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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Rachel_l
Dec 11, 2025
This was my first time... - This was my first time ever riding a horse and the staff made me feel so comfortable! Everyone was so kind and welcoming!
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Sandrawj5257fo
Dec 4, 2025
A truly unforgettable experience at Circle M Ranch - From start to finish, the entire tour was above and beyond expectations. The tour leaders were incredibly friendly, kind, and provided a thorough, professional introduction, including excellent safety tips. Our horses were wonderful and fell in love with them! The views were absolutely breathtaking—easily the best views we found on Maui. The farm atmosphere is charming, too, with sheep, goats, pigs, peacocks, dogs, and cats. This is, hands down, the best horseback riding experience on the island!"
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Kevincv7771zt
Dec 4, 2025
Wonderful - Our experience couldn’t be better. All the staff and wranglers were extremely supportive and professional. The views they led us to were so beautiful. I will highly recommend it to friends and visitors I come in contact with in my travel to Maui on a weekly basis. Thanks again Circle M Ranch for all your hospitality.
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April
Dec 3, 2025
🌺 Family Horseback Adventure in Maui – A Must Do! - Our family had the most unforgettable horseback ride in Maui. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The staff were warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do, making us feel comfortable and cared for throughout the experience. The horses were beautifully cared for and matched perfectly to each rider, which made the ride feel safe and enjoyable for everyone in our group. Riding across the ranch was breathtaking—the views stretched from lush green pastures to sweeping ocean horizons, and every moment felt like a postcard come to life. It’s rare to find an experience that blends adventure, natural beauty, and genuine hospitality so seamlessly. This ranch truly delivers all three. We left with full hearts, wonderful memories, and a deep appreciation for the care they put into both their animals and their guests. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend for families, couples, or anyone wanting to see Maui from a whole new perspective!
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220ursulag
Dec 1, 2025
DONT THINK TWICE....JUST DO IT!!! - WE WENT ON NOV 22 AND HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE I RODE PEDRO & HE SURE WAS A SWEETIE PIE! THE 2 LADIES WERE GREAT! AS WAS THE GENTLEMAN WHO HELPED US GET SITUATED. crazy thing....getting on my horse, I got a charlie horse ... it was funny, thats where it comes from I guess
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Adamcu7417ef
Nov 27, 2025
Outstanding service - Great hosting and guides were outstanding. Beautiful country side and look out points. Horses were healthy and trained well.
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Seagal16
Nov 25, 2025
Great for families! - Wonderful experience for the whole family! We had a 7 year old who hadn’t been on a horse before and they paired him with the perfect horse “Spirit” - she was so gentle and kind for a first time rider. All the horses are well cared for, the guides were very nice and kind and the scenery was gorgeous.
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Shawnwi7826pv
Nov 23, 2025
Definitely recommend! - Although I was an experienced horse rider it was my first time for my husband riding a horse both horses were chosen expertly by the staff and the eventual photographs that resulted were amazing. Would highly recommend them but it is a very steep uphill and downhill climb but the horses were wonderful
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Karenann891
Nov 23, 2025
Being a horse woman and love of horses that care time they take with their horses, and the quality of their experience w - Of all the horseback riding trips I’ve been on this was ultimately the best and being an experienced horse woman any age from a youngster to someone in their 70s will totally be accommodated from arriving to being attended to and being educated on what to expect and being able to go to their little boutique store and pick up a jacket or a hat or scarf or some beautiful beautiful gifts to send home they have everything you need if you didn’t bring it with you they completely take care of you. They carry up with the best horse possible for your level of writing, they’re grounds and the experience knowledge of the history of Maui and of the history of the land that you’re writing on, will not disappoint you along the way you’ll see wild animals like wild goats peacocks that have just taken over their own and being able to live there out on their extended acres, that they have there and the views that you’ll see and Wales that you will probably be able to see it’s just an incredible experience that you could ever have with you and your family or even you alone. I took a solo ride and it was really personal and very healing and very emotional for me and I plan on going back next month to do it over again. This was above and beyond what I would expect, and I had looked at a couple riding stables in the area of Maui to ride, but this one I ultimately picked because of the knowledge of the family and the people that own it and run it I knew that this would be the perfect place to go that wasn’t commercialized, but also being like a very well capped, beautiful horse ranch were you knew that they took care of their animals? You could see them being shot in front of you you could see them being taken care of and it wasn’t working ranch don’t hesitate of the drive because it’s well worth it. The drive and the beauty on the way up there is remarkable. It’s like going on a self tour of the island and then when you get there, you ride on a tour of the island the height and elevation takes you to places you never thought you’d ever see. It’s the one in a lifetime ride Mahalo.
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Denisedb1398nh
Nov 22, 2025
First kids trail ride - FANTASTIC - Two little girls had their first trail ride ever, ages 8 and 11. The crew was fabulous with the kids, attentive, fun and safety first. Great atmosphere - country music playing all day, goats running around, fantastic location and views. Horses were all well matched to each rider. You can be confident taking kids out with the Circle M cowboys and cowgirls.
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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).