Wild West Horseback Adventures

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated September 2026

A relaxed, beginner-friendly morning of horseback riding and a Western ranch breakfast at a working cowboy spot outside Las Vegas, with round-trip pickup from the Strip.

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Is Wild West Horseback Adventures Worth It? Review & Booking

Wild West Horseback Adventures runs a guided morning ride that trades the Strip for a working ranch out in the desert beyond the city. Complimentary round-trip transport is included, so the outing is genuinely hands-off from the moment you are picked up until you are dropped back at your hotel around midday.

The morning pairs a Western-style ranch breakfast with a guided trail ride of about 90 minutes. Wranglers lead the group at a slow walk through open desert and low red-rock country, and you may spot bighorn sheep, jackrabbits or road runners along the way. The horses are calm and the pace is aimed at first-timers, so no riding experience is needed.

This is a mellow experience rather than an adventure: the ride is a slow nose-to-tail walk, the scenery is pleasant rather than dramatic, and a good chunk of the roughly five-hour outing is spent in the van. Riders must be at least six years old and under 250 pounds, pregnant women cannot ride, and summer departures leave early to beat the heat. For families and casual riders wanting a relaxed cowboy morning it delivers; anyone after fast riding or big-canyon views should look elsewhere.

Insider tipCheck the whole group qualifies before you pay: riders top out at 250 pounds, the minimum age is 6, and pregnant guests can't ride. Book the earliest departure in summer, when the heat arrives by mid-morning. If mornings aren't your thing, the same operator runs a sunset version with dinner.

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Location

Moapa

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need horseback riding experience?

No. The trail is a slow, guided walk led by professional wranglers, and the horses are chosen for their calm temperament, so it suits complete beginners and nervous first-time riders.

How much of the tour is actually on the horse?

Saddle time is around 90 minutes. The rest of the roughly five-hour outing is the van transfer each way and the ranch breakfast.

What is the breakfast like?

A hearty western-style breakfast eaten at the working ranch rather than a restaurant. Vegetarian meals are available if you ask, so mention it when booking and the kitchen can prepare.

How early is the morning pickup?

Expect an early start, earlier still in summer to dodge the desert heat, with most guests back at their hotel by late morning. If early mornings do not appeal, the same operator runs a sunset ride with dinner instead.

When is the best time of year to go?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In midsummer the desert gets very hot by mid-morning, so the earliest departure is best; winter mornings can be cold, so bring a layer for the ride.

Rating

4.7

PriceFrom $129

DurationAbout 5 hours

WhereMoapa

Meeting & pickupComplimentary round-trip pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas hotels. The ranch sits out in the desert beyond the city, so allow around 5 hours door to door; most riders are back by late morning.

TransportVan transfer to and from the ranch, then a guided horseback trail ride of roughly 90 minutes.

Meal includedA Western-style ranch breakfast. Vegetarian meals are available on request, so flag any dietary needs when you book.

Experience levelBeginner-friendly. Wranglers lead every ride at a slow walk, so no prior riding experience is required.

Age & weight limitsRiders must be at least 6 years old and weigh no more than 250 pounds (about 113 kg). Pregnant women are not permitted to ride.

What to wear & bringClosed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip-flops). Long pants are recommended for the saddle, plus a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera.

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