BOOK + PLAN
Thank you for your interest in Elkhorn Ranch! Here you’ll find the information you need to book your reservation and plan your vacation at Elkhorn Ranch. If you are ready to jump to the details please download the Application for Reservation Form and Rates + Ranch Information.
ELKHORN RANCH ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES
TOTAL COST – 1 WEEK STAY
Includes tax and service charge. 1 week = 6 or 7 nights, additional nights prorated.
Adult: $3257 /week
Teen 16-19: $1919 /week
Youth 6-15: $1606 /week
NIGHTLY STAY – 4 OR 5 NIGHTS
Includes tax and service charge. 4 night minimum stay.
Adult: $632 /night
Teen 16-19: $397 /night
Youth 6-15: $321 /night
*All rates are per-person rates
*All-Inclusive dude ranch American plan rates include guided horseback riding and hiking, lodging, and dining
*Service charge of 18% and sales tax is added to all reservations.
*Deposit of 25% of total cost required to confirm reservation.
DISCOUNTS
KIDS STAY KIDS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
No charge for children 5 and under, and 45% discount for youth 6-15 and 35% discount for teens 16-19, off of normal weekly rate.
EXTENDED STAY RELAX + RIDE
5% discount for 2 week stay and 10% discount for 3+ week stay, off of normal weekly rate.
WINTER QUIET
5% discount for week long stay in December between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
LOYALTY PROGRAM
For returning guests, provides for a 10% discount on current season rates subject to the requirement that payments occur by check (or if payments are made by credit card, the discount is decreased to 7%)
RESERVATIONS + PAYMENT
1. To make a reservation contact the ranch office to check availability and hold space.
2. To confirm your reservation, complete the Application for Reservation Form and send a 25% deposit. You will receive a written confirmation.
3. Final payment is due at the end of your stay (note that for group reservations, the ranch may request full payment of the balance due in advance of arrival).
*We strongly recommend reservations of a week or longer, generally arriving and departing on Sunday.
*All-Inclusive dude ranch American plan rates include guided horseback riding and hiking, lodging, and dining.
*18% service charge is added to all guest bills (100% goes to the crew) and no direct tipping is expected.
*There is a 250 pound weight limit for all riders.
*Children must be age 6 or older to ride.
MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IS 4 NIGHTS
CANCELLATION POLICY
We respectfully ask that you monitor your health prior to traveling and choose not to visit if you are ill. Cancellations on all reservations (including groups) occurring 90 days or more prior to arrival are fully refundable. The 25% deposit on a cancellation occurring less than 90 days prior to arrival is non-refundable, but may be carried over to a future reservation within the following 2 seasons, less $100 per person per week. (Note that for group reservations canceled less than 90 days prior to arrival, the 25% deposit may not be carried over to future season reservations.) For your protection, consider purchasing trip insurance through a reputable company you trust. The Dude Ranchers’ Association provides recommendations as well.
LIABILITY + RISK PAPERWORK
Travel, outdoor activities, and horseback riding involve risk. Each guest (or the parent or guardian of a minor child) will be asked to sign a Participant Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement prior to or upon arrival. The agreement is available for review or upon request.
GROUPS
ELKHORN RANCH SPECIALIZES IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY REUNIONS AND REUNIONS OF ADULT FRIENDS
Families and groups of friends appreciate the fact that they may gather at meals, yet scatter different directions to ride, hike or explore, and no one has to cook, organize or plan activities. Everyone can relax! Elkhorn begins booking reservations a year in advance, and we suggest checking school calendars as soon as possible! Note that rates are all-inclusive with discounted rates for kids through age 18 (and there’s no charge for kids age 5 and younger)
Elkhorn may consider a gathering of 10 or more people to be a group, subject to slightly different policies. The ranch may request full payment prior to arrival, and the 25% deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable if the reservation is canceled within 90 days of arrival.
RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Business and non-profit organizations occasionally hold small retreats at Elkhorn, generally during the winter quiet stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Elkhorn Ranch does not have formal conference facilities, but the guest dining room and/or some of the larger family cabins may be used for meetings.
Elkhorn hosts small destination weddings occasionally, usually for families that have visited Elkhorn previously. When people inquire about wedding venues, we generally recommend Tucson based Tanque Verde Ranch or White Stallion Ranch, both of which have facilities and programs tailored to wedding events.
Given the intimacy of the Elkhorn experience, we are very careful when scheduling business or wedding events, as we feel that they may not mix well with the week (or longer) vacation experience most guests seek.
THE WINTER QUIET STRETCH BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS IS A GOOD TIME FOR BUSINESS OR DESTINATION WEDDING EVENTS.
