Riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider releases a list of offers covering branding season and beyond...

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - April 26th, 2018 - Ranch Rider has some fabulous 'branding week' deals available this season, including a £400pp saving at Montana's Lonesome Spur Working Guest Ranch: six nights from only £995pp (two sharing).  The specialist tour operator has also rounded up a list of amazing summer and autumn offers, so if you're bringing the kids, travelling as a couple or going solo, why not rein in a great value horseback adventure? All offers subject to availability.

SAVE £1960: Bring the family to Arizona's White Stallion Guest Ranch - the 3,000-acre Spanish style property situated adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. There are miles of scenic horseback riding and hiking trails and the Sonoran desert is literally teeming with wildlife including mountain lions, coyotes, javelinas, bobcats and more. Seven nights from only £3,240 (total for a family of four staying in deluxe accommodation), including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes, transfers and gratuities. Excludes return flight from £879pp and from £765pp (under 12 years).  Offer valid on stays between 01 June – 31 August. Full price for a family of four before discount: £5,200.

SAVE £2,220: Montana's Lone Mountain Deluxe Guest Ranch is popular with families. Guided horseback rides, Yellowstone tours (the national park less than 20 miles away), mountain biking, fly fishing and kayaking feature on the list of pursuits - the ranch's guides, experienced naturalists with over 80 years combined experience in leading tours in the national park. Seven nights from only £3,745pp (two sharing) and from £2,880pp (6-12 years) including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), trip to Yellowstone National Park, use of ranch facilities, taxes, transfers from Bozeman Airport and gratuities. Full adult price before discount £4,370pp, full child price before discount £3,365pp (six to 12 years) - a saving of £485pp. Departing 07 July. Excludes return flight from £1,195pp and from £1,040pp (under 12 years). Total saving for a family of four with two adults and two children: £2,220.

SAVE £405pp: Work the cattle all day long at Montana's Lonesome Spur Working/Guest Ranch - the seasonal activities including moving the herd to new pastures, sorting and branding.  If you're travelling in June or July there might even be the chance to visit the Cody Nite Rodeo. Six nights from only £995pp (two sharing) accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes, transfers from Billings and gratuities. Excludes return flight from £889pp. Offer valid on May, June & July departures. Full ranch stay price before discount £1,400pp.

SAVE £265pp: Expect to spend all day in the saddle at Wyoming's New Haven Working Ranch, the cowhands often driving the herd across the border into South Dakota - guests working the cattle on the endless grass prairie seen in the "Dances with Wolves” movie. Seven nights from only £1,060pp (no single supplement)including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, tax and gratuities. Excludes transfers £135pp from Rapid City and return flight from £889pp. Offer valid on departures from 19 May to 16 June. Full ranch stay price before discount £1,325pp.

SAVE £230pp: Herd the cattle in a spectacular setting, Wyoming's Bitterroot Working Guest Ranch located in a remote valley in the Absaroka Mountains. Twice daily trail rides and a weekly all-day ride complement the cowboy work, and the ranch has its own cross-country course complete with jumps. Seven nights from only £2,065pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, tax and gratuities. Excludes transfers from £250 e/w from JAC for up to three guests and return flight from £889pp. Departing 27 May. Full ranch stay price before discount £2,295pp.

SAVE £506pp: Colorado's Majestic Dude Ranch offers a challenge at every turn, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV off-road adventures, white water rafting (included in the price) archery, skeet shooting, fly-fishing and hiking on the list of pursuits. FREE horseriding lessons are also available and the ranch's younger guests can show off their new found skills at the summer rodeos. Six nights from only £2,024pp (no single supplement) and from £1,920pp (six to 17 years) including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes, transfers (from Durango) and gratuities. Excludes return flight from £945pp and from £823pp (under 12 years). Offer valid on all August & September departures. Full adult ranch stay price before discount £2,530pp.

SAVE UP TO £396pp: Book early & upgrade to deluxe accommodation at Arizona's White Stallion Guest Ranch. Trail riding, cattle penning, guided hiking and rock climbing are available, and three new helicopter rides launched in February: prices start from USD $79pp, the ten-minute flight taking guests over the Saguaro National Park and Old Tucson. Seven nights from only £1,259pp (two sharing)including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), taxes, transfers and gratuities. Excludes return flight from £879pp. Offer valid on departures from 13 May to 17 June. Full ranch stay price before discount £1,655pp. 

SAVE £80pp: Enjoy an adrenaline packed taster of the West at Idaho's Red Horse Mountain, the deluxe guest ranch providing an environment where you can exert all your energy; horseriding, ziplining, a challenge course, climbing wall, geocaching, kayaking, archery and more on offer. Six nights from only £1,869pp (two sharing) including accommodation, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes transfers from £75pp return trip from GEG and return flight from £889pp. Offer valid on departures from 09 September to 06 October. Full ranch stay price before discount £1,949pp. 

SAVE £344pp: Saddle up for a horseback safari at either Ant's Hill or Ant's Nest, both luxury lodges set in the Waterberg region of South Africa's Limpopo Valley - a malaria-free area. You can expect to see a variety of game including zebra, giraffe, buffalo wildebeest and impala - the 12,000-acre conservation hotspot also home to the endangered rhino. Seven nights from only £2,009pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, drinks (including alcohol) activities (including riding, game drives), use of facilities and taxes. Excludes Johannesburg transfers from £350 based on two guests and return flight from £839pp. Offer valid on the following departures: 01 May – 09 July, 01 Nov – 14 Dec. Full riding safari price before discount £2,344pp. 

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