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    Group Horseback Ride in Tonto National Forest

    Ride through the scenic desert landscape with guides and enjoy panoramic views.

    $105/ person

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Ideal For

    1-7 people

    Includes

    Guide, helmet, horseback ride

    Highlights

    Experience a guided horseback ride through the beautiful desert of Tonto National Forest. Enjoy quality time in the saddle as you take in panoramic views of the cactus-studded landscape.


    • Ride through the desert with experienced guides
    • Pause to admire panoramic views of the landscape
    • Receive a helmet, highly recommended for all riders
    • Bring long pants, closed-toed shoes, and bottled water
    • Wear a snug-fitting hat and use sunscreen for comfort

    All riders must be 7 years old or older and there's a max weight of 220 lbs per person.

    Cancellation policy

    Notify by phone or email at least 24 hours before your scheduled ride to change or cancel. No refunds if you cancel within 24 hours of the ride.

    Experience provided by Saguaro Lake Ranch Stable
    Experience provided by Saguaro Lake Ranch Stable

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    4.8 stars• 462 reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    462 reviews•Google Maps

    Tucked away by the Salt River with stunning desert views and the Bulldog Cliffs as a backdrop, this ranch consistently delivers memorable rides with well-cared-for horses. Wranglers like Alissa, Lottie, Tori, and Marcel get repeated shoutouts for being genuinely fun, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout rides. First-timers especially appreciate how comfortable the guides make them feel, balancing safety with humor and interesting facts about the area's history and landscape. The office staff earns high marks too. Multiple reviewers mention proactive communication about weather delays and flexible rescheduling, which speaks to the team's professionalism. One negative review described a fall and felt the staff response was cold, though this appears to be an isolated incident among overwhelmingly positive experiences. The horses consistently get praised as gentle and obviously well-maintained, which matters to many visitors. The sunset rides seem particularly popular for special occasions, and the scenery alone makes the trip worthwhile for most guests.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    What an incredible experience! We booked the 1hr sunset ride (mid August) and as first time riders, couldn’t have felt more at ease. The ranch and horses are beautiful, the scenery is stunning and Victoria (who led us on our ride), was absolutely brilliant, especially with our young son. Make this a must-do if you’re ever in the Phoenix area! We can’t wait to return someday — the highlight of our trip to the US.

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    Hugo Walker

    August 30, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    What an incredible experience! We booked the 1hr sunset ride (mid August) and as first time riders, couldn’t have felt more at ease. The ranch and horses are beautiful, the scenery is stunning and Victoria (who led us on our ride), was absolutely brilliant, especially with our young son. Make this a must-do if you’re ever in the Phoenix area! We can’t wait to return someday — the highlight of our trip to the US.

    Photo of Hugo Walker

    Hugo Walker

    August 30, 2025

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