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Maui Horseback Riding Vacation Kaanapali Beach, Maui
General Info
Horseback riding Maui - three different horseback riding adventures and the comfort and fun of a Hawaii resort. Specially created and only available through EquitrekkingTravel.com.
Horseback ride at a working ranch, ride into the dramatic crater of Haleakala's volcano and take in a West Maui sunset from the saddle. This special Equitrekking Travel Maui Equestrian Vacation includes four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car.
The Healeakala Crater Horse Ride is reason enough to travel to Maui. Where else can you ride a horse into the crater of a volcano? This four hour ride takes travelers on horseback down the Sliding Sands Trail to the Crater floor. You descend over 2500 ft., listening to volcanic cinders crunch beneath your horse's hooves as you pass by the rare Haleakala Silversword, dramatic cinder cones and awe-inspiring views of this colorful volcano. This ride takes you into one of America's great National Parks-- Haleakala National Park. At the crater floor, you'll enjoy a well deserved picnic lunch with tasty croissant sandwiches. The round trip is 7.5 miles and takes around 4 hours. Prior riding experience is a must for this ride. You'll be traveling from about 9,870 feet to around 7,500 feet, so if you have issues with changes in elevations, this is not the ride for you. Consider substituting the Kipahulu Old Hawaii Ride instead of this riding day. Contact us, we help you with these arrangements. The Kipahulu Old Hawaii Ride takes riders into the other side of Haleakala National Park, a lush area of rainforests with native Hawaiian guides.
Piiholo Ranch is a working ranch located on the edge of a rainforest, 2,000 feet above the bright, beautiful blue Pacific Ocean in Maui's Upcountry. Riding at the ranch is diverse. There are lots of wide open ranges for faster riding and panoramic views of the open range where cows graze and the bright blue Pacific, as well as Eucalyptus Forest, Koa, and Ohi`a trees, and green Kikuyu and Pangola pastures. This 3-hour ride explores the ranch at a faster pace, trotting through pastures, cantering along Koa Ridge and to breathtaking views up on Piiholo Hill. Then, enjoy lunch at the ranch. This is an advanced ride but can be catered to beginners as a walking ride.
Piiholo Ranch works to preserve the environment, including serving as a safe haven for the endangered Nene, Hawaii’s State Bird. This goose is named after the soft nay-nay sound that it makes when it eats. Riding here, you may hear about paniolo culture in the Upcountry. Paniolo’s are Hawaiian Cowboys, who learned their ways of working cattle from the Mexican cowboys called Vaqueros. It's a culture unique to the Hawaiian Islands.
In the West Maui Mountains, enjoy the romance and beauty of a Maui sunset from on horseback. This two-hour evening ride is appropriate for all levels of riders. You may ride over lush pineapple fields, through tropical valleys and ironwood forests, and enjoy panoramic views of Maui and the neighbor islands, as guides recount the history-rich Hawaiian valleys and ancient home sites.
Pair this equestrian vacation with Big Island horseback riding
Awards & Accolades
Equitrekking host Darley Newman rides into Haleakala Crater on Equitrekking Maui, a high definition episode from Equitrekking's second season. Also view the riding from Kipahulu and Piiholo Ranch in this dynamic Equitrekking episode.
The Maui Sunset Ride was named "Best Place to Find Yourself on Horseback" according to Hawaii Magazine's "Best of Hawaii"
TravelAge West Magazine has voted Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of "Ten Beloved Hawaii Hotels: Islands Landmarks that captivate clients and keep them coming back." Only one other Maui hotel made the list.
Family Vacation Critic travel Website recognized Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of the "10 Best Budget-Friendly Resorts". Of the properties mentioned, only six are in the U.S. Kaanapali Beach Hotel is one of only three beach resorts as well as the only Hawaii hotel.
Trip Advisor, the most trafficked travel website, has named Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of the "Top 10 Family Hotels in the US" This list is developed solely through positive guest comments. Again, Kaanapali Beach Hotel is one of only three beach resorts featured and the only Hawaii hotel to be recognized.
