4 Horse Riding Tours in Hawaiʻi for a Free Day

1.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Ride a calm, well-matched horse through West Maui’s mountain trails, pause for valley and ocean views, and visit a small animal area with pigs, sheep, rabbits, and mini horses. Guides such as Kai, Cierra, Cole, and Richard help beginners feel at ease. The two-hour ride may include a trot or canter when conditions allow.

“It’s was a perfect experience! The tour guides, Cierra and Kai were so kind and very knowledgeable. They were patient with us and our horses. The views were beautiful. Even our pictures couldn’t do it justice. We even got to canner! 10/10 recommend.”

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2.Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185

Ride for 1.5 hours with Maui paniolos at Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch. After a 45-minute safety briefing and horse match, you’ll cross green pastures, pass taro patches and plantation homes, and follow trails toward Waihee Valley and the Pacific. Morning and afternoon rides are available.

“Great paniolos. Safe, fun, knowledgeable cowboys and girls. Well cared for and beautiful horses. Kids loved it. The cowboys selected perfect horses for our skill level (essentially zero) with my horse being a particular gentle fellow. The cowboys showed us how to be riders not passengers. The scenery is great and we really enjoyed the whole visit.”

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3.Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride for about two hours across WOH Ranch near Honokaa, a working Hawaiian ahupua’a with fruit trees, fishponds, native plants, cattle, and ocean views. Guides such as Micah, Patricia, Nia, and Moses explain the land and local history. The ride suits beginners, but it does not enter Waipio Valley or reach the beach.

“I found out after 30 minutes on the Trail that we were not going to the beach. The road has been closed for some time and they haven't been able to get to the beach. If I would have been told ahead of time, I would have canceled. I'm in Hawaii! I want to see the beach!”

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4.Horseback Ride Like an Authentic Paniolo in Kahuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155Best value

At Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku, you’ll spend 90 minutes on a calm, walking-only horseback ride through open pasture and shaded forest. Guides such as Sydney, Lon, Summer, and Alana share ranch and Hawaiian paniolo stories. Small groups, gentle horses, and a scenic viewpoint suit first-time riders.

“My 2 kids and I had such a wonderful experience on the Gunstock Ranch. The horses, the ride, the views and our tour guides were absolutely amazing! Before and after our ride we got to pet the horses, cows, goats, and bunnies that were on the farm. The staff not on our tour were all so sweet and helpful and made us instantly comfortable and welcome. We would definitely recommend this experience.”

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