Unspoiled ADVENTURE
Circle Z Ranch is Arizona’s
Original Dude Ranch
Sharing the Traditions and Spirit
of the Old West
The crackle of a campfire. The creak of a leather saddle. Rugged vistas without end. Welcome to Circle Z Ranch, a vacation experience that will envelop you in a time and place when days were spent on horseback and nights under a blaze of stars. Our all-inclusive Arizona dude ranch vacations are memorable experiences for our guests. Our historic ranch is nestled in Southern Arizona’s Sky Islands, known for its vast grasslands and vaulting mountain ranges. Guided by expert wranglers, you will explore trails across thousands of acres so scenic they’ve been the setting for many Western movies. Back at the ranch you can partake in other outdoor activities or join guests, fireside, in our rustic lodge. Meals are cooked from scratch using locally grown ingredients. This is ranch life at its best. An experience that keeps guests coming back time and time again.
Open for guests from
October 27, 2019 - April 19, 2020
Vacation Packages
For you to get the most out of your vacation, we offer two different packages: the 4 day Ranch Sampler and the 7 day Total Ranch Experience. For the 4 day package, you can either choose a Sunday to Thursday stay, or a Wednesday to Sunday stay. The 7 Day Total Ranch Experience is a Sunday to Sunday stay. Each option is priced to include all meals, lodging, horseback riding, lessons and scheduled activities as well as tax and service charge. The pricing and included experiences can be found by clicking on the All Room Rates link below. Our extensive ranch property is the perfect place to experience the extraordinary landscape of Southern Arizona. We specialize in creating the best horseback riding vacation you will ever experience, offering a variety of riding and non-riding activities.
Featured Vacation Specials
Spring Fling Special 15% off
March 8-15, 2020
Getting the blues after a long Winter? We are warming up for another fantastic March at the ranch, and we want to invite you to take in the beauty of the desert in bloom from the best vantage point, the back of a horse!
Presidents Week and Spring Break Family Vacations
Join us for Family Fun!
Spring is a beautiful time to bring the family to Arizona! We will offer Desert walks to learn of the flora and fauna of Southern Arizona, along with our phenomenal horseback riding programs. Experience a memorable family vacation!
A Week at Circle Z Ranch
We have created unique vacations for guests. Our dining will satisfy the most discerning palettes, with freshly prepared buffet meals and delicious cook-outs. The horseback riding is incomparable, with expertly trained horses and hundreds of miles of trails. Our pristine ranch property creates a home away from home for our family of guests. Explore the native habitats, sing around a campfire, or lounge by the pool. Experience it all for a lifetime of memories!
