Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]
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Relaxing Adventure
Reviewed by: Forrest Family, 2022/04/06The tour was very nice and relaxing. Listening to the wind and the ocean views was wonderful. The guides were very helpful and told us about the land here and there while we rode. Over all experience was delightful.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
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Best Horseback Riding Experience so far
Reviewed by: Alina X., 2022/01/10My sisters and I all enjoyed this horseback riding and waterfall tour. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and nice. He gave us clear riding instructions and an interesting introduction about the valley and the plants. The waterfall and the view of the whole valley are awesome. We got the chance to taste the oranges picked from the valley. The horse I was riding kept eating or drinking while walking on the road or in the creek and was still under control. Thanks to the tour guide for helping us take some nice pictures. Overall, this is my best horseback riding so far.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/05 |
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Horseback ride
Reviewed by: SWAPNA, 2021/11/27The ride was fun! Horses were well behaved. My horse was kinda hungry most of the time! We saw taro fields and the guides told us a lot about the native history of the Waipo valley. Enjoyed overall.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/01 |
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The Best of the Valley
Reviewed by: Dee & Jake, 2021/07/04I’ve taken this tour before and knew my family from the mainland would enjoy it as much as I did. They LOVED the tour from the very minute they met our guides, Chico and Tracy. We got the best of everything that day: weather, horses, views, guides and Hawaiian experience. We appreciated the high spirited personalities and the great knowledge Chico and Tracy, valley residents themselves, shared with us of life in the Valley of the Kings from times past to the life of today’s Hawaiian families. I don’t want to give any more details so it will be your own special experience. I guarantee you’ll have FUN and if you don’t, well then, you just don’t know how to have fun!
‘Oe! Chico! Tracy! A hui hou!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
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The best adventure on the big island! Just do it
Reviewed by: M.S., 2021/07/01The best adventure on the big island! We did everything: a helicopter ride, volcano national park, zip lining, snorkeling, swimming with manta rays and this horseback ride through the beautiful waipi'o valley was our favorite activity, hands down. Micah and Eta were excellent and chill guides and just let us get our zen on with the ride while also providing info about all the fruits growing around us.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
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Memorable horseback riding in a uniquely Hawaiian setting
Reviewed by: tweist, 2021/05/17We greatly enjoyed our morning horse ride in the Waipio Valley. Our guides are local residents of the valley who are very proud of the history and the culture. The horses were calm and very sure footed. The lack of in depth introductions about the history and culture of the valley and the unpredictable weather in the valley were largely compensated by the hospitality of the guides, the almost mystic atmosphere of the majestic valley, and arrays of exotic flora of the fertile valley floor. I wish the black sand beach was part of the tour. I might be asking too much but horse riding on the black sand beach could be the highlight of a perfect tour!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/15 |
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Great Guide, great view, great trip.
Reviewed by: tiger, 2021/04/17Great Guide, great view, great trip.
We did it again after two days.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/15 |
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Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.
Reviewed by: tiger, 2021/04/14Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/12 |
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A wonderful addition to our trip to the Big Island!
Reviewed by: Aaron, 2021/02/17We knew that we wanted to visit the Waipio Valley and this was a great way to experience it. The hosts were great and very knowledgeable. We were both beginners at riding and the instruction was simple and easy. We had a great ride. Highly recommended!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/13 |
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MADE THE TRIP!
Reviewed by: Allie Bellinghauasen, 2020/02/08This is one of the best horseback riding experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had! The instructions on how to get to the location were very well written out so it was a breeze to find! Our instructors were fantastic! They are the type of people who love what they do and are incredibly passionate and it shows! We were very excited, so it was great to have the energy matched! The ride was absolutely breathtaking! The high mountains that surround the area are a wonderful sight to take in, great for photo ops as well. All of the horses are well behaved and a joy to be around. When we find ourselves back in the area we will definitely be stopping by again. If you tend to get carsick, you may want to take some motion sickness medication before the drive down to the valley. Its quite bumpy but totally worth it!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
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Passeio interessante a ser fazer
Reviewed by: Felipe, 2020/02/02Cavalos muito bem treinados para essa atividade. Lindos cenários pelo caminho.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/18 |
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GLORIOUS
Reviewed by: Linda from Colorado, 2019/11/30What a marvelous adventure! This is my second time. The first time I did it with my local friend and my older grand daughter. It was stellar and why we opted do do it yet again. This time I brought my 2 grand girls (13 & 16). One is a good rider, one a beginner. Both of them had a marvelous time and had wonderful horses. I'm an advanced rider and loved my horse and the entire experience. The guides are a delight and taught me much I didn't know about the valley and it's contents and history, even though I already knew quite a bit. I can't say enough about how perfect the experience was. I'll do this ride again and again, every time I come to the island. I could not have been more pleased with everything about this adventure.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
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Experienced and attentive horse people!
