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Horseback & Carriage
Horseback Trail Rides
Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced horseman, enjoy an unforgettable guided expedition through beautiful woodlands on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Call for details and reservations.
Carriage Rides
Relax in an elegant carriage drawn by our Belgian draft horses as you take in picturesque views of Biltmore House and its 8,000-acre backyard.
30-Minute Carriage Ride
Experience the estate’s beauty during your 30-minute ride aboard our 12-person wagonette carriage. A brief stop along the way provides stunning views of Biltmore House and an opportunity to meet the horses.
To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Restricted Dates: Nov. 24 | Dec. 24-25 | Jan. 5-9
Cost
$35 per guest. Children 5 years or younger are free when they sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ride.
Hours
Friday-Sunday:
11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.,
3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
Phone
Location
Deerpark Area
View on MapOne-Hour Carriage Ride
Board our 6-passenger vis-a-vis carriage for a leisurely 60-minute ride that offers breathtaking Blue Ridge mountain views and a rarely-seen view of Biltmore House’s west façade.
To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Restricted Dates: Nov. 24 | Dec. 24-25 | Jan. 5-9
Cost
$85 per guest
Hours
Friday-Sunday:
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.
Phone
Location
Deerpark Area
View on MapPrivate Carriage Ride
This 90-minute ride in an elegant vis-á-vis carriage allows up to 4 guests to tour George Vanderbilt’s magnificent estate just as his guests did more than a century ago.
Minimum 48 hours advance reservations are required. Also available for weddings. Call us for details and reservations.
To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Restricted Dates: Nov. 24 | Dec. 24-25 | Jan. 5-9
Cost
$425 - Up to 4 guests
Hours
Friday-Sunday:
11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.
Phone
Location
Deerpark Area
View on MapGuided Trail Ride
Enjoy a western-style guided ride on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Travel with up to 10 fellow guests along beautiful trails through the woodlands and meadows of the estate.
To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Available to guests ages 8 and up.
Restricted Dates: Nov. 24 | Dec. 24-25 | Jan. 5-9
Cost
$95 per guest
Hours
Thursday-Monday:
10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Phone
Location
Deerpark Area
View on MapPrivate Horseback Trail Ride
Relax with a private, two-hour horseback ride as your expert guide leads up to 4 guests through the estate’s extensive network of outstanding trails.
Two-day advance reservations are required. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Available to guests ages 8 and up.
Restricted Dates: Nov. 24 | Dec. 24-25 | Jan. 5-9
Cost
$220 per guest
Hours
Friday-Sunday:
9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
Phone
Location
Deerpark Area
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