West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Maui, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Ohmi_B ·

Jun 2026

Amazing panoramic views of island, waterfalls, ocean! Very safe for first time riders, even let the experienced adventurous riders hallop in a portion on the trail. Friendly guides, very professional, all around wonderful experience! Highly recommend

· Misty_M ·

Jun 2026

This was an amazing ride. We were led by experienced riders and our horses knew exactly what they were doing. No experience needed to have an excellent time seeing unimaginable views.

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Overview

Embark upon a horseback riding adventure in Maui on this guided tour. After your guide matches you with a suitable horse, based on your riding ability, ride up into the valley of the West Maui Mountains through gulches to see waterfalls in the distance. Then, head down the trail to the oceanfront to ride alongside the Pacific Ocean—if you are experienced, you have two opportunities to canter or gallop, weather permitting. Also includes a visit to a petting zoo, home to sheep, mini horses, and rabbits.

Ride through West Maui’s waterfalls and coastal views with a guided tour
No experience needed: Your guide matches you with the perfect horse
Discover Maui’s landscape and culture with insights from your expert guide
Includes soft drinks and all necessary equipment for a smooth ride

What's Included

Refreshments (soda, juice, water) will be available and complimentary.
All activities will be guided
Saddle bags and helmets are provided

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3040 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
A few minutes before you reach our address you will see a big bright yellow sign on the LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD that says "Maui Mountain Activities Parking". Wait there. . The guide will arrive by the 8:15am check-in. The guide will lead all vehicles up to the ranch where the horses are located.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:15 am

Itinerary

Go horseback riding in the West Maui Mountains, and see waterfalls and ride alongside the ocean, with this guided excursion. Ideal for all riding experience levels, enjoy more attention from your guide in a small group.

Make your way to the meeting place in Wailuku, then follow your guide up to the ranch. You’ll be matched up with a suitable horse, depending on your riding ability.

Saddle up and follow your guide gradually up the mountainside, where you can view waterfalls (seasonally). Then ride down the mountainside to the ocean, and ride along the coastline (though not on the beach). There’s a run spot to trot or canter your horse (weather permitting).

Stop at a petting zoo, where you can encounter mini horses, pigs, sheep, rabbits, and other animals.

Your guide will take photos throughout the 2-hour tour and take you back to the ranch at the end.

Maui

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Minimum age of 7yrs
Weight limit of 215lbs (97.72kg) Strictly Enforced
ACCURATE body weights are mandatory. If you exceed the body weight given to us by 10 pounds, we will try to see if there is a horse that can accommodate you. If we do not have a horse to accommodate you, you will be unable to ride and will not be refunded.
Long pants, closed toe shoes, sunscreen and camera are recommended
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

Carol_O

Kristin, the owner, and Sierra and Jade, the trail guides, were incredible. They checked on everybody to make sure we were super safe at all times. My husband is diabetic, and they were very attentive to him providing soda and doing frequent check ins. The tide is dusty, up and down trails with spectacular views of the ocean. We got our money’a worth. The trail ride itself was 2 1/2 hours. We would definitely use this company again.

Reviews

4.8

based on 888 reviews

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Definitely worth it!

Tamara_F, Jul 2026

Entertaining and competent staff. You will ride horses that are rescue and/or retired Hollywood actors! All experience levels of riders are accommodated! Views are spectacular. Do not over dress, as trails can be dusty in dry air with high winds.

Absolutely amazing ride...

Abbie_C, Jun 2026

Absolutely amazing ride and views! One of my favorite rides and experiences, Switch was a great horse and the guides were wonderful!

Jesse and Amanda were...

Meghan_S, Jun 2026

Jesse and Amanda were absolutely incredible, so much fun. The horses were a blast. Worth every penny.

Great Honeymoon Adventure

Joshua_H, Jun 2026

Great experience, nice guides, beautiful views. Make sure to bring sunblock. It was a great time well worth it!!!

Jesse was a fantastic...

Caralyn_H, Jun 2026

Jesse was a fantastic guide! He answered questions, took pictures of everyone in front of the waterfall backdrop and made sure everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, beautiful and relaxing ride!

Great experience

Misty_M, Jun 2026

This was an amazing ride. We were led by experienced riders and our horses knew exactly what they were doing. No experience needed to have an excellent time seeing unimaginable views.

Great time horseback riding

Teresa_M, Jun 2026

Highly recommend! Make sure to wear shoes/clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Be ready to spot some deer or wild dogs. Horses, chickens, peacocks, a hog, sheep, deer and tons of cats there.

This experience was...

Meegan_M, Jun 2026

This experience was fabulous! My daughter and I enjoyed our horses, Switch & Avatar. Be prepared for LOTS of hills. The waterfalls advertisement is a bit misleading. There is a scenic point where the trail ends where you can apparently see waterfalls from a distance. We didn’t see any. So, this was a bit different than what we were expecting, but it was so much fun that it really didn’t matter. Jesse and Amanda were great guides!

