Where to Go Underground: the 15 Best Horseback Cave Rides Worldwide

1.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

At Rancho Bonanza, you ride a rescued horse through jungle paths with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, learning about Maya traditions and forest plants. Then cool off in a cenote, with towels, lockers, snacks, drinks, and round-trip pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“Fun experience! I was a little worried since Ive never rode a horse before. We were well taken care of by the crew there. Both Lily and Paula were great! It was a great combination of activities. If you’re scared of water though, the cenote is pretty deep.”

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2.Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 822 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in the Ruta de los Cenotes on a guided circuit of horseback riding, ATV trails, four ziplines, and a freshwater cenote. Pickup, transport, safety gear, water, and a Mayan-style chicken lunch are included. Guides such as Luis, Raul, Sergio, and Alex are frequently assigned to groups.

“They pick me up from the hotel at the same time they told. Raul was very good guide. The 5$ that i brought to the locker i gave it to him as a tip (the locker was free). We did horses, then cenote, then atv, then zipline. The 2 problems that i had was the lunch - just 2 tacos free. The photos that they took of us cost 55$ (cash) or 59$ (credit card).”

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3.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Pack four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, cenote swimming, lunch, and tequila tasting into one jungle outing near Puerto Morelos. Guides such as Chris, Flako, Flash, and Mr. H are praised for friendly instruction. Bring closed shoes, water, and patience for group transport.

“We had a wonderful and memorable time together with our friends, celebrating my 55th birthday! Everyone was so professional and friendly. All of the exscursions were amazing! We had the best leader, Flako he was very patient, kind and great with the instructions! This was my 1st time doing the skylines, not to mention I did all 4 and the bridge. I still can’t believe it, Flako was very patient and kind encouraging me to forge through. The tacos were amazing! If you are thinking about doing these activities while visiting Cancún, Do it! You will not be disappointed. Water shoes , goggles, gloves and face coverings can be purchased…”

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4.Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about five hours combining a gentle horseback ride, dusty ATV trails, ziplines, and a freshwater cenote near Cancun. Small groups, bilingual guides, hotel pickup, safety gear, and tequila tasting are included. Guides such as Mona Lisa, Alex, Henry, and Javier have earned special praise for their energy and care.

“I was unable to attend because I broke my toe and had to cancel for medical reasons. They were completely unwilling to work with me or offer any kind of refund, even partial. This rigid and unhelpful stance makes them seem very unprofessional in a customer service context.”

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5.Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours near Puerto Morelos riding ATVs and horses, crossing beginner-friendly ziplines, swimming in a cenote, tasting tequila, and eating lunch. Guides such as Raul, Arturo, Flash, and Jose are known for friendly service, but expect short activity times, shared circuits, photo sales, and extra charges.

“Zip lines were underwhelming, ATV crowd was too long to go any sort of speed that got the adrenaline going, horses were not allowed to gallop or canter (super tight space despite 4 at a time going) Cenote was cool, but all in all I would not return. This package is not worth your money, choose an exclusive package and just do either ATVs all day, Horseback riding all day, or zipline all day. We had to wait (group of 20 or so) for 10-15 minutes at each of the only (4) zip lines! It was cool to pack in such a variety of things into one day, but my…”

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6.ATV Circuit in Cancun, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about four hours in Puerto Morelos on a guided circuit of ATVs, horseback riding, six zip lines, a suspension bridge, and a cenote with jump platforms. Lunch, safety gear, and shared transportation are included. Bring dry clothes, water shoes, and money for lockers, photos, and optional fees.

“You should be able to bring your phone. But they just want to sell you pictures. Late for pickup . Just following with horse and atv”

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7.Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Travel from Reykjavík into Borgarfjörður with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Glanni, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, and Sturlureykir Horse Farm. The main event is a guided walk through Viðgelmir Lava Cave, where lava colors and winter ice formations reward sturdy shoes and warm layers.

“Addi was our guide and we went beyond to make us comfortable and provided vert interesting tidbits about Iceland and it's history. Each stop was beautiful and something otherworldly! the caves of course was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this tour”

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8.ATV Combo Horseback Riding, ATV, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 113 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in the Riviera Maya on a four-part adventure: zipline through the jungle, ride an ATV over a rough trail, follow a calm horseback route, and swim in a Mayan cenote. Guides such as Henry, George, and Andres have earned praise for keeping the day fun and orderly. Lunch, water, transport, and activity fees are included.

