Wow! What an amazing experience. The horses are so well trained. The guides Patricia & kaleo were very knowledgeable. Not only did we ride beautiful horses, we learned about the land, the plants, flowers, animals. Absolutely gorgeous property with wild horses, cows to see. The ocean view. All around wonderful experience. We even got to try their mango's & bananas grown in the property. Even saw a rainbow read more

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I got this amazing trail ride experience for my 19 year old granddaughter and she said this was her favorite experience while we stayed in Kona, HI. It was interesting for her and the guide was great, she told me. Sorry, no photos but, my granddaughter told me that her ride was quite beautiful and her horse was well-behaved and capable. She's been riding horses since quite young and she's a horse woman. read more

Have been on this trail ride twice and each time was magic to me. If you are a horse lover, enthusiast, nature lover or animal lover period you will love this place. Book it you won't regret it! read more

What a beautiful experience. This was my first time riding horses at WOH. The team was so nice and informative on the ride. It was a group of 8, the horses definitely have their own personalities, and you could see it very well while on the trail. Some liked to be up ahead, while others wanted to eat or stay in the back. One wrangler is always in the front and one in the back and never rushed those that took a bit longer. The horses are well trained, which is nice for those who are not horse riders or are a bit hesitant. The views are amazing, breath taking, and calming. There are wild horses and cows iron property. We even got to see calves and colts with their parent(s). I highly recommend this. read more

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What an amazing experience! I took my three kids (18, 11 and 10) and all of us gave it 10/10. A friend had recommended this excursion to us, but I didn't completely read up on it or have any preset expectations. After an hour long drive from our hotel through beautiful greenery and mountains we arrived. We were greeted by Patricia, our beautiful and wonderful host. We were lucky to have her ourselves. She has a keen ability to pick the perfect horse for each person. She was an informative guide, horse expert and most importantly, a patient and kind soul. We all loved her and the experience. I feel like we all learned so much about the land, its history, its animals and fruits. We got to try some amazing guava, apple bananas and mango. We saw wild horses, a few days' old calf with several other cows and some of the most beautiful land that I've ever seen. It was my favorite thing about the trip. Patricia is a gem and the company is lucky to have her! read more

The good- It was a beautiful ride with beautiful weather. We also got to see some cattle and wild horses. The bad- We weren't offered to try any of their local fruits. We were directed after the ride to go to the fruit stand next door. Also the email directions to ride states that we are able to bring water and snacks for before or after the ride. So we went and picked up sandwiches for 4 ppl and some waters in town. When we got there the tour guide said to leave them for after the ride. We left them on the chair in the check in area in a reusable back. After the ride we went to grab our sandwiches only to find that they were eaten by a dog or cat. I wish you would have designated area or cooler for guests to leave their food or snacks. Or if we would have known we could have left them in the car. read more

As people living on the island it is always nice to get to actually explore it! Thank you Callaiu and Trish for a wonderful ride. My husband and I stayed back with Callaiu and he was telling us stories of his youth and present day life. It is wonderful to get to hear such stories. Thank you for sharing your day with us and being warm and kind. The view was incredible, with the wild flowers popping up everywhere. We even saw fish ponds used for fertilizer, baby cows and a horse that was birthed only the night before. read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - Perfect overcast sky to make the ride extra enjoyable. Bring cold water with you in case its a sunny day. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

Mikiya is my favorite place. I love the food here. Jiamin was really helpful and everyone was so nice to us. Environment so chill. I will come back again! read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - Mikiya is my favorite place Jiamin was so helpful Environment was so good, ppl were so nice to us Food was delicious - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

What an Aloha experience! Even though the valley has been closed off for now, the experience you will feel is true Aloha - warm greeting by staff and cats! Guide took the time to assess everyone's ability and matched horses to same. Knowledge of trees, plants and animals on the ride were great! Being able to catch wild horses and one cooling off in a pond with a baby waiting on the edge was a treat! To have parting gifts of tastes local fruit with some to take with us was true Aloha - mahalo!! read more

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The setting is truly breathtakingly beautiful. The guides are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring. We bring all of our horse riding friends here when they come to visit us the Big Island. read more