Do it!!

Heather_P, Jun 2026

The tour guides are extremely nice, fun, and accommodating. The horses are beautiful and sweet. The views are amazing! I’ll be back!

Horseback riding on maui

Ohmi_B, Jun 2026

Maui horseback 2026

David_G, Jun 2026

As a NM State Senator, I travel all over the nation. I take the time to do a horseback ride everywhere I go. This was the most breathtaking views ever. This is truly paradise!! The other amazing part of the adventure was the staff. They were great to work with. They took the time to place you with the right horse. I would truly do this again.

It was so much fun! Kids...

KrystalBurningham, May 2026

It was so much fun! Kids LOVED it! And asking to go back again! The guides were so nice and made the experience fantastic!

Worth the money

Catherine_M, May 2026

We had a great time. They took a lot of care in picking the right horse for the right people. Since I might have been a little nervous, they gave me the gentle horse. We had no problems. It was a beautiful ride and the were very experienced. Knew what they were doing.

Amazing honeymoon activity

Steven_G, May 2026

Great guides and great job pairing horses. Really a beautiful trail and plenty of awesome spots for photos

Fun nature experience

Kay_G, May 2026

The staff were friendly and helpful. The ride was up the mountain and down. At the highest point we stopped and the guides took individual group pictures with the mountain waterfalls in the background. One suggested improvement is to stop at various scenic views on the trail up and down so guests could take pictures astride the horses.

I don’t ride horses but...

Ryan_N, Apr 2026

I don’t ride horses but they put me on a sweet one. The overlook is really pretty. It was cool. If you’re into horses, probably a good trip. It was good for me.

Amazing

Mary_Z, Apr 2026

I have been riding here for several years. I love the experience. Everyone is very nice and helpful. I love running the horses and it doesn’t disappoint. I have a great ride.

Richard and Selena made...

Meredith_J, Apr 2026

Richard and Selena made it a lot of fun. The views are amazing and it was great. I was able to take pictures along the way as well as had them stop and take pictures of me on the horse

Trail ride

Becky_C, Apr 2026

We thought this experience was okay. We had a few more expectations of what this would be, basically it’s a trail ride to a waterfall that is very far away. I expected to be closer to the waterfall, it basically doesn’t even appear in the photos. We didn’t ride to the ocean, just saw it from the trail, far away. So riding a horse was fun, but not quite what we expected.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We’re sorry the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. We want to clarify that the ocean portion of the trail was temporarily closed due to ongoing maintenance following the severe storm and natural impacts Maui recently experienced, which limited access to that area during your visit. We understand how this may have been disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to restore the full experience safely. Mahalo for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back again for a more complete tour in the future.

The people are friendly...

Sherrie_M, Apr 2026

The people are friendly and very helpful. Great views. The falls are very pretty, they are at a distance. They do allow you to run your horse when its safe to do so and only if you want to. They will ask you if you want to and they will tell you when you can. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

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Paulette_S, Apr 2026

The horses were well taken care of and overall well behaved. The trail was pretty, even with a little rainfall during the ride. The guides were attentive and friendly. They did a nice job managing the group.

Wonderful!

Nicole_W, Apr 2026

Such a wonderful time Richard was so sweet! It was my birthday, I was traveling alone and it was made so special. I got to ride Buck, the sweetest boy! If you are beginner or expert it is an experience you will not forget!

This city girl rode a...

Sandra_R, Mar 2026

This city girl rode a horse! At first I was terrified, well, I was scared most of the trip (😂) but the guides were helpful and kept me close. I really appreciated that! They were very accommodating, and great to see the comfort and care they put into the horses. The horses were very sweet and you can tell they had a connection with them.

Loved the staff. 10 out...

Judy_U, Mar 2026

Loved the staff. 10 out of 10 recommend.love that all the animals on the ranch was well taken care of. Trail was amazing and cowboy was an amazing horse!

Amazing Experience! 10/10

Jack_S, Mar 2026

My wife and I had an amazing time horseback riding through the beautiful mountains of Hawaii together while on our honeymoon. The views were absolutely incredible and the staff and horses were great as well. We would recommend this excursion to anyone!

Riding the ATV’s was a...

Kevin_S, Mar 2026

Riding the ATV’s was a fun way to enjoy views. Our tour guides did a fantastic job explaining the environment and culture that we were immersed in while on the tour. We had a fantastic time!

Very well run business....

Darlene_J, Mar 2026

Very well run business. Animals well cared for! Experienced staff. Nice trails with beautiful scenery and ocean views.

Great ride, beautiful scenery!

Michelle_K, Feb 2026

Great experience! Only thing is we wish we would’ve been told the atv tour was less than half the time of the horseback ride. My husband opted for the atv tour and had to wait nearly 2 hours for us to return. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Yes I’m sorry. The ATVs and the horseback ride take the same trail. Yes the ATVs move much faster than the horses do. ATVs get back around 1030am and horses return around 1130am so there is an hour wait.