Fantastic hosts, comfortable accommodations! We stayed. Saturday thru a Monday. Everything was perfect! The area was quiet and nearby horses made for a great experience! read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Cabin we stayed in - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

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What a sweet little day trip! Ive never owned a horse but If you want to get out of the city or need a date activity this is cool place! They had a beautiful trail, the picnic was small but cute, and it's really good for beginners. I got to meet one of their long term guest from France who was preparing for a horseback trip in Africa and it was really nice to have lunch set up like a true ranch style meal. We got to talk to new people, there's tons of great photo ops, and the cutest little gift store. Staff isn't super friendly and it's definitely not a hilton but everything is cute and on theme. One of the horses did seem somewhat tired when we went but we were also the last rides of the day so hopefully that's not the standard... overall a really a great time! read more

One of the best guest ranches I've visited. And I've been to ranches across the West. Accommodations are first rate, staff super friendly, meals very good. The rides are thru the beautiful Sonoita Valley. Every day different. And the best part-- the horses. Just Super. Only 70 miles from Tucson. read more

Mind numbingly boring. Sorry. Price was technically fine, but too expensive for me to give this another shot. Drove almost two hours out there because the reviews on yelp were excellent and I was really excited to go. The disappointment was pretty deflating, I ended up going to another place, same day, in the hopes of lifting my spirits. That other place was outstanding, and my day was saved. All's well that ends well, which is why I'm adding a star. I'm sure this is great for other folks who have never been near a horse. Edit: experience level, being out of town, and current riding was all covered over the phone, as well as place I was driving from. read more

We had such an amazing time! Morgan and Tony did a great job of answering all the questions we had and giving advice along the way. They made our ride 10x more enjoyable. Thank you guys so much. Can't wait to visit again!!! read more

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I would recommend this ranch to everyone! Ron and Renae were so nice and accommodating. They made it possible for me to ride a horse with my Dads saddle who had passed which made this ride even more special! And my husband, who was not an experienced rider, enjoyed the ride and felt totally comfortable on his horse! We will be back! Thank you Ron!!!! read more

Warning - this is long, but we hope it's helpful information since we couldn't find much information before our stay! We stayed at the Double R Ranch in Benson, Arizona in early October 2024. I must admit that we highly underestimated the Ranch - it was so much better than expected. My wife and I both enjoy horseback riding and taking advantage of being empty nesters, we like to escape occasionally to indulge in riding and the ranch experience. We've stayed at much more well-known "ranch resorts" or dude ranches. While amazing, they are a different experience altogether. The Double R is more of the true ranch experience (more intimate, and more hands on). Little things like family-style meals with guests, the ranch owner, and staff make for a truly great experience. We had a chance to talk about the day's multiple rides, "highlights of that day", and our individual experiences with our assigned horses. When we can be around horses, we want more than riding. We want the opportunity for more hands-on experiences like tacking our horse - that's not always allowed at other ranches. We were never asked to do this at Double R, but it was not denied when we asked. Their guidance made sure we did it correctly and double checked our work to ensure the safety of riders and horses. This was a huge plus for us. The rides were 3-5 hours, up and down hills, and through some of the most amazing southern Arizona deserts with views for miles and guides who knew the history of the area. Being raised in Arizona, I truly appreciate not only the views but the stories as well. The food was good home cooking with plenty to go around - we never left hungry. A very special Thank You to the amazing people who prepared the meals. We were surprised one evening to see they even offered words of affirmation in a note to each guest before dinner. I still have mine, Thank You! There are multiple options for lodgings. Like I said, this is not a resort, but a ranch and the different accommodations are assigned based on your needs and the number of people in your party. We stayed in a little cottage about a quarter mile away from everyone else (perfect!). It was clean and private, making it easy to feel like we were the only ones there. I didn't see the other accommodations but I talked with the other guests and they were more than satisfied with their lodgings as well. While we were there, the Benson Rodeo was happening on Saturday. The Double R Ranch was one of the major sponsors and we were given tickets to enjoy the rodeo. I've attended 7 amazing rodeos this year. But if you have never attended a truly small-town rodeo, you are missing out! You can feel the community at events like this with family and neighbors coming together. A pleasure to experience and feel welcomed by the locals of Benson and surrounding areas! I cannot express enough that their web page made me a little nervous with the minimalist approach on what they have to offer on this ranch. Okay, being completely honest I went into the trip just telling myself we'll make the best out of whatever we are going to experience and enjoy our trip. So, while they could probably use some upgrades in advertising, they do offer a great experience, and they know how to cowboy. While I hope they find great success, I hope the intimate experience never goes away. I will be back - probably more than a few times. This is a truly hidden treasure in the desert. We had such a great time that I want to tell everyone about it, but I also want to keep it as our secret place. But I must give them their due and wish continued success! Thank You! read more

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We had a wonderful experience on a trail ride. So relaxing and wonderful horses and staff. Beautiful desert! Can't wait to go back!

