Mendez Ranch Aloha Ride   List Price Your Price All Riders + 7 $110.00 $99.95           Closed on Sundays       Located on the North Shore of Maui this stable is a real working ranch and the hands all refer to themselves as Paniolos (Hawaiian for cowboys). This adventure hits the trail at 8.30am or 12.30pm and moseys up into the rain forest where in the distance towering waterfalls thunder beyond the ridge trail. Winding your way down the trail through the pastures of Mendez Ranch you can test your mount and candor to the sea. Here the breath taking views of the rugged North Shore and the salt spray on your face will content even the seasoned equestrian. Mendez Ranch offers the Aloha Ride for those who want the thrill, but don't feel inclined to pull up a chair and sit a spell. Both rides are 2 hours in length and include refreshments. This is a very nice ride and probably the best ride on Maui for the money. This is an outstanding adventure for the entire family. This is a wonderful ride for any level of rider and no experience is necessary to enjoy this stable. Mendez Ranch has a horse for all levels and allows children from 7 and up to ride their own pony. No children under 7 are allowed to ride. There is a weight restriction of 250 pounds for this stable. Long pants and tennis shoes are required for this ride. No exceptions. This ride is also a not good idea for expecting mothers. Mendes Ranch is sold out on the following dates 07/21PM, 07/22PM, 07/24PM. This event is very popular. Advance reservations of 2 weeks are required for Mendes Ranch during the summer. Play it safe, book early!

Ironwood Ranch   List Price Your Price All Riders +8 $90.00 $84.00   Closed on Sundays       Ironwood Ranch is located in West Maui Mountains nestled in a valley surrounded by Ironwood trees. Hidden above the town of Napili is Ironwood Ranch. They use a shuttle to pick up their guests in their lower corral just off highway 30 across from Napili Plaza. From this point a shuttle takes you up this stable. Here at the ranch you will be introduced to your mount. Your horse is chosen by your ability. Your adventure winds its way through the rolling hills above the coast ascending into the Maile Pai Valley. Here you will discover the ancient ruins of the Hawaiian people and the lush rainforest of the Maile Pai Valley. Rich in culture, vibrant in color this ride awakens the spirit of adventure. As the moist mountain mist cools your face, you will hear and feel the sounds of the jungle. And you will know paradise Maui on horseback, Hawaiian style. Ironwood Ranch offers the West Maui Journey at 9.00am, 11.00am and 1.00pm daily except on Sunday. The ranch is closed on Sunday. Each ride is 1 1/2 hours in length. This adventure is good for all levels of riding ability. This stable will allow children from the age of 8 and up ride as long as a parent is with them. The height requirement is 4'. The weight limit for this stable is 210 pounds. Long pants and tennis shoes are required for this ride. No exceptions. This ride is also a not good idea for expecting mothers.

Ironwood Ranch The Sunset Ride   List Price Your Price All Riders $120.00 $112.95   Closed on Sundays       Step back in time and witness a truly unforgettable sunset on horseback Paniolo style with Ironwood Ranch. Nestled above the pineapple fields in the Ironwood forest of West Maui facing Molokai you will find Ironwood Ranch, hidden in the valley and a perfect location to begin your journey into the rainforest, high in the West Maui Mountains. This trail ride takes you over rolling hills before you ascend into the Maile Pai Valley. Here you will discover ancient Hawaiian Villages that have fallen into ruin through the passing of time. Rich in culture, dense in growth the Maile Pai Valley is lush and green. A canopy of trees shade the way, providing a tropical splendor blended with a fusion of colors, sights and sounds of the jungle. After you emerge from the valley the adventure takes you to the ridge where you will see a sunset you will never forget. As the sun begins to settle into the horizon, the sky grows vivid with color. As the orange sky melts into purple and gray the jagged peaks of Molokai begin to fade into darkness. The ride back to the ranch is slow, allowing the days adventure to meld into your mind for a lifetime. The Sunset adventure can be enjoyed daily except on Sunday. The ranch is closed on Sundays. Times vary through out the year with the setting sun. The winter months afford an earlier starting time than the summer months. Generally speaking the rides begin in the winter months around 4.30pm. As the days grow longer the start times begin to change to later in the afternoon. The rides are 2 hours in length and cater to small groups of 6 riders. Ironwood Ranch will allow children from the age of 8 and up ride as long as a parent is with them. The height requirement is 4'. The weight limit for this stable is 200 pounds. Long pants and tennis shoes are required for this ride. No exceptions. This ride is also a not good idea for expecting mothers or people with back problems.

