5 Day Scenic Horseback Riding and Ranch Vacation in Benson, Arizona, USA
Horse Riding Holiday USA
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Experience a memorable horse riding holiday with Double R Ranch. Horseback riding is their specialty. Their experienced staff, well-mannered horses, and spectacular scenery make for an unforgettable experience. Ride with them in the mountains that were the homelands of Apache chiefs Geronimo and Cochise.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 250 pounds / 113 kilograms
- Tack type: Western tack
- Horse breed: mainly American Quarter horses, American Paint horses, Peruvian Paso Fino, Thoroughbreds
Highlights
- 5 days with horse riding and activities
- Approximate daily riding time: Up to 8 hours
- Join ranch activities such as roping, archery, horseshoe pitching
- All levels of experience are welcome
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals are provided
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Tucson International Airport (US$ 60 per person)
Accommodation
Double R Ranch offers cozy cabin and cottage options for their guests. The cottage can sleep up to six people and for families only. The cabin sleeps up to four people. It is very comfortable with a full kitchen, living room with TV and Wi-Fi, wrap-around porch with great views of the ranch.
For guests' safety, in this pandemic, solo travelers will stay in private accommodation, not sharing with strangers.
Program
Create memories that will last a lifetime at Double R Guest Ranch in Southern Arizona, where Horseback riding is our specialty. Our experienced staff, well-mannered horses, and spectacular scenery make for an unforgettable experience.
At 5,200 feet elevation, enjoy Arizona's ideal Southwest climate year-round, from captivating sunrises to mesmerizing sunsets and star-filled skies. Ride in the mountains that were once the homelands of several Native American Indian tribes. From your well appointed cabin porch enjoy spectacular views of 14 different mountain ranges.
The ranch has been recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in hospitality, value and our fine horses. This exceptional venue offers endless opportunities for riding, hiking, and enjoying nature. For an off ranch experience the ranch is located near Sonoita's renowned wine country where you can enjoy tasting the locally grown and aged wines. Or, spend an afternoon walking the streets of Historic Tombstone, once home to famous cowboys such as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday.
Experience Your Own Slice of Yellowstone--Right Here in Arizona!
For a truly authentic Western Ranch Vacation come join us! As our Ranch motto states, arrive as a guest and leave as family.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1: Thursday
- 15:00 Arrival and check in
- 16:30 Meet your horse, riding instruction followed by a sunset ride (1.5 hours)
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 2: Friday
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 Morning ride (duration 2.5 - 3 hours)
- 10:00 Optional flat ride (duration 1.5 hours)
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Optional riding lessons
- 13:30 Afternoon ride: Saguaro ride (duration 2.5 -3 hours)
- 16:00 - 17:00 Happy hour
- 17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
- 19:00 Campfire: smores and storytelling at the fire pit
Day 3: Saturday
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 12:00 Morning ride: 3 Peaks Mountain ride
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Optional riding lessons
- 13:30 Afternoon ride (2 hours)
- 16:00 - 18:00 Happy hour
- 17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
Day 4: Sunday
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 Morning ride (2.5 - 3 hours)
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Afternoon ride 1.5 hours
- 15:00 Go to Tombstone for shopping and dinner at the famous Big Nose Kate's restaurant
- 20:00 Return to the ranch for an evening campfire and sing along, smores, and stories
Day 5: Monday
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 Morning ride (1.5 - 3 hours)
- Lunch and departure
Note: Schedules are subject to change at any time due to weather or other unforeseen factors.
Location
Food
This package includes all meals. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Additional lessons
Enhance your riding experience by taking one or more horseback riding lessons. 60 USD per person for groups of 2 or more, and for private lessons 75 USD. Lessons are one hour in duration.
What's included
- 5 days of horseback riding (up to 8 hours daily)
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Other ranch activities (such as roping, target shooting, archery, horseshoe pitching, and barrel racing)
What's not included
- Local sales tax of 9.6%
- Service charge of 15%
- Airfare
- 6% booking fee charged by the organizer
- 2% credit card fee for the balance payment
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Tucson International Airport
66 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 60 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tucson International Airport (TUS). A shuttle service is available for pick up and drop off and costs 60 USD per person each way.
Pick up rates for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are available upon request. Shuttle service to Tombstone, Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee, Old Tucson, and Biosphere 2 are available. Please send Double R Ranch an inquiry for more information on transfers.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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