Best Hawaii Tours Waipio Valley Horseback Ride

Horseback Ride on the Waipio Valley of Big Island

2 hours • Ages 7+ • Most Popular Horse Tour On The Big Island!

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Scenic Waipiʻo Valley Horseback Riding Adventure

Saddle up for a peaceful horseback ride through one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most breathtaking landscapes. Travel along scenic ranch trails overlooking the lush cliffs and dramatic coastline near Waipiʻo Valley. With experienced guides leading the way, you’ll hear stories of the island’s paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) traditions while enjoying unforgettable ocean and valley views. Choose a refreshing morning ride or a relaxed afternoon adventure—both offering a truly authentic Big Island experience.

Quick details

Duration : 2 Hours
Age Requirement : 7+
Location : Waipiʻo Valley, Big Island, Hawaii
Available : Monday through Saturday
Time : 9:30AM; 1:30PM; 4:00PM
Pick-up available : No
Once in a lifetime moment in world famous Waipio Valley!

Book Your Horseback

9:30 AM
Adults (Ages 15+)
$150.00
Children (Ages 7-14)
$150.00
1:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Adults (Ages 15+)
$150.00
Children (Ages 7-14)
$150.00

Tour Overview

Experience the spirit of Hawaiʻi’s paniolo culture on a guided horseback ride through scenic ranch lands above the legendary valley. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this relaxing adventure offers incredible views, fresh island air, and a deeper connection to the Big Island’s natural beauty.
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Waipiʻo Valley Horseback Riding Adventure Tour Details

  • Guided horseback ride through scenic ranch lands on Hawaiʻi Island’s northern coast
  • Spectacular views overlooking the legendary Waipiʻo Valley
  • Learn about Hawaiʻi’s historic paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) ranching culture
  • Choose between morning (AM) afternoon (PM) ride times
  • Ride gentle, well-trained horses suitable for beginners and experienced riders
  • Panoramic views of the dramatic Hamakua Coast and Pacific Ocean
  • Small group experience for a relaxed and authentic island adventure

Waipi’o valley is temporarily closed to visitors at this time due to road construction. We’ve ridden our horses out of Waipi’o Valley to WOH Ranch, a 500 acre ahupua’a two and a half miles from Waipi’o Valley lookout.

This ride is beautiful! A private 500 acre mountain to ocean working cattle ranch with breathtaking ocean views. You will ride through the largest Dwarf Malaysian coconut orchard on the island, apple banana groves, exotic fruit trees, and tilapia fishponds. We travel alongside the historic Hamakua Ditch, it’s over a century old and now a protected historic landmark on the property that irrigated the sugarcane fields during the plantation era. The pastures are blooming with purple flowers, guava and ironwoods. During the spring there are baby sheep, horses and calves.

Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions about the tours.

We appreciate you and look forward to riding with you!

Morning Ride: Check in at 9:00 am. Ride time 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

 

Afternoon Ride: Check in at 12:30 pm. Ride time 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

 

Check-in Location: 48-5115 Honoka’a Waipi’o Rd, Honakaa, HI, 96727

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If you have any questions please call us LEAVE EARLY CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE START
  • You must use your own transportation to our location. WE DO NOT provide transportation or pick you up! Please arrive on early before the ride begins.
  • **TOUR CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE START**, 9AM FOR 9:30 RIDE, 1 PM FOR 1:30, AND 4PM FOR THE 4:30 SUNSET RIDE
  • Weight limit of 200LBS
  • LEAVE EARLY RIDES START PROMTLY AT 9:30 1:30 AND 4:30 CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE RIDE
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Minimum Age: 7 years
  • Maximum Weight: 200 lbs (90 kg).

 

Participants should be in good general health.
Not recommended for elderly, disabled, obese, or pregnant women.
All participants must sign a waiver.

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