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Mendes Ranch – Oceanfront Trail Ride
by Mendes Ranch
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Best Price GuaranteeThe Mendes Ranch Oceanfront Trail Ride is also known as the Aloha Ride. The ride begins at the corral on the mountainside of Waihee Ridge. Once everyone is fitted for a horse, this beautiful oceanfront ride begins. As you meander down the edge of the Waihee Valley to the coastline, the magnificent Pacific Ocean highlights the horizon. This Maui horseback riding tour will leave you breathless as you feel the spray of the salt from the ocean below the bluffs. Your Mendes Ranch tour guides will take photos of you and your family with the ocean as a backdrop. This Mendes Ranch Oceanfront Trail Ride offers an outstanding family adventure on horseback in Maui. Children 7 and up are allowed. Sorry, we can’t accommodate children under 7.Â
The guides at Mendes Ranch are the best. Not only will they brighten your day, but they are also attentive to every member of the group. Everything about Mendes Ranch is first class.
If you would like us to assist you with making your reservations or you have questions, please give us a call at 855-268-0387.
THINGS TO KNOW:
Advance Reservations Required!
If you have any questions regarding horseback riding on Maui, please give us a call at 855-268-0387.
Guidelines:
No children under 7 allowed.
No expecting mothers.
Weight limit 230 pounds.
Long pants and closed toed shoes required.
Maui Tickets For Less Cancelation Policy:
A 72 hours notice is required for a refund. Only exception is a note from a local doctor.
No-shows” will be charged full.
Weather-related cancellations by Mendes Ranch are 100% refundable.
TIPS:
West Side Riders:
Do not enter the GPS until you have passed through the Pali. The route you need to take to reach Mendes Ranch is through Central Maui. Not around the North end of the Island. The road is too narrow and windy. You’ll miss the ride if you take this route.
You will find that you will be much more comfortable on the horse wearing long pants and closed toed shoes. Blue jeans are the best choice as they are durable and comfortable. You don’t need cowboy boots – a pair of running shoes will work just fine.
Booking
Mendes Ranch Oceanfront Horseback Ride
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per Adult
$164.95
Location: Mendes Ranch – North Shore in Kahakuloa.
GPS: 3530 Kahekili Highway, Kahakuloa, Hawaii, 96793
Available Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday
Closed Sunday
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
Children 7 and up are allowed. Sorry, we can’t accommodate children under 7.
Max Individual Weight = 230 lbs
Times:
Morning Ride Time:
8:15am Check-in. Ride at 9:00am
Return 11:00am
Afternoon Ride Time:
11:45am Check-in. Ride at 12:30pm
Check-in 45 minutes prior to event time.
Duration: 90 minutes – 2 hours
Maui Tickets For Less Cancelation Policy:
A 72 hours notice is required for a refund. Only exception is a note from a local doctor.
No-shows” will be charged full.
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Everyone was so kind and very helpful! The wranglers brought a great time to us! The views are absolutely to die for! I grew up with horses and it has been...
Mary Mac L.
My wife and I are (were) totally inexperienced with riding horses. Chase and Don were very friendly and took great care of us, teaching us how to mount and...
John S.
Fantastic they take care of everything. Great for all levels of riding. Little history lesson on the ride was really interesting. Fun crew, lead on the...
Alaric P.
Incredible experience... overlooking a beautiful coastline you would not be able to visit otherwise. The staff and horses are amazing !!!The ride trail was...
Billy B.
I can't imagine a better place to go for riding horses. The location/view is incredible! A lot of the path is right along the edge of a cliff overlooking...
Jake E.
These guys are great! My daughter and I were on Maui and were struggling to find availability to horseback ride. Mendes was recommended to us and they are...
Karen E.
Amazing - BUCKET LIST ACTIVITY Riding Staff are OUTSTANDING Match your riding skill to the right horse
Jim B.
Highly recommend Mendes Ranch! There was a big group of us so I was worried this was going to be one of those basic nose-in-tail rides and I couldn't have...
Hannah S.
Breathtaking, welcoming, almost life changing. I've never experienced such beauty first hand. Such a beautiful farm with an incredible and knowledgeable...
Ann A.
This was an amazing adventure! We were so thrilled with the crew that took us out and the horses were awesome! My big guy was amazing, Big kahuna Y'all are...
Lauren R.
My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time!She hadn't been on a horse in a long time and this was a perfect setting to get back out there. The views out to...
Richard B.
What an amazing day with a great group of people. Mendes Ranch are knowledgeable of riders ability, take great care of their "customers" and you can tell...
Michelle M.
Highly recommend visiting the Mendes Ranch for a great experience. The staff is wonderful and the the views while you are on your ride are breathtaking....
Dawn S.
