Immerse yourself in the rugged, wide-open beauty of the Nevada desert and experience true cowboy hospitality on a sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. With an expert wrangler leading the way, ride along a winding mountainous trail through desert shrub and inspiring rock formations. After watching the sun set over Las Vegas Valley, enjoy a campfire barbecue complete with grilled meats, corn on the cob and cowboy s’mores. Includes round-trip transfers from select Las Vegas hotels.

Sunset horseback ride and barbecue in beautiful Red Rock Canyon
Experienced and friendly cowboys and cowgirls escort you and provide riding tips
Ride through a rugged desert landscape and see native wildlife
Enjoy a western-style barbeque dinner by the campfire
Roast marshmallows over the campfire to make fresh s'mores
Enjoy live entertainment and cowboy poetry under the stars
No riding experience necessary
Includes round-trip transfers from Las Vegas hotels

What's Included

90-minute horseback ride
BBQ Meal (steak, chicken or salmon)
Soft drinks and bottled water
Dessert
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Tuesday - Sunday : 12:50 PM - 05:50 PM

Pickup details

Please note: pickup is only available from these hotels. If your hotel is not listed, you will be directed to the closest one for pickup.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please advise at the time of booking your dinner preference in the special requirements field at check out
Please be sure to include the body weight of each traveler
Minimum age is 7 years
All children 17 years and under must wear a safety helmet
Children ages 16 to 17 years can have their parents sign a release permitting them to ride without the helmet
Not wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please provide us your hotel information when you book so we can pick you up
Most travelers can participate
Helmets available upon request
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How do I arrange hotel pickup for the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:Pickup is available from many Las Vegas Strip hotels. When booking your tour, please select your hotel from the list. Be sure to call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm the exact pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:What if my hotel is not listed for pickup?

A:Hotel pickup is only available from the hotels listed in the "Tour Details" section at checkout. Please select the closest hotel to your location. Once confirmed, call the phone number on your ticket to confirm your pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:What time does the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque begin?

A:This ride starts about 2 hours before sunset and changes throughout the year. Hotel pickup is prior to this departure time. You must call to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Times are subject to change.

Aug 2021

Q:How long before departure is the average hotel pickup for the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:Depending on the hotel, pickups may be between 40 and 95 minutes prior to the tour start time. You must call to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Please be ready 15 - 20 minutes prior to pick-up time.

Aug 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:For safety reasons, all guests must be at least 7 years old. Guests ages 7 - 16 are required to wear a helmet. (Helmets are provided free of charge.)

Aug 2021

Q:What should I wear on the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:Please wear long pants and comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, closed-toe shoes, and, in the winter, layered clothing. (sweater or sweatshirt, jacket, and gloves). Hats (other than ball caps) should have a chin strap.

Aug 2021

Q:How far from the Strip is the departure location for the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:The Red Rock Camp is located approximately 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, in the heart of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Aug 2021

Q:Is there a weight limit for the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:There is no specific weight limit, however, guests must be able to get on and off their horses with only minimal assistance from the wranglers. There is a loading platform available for those that need it.

Aug 2021

Q:Can pregnant women participate in the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:Due to the nature of this activity, it is not recommended for expectant mothers or anyone with back or other serious medical conditions.

Aug 2021

Q:How long are we on horseback during the Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque?

A:The typical ride is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Aug 2021

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Traveler Tips

It IS the desert, so temps can get chilly at night so dress appropriately!

Bring your camera and have your phone charged so that you can take lots of pictures

We rode in January so it was a bit chilly for our sunset ride, luckily I had a jacket and hat - dress accordingly!

Reviews

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760 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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My daughter and my...

Lucy_J, Mar 2023

My daughter and my boyfriend and I went on the horseback Ride and Barbecue. It was an amazing way to see the canyon and the beauty of the desert. The guides were amazing and the horses were wonderful. The food was delicious as well. It was a great experience and I highly recommend going on this tour. If I could give it 6 stars, I would.

Great experience!

Dana_M, Mar 2023

Great experience overall. The wranglers were so knowledgeable and took such good care of the horses. The trail ride itself was long and so much fun! The food was outstanding!

