Transfer Option:

Week 1
Sat, day 1: Arrival and pick-up at the Tucson International Airport at 7:00 PM and transport to our ranch in the foothill of the Sierrita Mountains (there is no bunk house, once you leave town, you will be on a camping trip until the last day.)
Sun, day 2: After a hardy breakfast, we’ll have a brief introduction and pre-trip meeting and then you will select or be matched to your horse for the next 1 or 2 weeks. We saddle up and go for a short ride around the foot hills and trails near the ranch. We return, have lunch ,and then journey by van to the Desert Museum (no stuffed animals; it has everything you might see while riding through this desert.)
Mon, day 3: We'll explore the surrounding Sierrita Mountains and might get a closer look at some of those creatures we saw yesterday without a fence in between. One more night will be spent at the ranch. ( 4-6 h, 16 mi.)
Tue, day 4: We'll ride through some of the largest cattle ranches of the southwest to our next camp by Pozo Nuevo. This ride will lead us through the typical sonoran desert with majestic Saguaros and other cacti (watch out for those Jumping cactus; they got their name for a reason). (6-8 h, 20 miles)
Wed, day 5: Today we'll discover a different Arizona. The cacti soon give way to the grass covered plains of the Buenos Aires wildlife refuge. Antelopes, a diversity of deer, Javalinas and any number of smaller creatures inhabit this area. Our camp is setup for one of those vacation sunset photographs. (6-8 h, 20 miles)
Thu, day 6: A long days ride will take us by Yellow Jacket and to Arivaca Lake. Prepare yourself for a 7 mile long canter along a beautiful sand wash and the increasing mountain terrain with endless views. There will be an opportunity to go for a refreshing swim at the lake after the ride. (8-9 h, 25 miles)
Fri, day 7: A long ride along the Mexican Border to Pena Blanca will take us by Ruby (a historic mining turned ghost town) and to Sycamore canyon, where we can look for goedes in the midst of an impressive canyon. (8-9 h, 25 miles)
... one week clients depart camp after dinner and overnight in local hotel in Tucson.
Sat, day 8: One week guests take the airport shuttle in the morning.

Week 2
Sat, day 8:  For the two weekers there'll be an opportunity to do some shopping in the border town Nogales and a afternoon ride along the Arizona trail from Patagonia into Gardner Canyon at the base of Mt. Wrightston. (4 h, 12 mi)
Riders coming for Week 2 only - will meet the transfer in Tucson at 7 PM.
Sun, day 9: We'll follow the Arizona trail north to Kentucky Camp (another historic mining depot). Still working Gold mines and steep mountain trails will make this ride an unforgettable adventure. (6-8 h, 18 miles)
Mon, day 10: Today we leave Gardner canyon and ride the Arizona Trail south toward a little cow town called Patagonia. We will camp the night in Gringo Gulch and prepare for a long days ride tomorrow.
Tue, day 11:  A long ride today from Gringo Gulch through Patagonia on the way to Canelo Pass in the Canelo mountains. Beautiful scenery and views into San Rafael Valley make this a Kodak moment all day. We camp near an old ranch for the night.
Wed, day 12:  : This morning we break camp, load up horses and head for the Dragoon mountain by way of Tombstone ( “The town to tough to die”) for some sight seeing and maybe a gun fight in town. If time permits when we arrive in camp in the Dragoons we can take a short ride and maybe some more Kodak time for running across the meadows.
Thu, day 13: Today's ride will take us into the Stronghold where Chochise outsmarted the Calvary for many years and ultimately surrendered to Gen. Howard. We will ride the route the Calvary had to take to meet with Chochise through Middle Marsh Pass and return to camp for our last camp supper and shower.
Fri, day 14: We tack up this morning for our last ride. We will ride into China Gulch to visit an Authentic and still used medicine wheel where you can leave a prayer to the spirits or just sit and feel the power that these Mountains hold and know why the Apache loved it.
When we return to camp we will have lunch, load up and return to Tucson and the sounds of city. Dinner will be at a local restaurant (not included) and then for a loooooong hot shower in the hotel.
Sat, day 15: In the morning take the hotel airport shuttle to the airport.

Subject to change

Summertime maximum temperatures at Monument Valley can be very warm, averaging in the 90s, with nights considerably cooler. Because of the mile-high elevation, winters can be very cold and snowy, with minimum monthly lows in the 20s.

Average Monthly Temperature (F)

On these camping rides we provide

• all camping gear (except sleeping bags). You must bring your own sleeping bag as we don't have these for rent. We have spare “used bags” to use over your own but we do not rent them or recommend you use them in lieu of your own.  
• roomy tents with 2 camping cots in each.
• hot showers in camp
• three meals a day (hearty breakfast, bag lunch on trail, and a varied dinner menu). Please let us know of any special dietary requests at the time of booking.
• we do not provide beverages other than coffee, tea and water, but you are welcome to bring your own, or the cook can purchase it for you (at cost) when he goes to town for supplies
• horses and tack (including canteens and saddlebags)
• friendly, knowledgeable staff (all guides are First Aid certified)

You just sit back, relax and enjoy.

Roomy three season dome tents with cots (we also provide pillows and have spare sleeping bags for anyone needing the extra warmth on the cold desert nights). Hot shower facility in one of the support vehicles (Hot water is always available for freshening up of a morning from a large pot and wash basins.) Although there will always be water available, please remember that it is a precious commodity out here so conservation is the key word.

Wholesome tasty meals prepared in a modern day chuck wagon are served in a variety of menus throughout the trail. Beef, pork, or chicken, fresh vegetables, potatoes or rice, bread or rolls and some Southwest meals for dinner are served family style around a table. Breakfast menus consist of eggs, pancakes, French toast, bisquits, potatoes, and gravy, bacon or sausage, juice and a lot of coffee, tea and cocoa.

Drinking water and water bottles are provided; flavored drink mix (ice tea and fruit punch) and electrolyte supplements are also provided and you are encouraged to use them here in this southwest heat.

Portable chemical toilets are provided in camp but while on the trail the bushes and trees will serve your needs.

Other beverages, ie: alcohol, are not included on this trip but can be brought from town “at cost” when the cook goes in for supplies.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

We do require riding experience. You should be able to walk, trot and canter and should be in good physical condition - able to ride 6-8 hours per day for most of our trails. We do take breaks every hour to stretch our legs, but the pace can be quite challenging with long stretches of trotting and cantering where the terrain allows. However, we do adjust to everyones riding ability to make it enjoyable for riders and the horses as well.

Tack:		Western Hackamore
Horses:		Missouri Foxtrotters, Arabian and Arab/Foxtrotter mix, Tennesse Walker
Pace:		Some long riding days. Forward going ride. The gaited horses will not gait throughout the trip. | Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level:		(3 to 3 out of 5)    Good intermediate
Age:		Min 16
Weight:		Max 210 lbs
Riders:		Min 5 riders	Max 10 riders

We do require riding experience. You should be able to walk, trot and canter and should be in good physical condition - able to ride 6-8 hours per day for most of our trails. We do take breaks every hour to stretch our legs, but the pace can be quite challenging with long stretches of trotting and cantering where the terrain allows. However, we do adjust to everyones riding ability to make it enjoyable for riders and the horses as well.

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.