Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque
Las Vegas, United States of America
Get ready for a memorable horseback ride along a winding trail through the narrows on the Red Rock Canyon floor with your experienced wranglers. Watch for wild burros, jackrabbits and desert lizards along the trail before gathering around the campfire for a true western barbeque meal.
Enjoy the real West! Ride for 90-minutes on horseback with a guide along trails like the ones cowboys rode a hundred years ago. Set your eyes on the dramatic and colorful walls of Red Rock Canyon, as well as deep gorges from high atop a desert mountain.
Stop as the sun begins its daily descent, and you'll see the lights of the Las Vegas Valley far below. Then, it's back to camp beneath the moon and stars, guided by the light of the campfire, for a freshly prepared BBQ Dinner with your choice of a 16 oz. New York Strip Steak (cooked to your preference), grilled chicken or grilled salmon.
Your dinner will be served with crisp green salad with dressing, baked beans, baked potato (served with butter), corn on the cob, beverages (soft drinks and water) and Cowboy S'mores for dessert! Cowboy S'mores are marshmallows sandwiched between chocolate chip cookies. They taste best when served at night around the campfire.
Enjoy live entertainment, cowboy poetry and country western singing, before returning back to Las Vegas.
This was a fun experience. My husband had never rode a horse before, and I have only ridden once before for an hour. So we were not experienced. They walk no trotting or anything you through a trail and we saw a lot of desert, mountains, cacti, and we saw a rabbit. We unfortunately didn't see any other animals. I was hoping to see some more. The guides were very cool and answered all our questions. They made us a delicious meal and cowboy s'mores. I got a lot of great pictures. It was about 68 degrees when we went and if I could change anything then I would have brought a jacket and a bottle of water. My husband wore shorts, but I recommend wearing jeans or at least something that covers your legs because you do go by some bushes that might be a little scratchy.
Review by: Letitia P, January 2018
This was my first time on a horse, and it was amazing. The horses are well trained and gentle. They do most of the work. We were on them for over an hour. The food was yummy, well cooked. Both our guides were great and kept a constant chatter going and were very pleasent.
Review by: lesley g, November 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: v_smith01, November 2017
The horseback riding was amazing! The sights were great and the food was delicious.
Review by: Simon V, October 2017
This was a great trip - my first time riding a horse, but a very relaxing experience. Our cowboy guides made us feel welcome, and although we didn't have a full briefing on how to work the horses, it was all a very safe and enjoyable. Lovely setting, watching the sun go down behind the canyon. Our steak meal at the end was of a higher quality than I had expected, very well cooked and presented. Cooking the 'smores on a GAS fire is very difficult - not sure a real cowboy would have any time for that!
Review by: Paul N, October 2017
On the information it says 5 hours it was actually closer to 4. Its overpriced for what it is. The thing that makes it is the stunning scenery. Horses are healthy and well looked after which was a concern. Enjoyable yes, do it again? Definitely not. Nice to watch the sun go down and be out of LV for a little while.
Review by: ginavhill, October 2017
We really enjoyed our 'cowboy experience', riding horses and gawping at the views of the canyon. We'd never ridden a horse before, and were a little nervous. We were very soon put at ease and the horses are so well tempered. BBQ was yummy, steak was so tender - lots of food!
Review by: Kim G, October 2017
This was a wonderful finish to our vacation in Vegas. Emily, one of our tour guides, wrangler, etc was absolutely wonderful no, she didn't tell us to say that:. The wranglers were all extremely helpful and made the trip fun as well. Joanna, our bus driver and cook, was lovely. Very informative and a great cook as well. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone going to Vegas.
Review by: ALEXANDRA F, October 2017
get day great people will do it again
Review by: Stephen B, September 2017
This was a great time. Beautiful views, wonderful horses and super helpful Wranglers. The meal was very good including the smores over a camp fire afterward. We really enjoyed the entire time and loved the mountains and area we went thru on the trail ride. Everyone will enjoy this ride and dinner.
