Everyone knows Maui is an amazing vacation spot with fantastic resorts, some of the best beaches and water activities in the world, fine restaurants, and spectacular scenery. But if you’re interested in horsing around on the island, it doesn’t get much better than saddling up at any of the many ranches and riding stables here.
Equine excursions can take you through beautiful valleys, verdant rolling hills, tropical rainforests, and along sea cliffs with incredible views of the Pacific and neighboring islands. Riders of all experience levels can hit the trail and even go on a cattle drive.
Horseback riding on Maui can take you from the desolate Haleakala Crater to lush rainforests and sea cliff vistas. Groups of all sizes and all experience levels can easily be accommodated.
Trail rides are available throughout the Island, from Kapalua to West Maul to the south in Makena to the east in Hana. You can actually ride through Haleakala Crater. Then there’s the 20,000 acre Ulupalakua Ranch with some of the most beautiful, untouched land, where wildlife runs free. Numerous other ranches and stables dot Upcountry Maui and provide a range of horseback experiences and jaw-dropping scenery.
Some of the rides feature Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) guides to “talk story” about Maui’s history and myths. There are even a few excursions that offer stops for picnicking, BBQs, and swimming.
The Activity Center at the Royal Lahaina Resort on famed Maui’s Kaanapali Beach can direct you. Individual and small group rides can easily be arranged. Be sure to bring a pair of jeans and closed-toed shoes to wear when you get your giddyup on.