Wild West Horseback Adventures

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

A relaxed, beginner-friendly morning of horseback riding and a Western ranch breakfast at a working cowboy spot in Moapa, with round-trip pickup from the Las Vegas 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 in Moapa, roughly 45 minutes north of Las Vegas. 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; a small cowboy town and petting zoo round out the stop.

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, and summer departures leave at dawn 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 tipBook the earliest departure: summer rides leave at dawn to beat the heat and the light on the red rock is best then. 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?

The saddle time is around 90 minutes. The rest of the roughly five-hour outing is the van transfer each way and the ranch breakfast, plus time at the small cowboy town and petting zoo.

What is the breakfast like?

It is a hearty cowboy-style breakfast at the ranch, typically pancakes and eggs, eaten at the working ranch rather than a restaurant. Mention vegetarian or other dietary needs when booking so the kitchen can prepare.

How early is the morning pickup?

The morning ride is an early start, and in summer departures move to dawn to avoid the desert heat; most guests are 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 from most Las Vegas Strip and downtown hotels. The ranch is about a 45-minute drive north of the Strip in Moapa; morning departures leave early, so allow around 5 hours door-to-door.

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

Meal includedA Western-style ranch breakfast (cowboy-style pancakes and eggs). 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) for the horses' welfare.

What to wear & bringClosed-toe shoes or boots are required (no open-toed shoes or high heels). Long pants are recommended for the saddle, plus a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera.

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