There were four of us that took the Waipi'o on Horseback ride and it was fantastic. From the beginning it was a very well informed and easy to book tour. Their directions were very clear, very friendly employees, very helpful, and very knowledgeable. The ranch is beautiful and very lush and such a relaxing and fun ride. The guides were very informative to the native plants and fruit trees, they even let us try a few. So if you are looking for your first ride or a little more experienced ride, this is the place to go. Thank you WOH. read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - Our decent towards the ocean. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

Horseback at this 700+acre ranch is the best way to see Hawai'i as the gem it is. Our Guide ( Kapo'a ) was fun, professional and welcoming in every way . He knew the horses like the old friends they are. He explained so many aspects of the ranch, flora, wildlife and how they worked together. We gently rode thru meadows that had wild horses roaming, or goats, or several species of cattle. No creature cared that we were in their midst. We saw wild mongooses skitter across our trail and rode thru working coconut, star fruit, banana, papaya, mango groves, each more impressive than the last. Tilapia ponds, babbling brooks ... then there was the incredible views.... Do not rush this adventure... then stop in the lovely village nearby for a vintage shopping adventure complete w ice cream, coffee or shaved ice. read more

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Amazing ride, the horses are well trained, the saddles are comfy and the guides were kind, knowledgeable and very patient. Moses and Tricia were a pleasure to spend 3 hours with. I will definitely be back and emphatically recommend it! read more

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My wife and I did the Sunset ride at 4:30pm in August. Patricia was an Excellent guide throughout the tour of the farm to see all the variety of plants, trees, and fruits. She shared all kinds of background stories and history with us which was very cool. She took great photos of us overlooking the ocean and the great property. Best pictures from our trip. Would highly recommend this farm tour! Seeing the wild horses during the tour was a great bonus and great weather! read more

So much fun! Guide is the best! Beautiful view from horse back! Saw wild horses! The weather was perfect!

Horseback riding was amazing. Our guide and the employees were all wonderful. Saw wild horses, many exotic fruits, and great views

The Waipio valley is closed now, so the ride we had was up the mountain and through the WOH ranch. Our guide was great. He knew all the fruits and trees on the property. The views were wonderful. We also got to see the wild horses. They all looked so healthy. The horses used on the ranch are from the wild stock. When they are old enough they bring them in to train them. They don't "break" them they do it in a more kind way. When the horses are showing signs that they are having trouble they are retired back to the wild. I can highly recommend this company. read more

Got lucky and found 2 Spots on this last Minute trip ... super friendly customer service. Experience was amazing for those who never rode a horse. The scenery, Views and untouched beauty is what makes our islands special. Learn about the ahuapua, history of the land and our connection to the land in hawaii. Would suggest this if you are a first Time horse back rider, it's not rough Terrain and very easy riding. The guides are young but experienced. read more

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We have done this for at least 15 years!!! It is PERFECT and BEAUTIFUL and we couldn't say one bad thing about it!!! I don't know if Mica is still there, but he was GREAT! Enjoy.... It is SO BEAUTIFUL! read more

Waipi'o Valley was closed when we visited the island, so our family of four experienced the WOH ranch ride instead. The landscape was gorgeous! And the guides were friendly, knowledgable and conscientious about safety. We were able to ride amongst cattle, wild horses (one of them even "joined our tour" for a bit, which was amazing!) and serene tilapia fish ponds. Along the way our guides educated us about the flora and fauna and even picked wild berries for us to taste. At the end of the ride we enjoyed a delicious snack of fresh fruits and local honey. Extra bonus was playing with the ranch's two friendly pigs on our way out. I would highly recommend this tour! We will be back for another ride when Waipi'o Valley is open to visitors again. -- The Pope Family read more

Wonderful! Such a great experience!! Gorgeous scenery and great costumer service! Horses were well trained, couldn't get mine to get any faster but I mean more time to enjoy the moment! Definitely a to-do in Big Island! read more

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This ranch was extremely large and beautiful. The service was excellent and our two guides were very informative. The horses seem well taken care of and each of them have their own personalities which you may see on your ride. I got to ride with Dexter who was the baby of the group, he was absolutely adorable. The views along the way were spectacular & we got to try to fruits like strawberry guava and passionfruit. At the end, they offered some fruits they grew themselves & the avocados are delicious and creamy!! Definitely recommend for families and first-timers. read more

