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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 8-passenger surrey 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.
Cost
$35 per person. 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., and 5 p.m.
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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.
Cost
$70 per person. One child 5 years and younger free per paying adult.
Hours
Friday-Sunday 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m, 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
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View on MapPrivate Carriage Ride
This 90-minute ride in an elegant vis-á-vis carriage allows you 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.
Cost
Starting at $350 for up to four guests.
Hours
Friday-Sunday at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.
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Deerpark Area
View on MapGuided Trail Ride
Enjoy a western-style guided ride on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Travel with fellow guests along beautiful trails through the woodlands and meadows of the estate.
Available to guests ages 8 and up. 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.
Cost
$75 per person
Hours
Friday-Monday 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
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View on MapPrivate Horseback Trail Ride
Relax with a private, two-hour horseback ride as your expert guide leads you through the estate’s extensive network of outstanding trails.
Two-day advance reservations are required. Available for 1-4 people ages 8 and up. 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.
Cost
$195 per person
Hours
Friday-Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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Deerpark Area
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