Horseback Ride in Maui at Mendes Ranch. Come join us and live a legend! Experience an unforgettable journey of Maui's most spectacular views on horseback! The journey begins at a working ranch where real Paniolos (cowboys) will greet you. Canter up green pastures to the edge of a lush tropical valley and discover some of Maui's largest waterfalls.
Mount Up For a Glimpse of Maui's Romantic Past Ride into the magical Waihee Valley with its Hawaiian plantation homes and taro patches, through grazing cattle to the crystal-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, where we will be glad to take a picture of you on horseback with the majestic seascape as a background.
Ride With the Paniolos!
Your journey begins at Mendes Ranch corral, where you're greeted by real Paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys). Your narrated tour will take you up rolling pastures into the lush rainforest for views into Eki Crater and some of Maui's largest waterfalls.
The tour continues down the mountain where you'll see Hawaiian taro patches and plantation homes. As you ride through Waihee Valley you'll have picture perfect views of the Pacific Ocean, Central Maui and Haleakala before heading back to the ranch.
Choose From Two Horseback Rides
Aloha Horseback Ride: A 2 hour ride, with refreshments but no BBQ lunch, morning or afternoon available.
Paniolo Horseback Ride: A 2 hour ride with 1 hour Paniolo-style BBQ lunch (Mendes Ranch Ribs, Smoked BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, 2 Salads, Roll, Fruit Juice, Soda, Water and/or coffee), morning or afternoon available.
Or mount up for
Hawaii Horseback Riding in Haleakala Crater
Details
Schedule: Daily except Sunday
Duration: 2 hours
Times: Check-in at 8:15am or 12:15pm
Location: Ranch is in Waihee, 15 minutes from Kahului Airport
Children: Under 7 years old are not allowed on this tour. Book children 7 & older as adults.
Inclusions: All tours include refreshments and views of the Pacific Ocean, Central Maui, West Maui Mountains, some of Maui's largest waterfalls and Haleakala.
Restrictions:
• No pregnant riders
• No children under age 7
• Maximum weight is 250 lbs.
• Experienced and beginner riders accommodated
Horseback Ride in Maui at Mendes Ranch
Aloha Horseback Ride
Morning or Afternoon, No BBQ Lunch
Children: (7 & older) $99.00
Price $99.00
Paniolo Horseback Adventure
Including 1 Hour BBQ Lunch
Children: (7 & older) $109.00
Price $109.00
Customer Reviews # of Ratings: 30 Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Customer Review by Gloria Johnson
Posted June 1, 2010
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Had a great time and would do it again!
Customer Review by Ileana Oxley
Posted February 1, 2008
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Best horseback riding in Hawaii!
Customer Review by Diane Carraway
Posted July 11, 2007
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
have a reminder to bring a bandana to cover the face in case there is a lot of dirt and wind.
Customer Review by Carolyn Adams
Posted September 15, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Customer Review by James Gilbert Jr.
Posted September 14, 2006
5 Activity Rating
3 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Betty Walker
Posted August 12, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
It was our first time horseback riding and what a great experience. Would love to do it again.
Customer Review by Diane C. Stunden
Posted August 9, 2006
2 Activity Rating
4 Crew Rating
The trail was very dusty, it may be better to inform people who have respiratory conditions. The facilities were dirty. I know it is hard to keep a ranch clean but if the public is being served, it is necessary.
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