America Online (AOL) Travel website included Kaanapali Beach Hotel in their list of 10 "One-of-a-Kind Beach Retreats Within Reach". Again, just six of the properties listed are in the U.S. and Kaanapali Beach Hotel is the only Hawaii property.
Maui Revealed reviews the Crater Ride as their "hand's-down favorite. They go down Sliding Sands Trail to the bottom of Haleakala Crater. The views are unlike any thing you've ever seen and positively drop-dead gorgeous. This is a great trip. We've reviewed lots of horseback rides throughout the state, and we'd be hard-pressed to think of one we enjoyed more."
Packing
Packing for Horseback Riding Maui
Please see Equitrekking Travel's General Packing Suggestions.
Long pants and covered shoes are recommended for all of these rides. You'll want to pack rain gear, as many of the areas where you'll ride are tropical and wet with changing weather.
For the Crater Ride, make sure to wear sunscreen and pack layers. The 10,000 foot summit is around 30 degrees cooler than at sea level. So while it may be 85 degrees at your resort area by Lahaina, it can be 55 degrees on top of Haleakala Crater. The day will warm slightly as you ride to the crater floor with less breezy conditions, so layers that you can remove easily are suggested.
We can't guarantee helmets for each place, so if you'd like to wear a helmet, please bring your own.
About the Horses
You'll ride Quarter hoses and other mixed breeds on this Maui riding vacation. Each destination you visit has fit horses who have adapted to the climate and terrain, making it easier for you to explore and enjoy the views. You'll really appreciate how in shape your horses are for the Haleakala Crater Ride, as your horse takes you down the Sliding Sands Trail to the crater floor.
On your sunset ride, you'll enjoy the celebrity horses, like Kurt Russell and Janet Jackson. The ranch has a bit of fun with the horse's names. It's fun for the rider to see who they end up with on this beautiful West Maui ride.
Activities/Events
Besides the diverse horseback riding, riders and non-riders may enjoy relaxing at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, set amid colorful, tropical gardens and decorated in a traditional Hawaiian style. Activities and attractions at the resort include two restaurants, spa and salon and large swimming pool, as well as complimentary Hawaiian activities.
The Kaanapali Beach Resort Area includes 1,200 acres with two championship golf courses, private homes, five condominiums, several restaurants, the Whaler's Village Shopping Center and Museum, and six hotels.
A short drive from your resort (three miles south) is Lahaina Town, a lively port that is one of Maui's top attractions. Lahaina, once the royal capitol of the Hawaiian kingdom, still exudes a special charm that contributes to its rich heritage and has many shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
Accommodations/Food
Accommodations in Maui
You'll spend each night at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel located along Maui’s beautiful Kaanapali Beach. The hotel is set amid colorful, tropical gardens and decorated in a traditional Hawaiian style. For you and your non-riding companions, there are lots of activities and attractions at the resort alone, including two restaurants, spa and salon and large swimming pool, as well as complimentary Hawaiian activities.
TravelAge West Magazine has voted Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of "Ten Beloved Hawaii Hotels: Islands Landmarks that captivate clients and keep them coming back." Only one other Maui hotel made the list.
Family Vacation Critic travel Website recognized Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of the "10 Best Budget-Friendly Resorts". Of the properties mentioned, only six are in the U.S. Kaanapali Beach Hotel is one of only three beach resorts as well as the only Hawaii hotel.
Trip Advisor, the most trafficked travel website, has named Kaanapali Beach Hotel as one of the "Top 10 Family Hotels in the US" This list is developed solely through positive guest comments. Again, Kaanapali Beach Hotel is one of only three beach resorts featured and the only Hawaii hotel to be recognized.
America Online (AOL) Travel website included Kaanapali Beach Hotel in their list of 10 "One-of-a-Kind Beach Retreats Within Reach". Again, just six of the properties listed are in the U.S. and Kaanapali Beach Hotel is the only Hawaii property.