Review by: Mick n Lou, September 2017
Transfer included. Fantastic, lovely people. Well kept horses. Beautiful, stunning scenery in Red Rock canyon. Even better at sunset. So nice to have some down time among the madness of Vegas! My daughters, who are experienced riders on English saddles, loved the cowboy saddles and cowboy ride experience. _br/_ Between the 5 of us we had the steak, salmon and chicken options of food, which were all great. My steak was so tender. Too much to finish! _br/_ Regret we had no poetry or cowboy songs under the stars which we were disappointed about, hence 4 star rating, otherwise it would have been 5 stars. _br/_ Would definitely recommend, and would do it again if we return to Las Vegas.
Review by: Heidi L, August 2017
We had a fantastic time! The weather was beautiful and the dinner was really good. We had a party of five and had both the steak and the chicken in our group. We had a 12 and 15 year old in our group, the 12 year old is around 80 pounds and not quite five feet tall yet and she did great with her horse. The guides were fun and it was a very nice evening for all of us.
Review by: moggies, August 2017
STUNNING SCENERY, AMAZING HOSTS, AND ALL WE DREAMT IT WOULD BE......
Review by: Cathy M, August 2017
Our Red Rock Canyon sunset horseback riding tour and BBQ was amazing! The guides and chef were so nice. The food was delicious! The horses seemed healthy and taken care of. My family and I really enjoyed the atmosphere around us during our tour with breath taking views and all in all enjoyable horseback riding. We'd do it again!
Review by: thedreamingcat, June 2017
The guides, view and horses were wonderful. The van was on time picking us up form our hotel and the van driver was also our cook- an exceptional one at that. I had a good visit but for me, the terrain for one third of the ride was downhill and/or in rocky areas where rocks were so close together that the horse had to put forth much effort in picking her footing to prevent slipping on rocks. _br/_ I was too busy leaning back a bit to help the horse to notice the views at this point. The best part of the ride for me was at the very end where it was flat terrain. Easy for the horse to walk and I could look around without focusing on my horse. She was a good horse... Sugar, I believe her name was. For the horse's sake, I truly do wish the footing was flat for the entire 1.5 hr ride through the desert, especially since we were informed they sometimes do 3 of these tours a day. I would want easy footing for my own horse.
Review by: Robert W, June 2017
I went on this trip with my wife, I have no riding experience and found the instruction given very good, the horse was excellent, except a few times when he decided to go on a trek of his own, but soon sorted it out for me. My wife is an experienced rider and enjoyed the trip but would have liked a more demanding trail or faster pace. The staff were excellent and the food was fantastic, the stakes were cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Review by: Komal M, June 2017
This excursion is a must. I had never been horseback riding before so was a little nervous but the staff were confident, friendly and all round great throughout the trip. The location is breathtaking and the actual trek time just right. Food was a hearty American meal and marshmallows around open fire was a perfect end to a prefect experience. Can't recommend this trip enough!
Review by: Margaret T, May 2017
We really enjoyed this trip, the hotel pick up was prompt and we were told what to expect and lots about the ranch. We were matched with horse according to our experience and anxiety. The skilled wranglers made sure we were safe and enjoyed ourselves. The ride was over a mixed terrain with the beautiful Red Rock Canyon glowing in the sunset. The meal was huge and well cooked. There was time to chat to other participants and the wranglers after the ride around the camp fire. Made me want to ride a horse again.
Review by: Jessica M, March 2017
A wonderful experience! A bus came right on time to our meeting spot at our hotel. Comfortable seats on the bus and it was only a short 30 minute drive. Staff was so friendly and welcoming upon arrival. A few papers were required to fill out prior to your ride and a detail orientation was givenvery helpful for first time riders. A true 90 minute ride into red rock canyon and the views were beautiful! The sunset time is a great time to go. We then went back for a BBQ dinner that was delicious! The size of the steaks we were given were at lest 16oz! So delicious and the sides were great too. Your night was concluded with a campfire and s'mores. Would 100 recommended this tour. Well worth your money. I do suggest bringing a light jacket and they do provide saddle bags for you to keep your belongs in while you ride.
Review by: Michele S, March 2017
Great experience! This was an excellent trip, highly recommended. We were picked up at the hotel right on time, and had a great drive out to the ride. Our experience on the horse back ride was great, horses were easy to ride, and the guides were awesome. Overall surroundings and views were beatiful and after the ride we came back to a fantastic dinner and a nice campfire. The experience was incredible and the people that worked here were outstanding!
