RANCH TRAVEL GUIDE
The rides worth saddling up for.
The 15 rides travellers book most, from white-sand beach gallops in the Caribbean to red-rock desert trails out West, Icelandic horses on the lava fields and sunrise rides through the Cappadocia valleys. Dude ranches, working stables and easy beginner trails, every saddle in one place.
Half-day jungle action in Punta Cana: zipline over the trees, horseback and muddy dune buggies at Hacienda Tuko, with lunch and pickup.
Most Popular“Awesome experience, be prepared to get muddy on the buggies! Horses and zipline were great, though the trail does get a little crowded with all the Horses.”
Feed 300 reindeer by hand, warm up in a Sámi lavvu, then enjoy a firelit lunch and joik songs in Tromsø’s winter wilds.
“Everything was organised well, 3-4hrs was the perfect amount of time, the reindeer were lovely, veggie lunch and hot chocolate were great, the Sami talk round the fire was really interesting. Coach journey there and back was not too far and was clean and comfortable.”
Ride rescued horses through the Yucatan jungle, then cool off with a cenote swim. Hotel pickup from Cancun or Playa. Guided, beginner-friendly.
“My daughters and I went horseback riding and swimming in a cenote, and the experience was amazing and unforgettable. This is exactly why I chose to travel with my daughters during the holidays—to teach them the value of life experiences. This trip was exactly what we needed. The horses were beautiful and well-maintained, and everything…”
A small-group 5-hour morning horseback ride from Las Vegas to a Moapa ranch, plus a classic Western breakfast and desert animals.
“The Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast was a fantastic experience. Our guide and driver were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The horses were beautiful, calm and easy to ride. The trail was immense and peaceful. We really enjoyed the views during the ride. After that, we had a nice breakfast which tasted incredible and was…”
Ride a vintage bus through Kualoa Ranch movie sites, WWII bunker, and Kaneohe Bay scenery in 90 minutes with an expert guide.
“Great value for the experience. Open air vehicle. Great speakers for the guided tour. Well run. Would highly recommend it to others.”
Drive a Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Ka’a’awa Valley, crossing streams and seeing movie sites on a small-group Oahu ride.
“Out of the 3 activities we booked, while our stay in Hawaii this was our favorite too much fun and so much beauty wow”
A shared Cap Cana full-day mix of **horseback**, **zipline**, **dune buggy**, and **local culture** with hotel pickup, lunch, and drinks.
“0 star. I got confirmation email and they told me the pick up time will be 725 and our drive name is Mr. Javier and his contact information is 8498633033. we started to wait from 7:15 am and until 817 am. there is no show of Javier. I tried to call and text him and…”
Ride Cabo’s cactus-desert and white-sand beaches on a guided horse tour with possible whale sightings and a free tequila tasting.
“We were told it would be an 2 hour ride but it was only one hour. Just walking which was okay on the beach. The guide asked for tip and also almost decided how much which made us feel awkward, you tip if it is good not what they tell.you to tip....”
Sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon with beginner-ready wranglers, live cowboy poetry, and campfire BBQ and s’mores.
“The ranch and the tour guides were excellent very friendly kind and compassionate my daughters first time on a horse on a trail like this she was scared but they talked her through it and she had a ball. Would recommend it highly”
Two-hour Icelandic horse ride from Reykjavik with tölt lessons, lava-field scenery, ability-based groups, and pickup options.
“A must if you want to see an amazing sunrise over the snowy flat mountains. The pines and the lava fields are breathtaking. Thank you so much”
Sunset horseback riding in Nevada desert with small-group care, plus BBQ dinner and stargazing at a cowboy campfire.
“💙 Riding horses at this Ranch was one of the most real & relaxing experiences ever. 🧡 It is in flat, wide open spaces. You can take in the countryside & breathe out there.!! (Especially if you're staying on the the strip) 🤎 The horses are well kept, and they all look solid & healthy.…”
Ride calm horses across Santorini’s volcanic trails to the black sands of Eros, with guided photo stops and small-group attention.
“This was an incredible experience! My wife Celeste said this was one of her dreams! Manos and Barbara were very nice as well!”
Ride horses along Punta Cana’s beaches, spot coconut palms and Maimon River views, and enjoy a guided, photo-friendly coastal tour for $58.
“What a great experience. Great for families as my family of 5 had a terrific time. Fausto was incredible. Gift shops at the end were great and they cut me a great deal as I did not bring a ton of cash with me (shame on me 😅)”
Ride gentle horses through Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton forest with Grand Teton views, from Heart Six Ranch near Jackson Hole. Small groups.
“It was cold with rain and sleet, but thay gave you long rain oats to to wear to keep dry!! Fun trip!”
West Maui horseback ride from mountains to ocean views with photo stops, canter opportunities (weather permitting), and a petting zoo.
“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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