Take a break from the glitz and clamor of the Las Vegas Strip for a true western adventure on a 2-hour horseback ride through spectacular Red Rock Canyon. Climb atop a trusted mount and ride through a rugged landscape of desert valleys and ravines, while a friendly cowboy wrangler leads the way. Whether it’s your first time on a horse or you’re an experienced rider, it’s a great way to experience the mystical Nevada desert.

2-hour horseback riding adventure through Red Rock Canyon
Experience the thrill of seeing the desert's rugged landscape from horseback
Ride among natural wildlife and plants for a spectacular up-close look at desert life
Complimentary round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas hotels
Learn about horses and the cowboy lifestyle from expert wrangler guides
No riding experience necessary, so it's great for the whole family

What's Included

2-hour horseback ride
All necessary equipment
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Tuesday - Sunday : 06:45 AM - 08:15 AM

Pickup details

Please note: pickup is only available from these hotels. If your hotel is not listed, you will be directed to the closest one for pickup.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please be sure to include the body weight of each traveler at the time of booking
Minimum age is 7 years
All children 17 years and under must wear a safety helmet
Children ages 16 to 17 years can have their parents sign a release permitting them to ride without the helmet
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please provide us your hotel information when you book so we can pick you up
Helmets available upon request
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How do I arrange hotel pickup for the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:Pickup is available from many Las Vegas Strip hotels. When booking your tour, please select your hotel from the list. Be sure to call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm the exact pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:What if my hotel is not listed for pickup?

A:Hotel pickup is only available from the hotels listed in the "Tour Details" section at checkout. Please select the closest hotel to your location. Once confirmed, call the phone number on your ticket to confirm your pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:What time does the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon begin?

A:This ride leaves camp at 7 or 8 a.m. in the summer, 9 a.m. in the cooler months. Hotel pickup is prior to this departure time. You must call to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Times are subject to change.

Aug 2021

Q:How much time before departure is the average hotel pickup for the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:Depending on the hotel, pickups may be between 40 and 95 minutes prior to the tour start time. You must call to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Please be ready 15 - 20 minutes prior to pick-up time.

Aug 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:For safety reasons, all guests must be at least 7 years old. Guests ages 7 - 16 are required to wear a helmet. (Helmets are provided free of charge.)

Aug 2021

Q:What should I wear on the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:Please wear long pants and comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, closed-toe shoes, and, in the winter, layered clothing. (sweater or sweatshirt, jacket, and gloves). Hats (other than ball caps) should have a chin string.

Aug 2021

Q:How far from the Strip is the departure location for the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:The Red Rock Camp is located approximately 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, in the heart of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Aug 2021

Q:Is there a weight limit for the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:There is no specific weight limit, however, guests must be able to get on and off their horses with only minimal assistance from the wranglers. There is a loading platform available for those that need it.

Aug 2021

Q:Can pregnant women participate in the 2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon?

A:Due to the nature of this activity, it is not recommended for expectant mothers or anyone with back or other serious medical conditions.

Aug 2021

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Featured review

robert_j

The guides were very helpful & caring. The ride was just the right length 2 hours the trail up and down mountain and views were spectacular

Reviews

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567 reviews

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One of best experiences ever!

Steve_W, Jun 2023

Spectacular trip from start to finish. Pick up from hotel and drop back off and fantastic 2 hour horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon with stunning views. Staff were exceptionally kind and made you feel comfortable throughout whole experience. My wife and I had two lovely horses called Ruby and Big Sage .

Amazing experience :)

Belinda_L, May 2023

First time horse back riding and it was awesome. We will definitely come back. Looking forward to bringing my girls.

The horses, the views of...

Kyle_I, May 2023

The horses, the views of the mountains and the guides were very friendly, all around great experience. We will be back in the future.

Great activity off strip. Perfect way to see Las Vegas!

cyndee_r, May 2023

Beautiful scenery, friendly guides, sweet horses. Such a great way to start the day! Book this trip, you’ll be glad you did!

Zen in a saddle

Kelly_C, May 2023

The staff were wonderful, Kind, funny and patient. Thank you cowgirls! Throughout the ride the landscape and pace is Zen! Slim jim was a wonderful first timers horse. He let me pet him throughout the whole ride. I can't wait to come back. Thank you.

