Desert trail rides
The best horseback tours in Las Vegas
A desert sunset ride with BBQ dinner, short trail rides east of town, a breakfast ride and a Joshua tree forest ride with lunch. Here is which ride to book. We also give honest advice on fees not in the price, getting to the ranch, and cancellation.
See our 5 picks
The best horseback tour in Las Vegas is the desert sunset ride with BBQ dinner. It takes 6 hours with hotel pickup and starts from €143; children must be 6 or older.
Two of our five picks are non-refundable, and three charge a service fee before the ride. Each card says which.
Our 5 picks for horseback riding in Las Vegas
Rides with free cancellation and more reviews come first. Then two non-refundable rides, then a newer ride with few reviews.
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from €143 per person Our top pick 6 hours 4.7 (579) reviews on GetYourGuide
Desert sunset ride with BBQ dinner
Ride through the Mojave Desert at sunset, then eat a BBQ dinner around a campfire. Hotel pickup, dessert and drinks are included, and taxes and fees are in the price. Tips are not.
Best for Couples and families with kids 6 and up
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Desert trail ride
1 h 30 min 4.1 (183) reviews on GetYourGuide
1.5-hour desert trail ride
Non-refundable. A short guided ride past red rock formations at a stable in Sunrise Manor, east of Las Vegas. A service fee is collected before the ride, and there is no hotel pickup.
Best for A short, low-cost ride
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from €107 per person 2 hours 3.9 (32) reviews on GetYourGuide
Breakfast ride with a riding lesson
Non-refundable. A 2-hour ride near E Lake Mead Blvd in Henderson, with a short lesson and a hot breakfast. It is rated 3.9 from 32 reviews, lower than our other picks. A service fee is extra.
Best for First-time riders
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from €240 per person 6 hours 4.6 (7) reviews on GetYourGuide
Joshua tree forest ride with buffalo and lunch
Few reviews so far (7). A 6-hour day with hotel pickup: ride through a Joshua tree forest, visit an old cattle ranch and see buffalo. Lunch and a singing cowboy show are included.
Best for Families with kids 9 and up
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from €103 per person 1 h 30 min 5.0 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Trail ride with breakfast and BBQ lunch
Few reviews so far (4). A 1.5-hour ride at Lava Butte, with breakfast before and a BBQ lunch with pie after. A service fee is extra, and there is no hotel pickup.
Best for Riders who want a big meal
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Horseback rides at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert sunset ride with BBQ dinner | €143 per person | 6 hours | Up to 12 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Couples and families with kids 6 and up | Pickup, dinner and free cancellation, with no service fee on top. |
| 1.5-hour desert trail ride | €67 per person | 1 h 30 min | Up to 25 | Meeting point | Non-refundable | A short, low-cost ride | The cheapest ride on our list, from €67. |
| Breakfast ride with a riding lesson | €107 per person | 2 hours | Up to 12 | Meeting point | Non-refundable | First-time riders | The only ride on our list with a riding lesson included. |
| Joshua tree forest ride with buffalo and lunch | €240 per person | 6 hours | Up to 12 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Families with kids 9 and up | A full day with pickup, lunch and free cancellation. |
| Trail ride with breakfast and BBQ lunch | €103 per person | 1 h 30 min | Up to 25 | Meeting point | Yes, 24 h | Riders who want a big meal | Two meals and free cancellation for a short ride. |
Desert sunset ride with BBQ dinner
€143 per person6 hours 4.7 (579)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Couples and families with kids 6 and up
- Why we picked it
- Pickup, dinner and free cancellation, with no service fee on top.
€67 per person1 h 30 min 4.1 (183)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 25
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Who it suits
- A short, low-cost ride
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest ride on our list, from €67.
Breakfast ride with a riding lesson
€107 per person2 hours 3.9 (32)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Who it suits
- First-time riders
- Why we picked it
- The only ride on our list with a riding lesson included.
Joshua tree forest ride with buffalo and lunch
€240 per person6 hours 4.6 (7)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Families with kids 9 and up
- Why we picked it
- A full day with pickup, lunch and free cancellation.
Trail ride with breakfast and BBQ lunch
€103 per person1 h 30 min 5.0 (4)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 25
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Riders who want a big meal
- Why we picked it
- Two meals and free cancellation for a short ride.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Horseback tours in Las Vegas compared
Horseback rides in Las Vegas start from €67 for 1.5 hours and go up to €240 for a full day. This table shows the fees and the rules.
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| Ride | From | Time | Service fee | Pickup | Min. age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset ride with BBQ dinner | €143 | 6 hours | No, fees included | Yes | 6 |
| Desert trail ride | €67 | 1.5 hours | Yes, before the ride | No | 6 |
| Breakfast ride with lesson | €107 | 2 hours | Yes, before the ride | No | Not stated |
| Joshua tree ride with lunch | €240 | 6 hours | Not stated | Yes | 9 |
| Trail ride with two meals | €103 | 1.5 hours | Yes, before the ride | No | 6 |
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026.
The cheapest ride
The 1.5-hour trail ride is the cheapest, from €67. It is non-refundable, and a service fee is collected before the ride.
Rides with a short lesson
The breakfast ride includes a riding lesson. You learn how to ride, get on and get off, and stairs help you mount.
Sunset rides with dinner
Yes, there is a sunset ride with dinner: our top pick, from €143.
You ride through the desert at sunset and eat a BBQ dinner by a campfire. Hotel pickup, dessert and drinks are included.
Children must be 6 or older, and riders 12 and under wear helmets. The ride is not suitable for people over 250 lbs (113 kg).
Horseback riding near Las Vegas: where the rides go
The rides go to stables east of Las Vegas, and to a Joshua tree forest.
Three rides meet at their stables: in Sunrise Manor, on E Lake Mead Blvd in Henderson, and at Lava Butte. You get there yourself.
The trail ride's location may change with the weather, its listing says.
The sunset ride and the Joshua tree ride pick you up at your hotel.
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Before you book a horseback ride
Count the service fee
The three rides from the same stable collect a service fee before the ride. The sunset ride has taxes and fees in its price.
Check the refund rule
The trail ride and the breakfast ride are non-refundable. The other three have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Check ages
Children must be 6 or older on three rides, and 9 or older on the Joshua tree ride.
Check the weight limit
Two rides are not suitable for riders over 250 lbs (113 kg). The Joshua tree ride has a 260 lbs limit.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Three rides require closed-toe shoes, and the trail ride also asks for long pants.
Plan for tips
Tips are not included on four of the five rides.
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