Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys
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Maui, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This Maui horseback riding tour is run by real 'paniolos,' the Hawaiian cowboys who make their living by ranching, roping, and riding, so you get the benefits of their unique insights and guidance. Canter across pastures with sweeping views looking out at the island’s north shore, and trek through the West Maui rain forest. This is real ranching and real riding out in the Maui country—an experience most tourists miss.
- Get to know a whole new side of Maui with the help of a guide
- Follow your Hawaiian cowboy guide past taro patches, plantations, and scenic trails
- View spectacular sights of the Pacific Ocean and Hawaiian countryside
- Ideal for horse lovers and suitable for riders of all levels
What's Included
- 45mins for briefing & mounting followed by a 1.5-hour horseback ride
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch3530 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
Please wait in parking lot after arriving at ranch and a wrangler will come to retrieve you for check in
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your Maui horseback tour begins at the Mendes Ranch Corral, where you meet the paniolos and your horse before embarking on your ride. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.
Canter across rolling green pastures and down towards Waihee Valley, where you ride along the wave-battered coast with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop and see panoramic vistas of the valley. Snap photos of the central valley and get photos of you up in the saddle. Then, gradually ascend your way up the mountain, passing taro patches and plantation homes, on the return trip back to Mendes Ranch corral.
Canter across rolling green pastures and down towards Waihee Valley, where you ride along the wave-battered coast with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop and see panoramic vistas of the valley. Snap photos of the central valley and get photos of you up in the saddle. Then, gradually ascend your way up the mountain, passing taro patches and plantation homes, on the return trip back to Mendes Ranch corral.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- **NON -REFUNDABLE** NO EXECPTIONS **There is a maximum weight limit of 230 pounds on this horseback riding tour. We take the safety of our riders and horses very seriously; therefore, we must respect height and weight requirements to protect both our horses and our guests. Please note that we weigh all guests before the ride. We will not issue a refund, and participation will be denied if you exceed our 230 lb. weight limit. Please enter your weight in pounds and height in feet/inches
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please include your height in feet & inches , weight in pounds, and riding ability (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) in the Special Requirements box at checkout
- Closed toed Shoes are MANDATORY!
- We reserve the right to cancel/ rebook any booking due to weather/ horse availability/ incorrect weights that was provided
- " Due to the Nature of our business and the care of our animal, all rides are subject to horse availability. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel bookings if a suitable horse is not available. In such an event, a full refund or rescheduling option will be offered"
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Berkeley_G
My fiancé and I had the most incredible experience at the ranch. We absolutely loved it from the warm hospitality, helpful tutorial, our amazing horses and the entire ride. We had such a good time we would absolutely book again. The views were spectacular. The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We felt right at home and so comfortable on the horses and both of us are fairly inexperienced. We would rate this 11/10! Telling all our friends and family!
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Katrina_N, Jul 2026
It’s a great experience and the guides were great. The horse are trained well and know exactly what they are doing. Loved riding Larry
Cori_E, Jun 2026
We had a great time. Excellent horses and guides. Beautiful scenery. Would recommend for anyone who loves to ride.
Jillian_G, Jun 2026
Wonderful ride, everyone was nice and knowledgeable!! The horses were beautiful and the scenery was amazing!! We loved hearing the history of the ranch as well!!
Jennifer_L, Jun 2026
Very clean ranch with friendly people. Has a little shop if want or need a hat. Horses were great. Nice combo of info and riding. Well prepared and informative. Great experience!!!!
Gloria_K, May 2026
Amazing experience with breathtaking views! This is a must do in Maui! The staff are all so knowledgeable and friendly. I felt so comfortable on my horse. Will be back the next time in Maui!
Bruce_w, May 2026
Great way to see a pretty part of the island with ocean backdrop. Don was great as our lead wrangler.
Jill_H, May 2026
Beautiful scenery, great for beginners, friendly staff. My horse Poncho had the cutest moustache and was very responsive.
Pam_B, May 2026
This is a great time for the family to learn about the history and see the views of Maui. The staff was excellent.
Julie_L, May 2026
All of the staff were friendly and helpful, we had a really good time. Safety briefing and ‘how-to’ instructions were professional and clear.