HOW TO GET HERE
TRANSPORTATION
Please let us know your travel plans at least two weeks before your arrival. Elkhorn Ranch is about a 1 1⁄2 hour drive from Tucson International Airport or a solid 3 hour drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
We recommend that you rent a car if you are able and comfortable doing so. The ranch has limited airport transportation services. We will not mix separate parties on airport runs unless both parties agree in advance. This will limit the number of airport transport runs we can take and our ability to minimize wait times. (Also note that Elkhorn does not provide transportation service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.) Please contact the ranch office for more information about our shuttle service and alternate sources of transport to and from the ranch.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON
1. From Tucson, head southwest on Route 86, the Ajo Highway. From the Tucson airport, head west on Valencia Road to reach Route 86.
2. From Route 86 / Ajo Highway, head southwest until you reach Three Points or Robles Junction.
3. Turn south on Route 286 / Sasabe Highway and go about 20 miles south until you see the Elkhorn Ranch sign and mailboxes on the right or west side of the road, between milepost 26 and 25.
4. Follow the dirt road 7 miles towards the mountains, until you reach the very end. At about the 5.5 mile mark, you will see a red metal gate within wooden corrals — you’ll need to open the gate, and then close it behind you. You’re almost there!
5. Upon arrival at the ranch buildings, follow signs to the ranch office. Be alert as you may see a golden eagle, a herd of javelina or white tail deer, jackrabbits, Elkhorn horses out at pasture or our neighbors’ cattle!
CHECKING IN + OUT
An ideal arrival time falls between 4 – 5 pm and ideal departure time is 10 am at the latest. That said, Elkhorn is flexible, so let us know your travel itinerary and we’ll arrange accordingly. When you book a return flight, keep in mind that you’ll need to leave Elkhorn Ranch a minimum of 3 hours ahead of your Tucson departing flight and 5 hours ahead of your Phoenix flight.
ITINERARY FOR THE WEEK
The schedule may change occasionally, especially during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. Morning rides depart at 9:30 am and afternoon rides depart at 2 pm. Guided hikes are available Monday through Friday and generally follow the same schedule as rides.
SUNDAY
No guided hiking nor riding. Check in at 4 pm. Meet & Greet party at the dining room at 5:45 pm followed by supper from the BBQ.
MONDAY + TUESDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes.
WEDNESDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes AND all-day rides.
THURSDAY
Morning rides and hikes only after January 1st. Good day for sightseeing, hiking or pool time. Steak BBQ & festivities at the dining room at 5:45pm.
FRIDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes AND all-day rides.
SATURDAY
Rides to and from the desert picnic. Non-riders drive to the desert picnic.
SUNDAY
Departure with check out by 10 am.
MEAL TIMES
Meal times remain steady:
– Breakfast: 7:30 – 9 am
– Lunch: 12:30 pm
– Supper: 6:30 pm
Holiday feasts at 1pm are a noteworthy exception.
MOST GUESTS ENJOY A WEEK OR LONGER STAY, ARRIVING AND DEPARTING ON SUNDAY
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
ELKHORN RANCH ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES
TOTAL COST – 1 WEEK STAY
Includes tax and service charge. 1 week = 6 or 7 nights, additional nights prorated.
Adult: $3028 /week
Teen 16-19: $1872 /week
Youth 6-15: $1567 /week
NIGHTLY STAY – 4 OR 5 NIGHTS
Includes tax and service charge. 4 night minimum stay.
Adult: $587 /night
Teen 16-19: $387 /night
Youth 6-15: $313 /night
*All rates are per-person rates
*All-Inclusive dude ranch American plan rates include guided horseback riding and hiking, lodging, and dining
*Service charge of 15% and sales tax is added to all reservations.
*Deposit of 25% of total cost required to confirm reservation.
RESERVATIONS + PAYMENT
1. To make a reservation contact the ranch office to check availability and hold space.
2. To confirm your reservation, complete the Application for Reservation Form and send a 25% deposit. You will receive a written confirmation.
3. Final payment is due at the end of your stay (note that for group reservations, the ranch may request full payment of the balance due in advance of arrival).
*We strongly recommend reservations of a week or longer, generally arriving and departing on Sunday.
*All-Inclusive dude ranch American plan rates include guided horseback riding and hiking, lodging, and dining.
*15% service charge is added to all guest bills (100% goes to the crew) and no direct tipping is expected.
*There is a 250 pound weight limit for all riders.
*Children must be age 6 or older to ride.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We respectfully ask that you monitor your health prior to traveling and choose not to visit if you are ill. Cancellations on all reservations (including groups) occurring 90 days or more prior to arrival are fully refundable. The 25% deposit on a cancellation occurring less than 90 days prior to arrival is non-refundable, but may be carried over to a future reservation within the following 2 seasons, less $100 per person per week. (Note that for group reservations canceled less than 90 days prior to arrival, the 25% deposit may not be carried over to future season reservations.) For your protection, consider purchasing trip insurance through a reputable company you trust. The Dude Ranchers’ Association provides recommendations as well.
LIABILITY + RISK PAPERWORK
Travel, outdoor activities, and horseback riding involve risk. Each guest (or the parent or guardian of a minor child) will be asked to sign a Participant Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement prior to or upon arrival. The agreement is available for review or upon request.
