2-Day Horseback Riding: Grand Canyon Western Ranch Overnight

Two days on horseback through desert trails to a remote camp

A 2-day horseback riding experience at Grand Canyon Western Ranch takes you by horse through Joshua Tree-lined trails to an overnight campsite with meals and tent accommodation included. Day one covers the ride to camp and a wrangler-cooked dinner. Day two brings a morning return to the ranch and a hearty breakfast before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Grand Canyon Western Ranch Overnight Campout

• Arrive at the Ranch and enjoy facilities
• Horseback ride to Overnight Campsite
• Enjoy meal cooked by wrangler
• Stay overnight at Campsite

Day 2: Return to the Ranch

• Return to Ranch House
• Enjoy hearty breakfast
• Depart the Ranch

The experience

The ride to the overnight campsite takes approximately two hours on horseback, moving through trails lined with Joshua Trees and opening onto views of Spirit Mountain. You'll arrive at the campsite in time for dinner, cooked by a wrangler, then settle into your tent for the night under the stars. The next morning, a hearty breakfast precedes the ride back to the ranch house.

The ranch provides all meals per the itinerary and tent accommodation at the overnight site. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience. Children ages 1 and up are welcome. Those 9 and under travel by vehicle rather than horseback, accompanied by a guardian. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the operator asks that you dress appropriately for the desert and the ride.

What’s included

• Horseback ride to the overnight campsite.
• tent accommodation at the campsite.
• dinner and breakfast.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (1 to 8 years)

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is at least two people and comfortable with a full overnight in a tent. The remote campsite and wrangler-cooked meals are what make the two-day format worth the extra night away from the ranch.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 8 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start.

What meals are provided during the 2-day experience?

Dinner is cooked by a wrangler on the first night at the campsite, and a hearty breakfast is served at the ranch house on the morning of day two before departure.

What kind of accommodation is provided at the overnight campsite?

You stay in a tent at the overnight campsite. All accommodations per the itinerary are included in the booking.

What should I bring or wear for the 2-day horseback riding experience?

The operator asks that you dress appropriately for the desert environment and for riding. Specific gear recommendations are not detailed in the itinerary, so contact the ranch directly if you need guidance on what to pack.