Circle Z Ranch

My trip to Circle Z was amazing! The entire team was fantastic! Everything there was done with personal touches and such great care for the ranch guests. Upon arrival, each guest was paired with a horse for the extent of their stay. The wranglers did a terrific job of instructing riders with all levels of experience on how to ride and feel comfortable on their horse. The horses were well cared for. In the four days of my stay, there were many opportunities to go horseback riding and experience the beautiful views and trails of Southern Arizona. The meals were made from scratch and were delicious! The staff was so attentive to any guest's needs. The cocktail hour and meals were a unique opportunity to get to know other guests and members of the Circle Z family. Many guests are repeat customers, and I can understand why. The were also opportunities to join hikes or explore the area on your own to learn more about local nature. I consider this to be more of a life time experience than a vacation and highly recommend this dude ranch to anyone looking for a fun get away. It's truly a special place.

Circle Z Ranch just does everything right! From the first warm welcome, to the most beautiful, gentle and well-trained horses, delicious food, clean and comfortable accommodation... we had a fabulous time. The customer service is second to none...basically if you have a request, Circle Z really tries to grant it. They've managed the perfect mix of professionalism with a warm, familial approach. We arrived with only riding, riding, riding on our minds, and that's exactly what we were able to do... the emphasis is on the horses, just where it needs to be, and for that we were so grateful. Circle Z offers walking trails, loping trails, lessons in anything you might need to brush up on...and out on the trail, the very best wranglers. We would like to offer a shout-out to Kelly in particular, who made our stay a special one. She is a wonderful teacher, and so supportive in her role as wrangler on the trail...we found her support instilled much confidence, so we could attempt whatever riding we had hoped for. Thank you to all for a wonderful vacation at Circle Z! :)

Circle Z is a great place to take a vacation. The rooms are wonderful and feel like home. The staff are all very welcoming. The food is so good. Above all, the riding is spectacular! Beautiful scenery, well trained horses and wranglers who take good care of you make the experience exceptional. We are booking our trip back for next year!

We visited Circle Z for the first time this February on the recommendation of gals we met at a WY guest ranch. Circle Z was easy to find. Our Casita was very comfortable. The property was lovely and full of wildlife. My horse was beautiful and cooperative. The 200+ miles of trails have something for everyone. The weather was quite 'iffy' so there were no all-day rides during our stay, but luckily we were able to get morning and afternoon rides in every day. The meals were decent. The only negative comment I have here is that we found the soups quite salty and over-seasoned. But that aside, there was always plenty to eat - even if you found an item not to your liking. The owners and Managers really worked hard to ensure every guest had a good time. We also thought that Wrangler Kelly was awesome. She gave us some great tips and even taught us about the ranch geography. We live in AZ, yet this was the fist time we encountered Rainbow Cactus. Circle Z is a great place for a gals trip, couples or families.

Wow. WOW! My husband and I just got back from a week at Circle Z as a graduation/birthday trip for me and I can't remember the last time I had such a restorative vacation. If you go for the riding like we did it's not exactly relaxing (you'll be ready for bed at the end of the day!) but it was exactly what my soul needed. George, Jennie, and Miko are some of the kindest humans we've ever met. All of the staff went above and beyond to make us feel safe, comfortable, and free to explore as much or little as we wanted. We can't wait until we can bring our son to introduce him to the beauty that is ranch life at Circle Z.