Tanque Verde Ranch Stay, Tucson

Get in touch with your inner cowboy as you head just out of Tucson for a stay at Tanque Verde  – a traditional dude ranch framed by the red-rock mountains of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. This extension to your Arizona holiday is the perfect introduction to life in the great wilderness of the American West, as you settle into your comfortable ranch accommodation, tuck into the delicious food, and experience the best of the Sonoran Desert’s wildlife and landscapes on a programme of included activities.

Indeed, you’ll be treated to everything from trail and arena horseback riding to mountain biking and fishing. Then, back at base, there’s a swimming pool, hot tub and evening entertainment, plus the chance to add on spa treatments for an additional cost if you wish. We’ve even thrown in a BBQ cookout to give you a real taste of southwest American cuisine.

We’ve got two options to choose from, with two- and three-night stays available, the latter offering more free time to add on extra activities, with the likes of all-terrain vehicle adventures, cave explorations and guided hikes among a number of highlights.