ARIZONA, TANQUE VERDE RANCH - USA

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This is one of America's old time cattle and guest ranches, a 4 star quality luxurious outpost of the Old West. The ranch was founded in 1868 and is located in 640 spectacular acres adjacent to the Saguaro National Park and Corondo National Forest. Miles of scenic trails offer guests on this riding holiday the chance to explore the pristine Sonoran Desert and its flora and fauna. While secluded, the ranch is close to the town of Tucson and accessible for the Grand Canyon in the same holiday. The ranch has an extensive riding program with separate rides for beginners and experienced riders. There are a host of facilities and activities for non riders to enjoy as well as an excellent counsellor supervised program for children from 4-12 years old.

Trip length 7 days/ 6 nights suggested stay, daily rate available. Ride only price from £96 per night per person in 2008. See price table below for details. Departure dates open all year round. Early booking necessary for certain dates. Approximate riding time per day as wanted Riding ability required none Group size max 15 with 2 wranglers in one riding group. Meeting point Tucson, Arizona, USA Transfer included from meeting point Flight guide London - Tucson return from £490-670. See below for flight info. Single supplement see below for rates

NOTES - ARIZONA, TANQUE VERDE RANCH

RIDING
Riding is offered every day of the week for all levels of rider. More experienced riders are separated and after having passed a lope check can join the faster rides. There are tuition and walk rides for beginners as well as tuition and faster rides for more experienced riders at a more advanced level of western riding. All day rides, picnic rides and breakfast rides add variety and adventure to the regular riding schedule.

HORSES
There are over 160 well schooled horses of all levels on the ranch. They are well cared for and all are ridden western.

ACCOMMOATION
The accommodation is luxurious and all rooms are individually decorated. The rooms are fully air conditioned and offer beautiful desert or mountain views offering peace and quiet at the end of a busy day. They are scattered over a hillside capitalising on spectacular views. Most are very spacious and have adobe fireplaces and private patios. Suites are also available.

FOOD
The ranch is famous for its delicious and abundant restaurant quality food. Breakfast consists of an extensive buffet followed by a cooked breakfast served at the table. Lunch is a very extensive buffet with a large variety, including a vegetarian option, as standard. Dinner is served in the main dining room and features gourmet meals by an award winning chef. Weekly evening outdoor barbecues with western entertainment and breakfast rides up to the Old Homestead for a cowboy breakfast of pancakes, eggs and bacon in the great outdoors add an Old West touch to mealtimes.

ACTIVITIES
The activities include horse riding; tennis on one of 5 tennis courts, one of which is lit at night and professional lessons; mountain biking, swimming in an indoor or outdoor pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, men and ladies saunas, separate children's wading pool, guided hikes and nature programs including a desert centre with displays on the local flora and fauna; basketball, volleyball and fishing. The ranch provides all equipment. These are included in the rate. For an additional fee championship golf is available nearby. There is an on site spa which for a fee can provide massage, facial and body treatments, manicures and pedicures. All these extra activities are great for non-riders accompanying you on your riding holiday.

SHOP
There is a gift shop on the premises. Nearby Tucson also has a wide variety of boutique clothing and old Indian design shops as well as the mainstream offerings.

The weight limit for this ride is 18 st/250 lb/114 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation, all ranch activities as specified above, all meals and drinks excluding alcohol and canned drinks. Transfer from Tucson airport with stays of 4 nights or more. A 15% service charge and 8.1% tax is included.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Any other transfer arrangements will be $50 return fare per room. Alcohol and canned drinks are extra as are golf fees and spa treatments mentioned.

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