MAUI STABLES:
If you are going to Hana, this is the horse back tour for you!
Native Hawaiian Owned and Operated to give you the most "Hawaiian" horse back experience on the island.
The Alaka’i (guides) who accompany you on this tour into the natural wonderland can trace their family roots back for hundreds of years. Here is the playground of the magical days of their youth. Days spent learning by doing, as they followed and imitated their Kupuna (elders) into these mountain valleys to gather food, medicines, and absorb the hidden meaning of this land of their ancestors.

Maui Stables offers the tour daily, originating at our new and spacious stable facility where morning refreshments are served up with an orientation and equipment familiarization.

All tours are accompanied by an “Alaka’i”, or trained tour leader, and a “Kako’o” (apprentice), who begin each tour with traditional “pule” prayer and “oli”, or call to our “aumakua” (ancestors).

As Hawaiian history is consistent with your language, all of our important events were recorded orally through chants. These chants will be used extensively through out the tour, and each guest will be given the basic intent. The small group size of our Maui horseback tours allow for this oral tradition to continue as we share the history of our ancestors.

Closed shoes and long pants are required
Sunscreen, photo equipment, swim wear, and change of clothes recommended.
300 lb. weight limit

Children must be at least 10 years old.

Depart Kihei & Ka’anapali areas by 6:30 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. tour
24 hr cancellation notice required for full refund

Kakahiaka (am)
Check in at 9:30 a.m.
Ride departs at 10:00 a.m.
$150 + tax
Includes Continental Breakfast and Snacks

Ironwood Ranch is nestled in the midst of unspoiled mountain, rain forest, and ocean views of the outer islands of Lanai and Molokai. Ironwood Ranch sits on acres of secluded farmland in the West Maui Mountains offering a coastline view from Kapalua to Kaanapali.

Ironwood Ranch offers absolutely the best riding horses on Maui. Ride through areas unavailable to the public on fully escorted adventure trail rides.

You will be matched with a well-groomed mount, appropriate to your experience, from individually selected horses, and escorted by an experienced guide on a scenic, narrated, unforgettable ride through some of Maui's remote countryside.

Our various Excursions travel through Maui's largest pineapple plantation, lush exotic valleys, and ironwood forest, where the spectacular Hawaiian scenery is unsurpassed.

Available Monday through Saturday

Tours:

Hawaiian Excursion: $120.00 per person.
Visit a region named "Maile Pai" meaning "fast growing vine." Recommended for all riding levels. Time on horseback is 2 hours.

Sunset Journey: $120.00 per person.
View the brilliance and tranquility of a Maui sunset from horseback. Recommended for all riding levels. Time on horseback is 2 hours.

West Maui Journey: $90.00 per person.
A scenic, easy-going ride with several departures daily. Recommended for all riding levels. Time on horseback is 1 1/2 hours.

Please call Reservations at 1-800-542-3483 for availability and times.

MENDES RANCH:
Paniolo Horseback Adventure:
Journey into an actual working cattle ranch nestled in the heart of West Maui and ride the range. Canter up to the mouth of lush green valleys to take in cascading waterfalls. Descend upon crashing waves along pristine shorelines. Enjoy a western-style open pit BBQ with Alan Mendes' own marinated "Azeka-style" ribs, generous portions of rice, baked beans, potato salad, gourmet cookies, beer and soda.

Pricing: $99.00 per person
8:30am - 10:30pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm
(Please add $10.00 for BBQ lunch)

Lunch is optional

Check in at 8:15am for morning ride.
Check in at 11:30am, if lunch is wanted for the afternoon ride.
Check in is at 12:15pm, if no lunch is wanted for the afternoon ride.

Closed on Sundays
Weight Limit: 250 lbs.
Minimum Age: 7 years
Saddle Style: Western or Hawai`ian
Cancellation: 24 Hours for groups of 5 or less, 48 Hours for groups of 6 or more.

Note: Paniolo is the Hawai`ian word for cowboy and the equivalent for the word "Espanol", or "Spanish". Many Portuguese settled in Hawai`i and became ranchers.

