Horseback & Carriage

30-Minute Carriage Ride

Available December 6-31, 2024

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.

One child under 5 years of age free with each ticketed adult when they sit on the adult’s lap during the ride.

One-Hour Carriage Ride

Closed for the season.

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.

One child under 5 years of age free with each ticketed adult when they sit on the adult’s lap during the ride.

Private Carriage Ride

Closed for the season.

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.

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.

Private Horseback Trail Ride

Closed for the season.

Relax with a private, two-hour horseback ride as your expert guide leads 2-4 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.

For horse and rider safety:

• All guests are required to weigh in upon arrival; weight limit is 250 lbs.
• Long pants recommended; skirts and dresses not permitted.
• Shoes with closed toe and heel (tennis shoes or boots) are required.
• Minimum age is 8 years (must be 8 years old on day of ride).
• Guest 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Helmets are required and will be provided.

Guided Trail Ride

Closed for the season.

Enjoy a western-style, one-hour 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.

For horse and rider safety:

• All guests are required to weigh in upon arrival; weight limit is 250 lbs.
• Long pants recommended; skirts and dresses not permitted.
• Shoes with closed toe and heel (tennis shoes or boots) are required.
• Minimum age is 8 years (must be 8 years old on day of ride).
• Guest 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Helmets are required and will be provided.