First time in Tucson AZ and being a lover of animals and definitely horses I felt I wanted to experience Arizona and it's landscape on horseback. Luckily we found Ron and the Double R Ranch and contacted him directly to see what he could do. Please note that our GPS def got us there and you will question if you're on the right road but it should be fine. It does get to be unpaved and a bit bumpy but just keep at it and soon you'll see a sign for Double R Ranch. Also be sure to bring a hat, jeans, so good hiking shoes or boots, and sunscreen - oh and water. It can get hot in the desert - you'll be fine...Ron will take care of the rest. Ron was a gracious host and teacher and gave us a great tour of the southern Arizona countryside. He also taught us a couple tips as we rode, galloped, and trotted around his ranch and land. His horses were very well mannered, smart, and well trained. We learned more about the breeds, the area which parts is sacred Indian land, and the stories that Ron had kept us interested and intrigued - super fun! Overall it was a great experience and we sure will be back to do more adventures in the future read more

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We had a great ride today. 6 of us 2 adults 4 kids ranging from all ages. All the horses were so well behaved and even for us beginners, the horses pretty much took care of us. Got great instruction and the owner and Poncho were there every step of the way. Definitely doing this again when we come back read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Kelsey and Declan where great trail guides. Well trained horses and a fun ride for the entire family. Thanks Ron for the great experience. read more

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Double R Ranch may be the friendliest place on earth. The owners and staff are wonderful, so accommodating. They have a way of matching the horse and rider perfectly. The facility is clean and well maintained. Whether you go for a day ride or a vacation package you will have a great time! read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

The most amazing long-weekend getaway with the best people! The cabin, the food (thanks Kelly!), riding (thanks Poncho, Billy and Hannah!), trip to Tombstone (thanks Ron!), roping lessons (thanks Trina!) and laughs (previously mentioned as well as Renee) was an experience my husband and I will never forget! If you're looking for the ultimate ranch experience, I cannot recommend Double R enough! read more

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My best friend and I have been meaning to get to Double R Ranch for years since we heard about the fast ride after we did a nice slow trail ride! I was a little worried as I'm more of an advanced beginner (I've done lessons here and there so I've cantered before and some trail rides with a friend's horse). The owner of the ranch was our guide and he was amazing! We got a little run down before we got on the horses as he, of course, wants to make sure you as the rider are safe and the horse is safe as well. He lets you know what to expect and you can tell he knows what he's talking about. This is literally the best 'trail' ride I've been on. The horses LOVED cantering when we got to those points of the ride. This really is a good mix of nice trail ride scenery and adrenaline! Can't wait to be able to come back again for this fast ride AND to try other things there! Also you can tell they take care of their horses and their horses LOVE their job which is super important for me! I got Waco he was a cutie but he liked to take his time walking read more

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We were celebrating our Sista/Friend's birthday as we saddled up for our sunset horseback ride. Ron couldn't have been nicer. He is a great instructor and guide. We felt so comfortable on his ranch. We had a beautiful ride, the weather was perfect and the cute dogs that tagged along had such personality! Highly recommend the Double R Ranch for horseback riding. Thanks Ron! read more

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I had an awesome time with the kids on our 1 1/2 ride. I hadn't been horseback riding in over 10 years. I'll make sure I don't go that long again and I'm already planning on going back when I have some friends visit. Great team, beautiful scenery and gracious host. read more

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the worst. literally everything down to the horse riding was simple unbearable. not to mention Ron the owner is one of the worst people I've ever met. Not only does his place suck but he won't give a refund even tho we didn't spend a single night. 100% do not recommend. Save ur money. Id rather get a lobotomy than even think about coming back here. read more

I just spent 4 days at this ranch and had a GREAT time. Ron and Trina are amazing hosts and we enjoyed yummy meals and many laughs together! The cowboys Billy and Poncho were the best and each day we rode different breathtaking trails with them.They have a great selection of different horses and they are all the sweetest horses you can imagine!! Oh and if you're a dog person, you're gonna love all 8 of their dogs! Highly recommend this ranch!!! read more

