A real Ranch located 47 miles from San Antonio in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Picturesque trails wander from the lowlands of the Medina River to high in the hills for a panoramic view of the valleys below. Hidden behind the western scene are up-to-date facilities and amenities. The Mayan Ranch has been owned and operated by the Hicks family for over half a century.
Sample Day:
Good morning, partners. The ranch hands will wake you up with a cool glass of fresh orange juice and a hot cup of cowboy coffee. This service is daily unless you tell them the night before that you want to sleep in. Either choice is a great way to start the day!
Next you'll mosey on down to the corral for a trail ride or hayride to the Cowboy Breakfast cook-out where you will enjoy the biggest, best breakfast ever served on the trail. There'll be eggs by the dozens, hash browns, thick-sliced bacon, cowboy sausage, oven-fresh biscuits and even southern grits. The trail boss always has a special concoction you can wrap a tortilla around and enjoy. There'll be plenty of cowboy coffee and juices to wash it all down. Cowboy Breakfast is daily. Those preferring to eat in the dining room may do so until 10 a.m.
When you get back to the corral you can take a morning trail ride into the hills or down to the lush cool Medina riverside. Guests get two trail rides daily -- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Dude ranch riding is strictly single file at a walk -- the best way to see the Texas Hill Country scenery. These cowboys are the real thing and will answer any questions you may have concerning riding, the ranch or just philosophy.
Lunch is served either poolside or in the dining room. The new Cowboy Dome Pavilion located right next to the pool invites you to enjoy a cool drink, listen to some good old Country-Western music or just get out of the sun and relax with new-found cowboy and cowgirl friends.
After lunch it's more horseback riding, swimming, joining in on the various contests, sunning, or snoozing. Or enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the Medina River.
Each night at The Mayan Dude Ranch has its own brand of fun and food from barbecues at the Riverside Gazebo -- tons of brisket and ribs or tenderloin -- to Texas-sized steak at Hicksville (the little western town). Sometimes one even dines in the dining room -- a cornucopia of Continental and Domestic cuisines with all the accoutremental salads and side dishes.
After a world-class dinner there will be entertainment. One night it might be a country dance, another night a play or musical in the dining room.
- Includes 2 x daily horseback rides
- Experience a traditional Dude Ranch
- Enjoy Texan hospitality
Based on 2 adults sharing a Standard Room at the Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Airport for 1 night, on a bed and breakfast. Head back to the airport to collect you car and drive to the Mayan Dude Ranch for 7 nights in a Standard Room with Full Board (Texan BBQ Style!).
Flights are with American Airlines (with one stop in each direction) and depart London Heathrow on 5th May 2025, for an 8-night duration (+1 night on the return flight). A car hire is included throughout the journey.
Offer code: 1289107
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