15 Las Vegas Horse Rides Worth Booking

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.Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,031 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159

Leave the Strip for a relaxed 1.5-hour trail ride through southern Nevada with calm horses and wranglers such as Hector, Gecko, and Chencho. After sunset, enjoy steak, chicken, or a vegetarian meal, then sit by a weather-dependent campfire. Pickup, dinner, helmets on request, and groups of up to 12 are included.

“An amazing experience riding through beautiful countryside. Helped by very friendly and experienced colleagues.”

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3.2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave the Las Vegas Strip for a two-hour guided ride through Red Rock Canyon with Cowboy Trail Rides. Wranglers match you with a horse or mule, teach basic safety, and lead you along rocky trails and high ridges. Guides such as Denise, Haley, and Riley are known for calm instruction. Hotel pickup, equipment, and bottled water access make this an easy half-day outing.

“Excellent trail ride; well cared for and sure footed horses; friendly and competent wranglers; great views in a unique desert setting. The Rim ride includes rocky trails, rim edge riding, and up‐and-down riding. It's very beautiful! It is a desert ride with desert plants so wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Above all enjoy this ride.”

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4.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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5.Horseback Ride in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride for about 1 hour and 15 minutes through red-rock desert near Lake Mead on a calm, well-trained horse. Guides including Charlie, Montana, Kim, and Grace match horses to your ability and teach beginners the basics. Expect a small group of up to 10, peaceful views, and a remote meeting point that requires careful directions.

“Montana was our guide. He was great. Horses were awesome. I’m an experienced rider and my horse was very well mannered. Had an awesome time.”

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6.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 139 reviews · 1h 30m · from $75Best value

Ride through Rainbow Gardens near Lake Mead with an English-speaking guide such as Grace, Charlie, or Kym. You’ll receive a horse matched to your ability, riding instruction, a helmet, and sweeping red-rock views. The ride suits beginners, but you must arrange your own transport to the trail site.

“What a great experience we had thank you Grace. Grace had great knowledge of horses gowing up all her life with them . I felt safe and comfortable with her around ... thank you to Coco too 💖 I would recommend this to everyone. everything was perfect 👌”

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7.Horseback Ride in Las Vegas with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Leave the Strip for a guided horseback ride about 25 minutes from North Las Vegas. You’ll meet calm, novice-friendly horses, follow desert trails through Rainbow Gardens, and stop near Lava Butte. Guides such as Grace, Charlie, and Kym share local details and take action photos. Add the barbecue meal if you want dinner after the ride.

“We had such an amazing time. We went on the public tour at 7pm. The host was very good at giving directions and multiple ways to get there. We got there a little before 7. The guide was running a little late because she had a private tour right before, but we didn’t mind as we got to watch an incredible view and beautiful horses. When she arrived we filled out forms as she got the other horses ready. We had 7 total people on our ride including the guide. We were all quickly mounted and ready to go. We went single file and the trail was just stunning. It…”

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8.Las Vegas Horseback Ride with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

Escape the Strip for a guided 1.5-hour ride through Southern Nevada desert trails. Wranglers such as Caesar, Chanel, Leo, and Hector match you with a calm horse, while drivers and cooks including Danny and Donovan handle transport and the meal. Choose breakfast or dinner, and expect a slow, single-file ride rather than galloping.

“It was absolutely the best time! The horses, dogs, and the bull (who isn’t mean!) were fantastic. The guides were fantastic, and Jeff… he makes a mean steak! Great experience!!!”

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9.Maverick Ranch Breakfast and Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Leave Las Vegas early for Maverick Ranch, where wranglers lead a gentle 1.5-hour ride through the Nevada hills. You will see mountain views, learn about ranch life, and enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, ham, toast, and juice. Guides such as Hector, Caesar, and Chanel have helped make this a friendly choice for first-time riders.

“Was a great morning away from the vagas madness. Guides throughout were wonderful, the horses and ride was fantastic with a gentle pace allowing time for plenty photos and conversation. Great breakfast and transport. Really well done and well looked after. Recommend”

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10.Las Vegas Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Meet your wrangler near Henderson for a short riding lesson, then follow a slow trail through desert scenery or, when available, wooded mountain terrain. Guides such as Grace and Charlie match riders with suitable horses and help first-timers feel at ease. The ride suits children age 6 and up, with helmets and equipment provided. Transportation requires separate arrangements.

“This was a very nice horseback ride. The horses were gentle even for small kids to ride. The instructor was great too, just lacked some communication at times.”

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11.Horseback Riding with Breakfast in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Meet near North Las Vegas for a Western breakfast of omelet, pancakes, potatoes, sausage, bacon, and a drink, then follow a wrangler on a gentle horseback ride through Rainbow Gardens. The route passes colorful rock formations and Lava Butte. It suits first-time riders and children six and older, but transportation, desert heat, and the strictly enforced rider limit need careful planning.

“The scenery was amazing the horses were well trained and the guide was amazing at making us feel comfortable for our first time.”

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12.Evening Horseback Ride in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Ride a calm, specially trained horse through red rock country near Lake Mead on a roughly 1-hour-15-minute evening outing. Your English-speaking guide handles mounting, safety instructions, and trail direction. No riding experience is needed. Expect a quiet desert setting, Lava Butte views, and a small-group format, but arrange your own transportation and confirm the start time carefully.

“My Husband brought me here for my birthday it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend! The tour guide was very informative and made us feel safe!”

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13.Grand Canyon Ranch Tour with Horseback/Wagon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $225

Leave Las Vegas for a seven-hour Arizona outing with a Hoover Dam photo stop, Joshua Tree Forest views, and a guided 45-minute horseback or covered-wagon ride at Grand Canyon Western Ranch. Guides such as Colton, Kevin, and Casey add trail stories, ranch history, music, and cowboy humor. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

“Had the most wonderful day! Tyler our driver went out of his way to pick us up as we were not coming from Las Vegas we were staying in Arizona. Reba was excellent communication via email re: the same. Also Casey was a gentleman telling us stories of the ranch & singing beautiful songs. Colton was my guide for the horseriding he was so calm & helpful & informative about the land. All the staff were super friendly & helpful & John brought my cousin on the wagon ride & again he was a gentleman & very informative about the ranch & land. Went for my birthday on new year's…”

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14.Horseback Riding with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Meet your horse at Silver State Horseback Riding Tours, learn to mount and ride, then follow a desert trail among red rocks and native plants. Guides such as Charlie and Grace help first-time riders feel at ease. Finish with a hearty breakfast, coffee, water, and orange juice. Transport is not included.

“Originally from Atlanta, I chose Silver State Tour for a unique Nevada experience and it didn't disappoint. Our guide Charlie was phenomenal, combining his deep knowledge of the Nevada desert with engaging stories and anecdotes. I rode a horse named Bullseye, an ideal match for an intermediate rider like me. The desert landscape was breathtaking, with its vivid rock formations and diverse flora. We even spotted a few playful chipmunks along the trail, adding a delightful touch to our journey. What also stood out was how easy it was to find the location, thanks to the clear directions provided. The entire ride was a peaceful yet exhilarating escape from the…”

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15.Grand Canyon ATV Tour + Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $550

Start with a 6:00 am pickup from your Las Vegas Strip hotel, then combine ATV riding with horseback riding near the Grand Canyon area. The small group is capped at 14 people, and beginners are welcome. Lunch, soft drinks, helmets, and ATV use are included, with an optional Hoover Dam Bypass photo stop.

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