Waipio Horseback Ranch Tour: Explore a Mountain to Ocean Working Cattle Ranch
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184 Ratings
Honokaa
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:
1 day
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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 fauna. Surrounding gardens radiate fertility as you drive alongside fishponds full of Hamakua sunfish on your tour. Dwarf coconuts, breadfruit trees, kukui nut, sugar cane, taro, sweet potato and multiple varieties of heirloom bananas are just some of the plants you will see before riding alongside the historic Hamakua ditch. Our WOH Ranch Tour is ocean-bound; taste salt on the wind and hear waves pound against the sheer cliffs while we cruise under a canopy of ironwood trees near remnants of old Hawaiian settlements. At the ocean, we kick back and relax for a short break to appreciate the stunning Hamakua coastline. On a clear day you can see Maui!
What's Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Experience a guided horseback tour on the Waipio Ranch, the island’s last remaining Ahupa’a. This 500-acre working cattle ranch stretches from mountains to the sea, boasting beautiful ocean vistas. Our journey takes us through extensive coconut plantations, banana groves, and fish ponds. We follow the historic Hamakua ditch and ascend into pastures adorned with purple flowers, guava trees, and ironwoods. Encounter young lambs, horses, and calves. Spot local wildlife such as wild boar, Hawaiian Ducks, donkeys, and more. Discover exotic fruits like Kuini, Abiu, Salak, Mardrono, Pitomba, Talisia, and Durio, even sampling those grown onsite. Marvel at the breathtaking views and landscapes, ranging from abundant gardens to vast grasslands, ocean vistas, and tree tunnels. Discover Hawaiian traditions and customs as our knowledgeable guides delve into the history of this Ahupa’a, a significant Hawaiian land subdivision with socioeconomic, geological, and climatic implications. It stretches from the mountains to the sea across multiple water sheds, providing wood for construction and food sources like fish and taro.
- Weight limit of 200LBS
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(184 Ratings)
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Tracy_a
Mar 31, 2024
So much fun! - Really lovely horseback ride around a farm with so many different fruit trees, cows, horses, and other delights! A great break from another day of sitting on the beach. The whole family really enjoyed it.
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Samantha
Mar 28, 2024
Really great ride!! - We had the best ride with Micah! He was engaging and fun. The horses were obviously well cared for and loved. The ride was really fun- awesome trail route through the farm and ranch. Got to see many cool plants and fruits. LOVED IT! We’ll definitely be back.
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Angelina_p
Mar 3, 2024
Best part of my trip! - The ride at Waipi’o on horseback was the best part of my trip. Our guides, Tess and Micah were great! There were 7 people on our ride. Tess was our front guide and very knowledgeable about the beautiful 600 acre ranch. The horses were well mannered. We had a chance to trot and canter if we desired. If I ever return to Kona, I will definately be doing another ride here.
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Gregoryb900
Mar 2, 2024
Hawai’i Horseback Riding - It was a great morning. The guides were very knowledgeable and attentive. It’s a long ride especially if you’re not used to being on a horse. With that being said it was well worth it for the views.
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9499
Feb 14, 2024
Best Horseback Ride - My wife an dI have been coming to the Big Island each year in Febraury since 2008. A "must do" on our list is a horseback excursion and we've done them all. While we have done the Waipio Valley version of this excursion in the past, this was out first time doinog the mountain ride across the ranch - it was by far the best one we've expereince yet. If you want to ride, this will not disappoint.
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Risw_12
Feb 7, 2024
Perfect way to view an incredible area of Hawaii - We can't begin to emphasise how much of a wonderful and magical experience this was. Our trail guide (Kiana?) was incredibly friendly and informative and took the time to assign horses based on experience. We are relatively experienced riders but had a couple of complete novices in the group and in all the horses were easy to ride. The landscape was incredibly beautiful and the quiet was both invigorating and rejuvenating. The weather was perfect, it was sunny and yet the breezes off the sea made it a perfect day. We would highly recommend it, and also to visit the Waip’io Valley, just down the road - which is gorgeous.
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Jonicole2392aa
Jan 19, 2024
Awesome Experience! - The staff was so friendly and helpful. Our family did the ATV tour. They take you all around their ranch which is beautiful, and they offer fresh fruit grown from their farm on the break before you get to see the amazing ocean view across the street. They took great pictures of our family and gave us good recommendations for lunch! Thank you for the great experience, we had an awesome time.
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Cynthiasw1083fr
Jan 6, 2024
Beautiful country on horseback!!! - We had a wonderful time on our ride. Most riders were new to being on a horse and the guides were great in helping them. The ride was in beautiful country and the guides told us all about the plants, trees and wild horses on the ranch. I highly recommend WOH horseback riding.
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Scenic14645721221
Nov 11, 2023
Incredible Experience - Our tour itself was an incredible experience. It was just the two of us on our tour of the ranch. Our guide was very friendly and we had a great conversation with him about many different aspects of the ranch. There were great views and lots of neat things to see. After finishing our tour, we were given fresh fruit to eat. The horses were calm and you could just sit on them with no horseback riding experience. The only thing I would do differently is that I would book directly with WOH Ranch. We initially booked with Hawaii Tours and had an awful time with them. The ranch itself had great customer service and we highly recommend this experience.
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Deanab574
Oct 25, 2023
A must do on the Big Island - The trip was wonderful. The guides are very nice, spectacular views! Great experience that I highly recommend!
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