The World’s 13 Best Horse Rides with a Barbecue Worldwide

1.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Leave the Strip for a 90-minute beginner-friendly ride through Red Rock Canyon with calm horses and helpful wranglers. After sunset, sit by the fire for steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian barbecue, followed by s’mores and cowboy poetry. Pickup is available from select Las Vegas hotels, and the small group is limited to 20 people.

“I really enjoyed our ride, the horses & scenery. Our guides were great & very friendly!! Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Leave Mendoza by van for El Relincho Cabalgatas, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride of about three hours. Reach a 2,100-meter viewpoint, then return to the ranch for beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, juice, and dessert. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“Couldn’t recommend this enough! It was such a memorable experience. The horses are carefully chosen for you based on your height and experience. 3 hours flies by and the horses are so experienced you have nothing to worry about. The food afterwards was also delicious. Just a warning for those with motion sickness though, the drive to/from the ranch is quite bumpy so just be prepared.”

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3.Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Ride gentle horses through Nevada’s desert at sunset with guides such as Hector, Cesar, Chanel, and Chencho. After the 1.5-hour trail ride, enjoy steak or mesquite-grilled chicken, campfire sides, apple pie, and drinks at the ranch. Hotel pickup, riding gear, and a small group of up to 12 are included.

“Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic… from start to finish. The communication before hand , during and after the event was outstanding. Danny the pick up driver and cook was very knowledgeable, very happy individual and what ever he uses to flavour the food we are was outstanding, the best corn on the cob I’ve ever had and the steak and salmon were cooked to perfection , the desert, to was awesome. The ranch it’s self was stunning , not just horses but cows and goats and the one eyed dog , hooligan, who just loves being stroked. The horseback ride itself was spectacular, the views , the route we took and the…”

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4.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride from Hacienda Doña Engracia through rural Jalisco with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, Saul, and Valeria. Depending on river conditions, you may cross the Mascota River or swim with your horse. Finish at La Dulce Vista with tequila tasting, salsa making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas.

“We went during the rainy season an and couldn’t ride the trail with the river crossings. Instead, we went on a ride through the town which featured a section of nature trail. We then went up the mountain for tequila tasting and the Mexican BBQ and both experiences were very enjoyable! Our guide Martin was super fun. Our tour ended late and we were gone from 10:30am to about 4pm.”

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5.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

Ride for an hour through desert valleys with safety gear and a guide, stop for sunset photos, then return to an oasis for BBQ dinner and stargazing. Hotel transfers from Hurghada, jeep off-roading, Arabian tea or coffee, soft drinks, and telescope viewing are included. Guides speak several languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.

“It was a great experience and worth the money. The jeep trip is very extreme so prepare yourself. For me as a man it was ok. For my wife it was very scary. They drive with + 100 kmh in the desert. You have to sit in the back without seatbelts. For me it was cool but very dangerous. The stars part was very beatiful and the guide Adam was amazing. The horse ride was also very cool, but prepare yourself for the sun in the desert. Its more hot than in your resort.”

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6.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera valley, with private transport from Mendoza, a two-and-a-half-hour ride on well-cared-for Creole horses, and lunch prepared by the Palma family. Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel lead the experience, which includes empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine barbecue, and time to walk or relax.

“Really great experience! First of all nice personal contact right away together with a quick confirmation of the trip. The Ranch is beautiful, the surrounding is so spacious, I found it breath taking. The horses are super well behaved and well taken care off! The ride itself is beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. The food afterwards was excellent. You just feel that they have a heart of liking good products. We geld so relaxed. And next to that we even got really nice tips for the rest of our stay. Thank you so mutch!”

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7.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where host Nico and local gauchos introduce you to gentle horses and guide a two-hour ride through forest, lake country, and Patagonian steppe. The day includes pastries, mate, a three-course asado, wine, soft drinks, and transport arrangements that should be confirmed when booking.

“Lovely views in the Patagonian Steps whilst riding with the Gauchos. Good 2 hour ride . Provide with pastries and hot drinks on arrival and a fabulous lunch. The lunch was barbecued meat salad , bread and wine plus s Dulce dr me he pancake . I have one comment no one spoke English therefore for an hour I listened to a talk on deer which I had no understanding of . My friend speaks some Spanish but this tested her knowledge. Other South Americans on our table did also help . Even if it was in a leaflet it would help . Also having been told what was said…”

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8.Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Night Horseback Ride and Italian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $101

Meet your driver in Pompeii or a nearby town for a small-group evening on Mount Vesuvius. Ride for one hour through local vineyards with an English-speaking guide, then sit down to a generous BBQ of local meats, cheese, vegetables, dessert, and estate-made wine. Helmets, food, wine, and round-trip transport are included.

“this was amazing. Horse riding was good but bbq. so much h food. wine was lovely. People running the experience were amazing. so friendly. highly recommend”

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9.Private Experience: Horseback Riding and BBQ in the Mountain – Estancia La Carrera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Spend eight hours with Gilda and her team at Estancia El Pico in Tupungato. Ride calm Criollo horses with a local gaucho, reach mountain viewpoints near 2,400 meters, and share a traditional asado, homemade empanadas, selected wines, and regional sweets at the family home.

“I would highly recommend this experience!! Gilda was a lovely host, and made the day very special. Gilda picked us up from Mendoza and we drove 1.5 hours to her Estancia. We went for a horse ride on very beautiful calm horses with a view of the Andes. She then prepared us an amazing bbq meal with a lot of snacks before, she also catered for a vegetarian very well. We enjoyed trying some different wines and ate a lot of food. Overall would highly recommend this experience, very good value for money and an unforgettable day!”

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10.Horse Ride in Agadir & Options at Sunset & Barbecue with Couscous

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $24Best value

Spend about four hours riding a horse near Agadir, with up to 1.5 hours in the saddle through dunes, eucalyptus forest, and the Souss Massa River area. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and a tea break are included. Select the barbecue option for a local Berber meal served at a home or tent.

“Amazing experience. Very friendly and polite staff and what an amazing and delicious dinner to end with 😊😊😊 highly recommended.”

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11.Sunset Horseback Ride With BBQ Dinner Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Meet your horse and guide at Jerry’s Nugget Casino, then ride for about 90 minutes through mountain country once used by early settlers near Las Vegas. Helmets, tack, a BBQ dinner, fixings, and a beverage are included. Pickup is available with advance confirmation and the paid shuttle option. Vegetarian meals require a direct request.

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12.Sunset Horse Riding And BBQ Dinner Tour At Ao Nam Mao Beach Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $108

You’ll ride from a horse farm through countryside and along Ao Nam Mao Beach, with help matched to your riding ability. The sunset is the main event, followed by a BBQ dinner beside the Andaman Sea. Pickup is included from Ao Nang and Ao Nammao. Children from age four can join.

“Amazing experience, the view is stuning, the colorful sunset is unique, the organisation is excellent.”

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13.Jeep Cruise Stargazing with Horse Riding & BBQ Dinner – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30

You’ll leave your Hurghada hotel around 3:00 pm for a six-hour desert outing with jeep transport, horse riding, a Bedouin village visit, BBQ dinner, traditional tea, and guided stargazing. The tour suits families and first-time desert visitors, with hotel pickup included from many Hurghada areas.

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