Review by: Camille G, October 2016
Absolutely a great time. Very well run and organized. The horses were wonderful, very mild mannered. The scenery was beautiful and the food good and plentiful. A super fun time.
Review by: Heleen W, October 2016
It was windy and dusty but this trip was so beautiful. Easy pick up from the Strip and we drove all the way to Red Rock Canyon. While riding it was so nice to enjoy the views. The horses were looking very good. I rode September. She was a sweet horse during the ride and luckily I really had to ride that horse a little bit. It's a ride anyone can do even people who never rode a horse before. Believe me the world looks so much different from the back of a horse. The BBQ afterwards was so nice and well cooked. After the meal we went outside where there was a campfire and we roasted mashmellows and we had cookies so we could make S'mores. It was the perfect trip.
Review by: jstoeckeler, October 2016
This was a fun way to end our western experience. The horses were great and the guides stop at one point and take photos on your own cameras so you have a great picture of your experience. The food at the end of the ride is awesome and if you love the great outdoors this is a fun way of seeing it.
Review by: Duncan S, September 2016
We had a great time from pick up to drop off, it was all and more than we expected, the staff were great especially with me as I was a bit apprehensive this being the first time on a horse. Great steak dinner then sit around the camp fire to finish.
Review by: D M T, September 2016
Scary a times I had never ridden a horse before but after a while you could really enjoy the spectacular scenery instead of just worrying how to stay on. Real sense of achievement afterwards and fun bbq dinner afterwards to lovely sunset. People who run it are very friendly. Toilets are very basic but that is how cowboys go. :
Review by: Huguette R, September 2016
I loved my tour ,,,as I was the only one ! I was sure it would be cancelled ,,but NO ,,,they did it just the same ! so happy ,cause it was the ONE I wanted to do most,,,my super professional wangler ,was Stefan,,,was awesome,,,and the bbq steak ,from the owner Georgie,,,was hmmm good ,and she is a totally awesome woman! soo nice!! and beautifull,,, and she told me facts about las vegas and all that I didn't knew ,,,Take that tour ,,it was awesome!!! Thank you again Georgie ,,
Review by: carole k, September 2016
We had a great time on the trail ride. The ride was very relaxed and took us through beautiful scenery. Our horses were Gerry, Maggie and Molly and they were all well behaved. Our wranglers Rose and Brian were great. They were really friendly and looked after us all the way. It was truly an oasis of peace and relaxation amid the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. Last but not least the food was amazing so thank you Darlene. If you choose this tour you won't be disappointed.
Review by: Roy P, August 2016
We really enjoyed the trail ride. I had little experience with horseback riding, but had no trouble. Horses are really trail broken. Steak dinner was great as well.
Review by: Demetrios C G, July 2016
My family of 4 had a great time at the sunset ride and barbecue. Rose and Brian were excellent wranglers and hosts. The steak dinner was delicious and the setting was peaceful. We highly recommend this tour and hope to come back soon.
Review by: Trevor H, July 2016
Amazing - totally amazing! Our pickup driver was able to give us some of the history of Las Vegas on the short drive. The horses were gentle and well behaved my first time on horseback!. The scenery is amazing - and the food was the best I have had in my whole US trip.
Review by: James V, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Mitchell F, July 2016
Fantastic trip, one of the best things we did while on holiday, would thoroughly recommend it even for those who haven and #39;t ridden before. 10/10
Review by: Julie C, July 2016
This tour was amazing.Well worth money spent. Great scenery with fantastic tour guides. Beautiful horses finished off with yummy BBQ tea after our trek.
Review by: Lisa and Danny in Vegas, June 2016
My daughter and I loved this experience. Sarah and Fernando and even the new lady Rose were wonderful!!! The horses were very well trained and we were very comfortable with them. And the food was delicious! Would highly recommend this to anyone. We will definitely be back and can't wait to do it again!! Oh and the views......beautiful!
Review by: Bonita, June 2016
My husband and I got married in Vegas and went sight seeing but I booked this thinking that a sunset horseback trail ride in the mountains would be a good way to set our last day in Vegas on our honeymoon a romantic one. Well it was the best desicion I made, it was very romantic tour guy was great, the food was excellent, the camp fire was set. Was the best part of our trip and my husband and I brag about this place to everyone. Thank y'all so much for the hospitality. .
