Day of the Dead, Mexico
9 Days
Mexico ( Best airport: Bajio BJX Airport)
A Unique Opportunity to Experience the Day of the Dead this equestrian program offers participants a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dive into one of Mexico’s most cherished traditions. This immersive experience invites you to discover the magic of this cultural treasure while riding horseback through breathtaking landscapes.
More than just a journey, this program allows you to actively engage with the tradition, discovering firsthand why it has captured the hearts of people worldwide and inspired countless artistic expressions, from fashion to international films.
Beyond exploring the profound cultural significance of the Day of the Dead, participants will be embraced by the warmth and hospitality that Mexico is known for.
Level of Riding and Fitness
You’ll need to be a confident rider secure in walk, trot and canter, and with a reasonable level of fitness to enable you to spend most of the day in the saddle. There are some narrow, steep paths to navigate so you should be comfortable with this. Th weight limit is 110kg.
Guides and Group Size
You’ll be guided by Angel, a highly experienced tour operator and guide who has created this trail with a focus on creating authentic, equestrian and cultural experiences. Angel has built a network of friends and contacts across the trail route so you will receive a warm welcome when passing through the remote villages and hamlets dotted along the trail.
The group size is 6-14

Accommodation and Dining
On the first day, you’ll be warmly welcomed at Rancho Las Palmas with a refreshing welcome cocktail to kick off your adventure. For the remainder of the trip, accommodations will include charming hotels and luxurious glamping sites, with shared room arrangements to enhance the communal experience.
Meals are based on regional Mexican food and include: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, fruit, vegetables, cereals, rice, milk, coffee, natural fruit juices and purified bottled water. During the trail most of the food is prepared by the rural communities you visit, and in many cases traditional, prehispanic, ancestral recipes are used so the flavors and textures are unique and can be very different from what many may think of as classic Mexican food. Lunch is eaten at picturesque spots on the trail and set up with tables, chairs and a canopy. The food could be a tasty hot stew, peppers stuffed with cheese and quesadillas alongside a generous helping of beer and wine. After these meals you’ll usually take a siesta on the grass, where you can doze in the sun before continuing in the afternoon.
On select evenings at the hotels, you’ll have the option to enjoy an open bar, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, and reflect on the day’s adventures with your fellow riders.
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Itinerary
Day of the Dead, Mexico
9 days / 8 nights/ 5 days riding
In the unlikely event that the minimum number of 6 participants is not reached, we can still guarantee the trip. In this case, an additional small group supplement cost of £640, is asked to each participant, in order to organise the program.
Single supplement – on demand based & limited availability
Flights and airport transfers
Do not book flights until you have received the Booking confirmation email from saddletravel.com.
We strongly recommend arriving in Mexico 24 hours prior to the start of the ride to allow for any flight delays. Please book your flights to Bajio BJX Airport.
Meet your hosts at the meeting point (Rancho Las Palmas – Atotonilco Gto.) at 5pm on Day 1 of the trail.
Please arrange departure flights for after 2pm on the last day of the trail.
Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Bajio BJX Airport to Rancho Las Palmas – Atotonilco Village are approximately $100 USD each way per group (1-4). Alternatively you can take a taxi from the airport which costs between 65-85 USD
- Private local transfers
- Welcome kit
- Specialised guides & support staff
- Support vehicle for luggage transfer
- Meals, as indicated in the program.
- 8 nights of accommodation in hotels and Glamping as described in shared occupancy
- Cocktails and tequilas tasting
- Guided route of “offerings” in Guanajuato
- Visit the historic cemetery
- Attendance at the theatrical performances of the municipality of Guanajuato
- Private transfer to the city of Guanajuato
- Guided tour of the historic center of Guanajuato
- Visit of the “monumental offering” of Guanajuato
- Visit of the “Tapete de la muerte”
- Visit to the Festival “la Catrina Vive”
- Guided Visit to the mummies museum
- Body Painting workshop of catrinas and catrines.
- Painting and equipment necessary for characterization of catrinas for horses and riders.
- Photo session characterized as catrinas.
- Day of the Dead “themed dinner”.
- 3 nights of Open Bar (October the 29, 30 & 31st)
- Certificate
- Flights
- Transfer in & out from the airport (due to local government regulations)
- Additional attractions entrances fees
- Bar service (except by those 2 mentioned on the program)
- Spa Services
- Travel insurance
- Single room