“The tour was a great experience for a first time visitor. Although certain parts of the excursion seemed rushed the tour guide was knowledgeable. I was with a group of 9 we didn’t know we couldn’t have our phones during parts of the excursion, for us it was a big deal because we are visiting from out of the country. The tour guide did his best to assure us that we were safe. The zip line was the best part for me. The ATVs need to be updated and maintained better. The lunch was bland but since it was at a restaurant there were other options available for purchase. Overall…”

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9.Cancun Mayan Pass: ATV, Cenote, Zipline, Transportation & Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend about four hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, combining four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, a freshwater cenote, tequila tasting, and horseback riding on selected options. Guides such as Sol, Arturo, Flash, and Pablo are praised for friendly, patient help. Expect extra fees.

“The first half was good until we went to the cenote. It was very short. We were told we could swim, but we only had 15 mins. They gave us super limited time to change, swim, and change back. Lunch is literally just 2 tacos. You're forced to purchase a drink if you don't want to choke. Tequila tasting is a 15min advertisement selling their 100$ bottle of tequila. The tour we paid for is less than $150. But we ended up spending 200+ bucks at the location. Entrance fee, ATV insurance, locker, drinks, photos they took (cause they won't let you use your camera), and lastly, tips they will…”

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10.Cancun Horseback Riding, ATV, Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about four hours in Puerto Morelos riding horses through jungle trails, driving an ATV, crossing ziplines, and swimming in a cenote with a jumping platform. Lunch, agua fresca, helmets, and life jackets are included. Shared transport, waiting times, lockers, insurance, photos, and drinks cost extra.

“The number of events for the cost was excellent. Booking it online was easy and we received everything noted on the event description. The people were also very friendly, safety conscious, and respectful. My issues were as follows: 1. It was a bit disorganized. We had to wait quite a bit for someone to address us upon arrival. 2. The equipment was old and work out. Our ATV kept stalling and backfiring. 3. The cenote needs a makeover. Though there were no issues, it just looked old and dilapidated. 4. The food was mediocre - no flavor.”

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11.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + ATV + Ziplines + Cenote Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about five hours in Tulum’s Maya jungle riding ATVs, crossing four ziplines, rappelling, swimming through an underground cenote, eating a Mexican lunch, and taking a short horseback ride. Guides such as Sergio, Victor, Rafael, and Christian are known for keeping the busy schedule moving.

“This experience was a bunch of fun. The only thing I would change is that I would not book the horses. While it was fun, it took away from our time in the cenote, which was unlike any cenote I had ever seen. I highly recommend this experience!”

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12.Horseback riding with ATV, zip lines and cenote, lunch and transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

This five-hour Cancun-area adventure packs horseback riding, a rugged ATV course, zip lines and a Maya cenote swim into one outing. Guides such as Henry, Lisa, Angel and Pablo keep the pace lively, while lunch, water, equipment and transfers are included. Expect a busy park, short activity times and optional photo costs.

“Everything about the place felt like home. The staff is amazing and very accommodating. I would highly recommend the place to all my friends and family. This place is way more fun and friendly than some places that are twice th price”

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13.Kanab: Cave Lakes Canyon Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 1h 30m · from $95

Ride 2.5 miles through Cave Lakes Canyon near Kanab on a 90-minute guided trip. You will pass meadows, small lakes, and 100-foot red sandstone walls with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jessica, Sadie, Blaine, and Rachelle are praised for pairing riders with calm horses and sharing local stories.

“Enjoyable relaxing atmospheric and authentic ride. Wonderful scenery ,informative guide and lovely horses”

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14.ATV Tour, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Head to Puerto Morelos for a shared jungle outing with ATV riding, zip lines, horseback riding, suspension bridges, and a cenote jump. You get helmets, life jackets, fajitas, and water. Guides such as Danny have earned praise, but expect waits, strict timing, and extra charges for lockers, insurance, photos, and some park fees.

“I went with my wife, and we had the best time! We didn't do the horseback riding so we could have more time at the cenote, and I'm glad we did because that was probably my favorite part. You could jump off the little cliff hanger or you could zip line in the water. It was so refreshing and invigorating! Definitely recommend!”

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15.Horseback Riding Cenote, Zipline.Transportation & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about four hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos with four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute horseback ride, a freshwater cenote, lunch, tequila tasting, and roundtrip transport. Guides such as Jaguar, Raul, and Chris have earned strong praise, but confirm ATV costs and timing before you go.

“I loved the atmosphere and the staff . Every person apart of the staff was friendly and inviting . We had Jaguar as our group leader . 10/10 Recommend”

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