Review by: Jodie.wells, June 2016
This tour was truly amazing! Lovely to spend an evening out in the wilderness under the stars away from the madness of Vegas. I have ridden horses all my life but was a challenge to drag the hubby who had never even sat in a horse...turned out to be a highlight of his trip! And Vermondo...legend!
Review by: Jose S, June 2016
We enjoyed this tour. You are paired up with your horse, then guided along the trail. We took this tour in mid May. The temperature was fine. You ride your horse taking pictures of the landscape. Once back, you are treated to a big steak dinner if you like, chicken and fish are also on the menu, and then sit around the fire making smores and lively conversation. The people who operate the tour were great and we met interesting people for all over the world.
Review by: tucktuck, June 2016
What an Amazing experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone. The views are stunning throughout the ride. I have never rode a horse before and I felt very much at ease as they have horses of different sizes and abilities. The main tour leader Armando was funny, knowledgable and made it fun.
Review by: Valerie F, June 2016
Excellent from start to finish .a big 5 star
Review by: Gregory H, April 2016
Fantastic Experience! Highly recommend. Excellent service! We will definitely be back!
Review by: KAREN L S, April 2016
This was the perfect way to end my trip. Took the sunset horseback ride. The scenery was fantastic, guides were great and horses were great. Would definitely recommend this and if I go back to Vegas would definitely do this again.
Review by: Michael W, April 2016
The trip was well organized, the horses were easy to ride, guides were very helpful and friendly.
Review by: Michael W, April 2016
Well organized, fun ride, great dinner.
Review by: Ken V, March 2016
My wife and I had such a great experience on our recent horse back ride. From the moment we were picked up to the time we returned to our hotel. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. We were matched up with horses that fit our riding experience and had a great trail ride. The Red Rock canyon is so beautiful, especially at sunset. We were treated to great grilled steak dinner and camp fire smores. It was everything we were looking for. We will definitely do this again.
Review by: Pamela K, January 2016
This was a wonderful way to appreciate the magnificent landscape of Red Rock Canyon. Very convenient being only 30 minutes from Las Vegas. My wife and I are inexperienced riders and appreciated the outstanding guidance and patience that our leaders Sandy and Katie offered. The barbecue dinner prepared by Darlene was equally delightful. We would highly recommend this excursion for folks who have not had the opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the country.
Review by: Corinna L M, December 2015
We had a great time on the tour. Professional and friendly and funny! staff. Great food and a great ride. We would highly recommend it to anyone.
Review by: Sam G, November 2015
My wife and I enjoyed the Sunset Ride and Western BBQ while visiting Las Vegas. I'm not generally a horse person, but my wife really wanted to go and it was something we had not done together, so I went for it. I was a little reluctant with the high price, but she's worth it. It was money well spent. Robert, Jasmine and Sandy took excellent care of us and the horses. They answered all our questions, led us on a leisurely pace through the hills and canyons overlooking Red Rocks, and were a wealth of knowledge along the way. The horses were beautiful, well fed, and extremely well trained. I had Cricket and my wife rode Sunny. Both were easy to direct when necessary and I felt completely safe and comfortable._br/_ When we returned to the stables, Rick was standing on the cliff-side strumming his guitar and singing. He serenaded our group as we dined on delicious steaks, potatoes, corn, salad and beans. Rick was a source of entertainment all his own and was the real deal cowboy country singer. He used to tour with Johnny Paycheck and some of the other western groups. He was a great guy, super friendly, and just down to earth. We really enjoyed him. We barely had any room left, but enjoyed the smores made with chocolate chip cookies as we sat around the campfire as Rick took more requests._br/_ If you are in Las Vegas, check this out. It's less than you'll likely lose on the slots in 3 hours, and well worth getting off the strip for a trip back to nature and back in time. We drove out to the site since we had a rental car, but they also pick you up from several locations along the strip.
Review by: timothy l, October 2015
Pretty much as advertised. Not quite as scenic as hoped for, but more than made up for it by the people involved. A very nice time, and very good food.
Review by: Annalisa M, September 2015
It was a fantastic ride - the guides were so helpful and lovely, the hospitality was amazing and the food... omg, the food!!!! Delicious. One of the highlights of my trip for sure - can't wait to be back!
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