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“I had an amazing time! As a solo traveler I was a bit nervous but everyone made me feel safe and very welcomed! The staff is amazing!”
Feed 300 reindeer by hand, warm up in a Sámi lavvu, then enjoy a firelit lunch and joik songs in Tromsø’s winter wilds.
“The Tromsø Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch was an absolutely beautiful and unforgettable experience. Being so close to the reindeer was magical—they are gentle, fascinating animals, and learning about their role in Sami life made the experience even more special. The landscape was breathtaking: snowy plains, mountains, and a peaceful Arctic atmosphere…”
Ride rescued horses through the Yucatan jungle, then cool off with a cenote swim. Hotel pickup from Cancun or Playa. Guided, beginner-friendly.
“Great experience. Really nice horse ride through the jungle paths. Lovely way to see things. Julio was my horse and Lily was my guide. Both were great. Everything was very well organised and professionally run. From being picked up in the morning on time, met at arrival, meeting the horses, safety briefings to the riding.…”
A small-group 5-hour morning horseback ride from Las Vegas to a Moapa ranch, plus a classic Western breakfast and desert animals.
“Héctor was a great guide. It was a fun activity with my daughter, very easy ride and a cute baby goat to play with at breakfast”
Ride a vintage bus through Kualoa Ranch movie sites, WWII bunker, and Kaneohe Bay scenery in 90 minutes with an expert guide.
“The tour on an open air ‘bus’ was an excellent way to spend time on a spectacularly beautiful, family ranch, on Oahu. As a local, Trevor knows so many stories to share about the movie sets, the livestock, the crops they grow, the military history….it goes on and on. Tours ( by bus, wagon, horse,…”
Drive a Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Ka’a’awa Valley, crossing streams and seeing movie sites on a small-group Oahu ride.
“It’s great no matter what weather, when I went it was sunny, cloudy and it rained. The rain made it more fun. Basically was Jurassic park and I was Dennis Nedry driving in the rain. Tour was amazing learned a lot. Was part of the Mike-Tyson crew they both were great. Also took great pics.”
A shared Cap Cana full-day mix of **horseback**, **zipline**, **dune buggy**, and **local culture** with hotel pickup, lunch, and drinks.
“Our tour guides were extremely helpful and kind, made sure each step of the way we knew what we were doing/where we were going and just made us feel overall safe and not to forget we have such an amazing time!! Highly recommend”
Ride Cabo’s cactus-desert and white-sand beaches on a guided horse tour with possible whale sightings and a free tequila tasting.
“Had an amazing time with Reyes as our tour guide. The tequila tasting at the end was also fun I missed the guides name for that one. Overall great experience.”
Sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon with beginner-ready wranglers, live cowboy poetry, and campfire BBQ and s’mores.
“Everyone was very nice and helpful. Katie and Reilly made us feel very welcome. Along with the gentlemen wrangler. So helpful with the horses for those of us that don’t ride very often”
Two-hour Icelandic horse ride from Reykjavik with tölt lessons, lava-field scenery, ability-based groups, and pickup options.
“I was given a horse for a beginner (like me) and my daughter who knows how to ride had a horse suited for her ability. It was organized and well run. We were lucky that the time we were in Iceland it was clear and in the 40’s !”
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.
“The staff was great. Horses were wonderful and very well cared for. Beautiful day and the black sand was stunning! Highly recommend!”
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.
“Jeremy was a great guide. The scenery was beautiful! My horse was super sweet and his name was very fitting “spud”!”
West Maui horseback ride from mountains to ocean views with photo stops, canter opportunities (weather permitting), and a petting zoo.
“It was a scenic ride and low key. We had a chance to gallop if we wanted to— half of our group did it. They gave us good instructions before riding. We rode for about 2 hours.”
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