Where to Ride: the 8 Best BBQ Tours

1.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Leave the Strip for a beginner-friendly sunset ride with Cowboy Trail Rides. Wranglers pair you with a calm horse or mule, guide you through Red Rock’s rocky terrain, and serve steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian BBQ by the fire. Guides such as Hayley, Denise, Katie, and Reilly may lead your group.

“this is honestly a must do! first off, the workers here specifically pair you with a horse that seems fit for you, then guide you the entire way which has different terrains, hills, and sceneries. then you end the night with AMAZING food hot chocolate and a fire! ps, bring a jacket!!!! it gets very cold.”

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2.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Leave Mendoza by van for a family-run ranch, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride to 2,100 meters. After the sunset views, return for beef, pork, salads, dessert, and wine. The ride suits beginners, but the road is bumpy and the mountain route can be steep.

“Great family running the operation. Very accommodating and sensitive to the needs of all. Great views and riding as well. Highly recommend”

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3.Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Leave the Strip for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride with wranglers such as Hector, Cesar, Chanel, and Chencho. Afterward, enjoy steak or mesquite chicken, campfire sides, apple pie, drinks, and a chance to meet the ranch animals before returning to Las Vegas.

“Such an enjoyable experience The guide and the ranch hands were so friendly it was my first time riding and they were so helpful and supportive I would definable recommend this trip”

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4.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride from Hacienda Doña Engracia along countryside trails with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, and Valeria. If water levels are safe, you may swim with your horse. Finish at La Dulce Vista with tequila tasting, salsa making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas.

“Excellent!! Saul and Fabritsio were so friendly and nice and helpful. The horses were calm and beautiful. The trip was so great, the food was really really good and you get to salon in the river and a pool is at the BBQ destination. The cowboys are very kind and helpful getting you on and off the horses if you need the help. Would definitely do again! If you like horses tequila and tacos, definitely do this tour!!! A++++”

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5.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41Best value

You’ll ride for about an hour through desert valleys with a guide, stopping for photos before sunset. After Arabian tea, a BBQ dinner, and soft drinks at a desert oasis, guides explain the night sky and point out stars and planets through telescopes. Hotel transfers from Hurghada are included.

“The tour was very well organised & super fun! The guides were so fun to be around, I will definitely recommend doing the one hour horse riding through the desert. The jeep safari is also a must, it was so fun! The stargazing was truly exceptional!!! People, don’t delay book today!!!”

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6.Wagon Ride with Cowboy Cookout BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Spend three hours with Banff Trail Riders on a horse-drawn wagon ride along the Bow River and Sulphur Mountain Trail. Guides such as Sydney, Casey, Anna, and Mike lead the outing, while a cooked-to-order steak, campfire, lassoing, and horseshoes make the remote 3 Mile Cabin stop more than a simple scenic ride.

“We had a great time on our Wagon trip,we even saw a bear.Our guides were very polite,informative and funny.The meal we had was excellent and we all sat down together chatting.We had a go at the lassoing(so much fun).Out trip was on the 2ndJune2024.”

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7.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera, riding Criollo horses with Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel among the Cordón del Plata mountains. Private transport, a two-and-a-half-hour ride, empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine asado, and regional desserts are included.

“The experience with Lucía's family is incredible. After we reserved the trip, Lucía sent us a confirmation message right away. From the pick up to the horseback riding, until the asado, it was really top notch. Gilda and Angel ride with my boyfriend and I. My boyfriend is a first-time rider, he felt very comfortable with the riding. I am intermediate rider, so I cantor with the Gaucho Angel at the last part. The horses are lovely!!! After the ride, we went back to the ranch to have the argentina barbeque, the meat was very good! Really good lol. I must say that the hospitality is very high standard -…”

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8.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch for a calm two-hour horseback ride with gauchos, mountain scenery, and wildlife spotting. Nico and the ranch team pair horses with riders by experience and size, then serve an Argentine asado, drinks, and simple ranch snacks.

“Fantastisk naturoplevelse på hest - vi er meget taknemmelig for denne oplevelse. Stort tak til teamet omkring denne tur og de fantastisk heste 🐎😊”

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