Tami_C, May 2026
Chase, Don and team are very knowledgeable and care about the safety and experience of their riders! Great stories of how the Circle M came to be.. great experience!
Teil_M, May 2026
Absolutely wonderful. Even got a little rain. Ranch hands are so kind and helpful. They took care of my 8yo making sure she was safe and having fun. Horses were fun and silly. Views were beautiful. Absolutely worth every moment. Also they have cats and a Mr. Pig and lots of peacocks!
Filiberto_I, Apr 2026
The staff was very friendly. They took special care to tend to those beginner riders and matching the rider to the horse. The views were spectaculer.
Amanda_K, Apr 2026
Beautiful location. Great staff, and the horses were friendly They did require a little prodding on the trail, but that’s expected. They took great care of us.
LISA_W, Apr 2026
So fun! Beautiful scenery. One of the gals in our party was hesitant to ride. They made her feel supported and helped her during the ride. We all had a great time.
Vanessa_G, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing. You won't regret this experience. Amazing staff, beautiful horses and incredible scenery
Joseph_R, Mar 2026
Excellent way to spend a few hours in a beautiful location with a great group of professional cowboys. They make you feel like you actually understand how to ride!
Natalie_H, Mar 2026
The people who work this ranch really care about what they do. This was a blast, and the ocean views were incredible!
Brett_E, Mar 2026
Was tentative about doing this up until the time I was on my horse, but it ended up being so much fun! The staff, the horses and the views! Do not miss out on this one!!
Alex_H, Feb 2026
Wonderful scenery with pleasant guides. Terrain has incline leading down to some really cool scenes where the guides tell a bit about the history of the surrounding ranches. Really cool experience regardless of skill level
Rose_H, Feb 2026
The view is amazing only wish we would have been able to go horseback riding poor communication understand things get canceled but no one even showed up at site to explain and give options
Barbara_S, Feb 2026
This was such an incredible experience. Not only did you get to ride some of the most beautiful horses on the planet. You learn an incredible lesson about the island and the ranches, and how they came to be. If I ever come back to maori, I will definitely go back to mendez.Ranch and ride the horses.I was lucky enough to ride kenny rogers.He was an angel.
Miguel_L, Feb 2026
Loved it! Great guides, sweet horses, beautiful views. Very beautiful land, tons of farm animals. Super sweet horses.
Valarie_H, Feb 2026
You definitely need to do this you get to learn the history of the land and the scenery is breath taking this is a
Memory I made with my granddaughter and will always stay with her long after I’m gone . Don’t make a mistake and not to this activity with your family . Make this memory after all that is all u will be one day
Paul_M, Feb 2026
Fun experience. The staff is friendly and makes everyone feel welcome right from the start. They give a good briefing prior to the ride so even a first time rider feels comfortable.
Megan_A, Feb 2026
Highly recommended. Had a great time with my teen daughter on our ride. The guides were very helpful and made us feel comfortable, especially being beginner riders. The views were breathtaking. The ride was a decently slow pace allowing time to take in the scenery and enjoy connecting with the horse. We were the first tour after a storm forced closure of the trail for a few days. Circle M staff provided great communication and easily rescheduled our trip to ensure safety. Precious memories were made for sure. Very happy and it was the highlight of our time on Maui. My daughter rode Kenny Rodgers and Chief was my horse. :) We appreciated the great photo spot and learning about the history. Mahalo!!
Sarah_H, Feb 2026
Great employees, healthy happy horses, gorgeous views, and saw whales!
They could accommodate all skill levels and were mindful of matching riders with compatible horses.
Had such a blast on my horse, Mo.
Katie_R, Feb 2026
The ranch hands were so kind and cared a lot about us having a good time + our safety. Highly recommend!
Heather_W, Feb 2026
This was an amazing experience! The staff were so nice and friendly. The views were unbeatable! Horses were well trained.
Jessica_W, Feb 2026
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We specifically include horseback riding in our travels in the USA and abroad, this one was one of the best we have had.
The staff were knowledgeable and engaging. The scenery was incredible. A highlight of Maui for us.
Tyler_S, Jan 2026
Couldn’t have been more perfect! From the beautiful ranch, to the people who worked there. The horses were beautifully behaved and the ride was so picturesque. Absolutely would recommend!
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