Las Vegas: Horseback Ride with Cowboy Breakfast or BBQ

Swap neon lights for wild trails on a Las Vegas horseback ride

You’ll swap city chaos for desert calm on this Las Vegas horseback riding tour, led by real wranglers who know their horses (and stories). Ride gentle trails past Joshua trees and wildlife, then share a cowboy breakfast or BBQ dinner under open skies. You might not expect to leave feeling lighter, but you probably will.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 129.99 to US$ 159.99 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Breakfast Ride No fixed time Guide in English A Western-style breakfast featuring pancakes, your choice of bacon, sausage or ham, hash browns, eggs, toast, coffee and orange juice; pickup is included.

Sunset Dinner Ride No fixed time Guide in English Dinner at a ranch house with your choice of chicken or steak, a baked potato, corn on the cob, rolls and a slice of classic American apple pie; pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Guided horseback ride with meal

• Pickup from Las Vegas Strip hotels
• Drive to Southern Nevada desert
• Meet wranglers and get horse
• Ride historic Wild West trails
• Spot local wildlife on trail
• Enjoy breakfast or Western BBQ

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas Strip hotels, a gentle horseback trail ride led by professional wranglers, plus either a cowboy breakfast or Western BBQ dinner depending on your chosen time, with vegetarian options available if you ask ahead.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Trade the Strip for a Las Vegas horseback ride in the desert, guided by real wranglers. Includes hotel pickup and a cowboy breakfast or Western BBQ dinner.

Group Up to 12

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 34 pickup points. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

Traveler reviews

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The experience

I’ll be honest, I signed up for this Las Vegas horseback riding tour half out of curiosity, half because I just needed a break from all that casino noise. It’s weird how quiet the desert gets just half an hour out of town: like someone turned down the volume on everything except the soft clop of hooves and the wind rattling through Joshua trees. Our guide, Mike, had this slow way of talking that made me feel like we had all morning. He handed me the reins and said my horse was called Daisy. She looked at me like she’d seen it all before. Maybe she had.

The sun was barely up when we started, so there was that chilly bite in the air and this faint smell of sagebrush everywhere. I kept squinting at these distant mountains while Mike pointed out jackrabbits darting between rocks (I missed every single one). There was this moment where we stopped and nobody said anything. Just horses breathing, a coyote yipping somewhere far off. I didn’t expect to feel so calm out here. Guess that’s what happens when you trade slot machines for open sky.

After about an hour and a half, my legs were sore but in a good way: like I’d actually done something different with my morning. Breakfast was simple: eggs cooked over fire, coffee strong enough to wake anyone up (even if you’d been out late on Fremont Street). Mike told us stories about old ranchers and how wranglers still know every inch of these trails. If you’re more into sunsets than sunrises, they do a dinner version too: apparently there’s BBQ and sometimes someone brings a guitar. I might try that next time.

Top questions

How long is the Las Vegas horseback riding tour?

The horseback ride lasts approximately 1.5 hours, plus time for your meal before or after.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup from select Las Vegas Strip hotels is included.

What meals are offered on the horseback riding tour?

You can choose between an authentic cowboy breakfast after sunrise rides or a classic Western BBQ dinner after sunset rides.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian meals are available if requested during booking.

Can beginners join this Las Vegas horseback ride?

Yes, the ride is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Children aged 6 years and older can join. Those 12 and under must wear helmets.

Is running or galloping allowed during the ride?

No, for safety reasons all rides are single file at a walking pace only.

What should I wear for the horseback riding tour?

You must wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants are recommended for comfort.

Operated by Wild West Horseback Adventures. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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