USA Ranch Holidays

Become a real ranch hand as you learn to drive cattle, rope steers, and secure livestock at a working ranch, where you’ll be trained and trusted to truly help out. You’ll trade luxury for an authentic hands-on experience, where you’ll learn new skills and make a difference.

Stay in a bunk house or rustic private lodging, and spend your days tending to the needs of the farm. You’ll check, repair, and build fences. Sort, brand, and immunise castle. Or get your hands in the soil and help raise crops ready for a bumper harvest. You’ll truly live the cowboy life with group meals, campfire barbecues, and nights under the stars. Choose your stay dates to suit the activities of each season, give as much as you gain, and become far more than a tourist.

Ride into a world of activity when you choose a dude ranch. Climb into the saddle and spend your days on horseback as you immerse yourself in the spirit of classic farmland USA. Return to the ranch for a home-cooked meal or sunset barbecue with your hosts and fellow guests. Holler encouragement at a rodeo, move your feet in time at a square dance, or take a seat for a Wild West show. Join in with sporting activities or grab a rod and go fishing – there’s always something to get involved with.

Larger dude ranches offer cabins and lodge rooms, with many including kids’ activities and counsellors to make for an ideal family stay. Cosier guest ranches invite you into the residents’ dwelling itself, where private bedrooms and communal spaces create a warm, welcoming home-away-from-home feel.

Why camp when you can glamp? When you choose a luxury resort ranch, you can lay your head in a luxurious private cabin, dine on gourmet dishes, and drink fine wines. You can enjoy the country in complete comfort, thanks to fantastic facilities such as a pool, spa, and even a golf course.

Sample the cowboy life with riding, hiking, or a cattle drive ride-along – but make some time for relaxation, too. Depending on the ranch you choose, you can look forward to activities like fishing, sailing, rafting, ballooning, 4x4 safaris, and cowboy cookouts. And you can let the kids explore independently with a fully supervised programme for young ranchers. Choose a luxury ranch to get the best of the Wild West, without compromising on comfort.

With ranch holidays in the USA available from California to Florida, and varying from real working ranches to luxurious resorts, the best time for your holiday will depend on where you go and what you plan to do. No matter what the time of year, there’s an incredible experience waiting somewhere.

Summer is traditionally the most popular time in most locations, from Arizona, Texas and New Mexico, to Wyoming, Montana and Colorado.

Between April and October, warmer days and clear nights offer ideal conditions for the outdoor activities around which every ranch holiday is focused. Flexible travellers will find quieter times and cooler days in spring and autumn, while those looking for cooler days in the southern states can take advantage of the winter sun between November and March. Speak to our Travel Specialists, who will be able to guide you on the best ranch for your travel dates.