Piiholo Ranch borders the “Paniolo Town” of Makawao and lies at the edge of an Upcountry rainforest. Owned and operated by Peter Baldwin and his family, Piiholo is a working cattle ranch filled with the flora and fauna of Hawaii’s native eco-systems. Piiholo Ranch provides a horseback riding adventure with plenty of open space to move freely and view spectacular sights from the 2000-foot elevation of Haleakala.

The MORNING PICNIC Ride (Monday-Saturday)
$180 per person (up to 8 people per ride)
This 3.5-hour adventure roams around the ranch lands, from the corral across pastures to Twin Koas for a picnic lunch, and up to Piiholo Hill. Lunch at our secluded, shady spot is set up on a picnic table next to our authentic Tipi. We feature a wide selection of deli meats on fresh-baked sandwich breads with crisp lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes and onions, and your choice of condiments. Fruit juices, bottled water and sodas are included as well as crunchy snacks, fresh fruit and cookies. If you’re flexible on your days to ride, please check with us to see when we have a cattle drive day – it’s a lot of fun.

Check-in at 8:30 am

The COUNTRY Ride
(Monday-Saturday)
1 or 2 Hour Ride
1 Hour Ride: $75.00 per person
2 Hour Ride: $120.00 per person
(up to 8 people per ride) 
A 1 or 2 hour horseback ride through the scenic, wide-open pastures around the ranch, where you can see cattle, maybe some Axis deer and wild pigs, rare native plants, forest trees and colorful birds. Coffee, bottled water and snacks are included.

1 Hour Check-in: 8:30am or 12:00pm
2 Hour Check-in: 9:00am or 10:30am

PRIVATE Rides
(Monday-Saturday)
2 or 3 Hour Private Ride
2 Hour Ride: $199.00 per person
3 Hour Ride: $289.00 per person
(A minimum of 2 people for a minimum of two hours)
Private Rides are available with a minimum of two people and for a minimum of two hours. We'll cover more of the ranch lands, and even work with some cattle if they are near the pens. Advanced riding is also available. Refreshments and snacks are available. Lunch is available for an extra $20 per person. For special circumstances, please call to check on availability.

Private Ride Times are flexible.

The trail is very gradual with plenty of opportunities to take irresistible pictures. Experienced and knowledgeable wranglers narrate about the plant life, geology, legends and wildlife of the crater.

Tours:

1/2 Day Junction Ride: $182
This ride descends Sliding Sands Trail to the Haleakala Crater floor 2500 ft. below where a well deserved picnic lunch is served featuring our delicious croissant sandwiches! Round trip is 7.5 awe inspiring miles taking around 4 hours.
Led by Knowledgeable wranglers who narrate about the plant life, geology, and legends of the crater.
This is the most popular Crater ride we do!
Includes choice of Turkey sandwich, Tuna Sandwich, Ham & Cheese, or Veggie.
7 Days a week.
Check in at the Pony Express Ranch office on Hwy 378 at 8:30am before proceeding up to the Haleakala Visitor Center parking lot for the 9:15am departure. Returns At 3:00pm
Riders Must Be At Least 10 And Under 65, and in GOOD HEALTH for this ride!, Under 235Lbs, No Pregnant Women

Paniolo Ride: $110
A Two Hour Ride Across Scenic Haleakala Ranch.
Haleakala Ranch is the largest working cattle ranch on Maui with panoramic views of the valley below while riding across lush pastures and through tall, fragrant eucalyptus trees.
Includes Refreshments.
7 Days a week.
Check in at 8:00am at the Pony Express Coral en route to Haleakala Crater at the 4,000 foot elevation ~ Exactly 2.5 miles up from the junction of Hwy 377 and 378.Two hour ride across scenic Haleakala Ranch. Includes refreshments.

Mauka Ride: $95
One and a half hour afternoon ride across Haleakala Ranch. View ancient Chinese walls while riding across lush pasture land and through tall eucalyptus trees.
Includes refreshments.
7 Days a week.
Check in: 1:30pm ~ Departure: 5:00pm
Check in at the Pony Express Coral en route to Haleakala Crater at the 4,000 foot elevation ~ Exactly 2.5 miles up from the junction of Hwy 377 and 378.

Riders Must Be At Least 10Yrs Old & Under 65 In Good Health Under 235Lbs
Attire: Long Pants, Closed toe shoes, dress warmly in layers and bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen.
48 Hour Cancellation, groups of 6 or more is 72 hours.

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