Tanque Verde Ranch

I have been fortunate to visit multiple dude ranches and I have had an amazing time. I didn’t think it was possible to find a ranch that truly offered anything better or different from my past experiences. Oh was I wrong! Tanque Verde Ranch is 1 of 1. The staff were amazing from top to bottom and they all went over and beyond. I throughly enjoyed all of the activities from horseback riding, falconry, archery, axe throwing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and all of the things they had to offer. The cuisine was phenomenal as well as the drinks. The iconic blueberry pancakes were everything that they said that they would be. Make sure you do then cowboy cookout as well. The rooms were spacious being both rustic and luxurious. Make certain you do the walking horse ride to breakfast it was magical. Also, if you are into horseback riding like myself, it doesn’t get any better. You get multiple opportunities to ride everyday and they offer horsemanship classes to really improve on your horsemanship. The wranglers are amazing! To top it off the La Sonora Spa was right on time. Make sure you book an End Of Trail massage while you are there. I will be back without question! Do yourself a favor and book your stay ASAP!

Outstanding experience. My husband and I could only stay two nights, but we will definitely come back with our teenage children. Room was perfect for us - clean, comfortable, decent size. A/C when on was a little noisy but not an issue. The outside pool was great. Pretty sure July is considered the off-season because of the heat, so it was pretty quiet, which was a bonus. We went on the sunset ride with Angela at our guide. It was fantastic. The horses were amazing and even though the sun and clouds didn’t want to cooperate fully, we thoroughly enjoyed it. FYI, this is not some quiet, flat trail. Very doable for novices, But be prepared for a lot of ups and downs, and a real desert horse trail. It was so cool! We also did the Jeep tour through saguaro national Park. The tour itself Basically follows the paved loop through saguaro national Park, but the real selling point about it. It was the guide. Bob drove the Jeep and was so knowledgeable. He stopped and talked about almost every plant and cactus and tree that we encountered. We learned so much and really got to appreciate the beauty and all of the park. He stopped to let us take pictures wherever we wanted, within his ability, and didn’t rush. It was amazing. We had the rise and dine package, so breakfast was the only piece included with our stay. Breakfast was a good salad buffet, but you can also order from a menu. It looked like. We did lunch one day on the ranch and it was solid. The doghouse saloon has a fantastic porch to dine and have drinks on. The other night we went into Tucson, which was only about a 20 to 30 minute drive. Highly recommend checking out the food scene there.

Our stay at Tanque Verde Ranch exceeded every expectation. The grounds are absolutely stunning—pictures truly don’t do them justice. Even in July, the pool was refreshingly perfect, which we were initially concerned about, but it quickly became one of our favorite spots to cool off. Our room comfortably housed five women, with plenty of space and storage for all of us. It was clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully designed for groups. What really made our stay unforgettable, though, was the incredible staff. Every team member we encountered was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. Special shoutouts to: • Sam at the front desk, who was a rockstar in helping us navigate and book all our activities. She’s extremely knowledgeable and made planning effortless. • Bill with the wrangling program, who was kind, patient, and supportive—perfect for our little group of first-time riders. • Nick from activities, who brought a fun, relaxed vibe to axe throwing and archery and made it such a blast. The dining options were equally impressive. We enjoyed both the sit-down meals and the buffet, and every single dish was delicious. The cocktails were a standout—crafted with fresh ingredients like prickly pear and strawberry purées (no pre-mixes here!), a spiced apple Old Fashioned we’re still talking about, and a great wine selection to top it off. The Cowboy Cookouts were festive and fun, and the sunrise breakfast horse ride was a magical experience—absolutely a must-do. All in all, Tanque Verde Ranch is a hidden gem in Tucson, and we can’t recommend it highly enough. From the setting to the service, it’s a place we’re already looking forward to returning to.

The place is the bomb.com So beautiful and perfectly maintained. Everything was top notch from the rooms, to food, drinks, horseback riding. The staff is beyond wonderful

We stayed in one of the original cowboy rooms. Great history as far as 1600’s We went horseback riding they taught us at the stables, had a wonderful outdoor breakfast cowboy style ha Continued our ride back. They have an excellent barbecue on Friday evenings with all the fixins 😋 It was well made, live band was excellent along with the food!! Overall a definite MUST for anyone travelling there or through 🙂👌🙌🏼