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4.5 152 reviews

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Horseback trail ride led by a cowboy guide takes visitors through breathtaking scenery, including breakfast, lunch or hoe-down barbecues.

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2500 S Toledo Ave, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92264-9599

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+1 760-327-1372

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Karyn5657

San Diego, California

192

Reviewed January 8, 2019

Nice ride. Pretty views.

We went on a during the holidays on a Saturday and it was very busy. So had a bit of a wait. We chose the 2 hour ride where they trailer the horses into the Indian Canyon. We followed the horse truck and trailer past...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Karyn5657

Dear Karyn5657, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review! We are so glad to read that you enjoyed the Indian Canyon Ride. Hope to see you again soon. Wishing you all the best, Stacey and the Smoke Tree crew

67022

Calgary, Canada

4218

Reviewed January 7, 2019

Amazing Experience

We vacation in Palm Springs regularly. Every December we bring our adult daughter, who has autism, with us. She had ridden last year, and added it to our “to do” list again this year. She went on a one hour private ride, with a young...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank 67,022

Dear 67022, We so look forward to your annual visit! Thank you for always being so kind and we very much appreciate you writing a review;) Until next December or sooner, we hope. All our best, Stacey, KC and the Crew

pudman43

Surrey, Canada

22370

Reviewed January 6, 2019

Terrific experience, wonderful team there

Dropped off our kids (23 and 19) for the 2hr ride with Smoke Tree, end of December, and they had a terrific time; really worthwhile and highly recommended. Their instructions were clear (we had to hop back in the car, and form a 'convoy' of...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank pudman43

Dear Pudman43, We are so thrilled that your family enjoyed their ride. It was really wonderful meeting all of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review ;) We hope to see you again soon. Wishing you all the best,...More

CarrieC196

Victoria, Canada

9431

Reviewed December 29, 2018 via mobile

Great

Wonderful 2 hour horse ride. Very scenic. My friend and I had a nice relaxing horseback ride. Hindsight we probably should’ve did a private ride and possibly if it was possible in a different area. The ride was very scenic but because my girlfriend and...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank CarrieC196

Dear CarrieC196, Thank you so much for posting a review. We were glad to read that you enjoyed the ride! Yes, please feel free to give us a call on your next visit and we would be happy to schedule a private ride for you....More

SherrySwirl

Truro, Canada

10344

Reviewed December 11, 2018

Awesome Expererience

This activity should be added to your to-do list if you're in Palm Springs. It's located at a Beautiful Ranch in the Santa Rosa Mountains. We enjoyed a 1 hour guided trail ride with our guide Hannah who was super personable and loves what she...More

Date of experience: November 2018

1 Thank SherrySwirl

Dear SherrySwirl, Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your Ride. We strive to make every customer happy and it is so rewarding to read when we have done just that ;) It was wonderful meeting you both, and we...More

K A

Minneapolis, Minnesota

16646

Reviewed December 2, 2018 via mobile

No res required.

Seven riders and 2 guides. They provide saddle bags for personal items. Dusty trail, bring a neckerchief cowboy style. Ride the ravine up to a canyon entrance. One or two hours. Well worth it.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank K A

Dear KA, Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your ride. Hope to see you on your next trip to Palm Springs. Happy Holiday's and all our best, Stacey and the STS Crew

georgene f

61

Reviewed November 26, 2018 via mobile

Must do while in Palm Springs

Eight family members ranging in age from 7 to 78 spent an amazing 2 hours trail riding thru Indian Palm Canyon. Smoke Tree Stables was a joy to deal with and went out of their way to accommodate us. Our guides were friendly, very safety...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank georgene f

Dear georgenef2017, Made our day to read your wonderful review! Really kind of you to take the time and post. We are so glad that you enjoyed your ride;) It was great meeting all of you and we do hope to see you again soon....More

deirdre329

Dublin, Ireland

53

Reviewed November 1, 2018 via mobile

Great ride in the Indian Canyons

Myself, my husband and 4 teens booked this tour as a way to see all that the Indian Canyons had to offer. It was a ‘bucket list’ dream for me and it did not disappoint!! The horses were beautiful and very safe and steady through...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank deirdre329

Dear Deirdre329, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We strive to make every customer happy and were so glad to read that you enjoyed your time with us. The Indian Canyons are Spectacular and experiencing them on horseback is the best way to...More

Elizabeth3rd

Penticton

85

Reviewed October 25, 2018

Varied Terraine

I have been to Smoke Tree Stables 4 times now and it has the best 2 hr. ride that I have found in the Valley,other places just take you up a dry gully and down the other side. At Smoke Tree you are in the...More

Date of experience: October 2018

2 Thank Elizabeth3rd

Dear Elizabeth3rd, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It has been great getting to know you and we are so glad to read that you have enjoyed your time at STS. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All our...More

BashCreative

San Francisco, California

21

Reviewed October 25, 2018

Amazing Private Ride + Joy is a Joy!

Smoke Tree stables exceeded our expectations with their two hour private ride through the canyon and down to the palm oasis in Palm Springs. Joy, our guide was knowledgeable to the area, gave us fun facts, and made sure we were comfortable and safe. The...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank BashCreative

Dear BashCreative, We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your ride and experience with us! Can't thank you enough for taking the time to post a review. It is so helpful to our other customers. We look forward to seeing you on your...More

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Dundee1234

How far are you from Palm Springs .. can I taxi it and roughly how much ... I will be staying in best western right down town

January 26, 2019|

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We are located in South Palm Springs- so roughly 5 to 10 minutes from any place in the city.

SoCalRambler

We've heard the 2-hour ride is closer to 1 hr 45 min. Not to nitpick, just would like to know whether riders get the full 2 since cost is double the 1-hr rate. Thx

January 6, 2018|

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Hello and thank you for contacting us! We call the ride our Indian Canyon "Haul" ride and not a two hour ride for that reason- ride time is about 1:40 in the saddle and two hours round trip of your time. Years ago we... More