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Maui Horseback Riding Tours

Horseback Riding Maui 'style' is very popular on the island.

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Maui Horseback Riding Tours.

Maui Horseback Riding tours exceed those available on any other Hawaiian Island. It's likely the reason this - Horseback Riding Maui - page of our website is more popular than those of other islands as well. Maui has different terrains and elevations that make for an interesting and scenic ride including young ages through the extended family and through all skill levels. Beginning riders, intermediate and experienced riders can all find their place on a Maui horseback riding tour somewhere on the island.

  • Horseback Riding Maui
    This Horseback Riding Maui category page of tours is pretty popular, particularly when you consider that there are only about a half-dozen riding stables on an island that is only forty-eight miles in length. That is excellent news for someone who wants to choose a particular location, a particular riding level or a specific type of Maui Horseback Riding Tour.
    • Do you have a child 6 years of age who wants to ride
    • are you pushing 300 lbs but would still enjoy a trail ride
    • would you like to ride at sunset
    • are you looking for an advanced pace horseback ride
    • does it sound fun to ride on a cattle drive for a morning
    • would you enjoy a private ride on one of Maui's beautiful ranches.
    If you answered 'yes' to any of these question, you'll want to do your Horseback Riding Maui 'Style'. One additional point is that most of the Maui horseback riding tours we offer are available at discounted pricing.
     
    What locations offer Maui horseback riding?
    • How about a ride through the eucalyptus forests of upcountry Maui
    • View Molokai and the island of Lanai from a ranch on Maui overlooking the channels between either and Maui's northwest coastline.
    • Ride on a working cattle ranch 2000' above the ocean with views of Kahului and Mount Haleakala.
    • Enjoy some private horseback instruction in the foothills of the West Maui Mountains on a ranch overlooking the central valley.
    • See whales breaching in the distance from a ride overlooking the Lahaina Roadstead.

    Some considerations for your Maui horseback adventure:


    • Maui Horseback riding tours all have restrictions about children but the ages allowed will vary from usually a minimum of age 6 to age 12. Let us know if you have little guys wanting to ride horseback; we'll try to accommodate them.
    • Horseback rides range from a couple of hours to longer. Let us know how much time you'd like to spend on this activity and we'll help you plan accordingly.

    Norwegian Cruise Lines -Pride of America Cruise Ship:

    Maui Horseback Riding Tours will not pick up directly at the cruise boat pier but these horseback rides can be reached via a Rent-A-Car that can be arranged through Tom Barefoot's Tours and you can be picked up by the Rent-A-Car shuttles right at the cruise ship dock. The specifics for each of the tours listed below can be found in the 'restrictions' paragraph when you click on the tour. Dependent upon the individual horseback tour these are generally available on the Sunday or Monday of your Maui cruise itinerary.

Checkout Tom's Tips and Insights about Maui Horseback Riding Tours

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  • Tom's Tips - Maui Horseback Riding

    If you are anything like my wife Doreena, if given the opportunity to do any of the activities on Maui she will choose horseback riding. If she has a girl friend visiting from the mainland or elsewhere they will take to the back of a horse to share some girl time together. Does she have some special horseback riding experience in her past or come from a family that raised horses? No. She is just an average rider that loves the animals and enjoys being near them. Perhaps this is your story too... read more.


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Ironwood Ranch

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Kapalua - West Side

Ironwood Ranch is located on the northern border of West Maui near Kapalua Resort. It is located high on the mountain and from the ranch you can easily see down upon Kapalua, the island of Molokai across the channel as well as the island of Lanai. The views are one thing here but you will also have the fresh air and the fragrance of the Ironwood Trees to add an accent to your day.
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Maui Mountain Activities

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Horseback, ATV or Mule Ride on Maui with Maui Mountain Activities

Maui Mountain Activities offers trail rides on horses, mules, or ATV's.
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Triple L Ranch Maui Private Custom Horseback Rides

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Private Horseback Adventures On A Real Hawaiin Cattle Ranch

One of the few remaining Paniolo working cattle ranches on Maui, away from the hustle and bustle of the "tourist strip". The perfect place for a real authentic horseback riding tour on Maui. Triple L Ranch invites you to enjoy the last of real Hawaiian cowboy landscapes and culture with us.
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Lahaina Stables

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Lahaina Stables

Were you thinking about doing some horseback riding on this vacation? Lahaina Stables is the only horseback riding company to be found in the Lahaina area of Maui. Their trail rides lead back into the Kauaula and Launiupoko Valleys where you will find incredible views of the islands of Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe. The owner, Ray Fuqua, is a former High School history teacher. Mr.
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Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

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ATV Ranch Tours and Horseback Rides, Waihee Maui