Food
Kaanapali Beach Hotel serves the best of Hawaii Regional cuisine. Readers of the Maui News, the local community newspaper, have voted the hotel restaurant's offerings "The Best Hawaiian Cuisine."
There are a variety of dining options just on the resort and the beach town of Lahaina with many, many options is a short drive away. At the resort, enjoy a Pacific Rim breakfast or dinner at the Tiki Terrace Restaurant. Lighter snacks, sandwiches and cocktails can be enjoyed at the Tiki Bar and Tiki Grill. Take in Maui’s best entertainment dining value at Kupanaha Hawaiian Magic Dinner theater. Gerard's French Restaurant produces the finest Contemporary Island French Cuisine in Hawaii.
Each night at the hotel, there's a special Nightly Hula Show.
The Ideal Traveler
The ideal travelers are a pair or small group who want to experience the diversity of Maui from on horseback. The ideal traveler may also want to experience the Haleakala Crater Ride, one of the world's most stunning and dramatic horse ride - truly an adventure for your bucket list. This trip is ideal for riders and non-riding companions who want the freedom of a self drive tour with a horse focus.
Maui Horseback Riding Vacation
This special self-drive Maui horseback riding vacation package is available for 2 or more riders in your own self-formed group.
Dates & Rates
$1534 per person double occupancy. This self drive tour is available year round (subject to availability).
Includes three different horseback riding adventures on the Maui, 4 nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the rental car.
Day 1
Arrive to Maui. If you wish, Equitrekking Travel's preferred provider of travel services can arrange your flights.
Day 2
Maui Ranch Ride: Ride horses at Piiholo Ranch, located near the cowboy town of Makawao in Maui's Upcountry, an area well known for its cowboy culture.
Check-in at 9:30am, ride from 10:00am-1:00pm. Drive time from Kaanapali Beach hotels to Piiholo ranch is 36.8 miles or about 1 hour and 5 mins.
This 3-hour ride explores the ranch at a faster pace, trotting through pastures, cantering along Koa Ridge and to breathtaking views up on Piiholo Hill. Then, enjoy lunch at the ranch. This is an advanced ride but can be catered to beginners as a walking ride. Rides at Piiholo go out in small groups limited to six people, so you are ensured a personalized adventure. You will have plenty of opportunities to talk with your guide and group and learn about life in Maui's Upcountry.
Piiholo Ranch is located on the edge of a rainforest, 2,000 feet above the bright, beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. Riding at the ranch is diverse. There are lots of wide open ranges for faster riding and panoramic views, as well as Eucalyptus Forest, Koa, and Ohi`a trees, and green Kikuyu and Pangola pastures. Piiholo Ranch works to preserve the environment, including serving as a safe haven for the endangered Nene, Hawaii’s State Bird. This goose is named after the soft nay-nay sound that it makes when it eats. Piiholo Ranch is a working cattle ranch. Riding here, you may hear about paniolo culture in the Upcountry. Paniolo’s are Hawaiian Cowboys, who learned their way of working cattle from the Mexican cowboys called Vaqueros. It's a culture unique to the Hawaiian islands.
You may wish to pack rain gear for this ride, as the weather changes quickly in the Upcountry. You may ride along and have rain one minute and then the next, you'll be drying under bright sun and blue skies, as the ranch is on the edge of a rainforest. In the event of extreme weather, the ride will be canceled or rescheduled. If it is misty or lightly sprinkling, the ride will go out (remember, the ranch is on the edge of a rainforest). Variable weather lends itself to incredible textures of the landscape with the ever-changing light, mist, shadows and usually brilliant blue skies. This experience will lift your spirits.
You may wish to spend the afternoon exploring nearby Makawao, a cowboy town in the Upcountry where real Hawaiian cowboys still reside.
Day 3
Haleakala Crater Horse Ride: Check in time is 8:30am at the ranch office, where you'll fill out some paperwork. Please leave at 7:15 AM from your resort area to arrive on time for this ride. This four hour volcano ride includes lunch on the trail.
Heleakala Crater on Maui is a horseback ride that will earn you bragging rights. Where else can you ride horses into the crater of a volcano? You'll descend down the Sliding Sands Trail to the Crater floor 2500 ft., listening to volcanic cinders crunch beneath your horse's hooves as you pass by the rare Healakala Silversword, dramatic cinder cones and awe-inspiring views of this colorful volcano. You'll be riding horses in one of America's great National Parks-- Healakala National Park.
Doug Smith, the owner of Pony Express Tours, has been leading riders into Haelakala for 25 years, so he knows a thing or two about this dynamic system. At the crater floor, you'll enjoy a well deserved picnic lunch is with tasty croissant sandwiches. The round trip is 7.5 miles and takes around 4 hours. Prior riding experience is a must for this ride. You'll be traveling from about 9,870 feet to around 7,500 feet, so if you have issues with changes in elevations, this is not the ride for you. Consider substituting the Kipahulu Old Hawaii Ride instead of this riding day. Julie can help you with these arrangements.
Day 4
You'll have most of the day free to explore your resort and the many activities in the area or the beach town of Lahaina with its fun shops and restaurants.
Enjoy a beautiful Maui sunset from on horseback in the West Maui Mountains. This two-hour evening ride is appropriate for all levels of riders. Check in is usually around 4pm and you'll depart around 4:45, returning to the stables after two hours of riding. The times vary a bit, so you can make sure to be out for a nice sunset. You may ride over lush pineapple fields, through tropical valleys and ironwood forests, and enjoy panoramic views of Maui and the neighbor islands, as guides recount the history-rich Hawaiian valleys and ancient home sites.
Day 5
Depart or extend your stay with a ride in Kipahulu, one of the most remote areas of Maui. For more information on this trip and extending your stay on Maui or pairing this vacation with an equestrian vacation on Hawaii's Big Island, please contact us.
Traveler Reviews
The Maui Sunset Ride was named "Best Place to Find Yourself on Horseback" according to Hawaii Magazine's "Best of Hawaii"
Maui Revealed reviews the Crater Ride as their "hand's-down favorite. They go down Sliding Sands Trail to the bottom of Haleakala Crater. The views are unlike any thing you've ever seen and positively drop-dead gorgeous. This is a great trip. We've reviewed lots of horseback rides throughout the state, and we'd be hard-pressed to think of one we enjoyed more."
A beautiful afternoon, horses, and an up and coming sunset on Maui couldn't make for a better day ending! On Maui's West side, two miles above the town of Napili, is Ironwood Ranch a beautiful trail ride facility located less than 10 minutes from most hotels and condos on the very popular West End of Maui. If you're looking for a trail ride close to your resort, this is the ride to enjoy! We rode through beautiful tropical landscapes and organic pineapple groves. Those views were incredible. As we came out of the valley, we saw the West Maui Mountain Range on one side. It was covered by a beautiful rainbow. On the other side-- the coast! It was breath taking. I was loving it! Being a rider myself for many years, I would recommend this hidden gem.
-- Melissa, Maui
Piiholo Ranch Traveler Reviews:
For our honeymoon we were hoping to experience Maui beyond the beaches and resorts. We received a very special treat today. Beyond the pleasures of riding Regalito and Rangi and vastly improving our horsemanship, we cannot thank Peter enough for sharing this magnificent ranch and history with us.
– M.D., Santa Monica, CA
Thanks so much for showing me a side of Maui that I wouldn’t have known existed. I’ll always remember the spectacular views.
– L.H., Louisville, KY
Exhilarating! Beautiful vistas! Great knowledge of the history and geography of the area. We’ll be back.
– H. W., St. Louis, MO
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful piece of land with us. If we hadn’t seen it first hand, it would be difficult to believe such beauty existed. From the horses to the hospitality, everything was first rate.
