Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]
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4.70
A very special experience
Reviewed by: Andrea from Hilo, 2021/05/08Pete and Kiera were outstanding guides for this sweet stroll through the back roads of the sacred land of Waipio Valley. I am a former horse owner and have ridden for years, and found my horse well cared for and responsive.
My friend loved the experience too! He is an intermediate rider and the guides did an excellent job of helping all levels feel safe. The ride down and back up to the valley is part of the fun too!
Don't pass up an opportunity to take this ride while you are on this beautiful Island!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/06 |
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Waipo horseback riding.
Reviewed by: Belia Martinez , 2019/09/01Thank you it was a nice experience to ride in the valley. We did this for our anniversary the only thing I would like to have done is ride side by side with my husband.
But we had a wonderful time.
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| Activity Date: | 2019/08/29 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Josh, 2017/11/19Had a great time with beautiful surroundings and very cooperative horses!!! Would definitely do it again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
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Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Jo K, 2017/06/03This experience is certainly off the beaten pack and is an amazing way to explore the nearly inaccessible Waipio Valley.
We met at the meeting point and we were driven down into the valley down one of the gnarliest roads I've ever been on in a 4x4 to the stables.
We were introduced to our horses and led on a serene trek through the valley. We went through rivers and around small holdings that are dotted around the valley. We marvelled, from a distance, at incredible waterfalls as we trekked through paths with fields on one side and jungle on the other. It was awesome.
Our guide was great and it's something we'll both always remember. We're not riders but we're extremely well looked after.
It was great. Thank you!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/08 |
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Wonderful Experience
Reviewed by: Angie, 2016/12/03Waipio Valley Horseback Ride was such a great and fun experience for my entire family! The scenery was beautiful and riding the horses was very exciting too. Even if it was our first time riding horseback, the guides were very calm and helpful throughout the ride. We absolutely loved it!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/12 |
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This was a Great Time
Reviewed by: Steve C, 2016/07/24This was one of the top highlights of our trip. The van ride into and out of the valley is an adventure all of it's own. The guides were just awesome. The family of one had lived in the valley for generations and he was very knowledgeable about the area. The other one was just a riot. The horses also had more spunk than your average trail horse, too. Some of them had been wild horses not too long ago. I don't know if these guys do a longer ride, but I would definitely sign up for it if they did.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
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Best way for first-time visitors to explore Waipio Valley
Reviewed by: TS , 2015/05/26We joined a 2 1/2 hour tour and had a great time. Super-friendly guides who are very knowledgable about the valley history and ecology. Highly recommended!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
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great horse ride!
Reviewed by: Joe, 2012/07/04Hilarious guide that made it even more fun, outstanding scenery, horses not old nags, good riders......This ride comes highly recommended.....even got to see wild fruit trees. This is a one of a kind trip well worth the value! Definitely one of the best parts of my vacation! Don't forget to try the ice cream at the store where the trip starts when you get back....delicous.
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Waipio Valley Ride
Reviewed by: Renita Moschitta, 2010/10/12My daughter and I loved the horseback riding adventure. Our guides were fantastic and the views were breathtaking. Well worth the money and time!!! Would highly recommend for all levels of riders.
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A Lot of fun & Beautiful views
Reviewed by: Bill, 2009/11/22While the shear beauty of the valley is worth the trip out to Waipio, our guide made the day a special one. He was funny, knowledgeable and a pretty good photographer. We brought home some great memories and the pictures to keep them fresh. The ride was pretty tame, which was fine for us. The horses were gentle and the pace was leisurely and relaxing.
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HORSE RIDE
Reviewed by: ROD RENFRO, 2008/05/25MY WIFE, DAUGHTER, AND MYSELF TOOK THIS RIDE IN MID-APRIL '08. EVERYTHING WAS JUST LIKE IT WAS DESCRIBED. THE DRIVE IN AND OUT OF THE VALLEY WAS A TRIP IN ITSELF. THE TWO GUYS THAT LED THE TOUR WERE A BLAST! HELPFUL, CONSIDERATE, AND FUN. THE RIDE ITSELF WAS SO NICE SINCE IT WASN'T ENDLESS TIME IN THE BLAZING SUN. MOSTLY CROSSING STREAMS AND RIDING UNDER JUNGLE CANOPY. EVERYONE IN TOUR WAS ENJOYING THEIRSELVES, FROM NOVICE TO EXPERIENCED. DURATION OF RIDE WAS JUST RIGHT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TRIP TO ANYONE. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF OUR TRIP. GREAT FUN VALUE FOR DOLLAR. WE'LL DO AGAIN ON OUR NEXT TRIP.
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Wonderful Staff
Reviewed by: Denise, 2008/04/11This is a great tour for families and friends. The staff is awesome, fun and friendly, beautiful view, safe ride.
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A MUST
Reviewed by: Lenny & Sherry from Va., 2008/04/07A+A=A+ ALL THE WAY SUPER GREAT TEAM OF PEOPLE WELL KEPT HORSE. FOR THE EXPERIENCED OR BEGENER RIDERS A MUST DO IF YOU RIDE OR WANT TOOOOOOOOOO
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