Mendes Ranch is one of the most popular horseback riding venues offered on the island of Maui. Located on the eastern slopes of the West Maui Mountains in the Kahakuloa region, this ranch sweeps down all the way to the water making for breathtaking views. This working cattle ranch has been in the Mendes' family for generations and you'll have a chance to see and learn a bit about the culture of the Hawaiian Paniolo Cowboys.
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Makani Olu Ranch

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Riding and Day Camps, Horsemanship Day Camp

At the foot of the West Maui Mountains towering 5000' above, near the town of Waikapu on the island of Maui, you can horseback ride at the beautiful Makani Olu Ranch. Groups are limited to only six riders so personalization is the 'key'. This working cattle ranch is also the home of the largest purebred Texas Longhorn herd on the island.
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Sunshine Helicopter

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Helicopter Tours, FX-Star and Whisper Star, Helicopter Tours

Sunshine Helicopters has been operating in Hawaii for over 25 years and has a large fleet of FX-Star and Whisper Star helicopters. You'll experience the ultimate in comfort and with more visibility on these state-of- the-art helicopters. The owners, Ross and Anna Scott, are respected helicopter tour operators and offer spectacular flights of Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Morning Horseback Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

West Maui Journey 1.5-Hour Ride - Ironwood Ranch

West Maui Journey 1.5-Hour Ride - Ironwood Ranch

Historic Early Ride - Lahaina Stables

Historic Early Ride - Lahaina Stables

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback AM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Sunset Ride - Lahaina Stables

Sunset Ride - Lahaina Stables

West Maui Journey 1.5-Hour Ride - Ironwood Ranch

West Maui Journey 1.5-Hour Ride - Ironwood Ranch

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Horseback PM Ride - Mendes Ranch and Trail Rides

Historic Early Ride - Lahaina Stables

Historic Early Ride - Lahaina Stables

Video Transcript

This video segment is going to be about Horseback Riding on the island of Maui.

Horseback riding is very popular. Not just here, throughout the entire state. All the islands have Horseback Riding that they offer, maybe a little bit more popular to some degree in Maui.

I think we've got about eight stable that is all around the island, all the different terrain that are available to you. we've got them up on the West Side, Kapalua, Lahaina, we've got Kahakuloa area and above Wailuku up on those spots, Piiholo is up in Olinda, which is above Makawao up in the forest region about 3000-foot elevation. Also up country in the Kula area has beautiful views. We've got Horseback Riding down on the coast in Makana, then a little bit further down in Kanaio, kind of sweeping towards the capitol area. We have trips that go to the coast from the road up above. You're going down maybe 1500 feet or so, in elevation down to the ocean.

We have a lot of different tours that are available to you, a lot of different times. Many of them are just two hours in duration. Others are four hours or even six hours. We have them in the morning, we even have them in the afternoon, and we have them at sunset time which of course is very beautiful. We have some that will include lunches and others are just out for the ride.

There is just a tremendous amount that you can do with regard to the Horseback Riding. As far as ages, a lot of people want to bring children. We actually have some ranches that would take youngsters as low as 4 and 5 years old, most are over that. There are some restrictions regarding weight, usually when you get into the above 250lbs, getting you to be a little bit too much job for the horse. Each separate Ranch has its own level that it will take in terms of how much weight.

Aside from the pure joy of riding horses and seeing sceneries. We also have riding schools, where they teach you how to ride. We've got some horsemanship courses which are kind of geared toward children but don't necessarily have to be just for children. These are really nice in the sense that they really teach you a lot. Just about horsemanship in general and building confidence with horses, learning about them, about their anatomy, learning how to saddle a horse, how to bridle a horse, about all the different gates that a horse has.

These are really a little bit more in depth in comprehension of what can be taught with regard to horseback riding and horses. We've got so many opportunities, there are so much different things regarding horseback riding and it's a good thing because we've got a lot of people that want to go out and do these horseback rides.

Just let us know what you're interested in and we'll be more than glad to help you with organising any of these trips throughout the island of Maui.

State Wide Horseback Riding Tours

State Wide Horseback Riding Tours

Hawaii Horseback riding is a much more popular category of tours than you might expect. When looking over the state as a whole the category of horseback riding in Hawaii registers over twenty separate and distinct horseback riding companies.

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Kauai

Horseback Riding Tours on Kauai

Take a horseback ride to a waterfall, a ride next to the beach or ride on the North Shore ranch lands.

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Oahu

Horseback Riding Tours on Oahu

Choose your favorite North Shore ranch ride or ride along the ocean at a famous polo field.

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"The Big Island" of Hawaii

Horseback Riding Tours on "The Big Island" of Hawaii

The Big Island is known for its cowboy 'paniolo' culture.  Some of the best horseback rides in Hawaii are found on the Big Island. 

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