusty, scenic routes with ocean views. Drivers must be 16 or older. Add a taco stop or wine tasting, then return to the ship by 4 PM, or continue into downtown.

“Fantastic fun ATV experience! Our driver pointed out different historical landmarks on our way to Las Canadas. He was very friendly and took good care of us. Once at Las Canadas, escorted us through a busy line and made sure we had everything we needed. The ATV paths were exciting and gives you several path options (easy or more difficult for the advanced rider). I would do this again!”

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7.Private excursion to Bufadora and flea market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Ensenada’s cruise port to La Bufadora, one of the world’s largest marine geysers. Guides such as Miguel, Dylan, and Raphael add city stops, taco advice, shopping help, translation, bottled water, and soda. The 4 to 5 hour outing is flexible and suits families, cruise passengers, and groups.

“This was a very “layed” back excursion and our driver let us go at our own pace. David was very kind and showed us various things on our way to the spouting horn and back.”

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