How Much Does Horseback Riding Cost in Las Vegas? 2026 Guide

Planning a horseback ride on your Las Vegas trip and wondering what it should cost? Prices in the valley vary widely depending on ride length, meals, and whether the experience is private. Here's an honest breakdown of what rides cost at Las Vegas Trail Riding in 2026, what's included at each price point, and how to choose the one that fits your trip.

The starting point is our Standard Horseback Ride at $70 per rider. It's a full hour on the trail through the desert just outside Las Vegas, led by a friendly, experienced guide. It's the ride we recommend for first-timers and anyone who wants the classic trail experience without extras. All skill levels are welcome, and the horses are calm and well-trained.

For $75 per rider, the Evening Trail Ride moves your hour into the golden hours before dusk. The desert cools down, the light turns amber, and the Sunrise Mountains do their best work of the day. If you're choosing between the standard and evening rides, ask yourself one question: do you want to ride when it's convenient, or when it's beautiful?

At $85 per rider, the Morning Ride with Breakfast pairs an approximate 1.5-hour ride with a hearty country-style breakfast — an omelet, potato spuds, banana bread, and your choice of a Starbucks latte or orange juice. Morning rides also catch the desert at its coolest and quietest, which makes this a favorite for summer visitors.

The Afternoon Ride with BBQ Lunch is $90 per rider and includes a BBQ sandwich, baked beans, and cornbread prepared by a professional chef, along with a beverage. It's a solid midday option in the cooler months — note that afternoon lunch rides pause from June through September, when desert afternoons get too hot for comfortable riding.

For many guests, the signature experience is the Sunset Ride with BBQ Dinner at $95 per rider. You'll ride through the Rainbow Gardens area past red rock formations and desert wildlife — including views of an inactive volcano — then sit down to BBQ ribs, baked beans, cornbread, apple pie, and a beverage as the sun goes down. The Mount Charleston BBQ Dinner Ride is also $95 and trades desert scenery for pine forests, cool mountain air, and trails about 45 minutes from the Strip.

Specialty rides run $150 per rider. The Valentine's Day Ride is a private 1.5-hour romantic ride through the desert at golden hour, popular for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and proposals. The Private Romantic Proposal Ride is also $150 and takes just the two of you to a scenic spot where our guides help set the moment — with optional add-ons like flowers and champagne, a professional photographer, or live music, arranged in advance for an additional cost.

So what drives the price from $70 to $150? Three things: duration, meals, and privacy. Rides with food cost more because a professional chef is part of the experience. Private rides cost more because you're reserving the guide, the trail, and the moment for your own party. And longer rides simply give you more time in the saddle.

A few booking notes worth knowing. Child pricing is available on most rides, so families pay less for younger riders — the booking system handles adult and child rates automatically. All riders need to be under our 260-pound weight limit per person for the horse's health and safety. And for groups, birthdays, wagon rides, carriage rides, and photo shoots, pricing is custom, so those are quoted by phone.

Is it worth it? Compare it to what else your trip costs. A couple of show tickets or a nice dinner on the Strip can run well past the price of a ride that includes desert scenery, an hour and a half outdoors, and in several cases a full BBQ meal. It's one of the few activities in Las Vegas where the photos look like nothing else you'll post all trip.

Two practical tips before you book. First, sunset and weekend slots fill fastest — book early, especially in spring and fall when the weather is perfect. Second, plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your ride for check-in and instructions, and remember the ranch is approx. 20 minutes from the north side of the Strip when you're planning your drive.

Ready to saddle up? Book your ride online to see live availability, or call us at 702-714-1477 and we'll help you pick the ride that fits your trip, your group, and your budget.