Waipio Horseback Tour: Hawaiian Ahupua’a Adventure

Experience the beauty of Waipio On Horseback Ranch, a working cattle ranch with stunning ocean views. Ride through coconut orchards, banana groves, and fishponds, and encounter native animals and exotic fruits. Learn about Hawaiian culture and customs on this guided tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokaa - Guided horse tour of a traditional Hawaiian Ahupa’a. The tour begins at WOH Ranch, a working livestock ranch and farm operation sharing exclusive views of enchanting Hamakua. This scenic opportunity allows travel through a traditional land division (Ahupua’a) that stretches from the mountain to the ocean and is home to native flora and…
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Not a tour of Waipio Valley! Ranch ride, mountain to ocean views. We do not go down to the ocean.
Additional Information

Join a guided tour at Waipio On Horseback Ranch and immerse yourself in the traditional Ahupua’a (Mauka Makai). Ride through a vast coconut orchard, banana groves, and fishponds. The journey follows the historic Hamakua ditch and ascends into pastures adorned with purple flowers, guava, and ironwoods. Encounter baby sheep, horses, and calves, as well as…

Location
48-5158 Honokaa-Waipio Rd
Honokaa-Waipio Road
From Hilo: travel north on HWY 19 turn right on Mamane st., Honoka’a turn left at WOH Ranch sign, mile marker 7.5 From Kona: travel north on HWY 19 turn left at Honoka’a town sign turn left on Mamane st. turn left at WOH Ranch sign mile marker 7.5 Next to WaipioFruitShack
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle69204
Oct 24, 2024
ATV - Scott, was awesome knowledgeable about the land. I definitely recommend this is a must beautiful scenery.
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Margaret_k
Oct 20, 2024
Must do if you love horses and nature. Most Awesome! - We had the most wonderful time. The horses were gentle and the tour guides were great. You don’t actually go to the ocean, but the view is incredible and all the beauty ofvthe land is breathtaking. We saw wild horses, cows and crazy black sheep and lots of beautiful landscape. It’s about an hr and 1/2 from Kona and the drive is very scenic inboth directions. If you love horses and feeling peaceful in nature, this is a must on your list of things to enjoy on the big island. wear sunscreen.
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Damian_a
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent horseback riding experience! - Wife and daughter did this excursion and they absolutely loved it! Views were amazing and well organized. Highly recommend!
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Alschu11
Sep 30, 2024
Great experience but check directions - Excellent riding experience with great views. Guides were excellent and horses as well. Directions are challenging. Go ~15 miles east of Waimea on Hwy 19 to about mile marker 45 and turn north into Honoka’a. Go into town to Route 240 and turn west. Then go to mile marker 7 for ranch entrance. Once you’re there, it’s an easy worthwhile trip.
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Laura_m
Sep 17, 2024
Beautiful Ranch Ride with Amazing Ocean Views - Mica was a great guide as we rode through the ranch - he's very knowledgeable of the plant and animal life in the area. We rode Bucking Bronco and Malama and they were so well behaved and responsive to cues. We got to taste a bunch of tasty fresh fruit and take pictures along the ride. The only negative from the experience would be that the tour was advertised as "mountain to ocean" but it's really all mountain with ocean views. Still - everything was gorgeous.
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O1757fqlauram
Sep 11, 2024
Beautiful Mountain Tour with Ocean View - Mica was a great guide as we rode through the ranch - he's very knowledgeable of the plant and animal life in the area. We rode Bucking Bronco and Malama and they were so well behaved and responsive to cues. We got to taste a bunch of tasty fresh fruit and take pictures along the ride. The only negative from the experience would be that the tour was advertised as "mountain to ocean" but it's really all mountain with ocean views. Still - everything was gorgeous.
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Wendy_b
Sep 9, 2024
A must!! - First time riding a horse and I had an amazing time. Tess and Moses were great!! The view was incredible. Tess explained everything from start to finish. I would highly recommend this adventure.
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Julieta_l
Aug 21, 2024
Riding the trails - The trail was amazing, our tour guy Mika was very informative on all the surroundings we passed by. He knew and pointed out all the fruit trees I never heard of, like a strawberries guava and other fruits he let us taste them. The sites where so beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Cj_e
Sep 9, 2024
Great experience - Loved views. Was disappointed that we didn’t actually ride to the ocean. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
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Leona_s
Sep 29, 2024
Don't bother - I found out after 30 minutes on the Trail that we were not going to the beach. The road has been closed for some time and they haven't been able to get to the beach. If I would have been told ahead of time, I would have canceled. I'm in Hawaii!! I want to see the beach!!!
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