Horseback Riding with BBQ Lunch in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, USA
Horseback Riding with BBQ Lunch in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Trade the bustle of Las Vegas for a trip into nature on this horseback riding tour in Las Vegas, Nevada. Make your own way to the departure point—located a roughly 20-minute drive from the city—and come hungry: you'll enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch. Then, hop aboard your horse and go for a ride along the Rainbow Gardens trail, so named for the region's colorful rock layers and desert scenery.
- All riding tack and gear is provided on this beginner-friendly tour
- Discover a new side of the Las Vegas area on this trip into nature
- Explore the colorful rock formations of Nevada's Rainbow Gardens region
- Enjoy a hearty barbecue meal and drink as part of this lunchtime excursion
Sample Menu
Main
BIG BBQ Cowboy Lunch and Drink
We serve Either a BBQ pulled sandwich with Cowboy Baked Bean or Large Chili. Sides are corn or corn bread, baked apple or cherry pie and beverage
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q:Where is the meeting location for the Afternoon Horseback Riding Tour with Lunch?
A:The departure location is located approximately 20 miles away from the strip. The exact address is provided upon confirmation of your reservation.
Sep 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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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Reviews
4.3
based on 73 reviews
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Dr_R, Aug 2025
It is a very nice and scenic (nature) trip out to the location. I found it interesting that it is close to Area 51, but with established paths that the horses know well. The guide named Kymberly will talk you through it all if you have any apprehensions, plus she has WiFi onsite if needed for ordering rides and Whatsapp. I ordered the BBQ meal and I enjoyed it quite a bit. There are bathrooms onsite. I would definitely do it again!
Maria_B, Jan 2025
Honestly, if it wasn’t for the view and the horses I would have not enjoyed this experience due to the actual tour guide. The tour woman was very serious and seem to act differently toward my party (hispanic) never have ever felt so discriminated before. We were left last during the ride riding with minimal supervision at some point the horse I was on stopped and then started galloping out of control in a fast pace. The tour guide person had no idea this was happening because she was all the way in the front and would only check towards the back at certain spots she was more concerned for the people who were in the front with her. Overall, the lady seemed like she wanted nothing to do with us unless it was about the cash compared to the other people on board who were from the area (southern).
Melissa_B, Oct 2024
Loved everything about this. Our guide was super friendly and helpful. There were a couple of people, that had booked seperate from us, that were running late. I was worried it would take time away from our riding. But our guide still gave us the full riding time. The horses were well behaved and trained. Definitely will do this tour again when we come back to Las Vegas.
Rebecca_L, Sep 2024
Kim was amazing from the time she picked us up all the way till the time she dropped us off.
Grayce was such a great instructor and she was so pleasant she made me feel extremely safe. Especially for a 1st timer
But that food was trash can worthy. The only thing that was good was the ice tea.
I feel like they shouldn’t even offer food the whole experience was worth the price without the food.
Both girls made our experience so dope. I’m definitely telling all my new Yorkers that like to come to Vegas about them and referring their business because it’s well worth it.
Tayler_M, May 2024
We were excited for this trip, until the day before we began receiving messages to change our time from 12pm to 9am due to “heat”. I completely understand however, we had planned our day around the time advertised and changing our time would mean cancelling other things we had planned with our group. Then they sent a message the morning of stating the location changed, the new location was an hour from our hotel which would have cost us over 100$ in Lyft fees. This was not an option, they also advertised transportation, which was not included and cost an extra $120. (You don’t find this out until after paying)
The location was hard to find on the map to even order a Lyft or Uber, and when asked for clarification I was ignored.
If heat is an issue, this tour should not be advertised for 12pm, they do this everyday I’m assuming so it was pretty disappointing to get multiple requests to change our reservation like they didn’t know Vegas was going to be hot. After going back and forth I just became uncomfortable with the experience completely. Of course they’re not going to offer a refund instead wanted us to come to a tour they didn’t even want to participate in anyways because of the heat. Per their site it says weather conditions will constitute a refund, in my opinion trying to change our reservation for heat fits into that situation. I will go ahead and dispute the charges with my bank. STAY AWAY, it seemed like a scam from the first text messages!
