Little Bighorn Tours
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Looking for things to do at the Little Bighorn Battlefield?
Come ride the Little Bighorn Battlefield with us
Book Your Little Bighorn Battlefield Ride here
3 hour Battlefield Rides are $149 per person, ALL bookings are taken online HERE and you must pay a $49 deposit per rider at the time of booking.
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Your balance is due on the day of the ride paid direct to the wrangler IN CASH.
Wranglers cannot take credit cards or checks.
No exceptions.
DOWNLOAD YOUR WAIVER HERE
Print, fill and give a copy of the waiver for each rider to your wrangler before the ride begins.
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Please remember. If you are a no-show on the day, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT BACK and your card will be charged for the full price of the ride.
You MUST let us know if you will not be able to make your ride. Our wranglers do not leave rows of horses saddled all day hoping for passing business from tourists - they catch and saddle horses specifically for each ride. If you can't make it, please don't waste their time prepping for your ride, and also understand that you are taking a ride opportunity that someone else could have had. YOU MUST LET US KNOW BY 5PM THE DAY BEFORE PLEASE.
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We understand that while folks are travelling, stuff happens. If you can't be there as booked, we will try to change the date of your ride according to the terms/conditions you sign upon booking.
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PLEASE NOTE: Rides book very quickly and we are already booked out for many weekends. Once dates are gone, they are gone. Your vacation may seem like a while away, but if somone else is looking for the same dates, in reality you may only have 5 minutes to grab your booking.
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FAQs
How hot does it get in Montana in summer?
Temperatures vary through the summer, anywhere from high 70s to mid 90s, but expect hot days and balmy nights.
What should I wear?
Be comfortable! Jeans are fine, and if its a hot day, long sleeves are a good idea to avoid sunburn - there is no shelter from the sun out on the battlefield. You need shoes/boots with heels. Please don't try to ride without - it is not safe.
Bring sunscreen, and a hat is a good idea.
Note: The wranglers do not offer riding helmets. If you feel you need one, please bring one with you.
Do I need to be a good rider?
No. You don't need to be an experienced rider, and the wranglers will make sure you know what you are doing before you leave the to cross the Little Bighorn River. That said, you do need to have the confidence that you will enjoy your horseback experience. If you are a nervous rider, this may not be for you. Please do NOT persuede friends/family members to ride if they don't want to - it's miserable to be on horseback if you are scared. We can offer you ideas for other things in the area to occupy non-riders in your party while YOU ride.
Will my wrangler tell the story of the battle as we ride across the battlefield?
This is a ride across the battlefield and your wrangles will point out land features and historical places, but they are not historians per se, and the point is the experience of riding in the footsteps of Crazy Horse and Custer rather than a blow-by-blow account as you ride.
Is there a weight restriction for riders?
We need to know if anyone in your party is 230 lb or above. This doesn't mean you can't ride, but we do need to have the right horses available.
Is there an age restriction for riders?
We don't have a specific age, but we don't recommend the ride for kids. This is not nose-to-tail riding, and although we can sometimes offer kids horses or leading reins, it can be a hot and lengthy ride for youngsters. Most 13 year olds (and up) love this ride. We don't have an upper limit either - people know their own abilities and usually know if they feel able to sit on a horse for 3 hours, but if you are older, please don't over-estimate yourself.
Returning to base early . . .
If the ride becomes too much for a rider, or someone gets sick, we can usually have someone come and pick you up, but please understand we have to pay them and must pass the $100 charge on to you.
Am I insured to ride?
Not by us. You should check your own vacation insurance to be sure you are insured to ride. Not all insurance packages include horseback riding, and you may need to pay an additional charge to cover yourself. Like everyone who rides in the Western states, you MUST sign a waiver form indemnifying us and holding us harmless in the event of any injury of any kind. We (Little Bighorn Tours, Go Native America or the Real Bird Family) are not responsible for any injury you may sustain on a Little Bighorn Horseback Ride.
Will I get to ride on Last Stand Hill?
The Monument at Last Stand Hill is out of bounds to riders. It is a pedestrian area and we do not ride horseback to it. You are welcome to visit the area yourself on foot before or after your ride, and you should definitely take time to visit the Indian Memorial while you are there.
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Will there bathroom breaks?
No. Sorry, but there are no facilities on the battlefield, and not even any trees/bushes where you couldn't be seen from most directions!
Riders need to be able to manage without a comfort stop for 3 hours. The nearest bathrooms are at the gas station or the Custer Battlefield Trading Post on the hill across from the National Park Service entrance to the battlefield.
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If you have further questions, please EMAIL HERE