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BEST. TOUR. EVER. I have to say that I would do this tour every day for the rest of my life if I could because that's how satisfying it was from start to finish. The tour size was perfect, 8ppl. The tour guides, Mika and Kaleo, were so kind, knowledgeable and professional. They truly made it a wonderful experience. They talked about everything around us, but not too much, and asked questions about us too. The horses were chill and the guides gave instruction before the ride. The scenery is unbelievable and literally fun For an entire family (there was a family of 6 on the tour with me and my sister). Please take this tour if you are wanting to take a horseback ride on the big island. It is worth whatever the time it takes to get there might be. read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - A view of paradise - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

My husband and I did the 9:30am three-hour horseback ride tour today and had a great time! We showed up to the meeting location about 15 minutes beforehand, signed a waiver and started the tour shortly after that! The couple who guided our tour were super sweet and friendly. There were about 7 other people on our tour. They give you the option for helmets and also had some bug spray to borrow if we needed it (although I found that we didn't need it at all--just wear long pants, close-toed shoes and long sleeves). We all loaded up in the van and it was about a 30-minute van ride down into the valley where we began our horseback ride. It was definitely a bumpy ride down into the valley! We drove down the steepest paved road in the United States to get there! Cecil was super knowledgeable about the land and told us so many interesting facts! Once at the riding spot, they pair you up with a horse and show you a quick demonstration on how to ride the horse. Shortly after that, we set out for our hour and 30 minute ride through the valley. The ride was just amazing and the scenery was spectacular. The horses take you through an amazing trail on the valley floor, through creeks and streams with beautiful views of the land and tall waterfalls. About half way through, you turn around and go back the way you came and they took us to an area at the end that was a little closer to a super tall waterfall. Cecil was super nice and allowed us to stop in a couple of places and he took our pictures. At the end, we all boarded the van again and it was about another 30 minute ride up the steep paved road back to the meeting place. When we got back the tour was over. Cecil was very nice and offered everyone some fresh apple bananas. We had a fantastic time and I highly recommend this tour! It was such a great experience for us--we loved it! Great tour guides who are passionate and knowledgeable of the land, fair prices, spectacular views, and super fun riding the horses! read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - Prepping the horses for our amazing ride! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

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We had an incredible trip with Waipio on Horseback. Our guides, Tracy and Cecil, are true locals. Tracy was born and raised in the Valley! They live off the grid, hunting wild boar and fishing, raising horses and fruit trees and their children there. The horses were gentle and easy to ride. The valley itself if stunning. Everyone from almost 80 yo grandparents to just-turned-7-yo children had a fabulous experience and listed this as the highlight of our vacation! read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - 7 yo on horseback for the first time - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

The ride was the best part of my trip! Our guides, Tess and Micah were great! The 600 acre ranch was beautiful with awesome views of the ocean. There is a chance to trot and canter if desired on their well mannered horses. Would definately do this ride again! read more

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If you find yourself on the big island and looking for a fun activity, book a ride with Waipi'o on Horseback! Had such a great morning riding around their ranch! The grounds were beautiful and all the horses on our trail ride were amazing. Special shout to my boy Ho'okele (see picture below). There were a total of 7 of us on our ride and our tour guides Etta, Janet, and Mika were phenomenal! Capping off our ride was a fruit tasting of some of the things grown on the farm. read more

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Really a wonderful experience. They have the best rental horses I've seen and the grounds offer exceptional vistas of the valley. The guides are well versed in the history of the area. The ride was comfortable for the entire family (ages 7-76). Great saddles and mellow horses made for a relaxing and inspiring adventure read more

Amazing. We went to see Waipio Valley and quickly found out it was still closed to even foot traffic. The views from the lookout were still breathtaking though. However, after driving 1.5 hours to get there, we didn't want our day to be over. We called to see if we could get in for some horseback riding. Deja quickly answered the phone and manged to arrange a ride for us within an hour. Micah was a phenomenal, knowledgeable, amicable and gregarious local guide. He encouraged us to have their homegrown bananas to eat and feed to the horses. Gave a quick briefing, sized us to our horses, and off we went. They have a 600 acre ranch with many kinds of animals and every kind of fruit you can imagine. Our horses each had their very own personality which made the ride very enjoyable. Micah told us about the history of the ranch, each of the fruit trees and about the various animals on the ranch. We even got to try a few exotic fruits. Many amazing views of the mountains, the ocean and even Maui. Like all the other locals we have met here on the Big Island, everyone on the ranch were super nice to us. The many dogs and the cat were all great too. read more

