Horseback Ride Joshua Tree Forest Buffalo Lunch Singing Cowboy
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Embark on an adventure high above the rolling hills of a classic Western landscape! This thrilling horseback riding tour (for those 9 and older) will take you through the majestic Joshua tree forest, some reaching as far back as 600 years. You'll explore the Historic Western Ranch, home in its day to notorious bank & train robber. As if that's not enough excitement for your buck - saddle up with their cowboy guides who lead riders along golden desert trails past grazing buffalo before finishing at the rustic ranch restaurant where cool drinks are plentiful, lunch (included) and so is entertainment from the singing cowboy! Come ready for fun; leave feeling inspired by this timeless desert experience.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to Availability
Not available for guests over 250 lbs. However, there is an option. Please call us directly to discuss.
Must be 9+ years old
Must wear pants and closed-toe shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hand Sanitizer
Horseback Ride
Snacks
Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Meadview
Once owned by a notorious 19th-century gunfighter, this Old West-style resort on a secluded cattle ranch is 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon, 2 hours from Las Vegas. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride on a western horse and see the icon of the west, the buffalo, roaming in its natural environment. All the horse rides are designed for beginners; the horses are gentle and well trained and suitable for all ages. (age 9 and over). Comfortably seated in your authentic western saddle you will follow your guide through the Joshua Trees lining the historic Mormon Trail and up to Buffalo Point. You will have the opportunity to photograph wild buffalo and panoramic views of Spirit and Iron Mountain.
Our tour takes us to higher elevation where the beauty abounds. As we climb, Joshua Trees, some over 600 years old blossom into a magnificent forest.
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Horseback Ride Joshua Tree Forest Buffalo Lunch Singing Cowboy
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best excursion ever. Brandon the guide was wonderful, The horseback ride, amazing and Cowboy Dave was hilarious.
Daydream796947,
Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brandon, our guide, picked us up in Vegas and drove us to the ranch. To make the drive more enjoyable he stopped along the way to the ranch and also on the way back, so we could take pictures. The ranch is so nice and the horseback ride was amazing. You do get your moneys worth on the horseback ride. Great views and a fun trail ride. The lunch, bbq ribs, beans, corn, bun and dessert was very good. The entertainment by cowboy Dave was great. What a nice and funny guy. It was just such a wonderful day. I am so glad I found this tour.
A glimpse into The cowboy life
Koko W,
Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The horseback ride of the Desert Wonder Tour was a one of kind experience for us. Our guide Susan was super ponctual, very kind and extremely knowledgeable of the area. We learn a lot about life and living animals and trees in AZ, saw a coyote, a road runner, buffalo, Joshua trees, desert sand tornadoes... The horse ride was phenomenal. Jessica the horse master has her horses well trained, very docile, used to riders and the terrain. It was so much fun and relaxing riding them. This adventure was a perfect break from the 9-5. At lunch, you meet Cowboy Dave, great singer and awesome entertainer (Ask him about the Buffalo Head 😂😂😂). The whole crew was layback and fun to be around. We are planning on going to their campfire.
Fun Relaxed Adventure
F9123OPkw,
Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The horseback ride adventure was just phenomenal! The whole day was perfectly planned and executed. Susan our tour guide was on time down to the second. She was super knowledgeable about the area. We did learn a lot over the 1 hour drive from Kingman. Jennifer the horse guide was excellent. Perfect directions from the get go, very safe and enjoyable ride, nice terrain, beautiful view, then the Buffalo.. and we saw some coyote and a roadrunner. Then lunch time, very cowboy oriented salon and food and that's where you'll meet cowboy Dave! That guy was hilarious... Ask him about the mounted Buffalo Head 😂😂😂 and he can sing! Very friendly team, family oriented fun, very relaxed and melts your stress away...
Great Experience
Marybells2014,
Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and working with Bob was easy. We had a unique lodging situation and Bob went out of his way to help. The tour was great and I felt like we got our money's worth. Definitely recommend!
Awesome tour guide!
shan103171,
Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not have asked for a better guide than Mike. Being with him was easy, casual and felt like a friend of ours. Good conversation , and very knowledgeable about the area. Drives safe, as well. The horseback ride through Joshua Tree was an awesome experience. The views are incredible. Our trail guides were friendly. Overall a great experience and I would highly recommend Mike and Desert Wonder tours. Thanks for making our trip memorable!
Disappointing
Seaside821477,
Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Grand Canyon Western Ranch : Our guide Bob was very kind. The horseback ride very pleasant and relaxing. The view of Spirit mountain was beautiful. Casey played nice cowboy songs and recounted the fascinating story behind the ranch. The « homemade » lunch on the other hand was disappointing. A very basic burger and industrial crisps, not even real French fries. Very ironic that Casey kept saying it was « real food » and not « fast food » right in our faces. Not worth 240$
Grand Canyon
billjulin,
Nov 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, the tour was perfect for us-small group, easy access absolutely amazing sites. Michael did a great job of making our tour perfect, he explained everything and was a gracious host. We were very blessed, definitely would do it again.
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Kathleen H,
Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Just what we were looking for., time on horseback, off the road. Lunch was good. Transportation was excellent.
Horse back riding-Joshua Tree Forrest& singing cowboy
rlfinsf,
Mar 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion exceeded expectations. The staff were so helpful to me in allowing an inexperienced rider to ride these very gentle horses over rugged but beautiful terrain. The lunch at the ranch for the singing cowboy was marvelous! He performed ballads and songs from my youth on request. I would recommend this tour and experience to any one.
Fun & relaxing day - nice break from gambling!
Becky55110,
Feb 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeremy, our guide, was on time and easy to find. He was a great safe driver and shared a lot of info about himself and the area. Very congenial guide - I've been on tours where the guide is just calling it in, but he was very present and invested in making our experience great! He even offered to stop so I could take pictures of some cattle! The horses were extremely well trained. I was nervous at first but wow! The horses were so gentle and responsive. Our trail guide was also super friendly, congenial and knowledgeable about the area. Lunch was a fantastic burger and the singing cowboy isn't really my thing, but he read the room and rather than sing alot he just chit chatted with us. The gallery we stopped at had a lot interesting pieces. I'm not a souvenir person but still bought two things. Really happy with this experience and will certainly book with Desert Wonders again when I'm back in Laughlin!
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