Ranch holidays for solo travellers

When thinking of exciting holidays for the solo traveller, a ranch holiday is strangely overlooked yet they cater perfectly for the active individual, especially one looking for adventure, unique experiences and a truly unforgettable holiday.

What’s more, ranching holidays with Ranch America ( ranchamerica.co.uk) – the bespoke ranch holiday specialists - include flights, ground transport, all meals, private rooms at the ranch, all riding, most activities and all gratuities/taxes, so that guests aren’t continuously shelling out throughout their stay.

The largest gripe of single travellers is the extra costs incurred by occupying their own room, which can often double the price of the holiday. Many of Ranch America’s hand-picked ranches waive the single supplement while others charge a nominal fee – in each case guests are always guaranteed their own room and are never made to share with strangers.

As for the ranching part of the holiday, riding experience is not a pre-requisite – it is just hoped that guests can recognise the front from the back of a horse! And there are plenty of other activities on offer for the less equine-inclined, from fishing, rodeos, spas, biking, hiking and much more. For the riding enthusiast, indulge in long rides through the beautiful North American scenery, authentic cattle drives, pack trips, overnight camping under the stars, cooking over camp fires and listening to the cowboys’ tales.

Specialising in bespoke ranching holidays, Ranch America can create the perfect holiday for the solo traveller, with heaps on offer in addition to ranching - if you want to stopover in a particular city or combine your ranch stay with a white-water expedition, Ranch America can arrange it.

Below are a few of Ranch America’s holiday suggestions, hand-picked with the single traveller in mind:

Lonesome Spur, Montana from £1,399
For those after the true ranch experience – just not everyday! Participate as little or as much in a cowboy’s daily rituals, relax at the ranch, ride or take up one of the many other activities on offer.

Beartooth River Ranch, Montana from £1,789
For those after beautiful scenery with with a love of the outdoors. All riding abilities are catered for and there are plenty of other activities on offer including spa massages, fishing and stunning walks.

Silver Spur, Idaho from £1,599
A genuine working ranch for the experienced rider looking for an intimate experience and wanting to play an integral role in day-to-day cowboy life.

All prices include schedule flights, ground transportation to the ranch, 7 nights accommodation in a private room based on single occupancy, all meals, soft drinks, most activities and gratuities/taxes.