“Limited Edition Water Ride”

Chelsea_A, Mar 2023

It was a great experience! We didn’t get the beautiful sunset because it was overcast- we got the “limited edition water version” per one of our cowgirls! It has been raining the most it has in the area for years- we were able to take our horses and mules through multiple streams and rivers. Made for a very unique experience! Dinner was excellent as well. Wear layers, and bring gloves!!

Great experience

Nancy_R, Mar 2023

This experience was a very well executed trip. From the pick up at the hotel to the trip to the ranch; and the riding was easy and enjoyable. The wranglers were helpful and easy to work with. The meal was fantastic. We had a bit of rain on the trip and upon our return we were greeted with drinks and a warm room and a superb dinner. I would recommend this event to anyone any age . Thanks to all who make this trip wonderful

Excellent tour to experience

Alicia_T, Mar 2023

The experience was wonderful very nice Wranglers. The trail ride was great food was very good. Reilly was very nice. Overall I would highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic

Paul_K, Mar 2023

Riding fantastic horses with fantastic staff and having a fantastic meal as the sun comes down what more do you want.

A gotta do if your in Vegas!

Jason_M, Mar 2023

This was one of the best things in our vacation. Beautiful views and the guides are some of the best in the business. I also recommend doing the dinner ride, 5 star dinner!!

Must do when in Vegas

Kieran_L, Mar 2023

Everything from start to the finish the hospitality and the ranch hands support on our trek. The scenery also was amazing.

Love love Kelly and Hailey!

NALENI_S, Feb 2023

Kelly and Hailey are the best guides and take pride in what they do. My horse was vegas , she was good girl. All the other folks on the tour were so friendly, it was an awesome experience and I loved the fire pit and s’mores afterwards

Breath taking scenery and experience !

John_B, Feb 2023

Wonderful ride with guide Cali providing informative information on Red Rock Canyon and plants and trees. Meal was delicious! Campfire with cowboy s’mores a great ending.

Fabulous experience!

MaryJean_P, Feb 2023

Everything about this tour was amazing. From the helpful wranglers, to the view & the delicious BBQ & toasted marshmallows!

Great experience. We really enjoyed everything about this tour. We highly recommend!

Myriam_V, Feb 2023

The views were amazing. Food was really really good and everyone was really friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend.

HAD A GOOD TIME, Meal was great!

Ronald_W, Feb 2023

From the novice rider to the experienced, this excursion is for you. We had someone who had never ridden before and she had a great time. It was very cold. I learned that the temperature was about ten degrees colder out by the canyon than it is in Vegas. That would have been good to know for preparing. The food was delicious. One of our party got the salmon and she said it was better than what was served to her the night before at a restaurant in Vegas. The steak was huge and delicious. The wranglers were attentive and super nice. The pre-ride instructions were excellent. An overall great experience.

The wranglers were great!...

Marcia_J, Feb 2023

The wranglers were great! The food was very plentiful (come with an empty stomach). The steak was an absolute mouthwatering delight. I rode licorice and he was very mild and gentle. This is an absolute must do in Vegas!

Loved it!

deevee44, Feb 2023

Had a great time! “Cowboys and girls were very friendly and helpful. The ride was slow pace giving you time to really enjoy the view. We are seniors and had no problems getting on or off the horses. Dinner was fit for a king with large delicious steaks and chicken. We would definitely recommend this for any age.

Poor experience

LISETTEMARIE_B, Feb 2023

I think it’s time for the owner to give up the business. He seems totally disinterested in his guests and was actually quite rude in his manner. The horses are kept in very poor conditions and appear depressed. Would not recommend.

10/10 definitely recommend!

Samantha_P, Feb 2023

Great experience! We had so much fun and would definitely recommend! All the wranglers were so friendly and knowledgeable.

The wranglers are...

Christy_G, Feb 2023

The wranglers are wonderful!! They give you all the info you need to feel confident on a horse and they make it a unique authentic experience! By far my favorite part of our weekend getaway!! Love all the pretty horses!!!

Awesome sundown ride

Jasmin_P, Feb 2023

Awesome scenery, great food and experience around the fireplace with good food and marshmallows. Nice group, punctual pickup.

A nice trip

margareta_l, Jan 2023

The horses are adorable, the dinner great and the staff really friendly! It was a little snow in the air and really cold so coming back to a hot meal was great

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