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Such a fun trail ride w/tour of the farm. The horses were healthy, well cared for, gentle, & pretty too. Definitely one of my favorite trail rides. We had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who shared some of the fruit from the trees and vines. One gal on the ride was a nervous first timer that asked if she could come back early if she was too scared...so one of the guides stayed right with her the entire ride - she was all smiles throughout the ride and made it the whole way. The views were incredible - such a pretty place. I'll definitely be back. read more

Waipi'o On Horseback - Our Paniolo - Horseback Riding Near Me - Honokaa, Hawaii

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Best ride on the Big Island. I have been several times and it is a beautiful property. The horses are healthy and very well taken care of. Safety is a priority to WOH. Book a ride with them and you will be smiling the whole day! read more

We experienced a wonderful ride on the ranch. The horses were great and able to accommodate all levels of experienced riders. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone! read more

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Mika was a great instructor. It was my first time riding a horse along with my friend so we were quite inexperienced overall but he was very attentive & helpful. During the trip I actually lost my belongings 2x & he was really kind in offering to go back to look for them when he didn't have to. He was also very calm during the entire trip & took every problem as it is & just came up with a solution for it. We also got try a tons of fresh exotic fruits throughout the way & he even offered some to take home, which was additional bonus . Overall, my friend and I had a great time for our first horse backriding experience & I would highly recommended booking this place if you are interested in horse backriding in Kona ! Side story: My horse Tanaka got spooked during the way. He saw something in the bush & basically started galloping at neck breaking speed. Thankfully after the momentary brain freeze, I remember the instructions from Mika & snapped out out it & successfully stopped Tanaka before anything bad occurred. So it was definitely an experience I will remember for a long time for sure lol. read more

The most beautiful trail ride, ever! The scenery on the trail is unbeatable. We rode up and down gentle grass-covered slopes and through trees on this working ranch. At the top of the hill, we had a view of the Pacific Ocean below. Along the way, we passed plenty of cattle, some with young calves. We saw a few sheep and one newly born colt with mom and dad nearby. I love this family-owned and run farm. Their horses are healthy and well-behaved. Our guides Micha and Alex took good care of our group. Micha shared the history of his family's farm as well as ongoing projects such as heirloom fruit cultivation. An added bonus was tasting several varieties of fruit which are not generally available in grocery stores. This was a full two-hour tour at a good price. Highly recommended! read more

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Beautiful ride, very nice guides, a very nice day! Felt very safe for a beginner rider

Engaging guides, very attentive, friendly horses, beautiful ranch and scenery. Entire family had a great time.

Such a great day to see the Waipi'o Valley. Thanks Micha and Etha. Parking and directions to the WOH were easy to find. They had lots of porta potties. The ride in the van: open air van, lots of airflow and masks on. This was my first horse ride not in a pen. It was a beautiful but slow horse ride, definitely great for beginners. The guides are great. Totally worth the 3 hour tour to see so much of the valley from the ground instead of hiking the hill and dodging cars. Our group was I think 8 people and it was a good size with 2 guides. read more

The ride down the valley was fun! So scenic and beautiful! This is a nose to tail ride. It wasn't exhilarating nor as adventurous as I'd like. But we did pass thru beautiful areas of the valley. We also ate mountain apples and Cacao! read more

We had an awesome time! The guides Micah and Cecil were very knowledgeable about the area history and plant life. They were very funny and personable. The horses all had their own personalities and were all well behaved. Would definitely recommend for a very unique way to see Waipio Valley. Be aware, there is a very steep van ride to get to their stables (20 minutes or so). If you get motion sickness you might want to take a preventative aid as the road is not maintained and is quite bumpy. read more

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This was an amazing experience! It was our 2nd time taking this excursion and I think I enjoyed it more this time. There was a group of 7 of us and 4 other people with 2 guides, Tracy and Cecil. We met at the registration building (which is a little shack where they keep their gear and signing the waivers) they had fresh macadamia nuts for us to crack open and eat, along with papaya and bananas. The ride down was really fun, steep road, about 30-40 minutes. They provided great directions & suggestions for the horses and ride, the horses were all very well behaved for the most part. We went through streams and mostly shaded areas. Our guides told us all about the valley and the trees/plants we saw and made the trip very fun. The valley is absolutely beautiful and completely worth the trip out there! read more

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