Activities have played a large part in the development of dude ranching. Much like everything else, the activities on dude ranches have changed over time. But the main activities on western dude ranches have remained primarily the same.

Montana guest ranch vacation packages usually include:

• western horseback riding in the mountains,
• overnight camping,
• horse pack trips ,
• trail riding, wilderness guide training,
• wildlife safaris,
• winter riding vacations,
• mountain hiking and trekking adventures,
• fly-fishing,
• guided mountain bike tours and wilderness cycling.