Tanque Verde is one of America's best known guest ranches located in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains just outside Tucson. First settled in 1868, the ranch now offers miles of rugged trails so that guests can enjoy the beauty of the southern Sonoran desert. The 74 authentically decorated rooms and suites are fully air conditioned and offer beautiful desert and mountain views. There are several room types to choose from and these are allocated by the reservations office.

HORSEBACK RIDING The Tanque Verde Ranch has the largest stable of riding horses in Arizona, and we can certainly match your riding ability to the right mount. Every day of the year a full-time Wrangling Staff is ready to treat you to the best in Western riding. During summer months, rides are likely to be at the cooler ends of the day.

HIKING Guided hiking program offers miles of breathtakingly beautiful trails. Hikes range in level of difficulty to allow everyone to participate!  Hiking options include level desert hikes as well as excursions into the Coronado Mountains with elevation gains of up to several thousand feet.

Pack your hiking boots to experience the beauty of the lush Sonoran desert on foot! See the unique cacti such as the giant saguaro the rugged canyons and mountains of the Rincon and Catalina ranges, the desert wildlife and hidden waterfalls up close. Tanque Verde Ranch offers world class guided hiking right from our doorstep into the adjacent Saguaro National Park and the Coronado National Forest..

MOUNTAIN BIKING Come explore the Southwest's ambiance on a full suspension mountain bike.  The Ranch offers over 600 acres of Sonoran desert riddled with single-track.  Rides vary from beginning trail riding to advanced technical riding.  Weekly off-site rides offer unique experiences with a variety of elevation and landscapes.  You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will fit you to a finely tuned bicycle.  Helmets and gloves are also provided.

TENNIS The ranch has 5 tennis courts, including three artificial turf courts, one of which is lighted for night play.  A staff tennis pro(October thru April) is there to help you with your game! Group lessons in the morning provide a foundation for the afternoon mixers.

SWIMMING INDOOR/OUTDOOR The facilities include both indoor and outdoor heated pools and whirlpools, a separate children's wading pool, an exercise room, and men's and ladies' saunas.  Any of these provide the perfect way to relax after a long day in the saddle!

NATURE CENTRE The Nature center, open most days, allows you the close up view of some of the less approachable desert fauna such as spiders, snakes, and a rather large, ghoulish looking beetle.  The Sonoran desert is one of the world's most vibrant deserts.  Because of the severity of climate, hot in the summer/cold in the winter, drought ridden much of the year, both plant and animal life have evolved unique survival adaptations that are fascinating to study and appreciate.

DESERT ART Weekly classes offer instruction in landscape painting with watercolors, charcoal, pencil and other traditional desert media including mixed media and pottery.  Enjoy the informality of our landscape and the excitement of seeing your creation materialize before your eyes.

FULL SPA FACILITIES OFFERING NUMEROUS BODY TREATMENTS Gather your inner spirits together with an exhilerating body treatment, which includes a body scrub, body wrap, hydrating massage and a scalp massage.  These treatments hydrate and replenish the skin.  Add a full body massage to any treatment for an additional fee.

MASSAGES Rejuvenate yourself from a day in the saddle with one of our soothing massages.  Relax and soothe tired muscles, relieve tension, and increase blood circulation allowing you to experience the deepest state of relaxation.

KIDS PROGRAMME The fully supervised children's programme operates year round and provides a fantastic ranch experience for kids aged 4 through 11. It is divided into two age groups, the 4-6 year olds (Buckaroos) and the 7-11 year olds (Wrangler Kids). The youngsters are cared for by trained councillors and do most of their riding in the arena. The older kids will have a far more active programme geared around their needs. Kids may ride with their parents if they wish.

Alternative activities - Full Spa, tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, women only weeks, Being located fairly close to the city of Tucson, there are a number of recommended attractions such as the Old Tucson Studios, the Desert Museum, Kartchner Caverns and Tombstone makes a great day out.

The ranch is famous for its delicious and abundant food. Weekly evening outdoor barbecues with live Western entertainment and breakfast rides up to the Old Homestead. Dinners in the main dining room are specially prepared by the award winning chef, featuring gourmet cuisine!

Prices start from 1 Aug-30 Sept 2010 weekly double £620.00pp standard room double occup plus £83 ranch gratuity charge pp. £749.00 pp plus £101 ranch gratuity single occup

1-31 October 2010 £743.00 pp double occup plus £100.00 ranch gratuity charge; £955.00 pp single occup plus £128.00 ranch gratuity charge

1 Nov-16 Dec 2010 £875.00 pp double occup plus £118.00 ranch gratuity charge; £1123.00 pp single occup plus £151.00 ranch gratuity charge

16 Dec-30 April 2011 £1081.00pp double occup plus £145.00 ranch gratuity charge ; £1366.00 pp single occup plus £183.00 ranch gratuity charge

Price includes  accomm, 3 meals a day, ranch activities.    Transfer included from Tucson for stays of 4 nights plus but from May 2010 these will be charged at $70 per room return.

(n.b. Higher rates apply at major US holiday times.  Rates are on a shared basis.) Most of the Spa treatments are charged separately unless you have bought a Spa inclusive package.

All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. American Round visited this ranch in January 2008. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch. Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.

Special weeks : Dates for Pack Trip Weeks ride up to Bellota Ranch and campout overnight - May - Sept and December ask for dates

Mountain Bike 6 night adventure group package - ask for details