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. Ocean views! We do not go down to the ocean.
  • No children 6 and under
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
485115 Waipio Rd
Waipio Road
ARRIVE 1/2 HOUR EARLY,NEED TO PREPARE HORSES FOR YOU, SADDLE UP! From Hilo: travel north on HWY 19 turn right Mamane st., Honokaa drive 7.5 miles WOH Ranch sign, mile marker 7.5 From Kona: north HWY 19 turn left at Honokaa town sign turn left on Mamane st. turn left at WOH Ranch sign 7.5MILE MARKER
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shauna_s
Aug 9, 2025
Father and son horseback riding - Wonderful tour! Beautiful grounds, wonderful guides Nia and Micah. Lovely horses. My son and I had a blast.
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Susan
Aug 8, 2025
A highlight of our trip - We had such a memorable experience with Waipio on Horseback! Our lead guide, Patricia, and secondary guide, Brooklyn, were absolutely fantastic — so nice, clearly love horses, and passionate about sharing the beauty of the land. The trail was breathtaking, winding through lush scenery filled with tropical fruit trees and a variety of animals. Along the way, they gave us so many delicious fruits to try — from sweet apple bananas to creamy ice cream beans, guava, and tangy passion fruit. We also learned a lot about the history, plants, and unique features of the area — it felt like a nature and culture tour all in one. Our group was small (just my family of four plus two other lovely ladies), which made the ride feel personal and intimate. It was peaceful, unhurried, and the perfect way to connect with nature. Mahalo, Patricia and Brooklyn, for making our day unforgettable!
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V8730pfmiguelm
Aug 1, 2025
Horseback experience - Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Waipi’o horseback riding. The team there was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the various fruits planted on their expansive farm. The horses were great even for novice riders like ourselves.
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Christine
Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful sunset ride - We did a sunset ride with Patricia as our guide. The ocean views were beautiful and Patricia chose great horses for my husband, my kids, and myself. My kids had never ridden before and she did a great job instructing them on how to control the horses. I'm glad we chose the sunset ride rather than the afternoon because the temperature was perfect. We all loved it.
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K4823qydenisef
Jul 25, 2025
- We had an excellent time, the guides were knowledgeable and made everybody feel safe. The guides were friendly, engaging and helpful. I would highly recommend this to anybody who would like to ride a horse, see fruits and macadamian, nuts and wild pigs and wild horses and the beautiful ocean view, which my party of three thought was extremely beautiful!
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Jennine_a
Jul 9, 2025
Guides were very... - Guides were very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning about the history of the area, flora, and fauna. Sampling the fruit at the end of the ride was great, too.
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Wendyhc2669ai
Jun 29, 2025
Best experience on the island! - This was my favorite thing we did on our big island vacation. The tour was breathtaking with ever-changing landscape as we rode up and down the mountain. Patricia was a wonderful tour guide, giving us lots of info on the farm and its history, as well as the history of the island. She knew all of the plants and we sampled some fruit at the end of the tour. The horses were loved and cared for - Patricia knew the personalities of each horse and is obviously an animal lover. 12/10
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Estebangs5778ix
Jun 21, 2025
Unforgettable Waipiʻo Horseback Experience – A Honeymoon Highlight! - My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of taking the Waipiʻo on Horseback excursion during our honeymoon on the Big Island, and it was easily one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Our guide, Micah, was phenomenal—fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. He made us feel welcome right away and kept us entertained the entire ride with stories about the valley’s history, culture, and the land. His passion for the area and the animals really shined through, and his attentiveness to everyone's comfort and safety made the experience even better. I had the joy of riding Malama, a calm and steady horse that made the journey relaxing and enjoyable. We were surrounded by stunning scenery—lush greenery, sweeping ocean views, and peaceful scenes of cattle and ducks throughout the WOH Ranch. One of the unexpected highlights was seeing and even interacting with some loose horses along the way—such a special and authentic touch! We also got to learn about and taste some of the various fruits grown on the land, which added a unique and delicious element to the tour. The instructions were clear, everything was well-organized, and the pace of the ride was just right for taking it all in. This was worth every dime and every minute—a perfect blend of adventure, beauty, and cultural insight. We’re so glad we chose this experience for our honeymoon. Highly recommended for couples, families, or anyone wanting to connect with the land and spirit of Waipiʻo Valley. Mahalo, Micah and team!
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Leticia_r
Jun 14, 2025
Our favorite activity - My 13 and 15 year old boys said this was their favorite activity during our visit on the Big Island!
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Billie_u
Jun 12, 2025
Great farm great tour guide - It's great .. riding through the hill side. Learning about Hawaii. ❤️❤️❤️ We had a blast..our tour guide was fantastic. Fresh fruit to eat and all!!
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From $160
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).