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Horseback Riding on Maui
... Mendes Ranch ... Haleakala on Horseback ... Lahaina Stables

Riding stables and working ranches are located from Kapalua in West Maui to the 10,000 foot summit of Haleakala. All will want to know your level of experience so you can be matched up with a horse that will be appropriate. If you're a beginner, don't worry, you'll learn quickly (horses steer just like a car). If you're a veteran equestrian we have rides that are a bit more challenging. All rides require closed-toed shoes and long pants. All in all, we can safely say that your ride here on Maui will be one of the most beautiful and fun you have ever taken. Most rides are limited to six at a time so they book up in advance ... don't wait until you arrive on Maui. Reserve NOW!!!

Mendes Ranch

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 distant views of cascading waterfalls in the heart of the West Maui Mountains. Descend upon crashing waves along pristine shorelines. Mendes Ranch offers a 2 hour ride at 8:30am and 12:30pm and the cost is $110 per person. At the end of the morning ride (or the beginning of the afternoon ride) you may 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, and more at a cost of $20 per person.  (Closed on Sundays ... minimum age 7 ... maximum weight 250 pounds) 

 

		NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Mendes Ranch on the afternoon of their first day or the morning or afternoon of their second day in port in Kahului. This is a 10-12 minute cab ride to the ranch, or we can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. This can also work for Lahaina cruise ship passengers on the afternoon of their first day or morning of their second day in port but you will need a rental car and the drive time is about an hour. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page.

Haleakala on Horseback

Ride into the heart of majestic Haleakala Crater through lunar-like landscapes! This is a side of Hawaii you have never imagined and will never forget! Your journey begins around 8:30am when you meet your guide at the 10,000 foot summit of Haleakala. The 5 hour Ka Mao O'Pele junction ride is $159pp and is an 8 mile ride. The 6.5 hour Kapalaoa Cabin Ride is $195pp and covers a distance of 12 miles. They provide a windbreaker, windpants, and gloves ... be prepared for extreme temperatures as it can be very cold and windy near the crater rim, and hot on the crater floor. Eight riders maximum per trip ... their minimum age is 12 and maximum weight is 230 pounds. NOTE: Effective 1/1/2007 a fee of $9 per rider will be added to cover the cost of trail maintenance and a fuel surcharge to transport horses to the summit.

 

		NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Haleakala on Horseback on their second day in port in Kahului. This will require a rental car and a drive to the summit of Haleakala which takes a little over an hour. We can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. This can also work for Lahaina cruise ship passengers if their ship is spending two days in Lahaina. The ride can be done on their second day in port but requires a drive to the summit of Haleakala which takes about two hours. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page.

Lahaina Stables

Nestled along the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, Lahaina Stables offers a 2 hour morning ride for $110pp, a 2.5 hour lunch ride for $135pp, and a 2 hour sunset ride for $120pp. Our recommendation is to do the sunset ride ... this is the most beautiful time of day as you watch the evening colors paint the ocean ... and the islands of Lanai and Molokai across the channel. This ride is probably the best choice for experienced riders as there is more freedom to cantor. Maximum weight is 230 pounds, and their minimum age is 8 (except by special permission for experienced young riders).  Lahaina Stables operates every day except Thursdays.

 

		NCL cruise ship passengers are able do Lahaina Stables on the first day in port in Kahului (for the lunch ride or sunset ride) and the second day in port (for the morning ride or lunch ride). Drive time is one hour, and we can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the harbor for $39 per day. For rental cars with cruise ship shuttle pick-up see our rental car page. Lahaina cruise ship passengers who are in port for just one day can do the lunch ride. Those who are spending two days in Lahaina can also do the sunset ride on the first day or the morning ride on the  second day in port . This requires a very short cab ride of 5 minutes from Lahaina Harbor.

On-line Horseback Reservations