– M.A., Ferndale, MI
Crater Ride Reviews
Well, we're back to Cincinnati with the cold weather!!!! Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you all that our horseback ride down to the bottom of the crater was the highlight of our trip. Perfect day, and the views will stay with us for our lifetime. It was worth every penny spent.
-- D & T - Cincinnati, Ohio
Awesome. Awe inspiring. I loved being above the clouds.
--Paul & Lisa - Dallas, Texas
It was a spectacular adventure! Well worth the price for a memorable day.
--Helen & Vic S. - Santa Clara, California
It was the highlight of our vacation! We really loved it.
--Phil & Lori - W. Palm Beach, Florida
Excerpt from letter to Equitrekking Travel with review of Maui Equestrian Vacation.
The sunset ride at Ironwood Ranch was also phenomenal! If you send anyone to ride there you need to strongly encourage them to do the sunset ride! The ride itself was beautiful, the scenery was beyond description and then as we finished up we sat on the horses on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean and watched the sun set into the ocean. It was beautiful. Gina was my guide and she was great as well- very knowledgeable and talkative, she speaks japanese btw and we talked the whole trip! Oh, my horses name was Ben Affleck and Gina rode Brad Pitt- how can you complain about that??
The Piholo Ranch ride- absolutely amazing! The ranch itself is very clean, new and impressively built, so it was great just to wander around and look at stuff. The scenery, again was simply awe inspiring. I actually got a private ride and I loved my guide- we had so much in common and we talked non stop! We had lunch (a huge lunch of scrumptious food) at a beautiful site, on the side of a mountain where they had just built a a few cabins with an outdoor dining table set up. We also rode through an area where they were rounding up cattle and under/around the zip lines they also own. It was just a perfect ride, and everyone from the company that I came across was genuinely friendly. They were also very friendly to my mom and grandmother when they picked me up.
The Haleakala Crater ride... I can simply say I’m glad I did it, and not sure I would choose to do it again! The scenery was incredible, the guide Ra was incredible, the horse was incredible, the food was great. But it was a very long ride and I was glad when we were done! I don’t remember being that tired or that sore- ever! It was dusty and slow (not complaining- it needed to be!). I guess this is the trip that I have the most difficulty describing- it was SO worth it and I’m very glad I went, but when I think back on it I think “beautiful, tired, sore!” Does that make sense? I would absolutely recommend it to everyone, just take Aleve before you head out, and have some waiting when you get back!
The Kipahulu ride at Maui Stables- WOW! I had a blast. The guides were interesting, friendly and fun. The scenery was beautiful, and the ride was great- a challenge for the horses which I was respectful of, but the other newbies on the ride had no idea how skilled their horses were! The terrain was steep and mostly rock, and it was wet so I kept waiting for a slide, or stumble which never came! The horses were wonderfully trained which we spent a great deal of time discussing! I’m going to buy my next horse from them! He buys problem horses from meat auctions and then trains them in the ocean! This was the trip that was going to cancel up until the evening before, and I was so tired by then I was hoping it would cancel. I’m SO glad it didn’t! It was a perfect ride, the stables were beautiful, the drive in was beautiful, and if you send anyone- tell them to be sure and use the Maui Stable bathrooms- they are GORGEOUS!...
-- Debi, Ohio, USA
Hawaii's Big Island Add On
Consider adding on part or all of the Hawaii’s Big Island Equestrian Vacation Self Drive to your Maui Adventure. On this vacation, riders experience three different horseback riding adventures along with four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa resort on the stunning Kohala Coast, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car. Learn more about the Big Island Equestrian Vacation.
Reading List
General Guidebooks
Hawaii (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) (Paperback) by Bonnie Friedman
DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.
Fodor's Hawaii 2010 (Full-Color Gold Guides) (Paperback) by Fodor’s
Your vacation never looked better. This Fodor’s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of Hawaii with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos. Updated annually, Fodor’s Hawaii provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook. Fodor’s Hawaii features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime. If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places on Hawaii.
