Na'alapa Horseback Adventure on Kahua Ranch
Welcome to Kahua Ranch - one of the oldest working ranches in Hawaii. On the Na'alapa Horseback Adventure, you'll explore the natural beauty of the Big Island by horseback and experience one of the most exhilarating trail rides Hawaii has to offer!
Enjoy panoramic views of the torquoise Pacific coastlines and the majestic volcanic mountains with their regal cinder cones. Lush, green pasture sare dotted with grazing sheep and cattle. Our experienceed paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys) and well trained horses make for superb riding conditions, maximum safety for beginners, and maximum flexibility for the experts. We offer a ride that is not nose to tail. Opportunities for trotting and cantering are available.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a guided horseback ride at Kahua Ranch, one of the oldest working ranches in Hawaii
- Plenty of great photo opportunities with views of the mountains and the coastline
Big Island Horseback Riding
Kahua Ranch Tour
Ranch Map
- Where and When:
- 1.5 hour Morning Ride: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
1.5 hour Afternoon Ride: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
2.5 hour Morning Ride: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
2.5 hour Afternoon Ride: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Check-in Location:
Na'alapa Stables on Kahua Ranch, 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea, HI 96743 View Map
Directions:
Take 250 past 11 mile marker and turn right at Kahua Ranch main entrance. Drive time is about 2 hours from Hilo, 1.5 hours from Kona and 45 minutes from Waikoloa.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Minimum Age: 8 years
Maximum Age: 70 years
Maximum Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
Due to liability insurance restrictions, Naalapa Stables is unable to accommodate persons with Down Syndrome. This is due to a condition known as Atlanto-Axial dislocation or subluxation, which can occur in 10-20% of persons with Down Syndrome, where the ligaments and bone structures that normally maintain the proper position of the two vertebrae at the top of the spinal column are abnormal. During activities such as horseback riding, this physical stress on the spinal column can cause a shift, which can pinch the nerves at the base of the brain, leading to severe consequences.
Participants should be in good general health.
Not recommended for the elderly, disabled, obese, or pregnant women.
All participants must sign a waiver.
- Special Notes:
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 1.5 or 2.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Na'alapa Stables
- Capacity:
- 10
- Equipment: