Na'alapa Horseback Adventure on Kahua Ranch
Enjoy the 360 views of the mountains and the ocean. Our experienced Hawaiian cowboys and well trained horses make for superb maximum safety for the beginning horseback rider and maximum flexibility for the experts. We offer a ride that is not nose to tail.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a guided horseback ride through Waipi'o Valley
- Ride along lush jungle trails and taro fields
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
Kahua Ranch
Big Island Horseback Riding
Kahua 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:
- All participants must sign a waiver
- 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:
- Suggested attire is long pants, covered shoes, and sweatshirt. Please bring bottled water due to remote location.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 1.5 or 2.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Na'alapa Stables
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- 10
- Equipment: