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The 15 Best Horseback Riding Tours in the USA

64 rides  ·  from $30 a rider

Ranch mornings in Texas and Kentucky, canyon rides out of Las Vegas, mountain trails in Wyoming and Montana. These 15 cover the price spread and how much riding each one really involves.

Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky - At the horse farms: the most rewarding part
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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

1.Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours touring Lexington’s Bluegrass horse country in a 14-passenger van. Guides such as Tim, Vicky, Mark, Richard, and John share practical insight into breeding, training, racing, and aftercare. You may visit one or more working farms, meet horses when available, and see Keeneland, though the exact stops can change.

“It was wonderful tour But being an animal lover I wish there was more hands on with the filly n colts ( there was none) And there was a little corner store that’s has been run by family for years wished we could stop there. More stops”

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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner - Ninety minutes through Red Rock Canyon
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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

2.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

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

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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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms - KatieRich Farms and the peppermint welcome
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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

3.Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,192 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours visiting three Lexington-area horse attractions by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Sean Washington, Jeff, Dan, Jess, and Shaun share local horse-industry insight while you meet broodmares, foals, yearlings, and other horses. The route changes with farm availability and current activities.

“We had the best Tour with Jeff. He was so knowledgeable and funny and a great host! Loved everything about this tour.”

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Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas - A calm 1.5-hour ride through open country
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Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

4.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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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole - Aspen groves, Buffalo Valley, and the Teton views
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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

5.Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Heart Six Ranch near Moran through Bridger-Teton National Forest, with views toward the Tetons and Buffalo Valley. Choose a 90-minute or longer ride, and expect gentle horses, helmets, possible mud, and a relaxed ranch pace. Guides such as Ava, Jeremiah, Jeremy, and Corey have earned praise for calm instruction and friendly trail stories.

“Trail ride with beautiful view of the Tetons. Nice selection of hills to go up and down. Just simple enough for inexperienced riders, like me, and experienced riders, like my wife and daughter. The horses know where to go. Peak autumn foliage was beautiful in late September.”

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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - What the two-hour ride feels like
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

6.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Ride for about two hours through West Maui’s mountain trails and down toward the Pacific with guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, and Cole. You’ll be paired with a horse suited to your ability, stop for mountain and ocean photos, and may trot or canter when conditions allow. The ride is dusty, sometimes muddy, and waterfalls are seasonal.

“A must do on Maui. See the real island on the back o a horse. From jungle to sea. Well maintained hoses and safe.”

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2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon - Meeting the wranglers and your horse
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2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon

7.2-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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Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys - From pasture to Waihee Valley
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Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

8.Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185

Meet the paniolos at Circle M Ranch, choose a horse suited to your ability, and spend about 90 minutes riding from rolling pasture toward Waihee Valley and the Pacific coast. Guides such as Don, Chase, Layla, and Bailey help beginners feel at ease while experienced riders enjoy a real working ranch setting. Morning and afternoon rides are available.

“Fabulous experience with the horses and staff at Circle M! Enjoyed my ride by the ocean, the staff could not be more exceptional and the horses were well cared for and easy to ride”

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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco - What the lesson is like for first-time riders
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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

9.Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · from $100

At Brazos Bluffs Ranch near Waco, you’ll get a short riding lesson, meet well-trained horses, then follow a roughly three-mile trail through meadows and woods with guides such as Ruthie, Maddie, Kylie, or Savannah. The highlight is a high bluff with wide views over the Brazos River. Beginners are welcome, but riders must weigh 250 pounds or less.

“Amazing time and beautiful views! We didn’t know they did a sunset ride too. We will definitely book that next time. It’s very safe and good for any age.”

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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour - Meeting the horses at D/D MTA Horse Tours
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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

10.Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $74

From D/D MTA Horse Tours at the KOA Campground, a Navajo guide pairs you with a suitable horse and leads a 30-minute to one-hour ride past Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, and the Mittens. Expect basic instruction, photo stops, English commentary, and a calm pace for beginners, with more freedom for experienced riders when conditions allow.

“the guide was very helpful and informative on area and history. Great tour.”

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Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat - Assateague Island from the Virginia side
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Chincoteague’s Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat

11.Chincoteague’s Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Cruise Chincoteague and Assateague Islands with Captain Mike on a two-hour, six-person boat tour. Search for wild ponies, dolphins, bald eagles, pelicans, and other wildlife while hearing island stories from a local captain with more than 40 years on these waters. Sunrise and sunset departures are available.

“Loved this experience! We were able to see so many ponies and get up close to the beach with our amazing captain.”

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Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour - Meeting the horses and getting ready
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Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

12.Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Meet at Sunset Ranch Hollywood, just below the Hollywood Sign, for a one-hour guided ride through Griffith Park. Guides such as Dixie, Cass, Benito, and Megan help beginners settle in, match riders with calm horses, and take photos along the trail. Expect a relaxed pace, broad city views, and some hillside exposure.

“Had an amazing time. It’s a memory that will last a lifetime. The guides were great, my horse was hilarious and Kilo had the cutest friendly face! Definitely recommend!”

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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour - Meeting your guide near The View Hotel
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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

13.2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride for about two hours through Monument Valley from Sacred Monument Tours near The View Hotel. You’ll meet a Navajo guide, choose a horse suited to your experience and size, and follow a slow route toward the Mittens, Merrick Butte, and Sentinel Mesa. Guides such as Logan, Ranger, Marco, and Nelson have earned praise for their care, stories, and photography help.

“2 hour horseback ride. Our guide Logan was excellent. He talked about all the monuments, and took excellent care of my wife and I. Highly recommended.”

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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour - The first 45 minutes with Dennis and Erin
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

14.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala with Dennis and Erin Thompson. Learn how the Gypsy Vanner breed came to America, walk beneath ancient oaks and Spanish moss, meet horses, donkeys, mules, and foals, then pose for a photo with a stallion.

“Dennis and Erin had extreme passion for their life's work and it showed! The animals were beautiful, loved and well-cared for.”

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From Las Vegas: Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner - Meeting the ranch hands and choosing your horse
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From Las Vegas: Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner

15.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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