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Horseback Riding on Maui

Several riding stables and working ranches are located on Maui and they offer vacationers a chance to enjoy the view from the saddle. All will want to know your level of experience so you can be matched up with a horse that will be appropriate for your riding ability. If you're a beginner, don't worry, you'll learn quickly (horses steer just like a car). If you're a veteran equestrian we have rides that are a bit more challenging. All rides require closed-toed shoes and long pants. All in all, we can safely say that your ride here on Maui will be one of the most beautiful and fun you have ever taken. Horseback riding has limited availability so they book up in advance ... don't wait until you arrive on Maui. Reserve NOW!!!

Makani Olu Ranch

Makani Olu Ranch is a family oriented working cattle ranch and equine facility in Central Maui. Their unique location gives guests the opportunity to ride through diverse agriculture at the Maui Tropical Plantation and then up into scenic Waikapu Valley which offers a unique perspective of Haleakala, the north and south shore, and views back into the heart of the West Maui Mountains. Waikapu stream flows year round, and riders cross the stream twice on their ride.

The thing that sets Makani Olu Ranch apart from many other horseback rides in Hawaii is that the emphasis here is on small groups and providing a personal touch and the aloha spirit. Group rides are limited to a maximum of 8 guests, and private rides for one or two people are offered. Makani Olu Ranch rides are offered 7 days a week.

Plantation Ride with Lunch: A small group tour with maximum of 8 riders; check in is at 9:30am. This mostly walking-paced ride crosses Waikapu Stream, heads down to the Maui Tropical Plantation, and then up to a reservoir located higher up in Waikapu Valley where lunch is served. Total event length is 3 hours and total time in the saddle is between 1 1/2 to 1/ 3/4 hours. $125 per rider

Plantation Ride (no lunch): Same ride but without the lunch stop at the reservoir. Total event length is 2 hours and time in the saddle is between 1 1/2 to 1/ 3/4 hours. $105 per rider

Private Ranch Ride: For one or two people ... this ride caters to those who have some horseback riding experience but would like to improve their skills. Horsemanship and handling techniques that are easy to understand are demonstrated and explained. The exact route and pace of the ride will be based upon the guest's level of experience. Total event time is 3 hours with approximately 2.5 hours in the saddle. $150 per rider

Youth Horsemanship Day Camp: Correct horsemanship skills are instilled with riding instruction and classroom work.  This is quality horsemanship with a designed program discussing everything from correctly approaching a horse, their anatomy, saddling, bridling and exploring the gaits of the horse. This day is fast-paced and loaded with fun from 9am to 3pm and students come away with new-found knowledge and confidence with horses. $150 per student (minimum class size is 2 students)

Maximum rider weight is typically 220 pounds (may be able to extend to 230 for tall individuals; may be lower for very short individuals). Minimum age is 10 and minimum height is 4 feet 11 inches. Any exceptions to these minimums must be approved in advance when reservation is confirmed. All participants must sign a waiver of liability and riders under 18 require the signature of a parent or guardian. No pregnant riders permitted.

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NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Makani Olu ranch rides on either their first day or the second day in port in Kahului (yes, this is one ranch that does operate on Sunday). This is a 10 minute cab ride to the ranch, or we can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. This can also work for Lahaina cruise ship passengers but you will need a rental car and the drive time is about an hour. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page.

Mendes Ranch

Current special: All rides are $99 per rider (last year's rate was $110). Lunch is an additional $10 per person (last year's rate was $20)

Journey into an actual working cattle ranch nestled in the heart of West Maui and ride the range. Canter up to the mouth of lush green valleys to take in distant views of cascading waterfalls in the heart of the West Maui Mountains. Descend upon crashing waves along pristine shorelines. Mendes Ranch offers a 2 hour ride at 8:30am and 12:30pm and the cost is $99 per person. At the end of the morning ride (or the beginning of the afternoon ride) you may enjoy a western-style open pit BBQ with Alan Mendes' own marinated "Azeka-style" ribs, generous portions of rice, baked beans, potato salad, gourmet cookies, and more at a cost of $10 per person.  (Closed on Sundays ... minimum age 7 ... maximum weight 250 pounds)

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NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Mendes Ranch on the afternoon of their first day (if that day is not a Sunday), or the morning or afternoon of their second day in port in Kahului. This is a 10-12 minute cab ride to the ranch, or we can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. This can also work for Lahaina cruise ship passengers on the afternoon of their first day or morning of their second day in port but you will need a rental car and the drive time is about an hour. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page.

Lahaina Stables

Nestled along the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, Lahaina Stables offers a 2 hour morning ride for $115pp, a 2.5 hour lunch ride for $140pp, and a 2 hour sunset ride for $125pp. Our recommendation is to do the sunset ride ... this is the most beautiful time of day as you watch the evening colors paint the ocean ... and the islands of Lanai and Molokai across the channel. This ride is probably the best choice for experienced riders as there is more freedom to cantor. Maximum weight is 230 pounds, and their minimum age is 8 (except by special permission for experienced young riders).  Lahaina Stables operates every day except Sundays.

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NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Lahaina Stables on the first day in port in Kahului (for the lunch ride or sunset ride) and the second day in port (for the morning ride or lunch ride). Drive time is one hour, and we can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page. Lahaina cruise ship passengers who are in port for just one day can do the lunch ride. Those who are spending two days in Lahaina can also do the sunset ride on the first day or the morning ride on the  second day in port . This requires a very short cab ride of 5 minutes from Lahaina Harbor.

On-line Horseback Reservations