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Cowpoke Ride: Adventurous horseback tour just 9 MILES from Sedona

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Arizona, USA
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Kevin_Z ·
Apr 2026
Excellent. Very calm horses. Skilled wranglers. Lots of kids and first time riders, but they made it fun and safe. Would recommend to families with kids. (Mine were 12, 10, and 7.)
· Mathew_L ·
Apr 2026
Its easy. The horses are real good. The guide was exceptional. No snakes, and the other attendees were good, too.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Helmets
    • Gratuity for Wrangler (15-20% Recommendation)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 2650 Dancing Apache Rd, Cornville, AZ 86325, USA

      Dancing Apache Road is a dirt road. Follow the orange "Horsin' Around Adventures" signs approximately 2 miles. The ranch entrance is on the left.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Featured review

    Nicole_B
    My friend and I met for an AZ trip and this was one of our activities and we had a blast! My city girl friend had never ridden a horse before and the guides were incredibly patient and made the experience so comfortable for her. Our guide (Chaz) was excellent! Funny and friendly and really took time to make sure everyone was safe and having fun. Couldn’t recommend the tour more!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 236 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great Sedona activity!

    Nicole_B, Apr 2026
    My friend and I met for an AZ trip and this was one of our activities and we had a blast! My city girl friend had never ridden a horse before and the guides were incredibly patient and made the experience so comfortable for her. Our guide (Chaz) was excellent! Funny and friendly and really took time to make sure everyone was safe and having fun. Couldn’t recommend the tour more!

    Marina and Stan were...

    Amy_M, Apr 2026
    Marina and Stan were great! Horses were sweet. Everything ran on or ahead of schedule, which was great because it was a bit of a warm day.

    This was a wonderful...

    Janet_P, Apr 2026
    This was a wonderful experience. Great staff. Beautiful horses. Very patient guidance. My only concern is that we were a party of five and one of our party became very ill, and we were unable to get a refund on that person’s reservation. I understand not wanting to have a sudden cancellation of five, but I don’t think this is a good policy.

    Excellent. Very calm...

    Kevin_Z, Apr 2026
    Excellent. Very calm horses. Skilled wranglers. Lots of kids and first time riders, but they made it fun and safe. Would recommend to families with kids. (Mine were 12, 10, and 7.)

    Its easy. The horses are...

    Mathew_L, Apr 2026
    Its easy. The horses are real good. The guide was exceptional. No snakes, and the other attendees were good, too.

    Feel like a cowboy

    Carolee_K, Mar 2026
    The (adult) girls rode horses while the boys golfed, and we had a ball. The location is secluded and one could imagine riding in the Old West. The trail was fairly steep, but one member of our party had never been on a horse and felt comfortable. We had 3 professional guides - shout-out to Steve, Chaz, and Dean - who were safety-conscious and knowledgeable. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was that our particular group had a lot of riders so there was a fair amount of pausing and getting bunched up. This is pretty typical of tourist trail riding, though, and we were all glad we did it.

    We had a blast! It was a...

    ScottOstrander, Mar 2026
    We had a blast! It was a beautiful ride around the ranch property, with lots of up and down on rocky trails that kept it interesting. Horses were great and the guides Delaney and Steve were even better!

    Enjoyable

    Deepti_B, Jan 2026
    They made it super easy and enjoyable.There were 3 guides for a group of 16 persons. They took us to a nearby hill via a trail and back. Loved it.

    Best Ride Ever

    john_P, Dec 2025
    I was a first time rider. MATT our guide showed me everything I needed to know to be safe and have a great time . He is an AMAZING Wrangler !

    Yehaw from the New York Girls❤️

    Linda_A, Nov 2025
    My sister and I were so lucky to have found this place as a recommendation from another tour we took. Matt was our wrangler and was absolutely the best. We had great conversation, an incredible ride and he took pics and a video for us. He was truly the best. Jen also was so nice to speak with and work with as the weather wasn’t great and called and asked if we wanted to push it out to a bit later which ended up being perfect. We also met Gina who recommended for me to go to Cody when I travel to Wyoming in March and Houston saddled up our horses and was so nice to talk to. We rode Tucker and Pancake and could not have had a better ride. Matt and Jen thank you for an incredible experience. We will definitely be back

    Fantastic ride with wrangler George

    SallyAnne_M, Sept 2025
    Fantastic ride out with a wrangler called George. Such a character. All the horses were well covered, had lovely shiny coats & had direct access to water troughs. Hubby & I were taken for an hour & a half. The terrain was tricky but the horses were sure footed. I would recommend this to anyone as an experience to have while visiting the area.