Haleakala on Horseback 8 mile Ka Moa O Pele Junction Ride   List Price Your Price All Riders +12 $159.00 $143.10         The summit of Haleakala is the setting for this adventure into the "House of Sun". This journey into the Haleakala Crater will impress upon you the barren wind swept landscape of the peaks that from the rim of the summit. The solitude of loneliness will surround you as the only sounds of reality are the beat of the hoofs on the crater floor and the wind. The breeze through the crater will cross your trail in puffs of dusts as you wind your way deeper into the volcanic crater of Haleakala to the Ka Mao O Pele Junction or Kapalaoa Cabin. This is a breath taking unforgettable adventure with Haleakala on Horseback and a very unique way to explore the moonscape of Haleakala. This adventure begins at 8.30am at the "House of the Sun" visitor center. Here Haleakala on Horseback will outfit you with all the gear. Chaps, gloves and wind breakers are provided and riding helmets are available on request. Here at the trail head Haleakala on Horseback provides a continental breakfast and at 9.00am the tour begins moving down into the crater. The Junction ride is 8 miles round trip and lunch is served at the Junction. Lunch consist of a made to order deli sandwiches of either Ham, turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie. To round out this delicious trail mix Haleakala on horseback provides fruit cups, Maui chips, bottled water or Hawaiian juice. After stretching your legs and exploring the crater the ride then heads back to the trail head arriving about 2.00pm. This is a wonderful ride for any level of rider. Please remember that long pants and shoes are required. You must be 12 years of age to enjoy this event and this adventure is not a good idea for expectant mothers. The weight limit per horse is 210 pounds. This event can be enjoyed 7 days a week.

Haleakala on Horseback Kula Kai Farms: Youth Day Camp   List Price Your Price All Riders +7 $169.00 $152.10   Closed on Sundays     Kula Kai Farms is proud to offer the only youth day camp on Maui that provides the essential skills needed for horseback riding. This one of a kind Maui activity is tailored to help children understand the basics of horsemanship. Kula Kai Farms is committed to small groups that allow each child to gain confidence in riding and the skills of handling a horse. Kula Kai farms integrate safety for both your child and the horse into each class with close supervision from an expert instructor. Through out the day your child will learn the basic skills with a hands on experience of horse and hoof anatomy, approaching the horse, halter and lead, grooming, saddling, bridling, mounting and dismounting, gates of the horse, riding, turning left and right and stopping with one rein. Kula Kai Farms firmly believes that with the basic fundamental skills of horsemanship taught from the beginning will allow your child to understand the needs of the horse and bring about a lifetime of enjoyment in horseback riding for your child. Classes are held daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm at Kula Kai Farms in Kula. Choices for lunch are turkey, tuna, ham, vegetarian or PJ sandwiches. Chips, cookies and juice are also included. Bottled water is available through out the day. For any child to participate in this program they must at least 7 years old and demonstrate the following basic skills. This is the actual waiver Kula Kai Farms will have you sign. Good balance such as riding a bike without training wheels. Good motor skills and hand to eye coordination A complete vocabulary for their own body parts such as thigh, calf not just leg. A good knowledge of left versus right, inside versus outside, circle versus square and similar basic spatial concepts. Good social skills such the ability to take turns Be at least 4 feet tall and weigh at least 50 pounds Not over 5 feet tall and over 110 pounds Ability to follow instruction A 7 to 10 minute attention span Free from stress in exercise, induced asthma requiring an inhaler for sudden shortness of breathe Free of allergies to animal dander, dust, grass, sawdust and dirt. At least with medication taken at home which does not cause drowsiness. You should allow at least 90 minutes of drive time from West Maui for this event. The drive time from South Maui is at least 60 minutes to Kula Kai Farms. For families who have younger children who do not meet the age and weight requirements for Zipline, this could be a great way for your child to have their special day on Maui. Haleakala ATV Tours has an age restriction to ride the ATV. For younger children in your family that wouldnÕt enjoy tagging along in the support vehicle with Haleakala ATV Tours this could be a great way for your child to have their special day on Maui.

This page contains information about: maui horseback riding, horseback riding in maui, maui discount activities, mendes ranch, maui horseback riding, maui stables, ironwood ranch, maui, haleakala on horseback, kula kai farms, maui horseback, maui activities, things to do in maui. Stable Tips Please remember that horseback riding is a very popular event and advance reservations are required year around. With all the stables catering to small groups most people who visit Maui are not here long enough to enjoy the stable of their choice. Mendez Ranch is by far the best. With the ability to take children, this stable offers the most for a family. By being a real working ranch Mendez Ranch also affords heavier people than the other stables. And my friend this is a blessing. Haleakala on Horseback provides a very special adventure into the barren waste lands of Haleakala. If you ever wondered what it would be like to explore the surface of the moon, then you will find this journey into Haleakala compelling to say the least. This is truly a magical journey into some of the hidden secrets deep inside the "House of the Sun".