Transfer and Other Options:

The day to day itinerary is completely up to you: we will make it work. Ride on relaxing trails or canter in the sandy river beds - ride as little or as much as you like -- there are three rides daily to choose from. Visit Tombstone, enjoy the pool and whirlpool or visit the saloon and play a round of pool or poker. Everything is possible, within the theme of the Old West of course.

On your first riding day you take an easy trail ride as an introduction to the horses, western riding techniques, and the desert-to-mountain terrain, before joining other rides in the riding program. The wranglers may teach you the tricks of roping, or join the native cowboys and learn their "gentle" way of riding. From time to time we will be moving some of the ranch cattle to give you a feel for the "Cowboy Work".
After an adventurous day, enjoy a hot-stone massage and other spa treatments for a special evening. Or how about a romantic dinner for two, served at sunset on one of our view-rocks? Evenings are full of entertainment from horseshoe pitching, pool billiards, darts, poker, movie nights under the open sky, live country music around the campfire or in the saloon, western shows with international artists, Can-Can, stagecoach rides, and pool parties.
You are in for an incredible week. Your safety is our number one goal and having a blast is a close second. Our staff will accommodate the guests needs as best as possible.
You will get to see the Cowboys training the horses. You will each go through a riding and horse orientation and you will get to ride. Enjoy beautiful Cochise County. We prefer to teach you how to ride, rather than ask you to hang on during a loping ride on the trails. Our horse program is available to all of our guests subject only to certain age, weight and health restrictions.  

 
Excursions
Special trips can be arranged to Tombstone, to the saloons, the Gunfight or shopping, Old Tucson Film-Studios, Tucson Desert Museum; Chiricahua Ntl. Monument (Hiking), Nogales (Mexico); Old Bisbee Mining Town; Kartchner Caverns.

Tombstone - The Town too Tough to Die!

We are time traveling into the year 1881. The Wild West was still wild and the morality rough and wicked. Fuming colts, easy girls and tough men everywhere. Grumpy figures cross our way. Wyatt Earp in a duel with the Clantons at the OK Corral. Three of the men laying motionless on the dusty road. Now it is clear and makes perfect sense why this town is called “Tombstone”. We meet Doc Holliday on Allen Street. A stagecoach is passing by. The time is right for a cold beer. We step into the world famous saloons and feel like heroes in a Wild West movie about Tombstone and its legends.

This list is only a guideline for you

• Travel documents and Voucher
• Flight tickets
• Passport
• Visa (check with your consulate)

RIDING GEAR

• Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
• Riding boots (short) + Minichaps
• Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips)
• Riding gloves
• Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection
• Lightweight Rain coat

PERSONAL CLOTHING

• Jacket or heavy sweater for cool evenings
• Long sleeve shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Underwear and socks
• Sleepwear
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

• Personal Toiletries
• Insect protection
• Personal medications
• Sore cream (for the emergency)
• Water Bottle
• Handkerchiefs
• Camera and enough extra films and batteries
• Belt pack
• Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
• Sun glasses with strap
• Sun tan lotion and lip balm  

Living in your own Western-theme house around 1881!



Vacation in Jail? Or maybe at he Grand hotel? You can select between 17 different guest houses. Each Western theme is special and individually equipped with authentic Interior of that time. Cozy beds, modern bathrooms, original decorations and loving details will ensure that you feel comfortable like in your own four walls. Of course, fully air conditioned and so quiet that you can enjoy the sounds of nature undisturbed. Enjoy your stay!



Standard Double Room:
(approx. 355 sq feet) : 2 Queen size beds (bed size 140cm), Shower/WC
Deluxe Double Room - Mountain View:
(approx. 400 sq feet) : 1 King size bed or 2 Queen size beds (Bed size 140cm), Shower /WC, private terrace, Dragoon-Mountain-View
Junior Suite:
(approx. 400 sq feet) : 1 separate Sleeping room with one bed 1 King size bed & 1 Queen size bed in the living room, Shower/WC
Premium Suite:
(approx. 495 sq feet) : 1 separate Sleeping room with one King size bed & 1 Queen size bed in the living room with a Seating Area, Bath/WC & private terrace & Dragoon-Mountain-View

Would love some Best Western Food?

Your all-inclusive package includes 3 meals, soft drinks and snacks per day. The full breakfast will provide you with plenty of energy to start into a day full of adventures. At lunchtime you will be able to refuel from your morning activities and get a boost of power for the rest of the day. For dinner, our chef will pamper you with the best selection of gourmet foods while you unwind from a long day at the ranch.
If you desire, start the day with a traditional strong coffee, bread, eggs and bacon. If we plan to horseback ride longer, we take enough food to enjoy during break around a campfire. There is plenty of water (which you will need under the hot Arizona sun). After returning to the ranch there will be ice cold beer, soft or long drinks and savory snacks waiting for you at the pool.

Breakfast
You will be able to choose from a great variety like pancakes, hash browns, made to order omelets, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, yogurt, fresh granola and much more.
Refreshing lunch
Enjoy a delicious salad, soup of the day, tasty sandwiches and much more.
Long Trail Rides
On our long trail rides we take enough food to feed you in style. Of course, we bring a lot of water, which you will need in order to stay hydrated in the hot Arizona sun. After returning to the ranch, you can sit by the pool or in the saloon and enjoy an ice-cold beer, a cocktail or a soft drink and some snacks.
Dinner
Enjoy a delicious salad before diving into your entrée - try our chef’s Ahi tuna, rack of lamb, veal chop or seared duck for example. To round off a long day of trail rides, hiking and much more, our chef’s superb desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.