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Purchased the 90 minute trail ride. So well worth the $ Ron the owner and guide was such an awesome person and the ride was so beautiful and peaceful. Horses were awesome! If you're looking for an outdoor activity and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is the place! I recommend this place hands down! read more

We stumbled across this gem on face book and because of the other great reviews, decided to check it out. We were planning on going to some caverns in benson also on the same day, so we thought.... what the heck! Lets do it! The staff was friendly and really got to know you. We had 2 kids with us and they were very encouraging with them. They told the kids many times how great they were doing and if they were enjoying the ride. At the end, my son told the guy (all on his own, no prompting needed) That this was one of the best days of his life. He really liked riding and felt really comfortable on such a tall horse. The drive out to the property seemed long, but the drive back to the freeway was much quicker it seemed. (When you dont know where you are going, it can feel like forever to get there). We would definitely go back! We participated in the sunset trail ride. read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Mounted and ready to go! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

We had such a great time at Double R Ranch! We called in the morning and got on the books to ride that afternoon for the 90 minute trail ride! The trail guides were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The views and horses were AMAZING! Definitely wanting to go back. Thank you Double R Ranch! read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Beautiful ride, stunning scenery. Guides were very helpful.

Scammy. The ride itself was gorgeous- beautiful desert views on gentle horses. However, I paid $161.84 for two people for a 2 hour sunset ride that only lasted an hour and 15 minutes. (4:30-5:45) Seemed like everyone else bought their rides on Groupon and that's probably the only way I'd do this again. read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Receipt proving what I paid. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

We are an experienced group of horse women. We booked the all day Dragoon mountain ride. The horses were athletic as well as amazingly strong climbers. The scenery was beautiful, and Ron, the owner was knowledgeable of the history of the area and shared his knowledge with us along the way. Great horses, excellent wrangler, knowledgeable and caring owner/guide made for an experience of a lifetime. Book your ride now, you will not regret it. We will definitely ride again with Ron and his crew' read more

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We had the most amazing time today at Double R! My 6 year old has been wanting to go horseback riding and this was her first time. Ron was so patient with her as well as with us who are also pretty inexperienced riders. We did an hour ride with spectacular views. I can't wait for our next visit! read more

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I love this place!!! Amazing horses,friendly, knowledgeable staff,beautiful surroundings.My daughter bought me a "fast horse trail ride for my birthday and it was perfect. My trail guide,Lane was the best!!! Then I met the owner,Ron and his wife Very nice people who made me feel very comfortable. I plan on returning soon and possibly renting one of their cabins for an overnight stay. I was with my friends (who don't ride) but the Double R extended amazing hospitality. They played Scrabble in the bunkhouse and enjoyed their comfy hammocks. I could say more but my recommendation is see for yourself.You will not be disappointed!! Also loved all the ranch dogs read more

Double R Guest Ranch - One of the amazing horses at the Double R - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

I purchased a Groupon for my husband and I along with our son and daughter in law to go on a Saturday trail ride. Having owned horses in VA in the past, this was our first experience with a rented trail ride. I wasn't expecting much and I'm thrilled to say that the experience far exceeded expectations! Ron did a great job matching g horses with riders based on past riding experience. The horses were well behaved and sweet. The ride was far from boring with a nice amount of up/down into washes and small canyons. We had such a great time, we're all looking forward to a full day ride in the near future! read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Three of us did a two-hour ride yesterday with Gary and Robert, and with Riley the dog chasing cottontails. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the horses well-trained and -cared for. I have done many rides in the Tucson area, and this definitely ranks among the best. Ron, the owner, will do his level best to make sure everyone in your group has a great day! read more

Double R Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Great horse back riding tour with great guides. Wonderful scenery. Guides great with kids.

The horses are beautiful and gentle. I rode Cochise and my husband rode Duke. Poncho is a wonderful tour guide! We were blessed with great weather and beautiful views. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back when we visit the Tucson area- only an 1.5 hours away! Plus all of their adorable rescue pups that live on the ranch welcome you through the gates! read more

Ron and his crew were extremely professional and fun for a group ride. The six men and women in our group ranged from beginners to experts. The tutorial in the beginning was instrumental in the hour plus trail ride. The animals were amazing and the herd of dogs that greeted us in the beginning was extremely welcoming. The ranch staff provided a great and memorable ride for my team. Words cannot explain how beautiful the landscape was during our ride. read more

Had a fantastic time going on I have to ride. Definitely will visit again when I'm back in Tucson

From the minute I called with questions, Ron was warm and inviting! We had a party of 6 and he offered different options due to various riding experience and was also very accommodating to our schedule. We arrived 30 minutes early, which didn't seem to bother Ron at all (even tho we interrupted his breakfast, sorry again!), who took the time to chat and get to know us. Ron and Trina introduced us to the horses and matched the riders up accordingly. My 9-year old son was on his first ride and Trina stuck right with him, making sure he was comfortable the whole way. Ron talked about history, landmarks, and different rides he's taken, as well as other rides they offer. The horses were well trained and taken care of. The scenery was beautiful and we were blessed with a gorgeous day! I live in Chicago and love to find horseback trail rides when I am vacationing. This is definitely a place I would return to. I would love to do the sunrise or sunset ride next time I'm in Arizona read more

With two small children getting them to be able to go on rides during vacations has impossible not difficult. Seems weird in the state of Arizona, but.... I spoke with someone on the phone named ron and set up a ride. He said there was no problem he would able to accommodate our 5 and 2.5 year old. He was knowledgeable and informative on the phone and via email. We arrived for our ride and everything was as discussed. Ron, who I found out was the owner when we arrived, was hospitable and welcoming. He was polite and nice and right away got my boys comfortable with what they were about to do. His confidence was reassuring as a parent. My five years old rode his own horse. Cardio was a perfect horse for a novice child or adult. My 2.5 sat on the saddle with ron and told him stories the entire ride. Ron and his wife were great on the ride. His attitude and quiet confidence made me feel comfortable trusting him with my boys. I have been on about 20 rides with guides and this ranks way up there and the best possible situation if you have children or inexperienced riders with you. I look forward to coming back and doing the sunset ride at this ranch. The horses were well cared for and happy. The views on the simple trail(remember kids) was breathtaking I couldn't image the views on the mountain ride. Ron and his wife created a once in a lifetime memory for our family- you need to go here! A very good value we will definitely be coming back. Hopefully sooner than later. read more

The staff and owners of Double R Ranch were amazing, kind, and genuinely happy to guide and teach us during today's horseback ride during sunset. I will definitely be seeing them again in the near future. read more

Took my daughter up to Benson to ride some horses and Ron was awesome. My daughter had a great time and we took the Woodland ride through the forest of trees. Because it is winter, the trees had no leaves, but it was still great scenery. I can imagine it being an amazing ride when the trees are full and you are under canopy the whole ride. My daughter loved all of the doggies and even got to pet Norman the cow, who gave her a big kiss. Definitely recommend this to anyone. read more

Very good experience. They were very patient and accommodating with my two young daughters ages 3 and 5 who can be a handful. We had a great time and will return. read more

I had the most amazing day here. Thanks Ron, Gary, and also "Cowboy"!! I am looking forward to seeing you all very soon!! Thank you

Took our Granddaughter out on Saturday. Didnt know what to expect. But what a great place . The owners were super. The horses were so well taken care of, not like where my Granddaughter volunteered previously. She made the statement she learned more in an hour from Ron and his wife than she ever did on the previous ranch. I would highly recommend everyone to try their rides. It's a ways out there but totally worth it. read more

Double R Ranch was amazing even before we got there. Ron is so personable and you can tell treating his customers well is his top priority. I had to call 3x before I even got there and I never once felt like I was being an annoyance. Ron was so nice and helpful. I called to ask if my 14 month old baby could come along, honestly I was sure the answer would be no but I've been told "the answer is always no unless you ask", so I did. To my surprise Ron was more than ready to accommodate my son getting his first ride. Of course safety being a priority Ron offered to take my son along on his horse. This gave me the opportunity to really enjoy my ride. My daughter who is 10 has a love for horses and animals so she was just filled with happiness to be on a horse. She even got to give her horse some treats at the end of the ride. The ranch is set in a beautiful area with views for days. Though this ranch is an hour away for Tucsonians I highly urge you it's well worth it. Your riding in nature along the wide open hills vs. in the city in the wash compared to some other stables I've been to. The ranch was clean and animals were very well kept. If you are very quite you will even hear something really amazing...."silence". This ride was much needed after a very intense, stressful week, whenever I need to recharge I run as fast as I can to nature. I left the ranch at peace and ready to enjoy Christmas with my family tomorrow. My son who never sleeps outside of his bed left very relaxed as well, he fell asleep mid ride and continued to sleep even after being taken off the horse. This never happens! I told Ron he needs an award for how well he did with my son. We got more than just a ride on a horse from this Ranch and for that I am very thankful. read more

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