Frommer's Hawaii with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) (Paperback) by Jeanette Foster
Designed for visitors and locals alike, Frommer’s With Kids Guides show how to plan family trips and outings that are fun for kids of all ages. Written by parents for parents with exact prices, star-rated reviews of family-friendly hotels and restaurants, age recommendations for most activities. This book is for those traveling with children ages 2 to 14.
For Horse Loving, Hawaii Traveling Kids
Phantom Stallion: Wild Horse Island #1: The Horse Charmer (Paperback) By Terri Farley
Darby Carter loves horses, even though she's never actually ridden one. Darby's grandfather is an expert rider—in fact, he owns a horse ranch in Hawaii. So when he agrees to take her in—along with the beautiful mustang Darby saved on the range in Nevada—she knows she can't refuse, even if she is a little terrified! But Darby's filly arrives in bad shape, and Darby's grandfather wonders if the wild horse will ever trust a human again. Can Darby take the reins and save her horse—or has she lost the mustang forever?
History Enthusiasts
Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands (Paperback) by Gavan Daws
Gavan Daws' remarkable achievement is to free Hawaiian history from the dust of antiquity. Based on years of work in the documentary sources, Shoal of Time emerges as the most readable of all Hawaiian histories. Starting with the Western discovery of the islands in 1778--on through the days of the whalers, the missionary period, the plantation era with its vast numbers of Oriental immigrants, to the fall of the Hawaiian monarchy, annexation by the United States, and the long, slow move to statehood--the characters and events of Hawaii's past shine with new vitality and immediacy.
Hawaii: A Novel (Paperback) by James A. Michener
In Hawaii, Pulitzer Prize–winning author James Michener weaves the classic saga that brought Hawaii’s epic history vividly alive to the American public on its initial publication in 1959, and continues to mesmerize even today.
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen (Mass Market Paperback) by Liliuokalani
The Hawaiian kingdom's last monarch wrote her biography in 1897, the year before the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States. Her story covers six decades of island history told from the viewpoint of a major historical figure. Introduction by Glen Grant.
Equitrekking Coffee Table Companion Book & DVD
Equitrekking Travel Adventures on Horseback by Darley Newman with Photographs by Chip Ward available at Amazon.com
This companion to the PBS TV series, Equitrekking, proves that the world's most beautiful views are often best seen from atop a horse. This gorgeous book features dozens of scenic rides in the U.S. and around the globe. Denver Post review: For horse folk and dreamers, as well as fans of the show, it's a beautiful trip through stunning equestrian-friendly possibilities.
Equitrekking DVD's featuring Emmy winning PBS episodes, available in the Shop section of Equitrekking.com
Get off the beaten path to see some of the world's most beautiful horses and classic riding destinations with host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman with Emmy Award-winning Equitrekking, the horseback riding travel series on PBS.
Season One: Vermont, the Carolinas, Georgia Coast, Wyoming, Colorado and Spain.
Season Two: Iceland, Coastal Ireland, Hawaii's Big Island, Irish Countryside, Maui, Virginia Hunt Country and California Wine Country.
Season Four: Southern Spain, Alaska, Central Turkey, Quebec City and Beyond, Scotland and Wales.
Good Books for Horse Lovers and Equestrians
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior (Paperback) by Temple Grandin
Philosophers and scientists have long wondered what goes on in the minds of animals, and this fascinating study gives a wealth of illuminating insights into that mystery. ---Publishers Weekly
The Horse: A Miscellany of Equine Knowledge (Hardcover) by Julie Whitaker with Ian Whitelaw
The Horse is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behavior, training, competition, health, and care—all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.
Hunter Seat Equitation (Hardcover) by George H. Morris
A classic by a world-renowned teacher and master equestrian--the definitive work on the art of teaching and riding the hunter seat, now updated to include refinements in Morris's insightful program of riding instruction.
The New Encyclopedia of the Horse (Hardcover) by Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Chronicling the history of the horse, this guide encompasses the early domestication of the horse, classical riding styles, as well as a survey of the great stud farms and current international sporting events.