Horseback Ride thru Joshua Tree Forest with Buffalo & Lunch

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Activity provider:
Desert Wonder Adventures, LLC
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Horseback Ride thru Joshua Tree Forest with Buffalo & Lunch
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
6 reviews

Take a horseback ride through the higher elevation of Joshua Tree and see buffalo in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch at a historic Western ranch restaurant.

About this activity

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Duration 6 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup from the valet parking area or main entrance of your hotel. Please be ready 15-30 minutes prior to your confirmed pickup time.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

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Itinerary

  • 5 pickup location options:

    Las Vegas, Laughlin, Kingman, New Kingman-Butler, Lake Havasu City

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arizona's Joshua Tree Forest

    Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (25 minutes)

  • Grand Canyon Western Ranch, Arizona

    Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Horse riding, Horse-drawn carriage ride, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)

  • 5 drop-off locations:

    Las Vegas, Laughlin, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, New Kingman-Butler

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Follow a trail through Joshua Tree on horseback
  • Visit a Western Cattle Ranch from the early 1900s
  • See buffalo roaming around in their natural habitat
  • Have lunch at a Western-style restaurant
  • Experience the natural beauty this region has to offer

Full description

Be picked up from Las Vegas, Laughlin, or Kingman, Lake Havasu Cities, and travel to a historic Western ranch only 20 minutes from the Grand Canyon. Here you’ll start your horseback ride through the Joshua Tree Forest where the corraled Buffalo roam. Get acquainted with your horse and start your ride along the forest trail.

Follow your experienced guide through Joshua Tree and see buffalo roaming around in their natural environment. As your ride continues, you’ll travel up the trail to a higher elevation, where you’ll be able to see blossoms that are 600 years old. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Joshua Tree Forest.

Stop for lunch at an authentic Western ranch once owned by a bank/train robber where a cowboy will sing old Western tunes. Join in for a song or dance, as you experience what the Old West was like.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas
  • Guided horseback ride
  • Lunch
  • Singing cowboy performance
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 9 years
  • People over 254 lbs (115 kg)

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Jacket
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • A release of liability is required for this experience
  • Must be 9+ years old
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • Cannot be over 260lbs (over 260lbs, please call for other option)

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4.8 out of 5 stars

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GetYourGuide traveler – SwitzerlandMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Es war ein gelungener Ausflug!
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Doug – United StatesFebruary 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Great ride, great people, interesting place.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomNovember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Great experience! Saw the beautiful scenery of Arizona and rode past Spirit Mountain on horseback. Bob was very professional and organised the trip well, and the trail boss John was very friendly!

Product ID: 398392

Activity provider:
Desert Wonder Adventures, LLC

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