Maui Ranch Adventure: Scenic Horseback Ride

Experience the thrill of horseback riding in Maui with real Hawaiian cowboys. Explore lush valleys, enjoy stunning Pacific views, and encounter a variety of animals on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Your journey begins at the Mendes Ranch Corral, where you’ll be greeted by paniolos. Then, hop on your tame, gentle horse and follow your guides on a 1.5-hour trail ride!
8:45am Departure:
On your morning ride, canter up rolling pastures and down the edge of Waihee Valley to the coastline, where you’ll view the magnificent Pacific waters. Here, your…

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • 45-minute briefing & mounting
  • 1.5-hour horseback ride
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join real ‘paniolos’ (Hawaiian cowboys) on an unforgettable journey as they lead you on horseback through Maui’s Circle M Ranch. Meander up green pastures to the edge of a lush tropical valley, admire views of the Pacific seascape, and see lots of animals such as goats, sheep, cows, peacocks and Pua the pig on your morning or afternoon ride which…

Location
Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch
Kahekili Highway
Please wait in parking lot after arriving at ranch and a wrangler will come to retrieve you for check in
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bob_c
Jul 11, 2025
Horseback riding - The ranchers took great care of us and were very friendly! The history of how the cowboys came about was very interesting and the views were breathtaking!
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Wendy
Jul 10, 2025
Great experience, wonderful staff, beautiful views - We had a great time on this ride. The three wranglers were knowledgeable and helpful. We had three kids with us ages 11-13, and they all had lots of fun. The ride included multiple beautiful views!
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Johnpb89nu
Jul 7, 2025
Awesome Trail Ride at the Circle M Ranch - Everything went like clockwork at the Circle M Ranch horse ride adventure. First, the staff on our outing, Yob, Bailee, and Peter were great. Yob gave a great pre-rided presentation to acquaint the riders as to how to handle their mounts during the ride and other safety precautions of which to be aware. My horse was named Larry and my wife’s horse was Texas. Both were great on the trail. No issues at all. The trip was 1.5 hours which went by so fast! The views were unbelievable. I was able to take some great pictures and some videos. Yob gave an incredible discussion on the background of the Ranch and how cowboys got to Hawaii. If you visit Maui, the Circle M Ranch trail ride needs to be on your “to do” list. John & Renita P
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Curt_r
Jul 7, 2025
Great Horseback experience’ - This was a very fun experience! Haven’t been on a horse in years. Great instruction and assistance throughout. If you’re looking for something different with gorgeous views, this is it!
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P7143efscottm
Jul 5, 2025
Worth it - Amazing views, wonderful staff, all around phenomenal experience. Highly recommend this trail. One of the best I have done.
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Melodieb904
Jul 4, 2025
Fantastic views, amazing ride - I took a private ride with my husband on our honeymoon yesterday. It was a fantastic ride. Our tour guide took incredible photos of us and gave us a great overview of the ranch’s history, all while we took in the beautiful cliff side views. Because my husband and I are experienced riders, our guide found some sections of the trail for us to canter, which was very fun. The trail is quite steep in sections but those horses are excited to go! I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you are going as a couple or are a more experienced rider, I would recommend the private ride for a more tailored experience.
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Josephfc1937uc
Jun 29, 2025
#1 Place to ride horse in Maui - I did not have a lot of experience riding horses but the team made me feel very comfortable before my ride experience. The team knows how to handle both inexperienced and experience riders. My wife rides horses 3x a week and said their approach to both type of riders is amazing.
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Joeby6558ey
Jun 28, 2025
Excellent Island Horse Trail Ride - Beautiful scenery. Friendly staff. Highly recommend. Required text length is 100 characters. Adding filler text...
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Jjaymckay
Jun 27, 2025
Our favorite experience! - This was the highlight of our trip! We have done almost everything on Maui except for horse back riding over the years. I was impressed with the instructions, the staff and their patience to make my wife and daughter feel comfortable riding. Hat’s off to Chase, Bailey, Don and Trina for their excellent service! Also to our horses Henry, Kenny Rodgers and Tex who did not disappoint. The view from the ranch and the trail were absolutely gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice. We all loved the experience and will definitely do it again!
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Suzanne_c
Jul 7, 2025
The scenery is awesome.... - The scenery is awesome. The ride is slow and easy. Be ready for wind and dirt. The guide was great. Also there are cute animals on the property
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From $185
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).