Las Vegas horseback riding tours from $130 per rider
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Trade the Las Vegas Strip for a Wild West Trail Ride
Wild West Horseback Adventures takes guests from Las Vegas to a working ranch for a guided trail ride through the Southern Nevada desert.
Choose a morning ride followed by a cowboy breakfast or a late-afternoon ride followed by a barbecue dinner. Both excursions include round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas Strip hotels, professional wranglers and horses matched to each guest’s size and experience level.
No previous horseback-riding experience is required. The group follows the wrangler in single file at a walking pace. Running, racing, trotting and galloping are not permitted.
These tours are a scenic choice for couples, families with eligible children, solo travelers and guests comparing outdoor activities with other Las Vegas tours and attractions.
Las Vegas Horseback Riding Quick Facts
- Starting Price: From $130 per rider for the morning tour.
- Operator: Wild West Horseback Adventures.
- Tour Area: A working ranch in the Southern Nevada desert near Moapa.
- Tour Options: Morning ride with breakfast or sunset ride with barbecue dinner.
- Total Duration: Approximately five hours, including transportation and the meal.
- Time on Horseback: Approximately 90 minutes.
- Experience: No previous riding experience is required.
- Riding Style: Guided single-file trail ride at a walking pace.
- Minimum Age: Six years old.
- Maximum Weight: 250 pounds.
- Transportation: Round-trip pickup from select Las Vegas Strip hotels.
- Footwear: Closed-toe shoes or boots are required.
- Accessibility: The horseback-riding portion is not wheelchair accessible.
- Cancellation: Free cancellation is currently available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Choose Your Horseback Riding Tour
- Price: From $130 per rider.
- Total Duration: Approximately five hours.
- Trail Ride: Approximately 90 minutes.
- Meal: Cowboy-style breakfast after the ride.
- Transportation: Round-trip pickup from select Strip hotels.
Travel from the Strip to the ranch in the morning. After a safety briefing, the wranglers pair each guest with a suitable horse and lead the group along a desert trail.
After the ride, return to the ranch for breakfast. The menu may include pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee. Vegetarian meals may be requested during checkout.
Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner
- Price: From $160 per rider.
- Total Duration: Approximately five hours.
- Trail Ride: Approximately 90 minutes.
- Meal: Cowboy barbecue dinner after the ride.
- Transportation: Round-trip pickup from select Strip hotels.
Ride through the desert as the afternoon light changes across the mountains and Joshua trees. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but guests may see jackrabbits, roadrunners, bighorn sheep or other desert animals.
Dinner currently includes a choice of steak or mesquite-grilled chicken with traditional sides and apple pie. A vegetarian option is available with advance notice.
A campfire may follow when weather, wind and fire restrictions allow.
Prices and available dates can change. Confirm the selected tour, number of riders, pickup location and final total before completing the reservation.
What Is Included?
- Round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas Strip hotels
- Guided horseback trail ride
- Professional wrangler and basic riding instructions
- A horse selected for the rider’s size and experience level
- Breakfast with the morning tour or dinner with the sunset tour
- Helmets for children age 12 and younger
- Helmets for adults upon request
Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, personal purchases and transportation from hotels outside the designated pickup list are not included.
What to Expect at the Ranch
The complete excursion lasts about five hours. This includes hotel transportation, ranch check-in, horse assignments, a safety briefing, approximately 90 minutes of riding, the included meal and the return trip.
- Hotel Pickup: Meet the vehicle at the exact location and time confirmed by the operator.
- Horse Assignment: Staff select a horse based on each rider’s size and experience.
- Trail Format: Riders follow the wrangler in single file.
- Walking Pace: The tour does not include trotting, running or galloping.
- Desert Conditions: Expect dust, sun, wind, uneven terrain and changing temperatures.
- Working Ranch: The setting is rustic rather than resort-like.
- Weather: The operator may adjust or cancel activities when conditions become unsafe.
Rider Requirements
- Riders must be at least six years old.
- Riders cannot weigh more than 250 pounds.
- Closed-toe shoes or boots are required.
- Long pants are strongly recommended.
- Children age 12 and younger must wear a helmet.
- Pregnant guests are not permitted to ride.
- Participants must be able to mount, sit securely and follow the wrangler’s instructions.
- Every participant must complete the required release documents.
Guests with serious back, neck, hip, balance or mobility concerns should review the physical demands before booking.
Hotel Pickup Instructions
Pickup is available from selected Las Vegas Strip hotels. The operator currently requires guests to call 702-792-5050 at least 24 hours before the tour to confirm the pickup time and location.
Sunset tour departures generally occur between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. during summer and between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. during winter. Morning pickup details are provided after booking.
Follow the final confirmation rather than relying on a general time range. Missing the scheduled transportation may result in missing the tour.
What to Wear and Bring
- Secure closed-toe shoes or boots
- Long pants for comfort and leg protection
- A weather-appropriate shirt or jacket
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Only belongings that can be carried safely while riding
Desert mornings and evenings can be much cooler than the daytime temperature, so dressing in layers is helpful.
Wild West Horseback Adventures Video
Las Vegas Horseback Riding FAQs
Is previous horseback-riding experience required?
No. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome. Wranglers provide basic instructions and pair guests with suitable horses.
How much time is spent riding?
The guided trail ride lasts approximately 90 minutes. The full excursion takes about five hours with transportation, preparation and the meal.
Where does the trail ride take place?
The ride takes place at a working ranch in the Southern Nevada desert near Moapa.
Is transportation from Las Vegas included?
Yes. Round-trip transportation is included from selected Las Vegas Strip hotels.
What are the age and weight limits?
Riders must be at least six years old and cannot weigh more than 250 pounds.
What should riders wear?
Closed-toe shoes or boots are required. Long pants and weather-appropriate layers are recommended.
Are helmets provided?
Yes. Helmets are required for children age 12 and younger and available to adults upon request.
Can vegetarian meals be requested?
Yes. Add the request during checkout and confirm it with the operator before the tour.
Is the campfire guaranteed with the sunset ride?
No. The campfire depends on wind, rain, fire restrictions and other safety conditions.
What is the cancellation policy?
The current Viator listings allow free cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled experience. Review the final terms during checkout.