Reviewed by: Robin W., 2019/11/26This horseback riding experience was so amazing! The guides were very experienced and there were experienced riders and first-timers in our group. Each participant was treated individually and to their level of comfort and experience! We rode through creeks and foliage and the slightest rainfall...it was a beautiful ride and gorgeous environment. The guides told us the history of the island and the Hawaiians who settled the valley...we also saw the wild horses along the way. Magical experience! 5-star!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/28 |
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Tried with older parents. Great experience
Reviewed by: Pia, 2019/11/23Once in lifetime trip with my parents (both in 70s but fit). We went to the ranch (a little hard to find), drove down with the guides in a 4 wheeler......quite a drive. A very scenic but bumpy 30 minute ride to stables, another 30 minutes to get the whole party mounted up on horseback, and then a leisurely 2+ hours trek through magical lush green landscape, splashing through streams and seeing wild horses grazing, surrounded by towering cliffs and occasional waterfalls.
Only issue -- you won't really hear the guides once you start going. So do some reading up on Waipio vallyet beforehand, and then just enjoy what you are seeing. My mom has never been on horseback, my dad maybe 40 years ago, and they did just fine.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
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The best!
Reviewed by: The Fesagaiga’s , 2019/07/23This was most definitely the highlight of my families trip, the scenery is beyond amazing. Nothing like i have EVER seen before and the horses are absolutely amazing. It was my kids and my husband’s first time riding and the horses were great for them! Actually made them fall in love with horseback riding just like I am! So thank you to the ranch for letting us experience that as a family! I would MOST DEFINITELY recommend doing this on your vacation or even if you live there and looking for something to do!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/20 |
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Peaceful ride through Waipi'o Valley
Reviewed by: NYCTransplant, 2019/07/01Our family had a great time on this horse ride through the peaceful Waipi'o valley. We learned a lot about it from our very knowledgeable guides (they are also residents of the valley!). No riding experience is necessary but our 11 y.o. daughter has taken lessons, and we've done a few other, similar tours. It's all just walking pace (no trotting) but you go through small rivers and streams and see some beautiful vegetation and waterfalls. We were so glad not to have to walk the steep and dangerous path from the main (paved) road down to the valley floor where the stable is. The view from the top is spectacular! We went during an unusually dry and hot spell, so if you go after a rainfall, I'm sure it's even more incredible. What's especially nice is the tour is small (our group was 10 people), so you get highly personalized attention. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and bugspray! All in all, I would highly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/28 |
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Great experience all around! A+++++
Reviewed by: Kim W, 2019/06/24The guides where friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The area was gorgeous, pictures do not do it justice. The horses knew what they were doing so it was simple for all levels of riding. I highly recommend anyone on the Big Island to make the trip to tour Waipio Valley!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/20 |
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Definitely worth the money!!
Reviewed by: Daisy, 2019/05/21The ride was awesome, the guides were energetic and super friendly, I felt so incredibly welcome, like family The scenery was GORGEOUS and the horses we're amazing!! I'd spend the money again in a heartbeat They matched all of us to horses according to our skill level, so that even I didn't feel like I was just on a pony ride (I've been on horseback many many times) We even got to see the resident heard of wild horses! Best afternoon spent in a LONG time
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
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Best horseback ride ever!!!
Reviewed by: Heidi Hendrix, 2019/05/12The staff is excellent!!! Horses are beautiful!!! The excursion in and out of the valley by van was just as much a part of the adventure!! The horseback ride was beautiful!!! Would definitely do it again if I ever get back!!!
Thank you all!!! Meeting up with other riders from around the world was even an adventure!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/08 |
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Totally worth it!!
Reviewed by: NLG, 2019/02/24Guides provided such a memorable experience and a unique way to see Waipio Valley.
Highly recommend!
Mahalo Nui for your review!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
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Authentic! Informative! Great way to see Waipio!
Reviewed by: TourGal, 2018/02/06The owners were very informative, having both grown up in Waipio. The tour takes you along their property and a small portion of private property outside of public access areas. It was great to learn so much info about Waipio! The owners have the answers to all your questions and have great stories to share about their time there. In terms of scenery, the only thing I wish was that the horseback tour took you to see more than just their taro farm below and the small patch we traveled by horseback. Overall the interactions with the owners make this a great choice for your horseback tour! They are as authentic as you can get to the Waipio, Hawaiian culture!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/03 |
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Twice is nice!
Reviewed by: Robin Carson, 2018/02/02The ride in van to the valley, then back to the top were outstanding as well as horseback ride. Guide was a great driver on the narrow treacherous roads. Horseback ride wonderful, guides informative, horses gentle. Great instructions given on how to "drive" a horse. I've never felt so comfortable on a horse before. Mine was Holoholo, a handsome palamino. He had personality and would nip ar other horses. I could identify with him. I have personality as well. Scenery beautifal. I loved the ride so much that I went back for a second ride a week later.Also saw many wild horses too.
.I would recommend this activity to anyone and everyone.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/29 |
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Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly!
Reviewed by: Kathryn Love, 2018/01/13My granddaughter and I had a wonderful day! The guide was funny and knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning about the valley and the people that live there! What a great way to learn the history of the valley and the people that live there. I had no idea how tara was grown and the diversity that exists in the valley!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/22 |
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Wiopoio valley horses ride
Reviewed by: Lorald clawson, 2018/01/07Guides were great fantastic experience loved it all
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
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Horseback riding Tour Through Waipio Valley
Reviewed by: Eileen, 2017/10/26The guys were awesome. Made it fun. The horses were strong and healthy. The scenery was breathtaking, green and lush. We would have liked to ride the horses through the waterfalls, same price, but this was good too. There were wild horses and donkey that let you pet them. Overall our experiences was great. Thank you for making the day fun.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/23 |
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Great!
Reviewed by: Sam, 2017/07/30We traveled with 8, 12 years old boys and wife.
It was so great. It was our one of best tour in BigIsland.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/27 |
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great ride
Reviewed by: Lisa, 2017/07/22loved it, great fun! My son enjoyed cracking macadamia nuts before the ride!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/07/18 |
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Excellent
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch, 2017/07/17We have been on several horseback rides on all four of the major islands and this tour had by far the best views.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/19 |
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Horseback ride!
Reviewed by: Kali, 2017/05/24This was one of our favorite adventures during our time in hawaii! Our guides were awesome and we loved getting to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley while riding horses! Highly recommend this for anyone who loves the outdoors and loves a good adventure!!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/05/20 |
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Our favorite vacation day!
Reviewed by: A. Durnell, 2017/03/02This was truly a magical day in Hawaii. Waipio Valley is one of those places best seen through the eyes of someone local. This is not merely a tour, but more of an invitation to visit the valley as a guest and get the grand tour from people who truly love it and want you to as well. The horses are happy, healthy, well cared for individuals with personalities and this trail ride is not the dull, narrated nose to tail variety often found in tourist areas. You won't have a "canned" speech and your horses won't be falling asleep from having done a monotonous walk they have done a million times with no hope of change. We left feeling like we really learned a lot from our hosts, who live in the valley, love and know it well, while having seen some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The snapshot of the view from the lookout point is certainly gorgeous, but go the extra mile and take a ride into the valley to see the taro, the waterfalls, the wild horses, the freshwater streams and amazing landscape. You won't be disappointed!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/24 |
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Thank you! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour!