Lajitas Stables – Half Day with Lunch
Trip Highlights
A delicious lunch -- no sandwiches here!
Sweeping Views into Old Mexico
Well-trained desert horses and mules
Description
Climb to the top of Contrabando Mesa on an adventurous & rugged horseback ride with a delicious lunch in "Lunchbox Canyon".
- this ride caters to those who consider themselves athletic, very adventurous and are seeking that mountain-top feeling! This ride is beginner friendly, but keep in mind we climb about 500 feet on this ride, with lots of hills to go up and down, and will ride alongside the edge of the occasional cliff & canyon on a very sure-footed mount.
- ages 12+, max weight 250lbs. Riders 230lbs & over will need to call the office for suitability & availability
Itinerary
This time is for paperwork, a safety talk, and getting a brief individual riding lesson. Please prepare ahead of time & be on time, if not a little early! Arriving late and/or unprepared will affect your ride.
Tour Info
LAJITAS STABLES at 8:30am
Lajitas Stables
Why take this tour?
Now this is a special lunch date! Our route climbs high into the rugged mountains and mesas that frame the Rio Grande. The spectacular vistas into Mexico make this an unforgettable ride. Our famous saddlebag lunch (smoked meat, imported cheeses & crackers, fresh fruit, and other goodies) is served in the shade of a hidden canyon. After lunch we wind our way back down the Mesa, enjoying more dramatic views across the Rio Grande.
- This is an athletic activity. Those who who have previous riding experience will enjoy this out of the ordinary ride. Adventurous beginners welcome. -
Included
A delicious lunch out on trail!
A walking trail ride
We ride horses, donkeys & mules!
A safety-talk & individual riding instruction
Excluded
WATER -- each rider must bring their own sufficient amount. We provide saddlebags
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
Be on Time!
This ride must leave at 9:00am, so make sure to be at Lajitas Stables at 8:30am for check-in.
This ride must leave at 9:00am, so make sure to be at Lajitas Stables at 8:30am for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
7 Days. We ride rain or shine
7 Days. We ride rain or shine
Bring water!
Each rider is responsible for bringing their OWN water on this DESERT ride
Each rider is responsible for bringing their OWN water on this DESERT ride
Required Attire
Long pants & closed toed shoes. We strongly suggest lightweight long-sleeve shirts & a secure hat for sun protection. Our trails are filled with pokey desert flora and fauna
Long pants & closed toed shoes. We strongly suggest lightweight long-sleeve shirts & a secure hat for sun protection. Our trails are filled with pokey desert flora and fauna
Age
12yrs +
12yrs +
Weight Limit
Max: 250 lbs. These trails are quite athletic, so riders should be in good health and be able to mount/dismount with no assistance, and have no problems with balance going up and down these steep trails
Max: 250 lbs. These trails are quite athletic, so riders should be in good health and be able to mount/dismount with no assistance, and have no problems with balance going up and down these steep trails
Riding Experience
Adventurous beginner-friendly, and experienced riders will love these trails!
Adventurous beginner-friendly, and experienced riders will love these trails!
Location
Lajitas Stables is inside Big Bend Ranch State Park off of HWY 170
Lajitas Stables is inside Big Bend Ranch State Park off of HWY 170
Time Zone
Lajitas Stables is on CENTRAL TIME, make sure you are too so you don't miss your ride! Due to our proximity to the border, many devices auto switch to MT
Lajitas Stables is on CENTRAL TIME, make sure you are too so you don't miss your ride! Due to our proximity to the border, many devices auto switch to MT
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