Combine adventure, outdoor activities, and relaxation — horseback riding, cattle herding, outdoor exploration, and trail hiking.
If you've ever dreamt of living the cowboy lifestyle, a ranch experience can make it happen. These adventures are a gateway to learning about ranch life and connecting with nature in ways that urban or suburban environments don't typically allow.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced in outdoor adventures, our ranch offers programs for all skill levels right here in San Diego.
A ranch experience helps build valuable skills like teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. The flexibility of our programs ensures everyone can find something enjoyable — from families looking for a fun getaway to individuals wanting an immersive cowboy journey.
Pricing is flexible and varies by type of ranch, location, program, and services. On average, participants can expect to pay between $350 and $1,500 depending on the length of stay (lodging not included). The cost covers meals and activities like horseback riding and trail tours.
San Diego Trail Company offers a blend of luxury and working ranch. With a unique ambiance and various activities, we do our best to balance the price so everyone can live the cowboy and equestrian dream.
A fulfilling ranch experience combines adventure, outdoor activities, and relaxation. Horseback riding is often the primary activity and is accommodating to all skill levels, while cattle herding lets guests take part in real ranch work as part of a team.
Outdoor exploration rounds out the day, with hiking, fishing, or camping available in our natural setting. From the serenity of the landscape to the thrill of working with animals, a ranch experience is a memorable and transformative getaway.
Jeffrey Simon
October 2024
Had a wonderful morning riding the trails accessed from the ranch. Beautiful part of the county and a true delight to ride through the SDTC facility. Next time… longer ride, today was a shorter ride, by our choice, due to the heat wave in the San Diego's east county. Still, was perfect and highly recommend.
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August 2024
We had an amazing experience celebrating my daughter's birthday with a horseback riding adventure! Our guide was incredibly nice, patient, and informative. She took the time to explain everything and was so gentle with my daughters, making them feel comfortable and confident. I really appreciated how she made their first horseback riding experience so cool and memorable. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for our family!
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August 2024
My kids had a great time. Their guide was much fun!
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April 2024
We had so much fun on our ride! Ernesto made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. It was a perfect day with perfect weather and SO beautiful! The hills are amazing. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Ernesto! Thank you SDTC!
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