GROUPS
ELKHORN RANCH SPECIALIZES IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY REUNIONS AND REUNIONS OF ADULT FRIENDS
Families and groups of friends appreciate the fact that they may gather at meals, yet scatter different directions to ride, hike or explore, and no one has to cook, organize or plan activities. Everyone can relax! Elkhorn begins booking reservations a year in advance, and we suggest checking school calendars as soon as possible! Note that rates are all-inclusive with discounted rates for kids through age 18 (and there’s no charge for kids age 5 and younger)
Elkhorn may consider a gathering of 10 or more people to be a group, subject to slightly different policies. The ranch may request full payment prior to arrival, and the 25% deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable if the reservation is canceled within 90 days of arrival.
RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Business and non-profit organizations occasionally hold small retreats at Elkhorn, generally during the winter quiet stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Elkhorn Ranch does not have formal conference facilities, but the guest dining room and/or some of the larger family cabins may be used for meetings.
Elkhorn hosts small destination weddings occasionally, usually for families that have visited Elkhorn previously. When people inquire about wedding venues, we generally recommend Tucson based Tanque Verde Ranch or White Stallion Ranch, both of which have facilities and programs tailored to wedding events.
Given the intimacy of the Elkhorn experience, we are very careful when scheduling business or wedding events, as we feel that they may not mix well with the week (or longer) vacation experience most guests seek.
THE WINTER QUIET STRETCH BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS IS A GOOD TIME FOR BUSINESS OR DESTINATION WEDDING EVENTS.
DISCOUNTS
KIDS STAY KIDS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
No charge for children 5 and under, and 45% discount for youth 6-15 and 35% discount for teens 16-19, off of normal weekly rate.
EXTENDED STAY RELAX + RIDE
5% discount for 2 week stay and 10% discount for 3+ week stay, off of normal weekly rate.
WINTER QUIET
5% discount for week long stay in December between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
HOW TO GET HERE
TRANSPORTATION
Please let us know your travel plans at least two weeks before your arrival. Elkhorn Ranch is about a 1 1⁄2 hour drive from Tucson International Airport or a solid 3 hour drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
We recommend that you rent a car if you are able and comfortable doing so. The ranch has limited airport transportation services. We will not mix separate parties on airport runs unless both parties agree in advance. This will limit the number of airport transport runs we can take and our ability to minimize wait times. (Also note that Elkhorn does not provide transportation service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.) Please contact the ranch office for more information about our shuttle service and alternate sources of transport to and from the ranch.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON
1. From Tucson, head southwest on Route 86, the Ajo Highway. From the Tucson airport, head west on Valencia Road to reach Route 86.
2. From Route 86 / Ajo Highway, head southwest until you reach Three Points or Robles Junction.
3. Turn south on Route 286 / Sasabe Highway and go about 20 miles south until you see the Elkhorn Ranch sign and mailboxes on the right or west side of the road, between milepost 26 and 25.
4. Follow the dirt road 7 miles towards the mountains, until you reach the very end. At about the 5.5 mile mark, you will see a red metal gate within wooden corrals — you’ll need to open the gate, and then close it behind you. You’re almost there!
5. Upon arrival at the ranch buildings, follow signs to the ranch office. Be alert as you may see a golden eagle, a herd of javelina or white tail deer, jackrabbits, Elkhorn horses out at pasture or our neighbors’ cattle!
CHECKING IN + OUT
An ideal arrival time falls between 4 – 5 pm and ideal departure time is 10 am at the latest. That said, Elkhorn is flexible, so let us know your travel itinerary and we’ll arrange accordingly. When you book a return flight, keep in mind that you’ll need to leave Elkhorn Ranch a minimum of 3 hours ahead of your Tucson departing flight and 5 hours ahead of your Phoenix flight.
ITINERARY FOR THE WEEK
The schedule may change occasionally, especially during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. Morning rides depart at 9:30 am and afternoon rides depart at 2 pm. Guided hikes are available Monday through Friday and generally follow the same schedule as rides.
SUNDAY
No guided hiking nor riding. Check in at 4 pm. Meet & Greet party at the dining room at 5:45 pm followed by supper from the BBQ.
MONDAY + TUESDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes.
WEDNESDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes AND all-day rides.
THURSDAY
Morning rides and hikes only after January 1st. Good day for sightseeing, hiking or pool time. Steak BBQ & festivities at the dining room at 5:45pm.
FRIDAY
Morning and afternoon rides and hikes AND all-day rides.
SATURDAY
Rides to and from the desert picnic. Non-riders drive to the desert picnic.
SUNDAY
Departure with check out by 10 am.
MEAL TIMES
Meal times remain steady:
– Breakfast: 7:30 – 9 am
– Lunch: 12:30 pm
– Supper: 6:30 pm
Holiday feasts at 1pm are a noteworthy exception.
MOST GUESTS ENJOY A WEEK OR LONGER STAY, ARRIVING AND DEPARTING ON SUNDAY
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