William_D, May 2024
We had a great time. Our guide was awesome. The horses were great! The trail was easy. Perfect for beginners.
Dejah_B, May 2024
The transportation was a joke. Thought we were paying for a private transportation company, it was Uber. The food was cold, definitely should offer finger foods and things that are good cold. We were told that pictures would be sent to my email, later to find out that they would be $5 per person, we already gave money to our guide. The horseback riding itself was a good experience.
Anahalee_Y, Mar 2024
This was such a great experience, my friends and I loved it, and our tour guide was top-notch. We would definitely do this again.
Hayley_C, Mar 2024
Had to sort out my ride there separately, they offer for you to book a ride through some recommended car service claiming it’s cheaper than Uber, you don’t see their price until the last step where it gives you a limited time to accept and book. Lyft was significantly cheaper. They should just have an option for Vegas strip pick up or choosing to find your own way there.
The horse riding itself was a lovely experience that I enjoyed very much.
The bbq lunch wasn’t good. For these reason I don’t recommend it overall and probably get a better deal elsewhere, but if you don’t care about those things and are willing to pay whatever price, then go for it.
MELINDA_D, Nov 2023
Our guide didn't seem pleased to be there at all. She didn't talk us the whole ride except to yell at the horses when they got out of line. She ended up hitting one of them in the head because it was trying to bite another horse. Our food was cold and gross. I wouldn't recommend it for a trip at all.
Trevor_C, Jun 2023
We thought lunch would have been a BBQ as stated not a box lunch. Recommended car service that was suggested almost got my family killed at a high rate of speed because she was late to pick us up and was trying to make up time. She got lost on the way as well. I went with the recommended car service because I was told they knew where to go. Horse tour guide was nice and polite.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi!
Please don’t leave us a bad review because the car service you booked you had issues with. That’s not affiliated with us at all. The lunch is a BBQ sandwich beans corn and pie as described in the description. That’s what you were served. Not sure why your calling it a box lunch? So glad you enjoyed the guide and horse ride :)
Kevin_S, Jan 2023
Not much interaction at all , sit on a horse for an hour, eat a cold 10$ bbq plate out of styrofoam afterwards. Would not recommend this tour
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi!
The BBQ dinner is catered. It’s not served cold. BBQ ribs, individual pie, corn on cob, baked beans and corn bread would not a $10 plate of food lol To ride on a horse you do sit on the horse 😂
Shuping_T, Dec 2022
The house ridding work is veryyyyyy nice, I am 100% will let my friend and families know about this company and how is my experience?
Bridget_K, Nov 2022
Bad customer service. Would not call when asked. Will not deal with Viator ever again. Bad directions . Wrong directions.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hi!
We gave you correct directions. In fact We even had you provide us a screenshot of your google map coming to us which you did showing you knew where to go. Both viators customer care staff and our company tried to assist you repeatedly and you merely refused to work with us. You demanded private transportation that you did not purchase.
Debbie_G, Oct 2022
The BBQ lunch nothing that they showed on the website, it was instead cold water with some meat and a few vegetables. A tiny pie and corn bread. It was most definitely a bait and switch.
The horses should have been brushed they were dirty. The guide was not very friendly.
For $125 each it was awful….never again.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hi
Not sure what business you went to but it was not ours. Please remove this and post to the correct business. Thank you
Rose_H, Sep 2022
Great trail and was expecting a bbq as advertised but got a plastic tub of chilli with an apple pie
Friendly guide and lovely views
Janna_E, May 2022
Our tour guide was very nice. She was very well in controlled of the horses. And all the horses were just so beautiful and well behaved. 5/5 would recommend. Kid friendly riding for sure!
