Horseback riding tours on Maui offer a peaceful, nature-friendly way to experience remote areas of the island. Learn about the Hawaii of the Paniolos and enjoy the wide open country of Maui. Most tours are operated by full-time paniolos. Horseback rides range from beginner to advanced riders. There are many horseback tours in the morning and evening. Sunset Horseback riding tours are available. Horse riding helmets are generally available by request. It is important to get a well fit saddle. If any of your riders are 5′ 5″ or less, make sure to mention that when you make reservations.
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Ironwood Ranch – Eco-Historical horseback tours on Maui’s West Shore in Napili. Offering private tours for single riders and small groups of 2-4 people. You will learn about Hawaiian valleys and see ancient Hawaiian home sites set in this verdant landscape. Traverse ironwood forest. pineapple fields and enjoy the protected valleys and multi-island panoramas.
Pony Express Tours – Pony Express specializes in horseback riding tours on Haleakala, including tours inside and outside of the crater. Soak in the spectacular views from Haleakala Ranch or the incredible other-worldly terrain of Haleakala Crater. Maui on horseback
Makani Olu Ranch – will hopefully return. Is a family run ranch in Waikapu. Their “Waikapu Plantation Ride” offers a less seen view of the island with a horseback riding on Maui into the Mauna Kahalawai valley. This horse riding excursion has views of Haleakala and the North and South shores. Makani Olu’s “Private Ranch Ride” includes 45 minutes of horsemanship training on the ranch with a shorter tour of the Waikapu slope.
Maui Stables – Owned and Operated by Hawaiians, Maui Stables horseback tours give you a historical and cultural tour through an ancient unspoiled landscape. Two tours daily in the verdant Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park. Kipahulu has a lush tropical landscape between Hana and Kaupo. There will be fantastic views of the sea. Share the history of Maui with chants, prayers, and oral traditions passed down to you from ancient Hawaii.
Mendes Ranch – THE MENDES RANCH TRAIL RIDES: Morning and afternoon coastal trail rides.
Piiholo Ranch Horseback Rides – 2000 feet above sea level on the slopes of Haleakala, near a rainforest. Focus on Safety and getting just the right horse for you. Intimate rides of 6 people or less. Private rides available. Includes lessons and special events.
Makena Stables – offers horseback riding at Makena near Wailea. Saddle up and ride with the owner since 1983. Maui-born Patrick Borge is a Paniolo (cowboy) whose knowledge and aloha for the aina and his horses shines. Makena Stable’s tours ride on beach and old lava flow. Makena Stables rides are better for more physically fit riders. The trails can be challenging.