Fabulous experience

Denise_L, May 2023

Brilliant ! This was an absolutely fabulous trip - the wranglers are so good, they guide you every step of the way & they take such care in selecting the right horse for each rider - right down to the last detail. The scenery is just beyond beautiful- I got paired up with Prince who was the sweetest horse & when tho it was my first time trying Western riding, I felt comfortable & safe the whole time. Thank you so much Cindy & Prince !

Worth the time

robert_j, May 2023

The guides were very helpful & caring. The ride was just the right length 2 hours the trail up and down mountain and views were spectacular

Adventure

Mohamad_E, Apr 2023

It was a lot of fun and the crew were amazing Bring a hat with you ! you will be in the sun for the two hours ride

Amazing

Michael_B, Apr 2023

Highly recommended super friendly professional experience , trained professionals nothing to fault at all

A fantastic trek through beautiful scenery.

Greg_W, Apr 2023

An absolutely fantastic experience. Great staff and horses well cared for. Amazing scenery and a brilliant 2 hour trek. Will definitely do again when back.

Awesome. So coming back to do it again.

Danielle_E, Apr 2023

I loved everything about the ride. Lily, my horse was so beautiful, nice, & calm! The wranglers were lovely, made the experience super fun. I would add that I would not book with Viator again, however. I had original plans for horseback riding and bbq, that was canceled due to their misinformation. Almost missed on horseback riding. The customer service is not the best could definitely use help!

Boring trip

mirelis_r, Apr 2023

It was boring, I would have enjoyed it if there would have been a stop where you could get of the horse and enjoy the view ( by the way, the website shows the red cañón, something we saw from far away) the tur is too long in the horse and boring, to me was a waist of my money

Fun ride

Brian_B, Apr 2023

Just what I was expecting. Very friendly, informed and helpful staff. Views were beautiful. Just the right amount of riding for a complete novice.

Great solo or group activity!

Audra_S, Apr 2023

My adult daughter and I really enjoyed this experience together. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. It is all follow the leader at a very mild pace with all the time you need to soak in the beauty of the desert.

AWESOME!!!

Kimberly_W, Apr 2023

The scenery was breathtaking! Best part of our trip!!! The guides were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable

Amazing Experience

Ashley_K, Mar 2023

The wranglers were amazing in making sure everyone had an enjoyable experience. My saddle kept sliding to one side and they kept checking on me to make sure it was right. The photo op at the top of the ridge was perfect!

Great way to see Red Rock Canyon

Anita_Z, Mar 2023

Great way to visit Red Rock Canyon. Do check the weather beforehand, in our case it was cloudy and you can really feel the wind up on the mountains. A pair of gloves is a must if you are riding on a cold day. Tour was well organised with pick ups from various hotels. Great guides and pace is walk only so suitable for novices.

Awesome Adventure

Neva_F, Mar 2023

The view was great. My Mule Millie was awesome. It was all an awesome day. The Wranglers were very good, instructions were spot on, very helpful in keeping us all safe and making sure we had fun.

My two daughters enjoyed...

Lily_A, Mar 2023

My two daughters enjoyed the horseback riding. However I was upset to find out that the driver of the shuttle that picked them up said shame on them for staying at the Trump Hotel. Very unprofessional. Politics should not be involved in this.

Unfriendly guides and poor preparation

Lauren_G, Mar 2023

There is a lot of opt for improvement with this excursion. I think that the tour could do better at anticipating the needs of their customers. For example, the majority of the people who were on my tour were not dressed adequately. The ranchers were all dressed in multiple layers, gloves, etc so they obviously knew that the ride would be very cold. Alerting people ahead of time that they should expect the ride to be cold and extremely windy would have given us the opportunity to dress more appropriately (and probably enjoy the ride more). Similarly, letting people know that they will not be permitted to have Fanny packs or backpacks would be helpful so we can plan to bring fewer items. The biggest problem with the tour though was the guides. We had three. I would say that one was friendly, another one kind of went back and forth between being friendly and grumpy, and the third one just acted like she had complete disdain for the customers and was unpleasant the entire time. None of the three were particularly informative. The only information you are given on tour is what you absolutely need to know to ride the mules. That’s it. There are no fun facts. There is no information given about the canyon or the wilderness around you. You basically ride in silence for two hours with only the occasional reminder to sit a certain way. And when you arrive, the ranchers just kind of ignore you for awhile and you just wander aimlessly until they yell at you to finally go to your spot. The two stars are for the pretty scenery and nice mules.

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