Marek_W, Apr 2022
Grace was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed ourselves! We would definitely recommend this tour to our family and friends.
John_R, Apr 2022
The lunch in the Mojave Desert was a spectacle. The ride was just peaceful as my wife and I celebrated anniversary. Charlie is an amazing host!
Michelle_M, Apr 2022
The bbq lunch seemed to be from a take out joint which was sitting in the truck of our guide, not sure for how long but it wasn't warm. The ride was literally less than 1 hour and we only went through short distance of desert and no hills, mountains or anything...just saw a desert tortoise habitat (no turtle seen). Book early for another place and verify where food is coming from.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hi
Lunch is catered from a BBQ company which drops it off fresh at the time your eating. They keep them in hot bags that are plugged in to the vehicle to keep it very warm before the groups return. Guide said you decided to not eat immediately after your and so it got cold while waiting for you to get to the tables to eat your meal. You could book with another company that has their guides cook your food out in the dirt and desert with unclean hands after they have handled horses all day. We like to offer our clients catered fresh food from professional chefs that is prepared in a safe manner. Also clients can take the remaining food home with them so we provide takeout boxes :) The ride has a volcano and beautiful sandstone formations with green trees and bushes through the base of two mountains with many red rock formations. Sorry you found that not scenic :(
Kristen_D, Mar 2022
Perfect first time ride for our 9 y/o. The horses were gentle and experienced. The smoked pork sandwiches, cornbread and pecan bread were scrumptious. Our leader, Charlie was kind, patient and fun.
Roberta_R, Feb 2022
One of the highlights of our trip. Great communication with the host prior to the trip. Our guide Charlie was great, and we loved our horses Butters, Max, and Trigger. The lunch was very nice, too. Worth the money!
Carolyn_H, Feb 2021
First 10 minutes great! Then the beautiful horses got frightened by the unexpected sand storm! Myself my husband 11 year old the guy in front of me all were thrown off into the air! Ouchhhhh then had to walk back to base🤷🏽♀️Your guides were very attentive 🙌🏽
Robert_R, Oct 2020
Tour guide was very careful to ensure we were safe and felt comfortable. Route was well chosen and the communication leading up to the ride was very good. It took a few days to get the pictures but they came out very nice as well once we received them. Great tour, great ride!
Angela_W, Oct 2020
My boys and I had a great time! Tommie, our tour guide, made our experience memorable. The scenery was awesome....we didn't want the tour to end.
Alexis_B, Aug 2020
Great experience however when the guide takes photos of you. You will not be able to retrieve them until you tip. & you will retrieve them 2 days later after continuously hounding them. If your looking for a nice trail ride don’t care about memories then cool but if you do think again.
Response from Host, May 2021
Hi!
Our guides take pictures of he clients on the our as a courtesy :) these complimentary photos are sent that day. Sometimes the emails with pictures end up in someone’s spam folder and we are asked to resend which we do :) glad you had a great experience on your tour and enjoyed your complimentary photos we took :)
Alexis_B, Aug 2020
Great experience, horses were calm and nice, smooth saddle, no trouble at all. As long as you are calm the horse will be calm
treshauna_o, Jul 2020
TOMMIE WAS AMAZING..... this was my very 1st time on a horse and the experience was one I'll never forget.
Response from Host, Jul 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! I really enjoyed my time as your guide as well!! Hope you had a safe trip back and look forward to seeing you again :)
Bob_H, Nov 2019
The ride was excellent with the nicest horses. If you just want to ride a horse and enjoy the scenery,
this is the one for you. The lunch was extremely tasty. I would go again.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Hi, we are so glad you had a great time and enjoyed your BBQ Lunch. We hope to see you again :)
Kayla_C, Oct 2019
Very relaxing and enjoyable ride through the dessert. Would definitely recommend experiencing a nice slow ride.
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