    This was a nice easy...

    Anonymous, Apr 2025
    This was a nice easy trail ride. Great for beginners and kids. These horses are nose to tail horses. As an experienced rider this was enjoyable, easy ride. Everyone was pleasant.

    Amazing trail and views.

    Ricardo_C, Mar 2025
    The trip to the Sedona area was relaxing and the experience is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and the horses are so gentle. Great for first time riders.

    Excellent

    kenf2nj, Mar 2025
    There was inclement weather in the morning, and so the heck experienced a lot of cancellations. What that meant for us was that me and my fiancé had a private tour. Newt was informative and personable. It was a fantastic experience, and one that I am hopeful will come back next year to enjoy again.

    Great for a newbie

    Melanie_P, Feb 2025
    Our guide Pete, was awesome! It was my first time ever horseback riding. Navajo, my horse, was very patient with me and we went very slow. The trails were rocky, but the horses did great and obviously had done it before. I felt very safe the whole time with Pete with us. The scenery was amazing. Well worth it! I wore hiking boots, but I think tennis shoes would have been just fine.

    Great for kids and adults alike!

    Sarah_D, Jan 2025
    Matt and crew were incredible guides! They were great with the kids (both age 7) and made our time on the trail lots of fun. The horses we rode (Navajo, Magic, Grandma and Bart) were calm and listened to commands well, and the girls had “the best time ever!” We highly, highly recommend this business if you’re looking to ride horses near Sedona!

    DO THIS RIDE! Amazing way to go off the beaten path.

    Jessica_S, Dec 2024
    10/10 would do again. The horses are amazing, well cared for obviously, and know the trails. This is perfect for all levels of riding experience. The landscape is breathtaking, the horses are sweet and the guide was amazing.

    Highly recommend

    John_D, Dec 2024
    We had a wonderful time. I had really no experience with horses prior to this and the staff did a great time, and the horses were fantastic

    David was amazing!! Gave...

    SherryLynn_W, Nov 2024
    David was amazing!! Gave me the perfect horse that matched my personality! Safe and cautious! Toyota was sweet, patient, and it was the perfect execution to see the mountains!

    10/10!

    Sara_L, Oct 2024
    Houston was a great guide, the horses were beautiful and easy to ride. It was a highlight of our trip to AZ for sure!

    Great experience

    Jackie_L, Oct 2024
    Friendly staff - good trail riding horses - pretty location - time spent on trails was sufficient and enjoyable. Good for all ages.

    Amazing experience

    Elizabeth_S, Aug 2024
    My ride was an amazing experience. Great company, great horses and don’t forget the cattle dogs. It was a special day and I will never forget it. I will book here again next time I am in town. Highly recommend!!

    Fun way to spend a couple hours and get some Arizona experience.

    kenneth_S, Jul 2024
    Nice hillside ride great views. David was an excellent trail guide. Great attention to safety issues and rider experience.

    Perfect for families!

    Britney_L, Jul 2024
    This place was great! We were lucky enough to be the only ones booked with them for the morning and got their whole undivided attention. Our guide, Matt, talked with us the whole time and helped our daughter feel comfortable on the horses. He always made sure our group was together and that no one was falling behind. The horses were super gentle and well trained. We got some special attention and perks for being the only people that morning. It's something that we will definitely do again on our next visit!

    Great Ride

    Cheryl_H, Jul 2024
    We loved the experience both Anna and Matt were great I was a bit nervous because I had really only ridden once before but they both made me feel at ease on the ride. I wouldn't have a problem reccomending this event to anyone.

    Horsing Around

    Signa_O, Jun 2024
    Horses gentle, staff very professional and caring when I became overheated because temperature was greater than 100 degrees. Highly recommend this ride and everyone at this ranch. Anna and Janice thank you for everything. Dean and Signa

    Wonderful ride

    Danaree_A, Jun 2024
    We had a great ride. All of the horses were very well behaved. There is also a donkey and a few goats to pet.. We brought apples for all of the horses and the donkey, which they loved. 🙌🤩

    It was my daughter’s...

    Kelly_F, Apr 2024
    It was my daughter’s first time horseback riding. She had a great time. Guide was wonderful and the horses were too.

    Great ride!

    Jan_C, Apr 2024
    Really friendly staff. Felt very safe. Beautiful scenery. Had a lot of fun! Trail was pretty rocky but the horses knew what to do.

    We highly recommend...

    Elizabeth_M, Mar 2024
    We highly recommend Horsin Around Adventures! Great staff, safety conscious, great horses and a ton of fun!

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