I highly recommend this place to ride. Beautiful farm with well taken care of horses. Gorgeous ride with awesome guides. The gallop up the hill was my...
Tyler J.
I am an avid rider and this was the best horse back riding trip ever! The crew was amazing! Jordan made us laugh and every one had a ton of fun! For sure a...
Angie H.
Had an 1 hour 30 minute horse ride and tour with Brandon, Jordan and someone else. I forget their name. It was an amazing experience. The views were...
Jennifer R.
My daughter (9-year-old) and I did the 1.5 hour ride. It was a wonderful experience. Views that you won't get any other place. Gentle horses. GREAT trail...
Ann P.
This place is a time capsule that has soul and history. The views are breathtaking. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about horseback riding and...
Nathan H.
Out of all the excursions I did in Maui, this was the most authentic and enjoyable experience I had. The employees were so well educated on the history of...
Laura L.
The best stop in Maui!! Super friendly staff and great horses. My family enjoy the breathtaking views and the wonderful experience horse riding! Highly...
Sally F.
Horseback riding has been on my list of "things to do in Hawaii" and I'm glad I waited to do it at Mendes Ranch. The view,The instructors,The horses, made...
Cynthia M.
What an amazing trail ride we had at Mendes Ranch Maui on 6/8/22! Our family horseback ride was absolutely fantastic with the friendliest cowboys, beautiful...
Jennifer V.
My friends and I did the Mendes Ranch Trail ride last week. It was the highlight of our Hawaiian vacation. We stayed at the Montage in Kapalua and it was...
Mario M.
This was a lovely adventure! Our guides were wonderful, very kind & cool demeanors. We really enjoyed them and their sweet horses. The views were amazing...
Nicole B.
Had an amazing time on our family trail ride! The whole team at Mendes Ranch made the experience so much fun for everyone. The scenery was absolutely...
Ryan B.
Absolutely loved this experience. My bestfriend and I chose this tour as one of our activities while visiting Maui. Everything from entering the property to...
Reena T.
Beautiful views, great tour, friendly guides, and sweet horses. We came here for the first time Thanksgiving week with our two kids, ages 10 and 14. We did...
Victoria S.
That was the best horse riding experience I have ever had! They gave us some water for the hot day and the guides where chatty, upbeat, and informative. Not...
Jason T.
I have been on many many trail rides in my life and none even come close to this one. From the hospitality and genuine friendliness of the staff to the...
Sarah F.
Great experience! I was a little nervous since this was my first time riding a horse but the ranch guides make you feel so comfortable; from assisting you...
Kate W.
Amazing experience! They went above and beyond to make it a special day. The staff was great! I loved how safety conscious they were, they gave good...
Lana R.
Great staff! Beautiful area!! The horses were very tame and easy to handle. Water, tea, coffee and Gatorade were provided which was great! Absolutely loved...
Chloe P.
Since we couldn't have an actual birthday party because of Covid, I wanted to do something fun for my son's 8th birthday. We like to go on adventures and...
Kanani T.
absolutely incredible time at the mendes ranch. Breathtaking views - the kind you cannot get from your resort. So peaceful and tranquil just being at the...
Sarah W.
It was wonderful experience!!!Staffs are very kind. Horses are so smart. Nice location AMD Wonderful view.
T C.
Booked the afternoon trail ride at Mendes Ranch for myself + my 14 year old daughter. Larry & Don, the paniolo guides, were amazing. My sweet horse Frost,...
Jillian L.
Absolutely loved this! This was my first time horseback riding and it was a great first time experience. The horses are very calm and make it easy for...
Alyssa M.
If you're reading these reviews and wondering if you should do this... YES! You most definitely should add Mendes Ranch to your list of MUST DO while in...
Liliana G.
Amazing experience! Mendes Ranch has a stunning trail led by the best guides and sweetest unicorns. They took their time to make sure everyone was...
Jordan K.
This picture is unedited and I took it at one of the stops we took on our walk up! It's a perfectly covid safe, the horses socially distance themselves. Not...
Jocelyne G.
We had a wonderful ride with Larry as our guide. I was a little afraid at first as it has been years since I rode a horse. Larry was kind and took time...
Jody L.
If you are looking for an adventure, I highly recommend scheduling a ride at Mendes Ranch. Mendes Ranch is locally owned and has the BEST horseback riding...
Alex V.
Amazing is the least I can say. I will be telling everyone about my experience with Mendes Ranch and how good of a time they gave me and my family. They...
Sage E.
Omg! Amazing amazing I can't say enough! The ride was so beautiful and the hour and 45 minutes was a perfect amount of time. I got the fastest horse...
Tara E.
If you're in Maui you HAVE to come to Mendes Ranch. Literally one of the best experience I ever had. Larry, our tour guide, is so friendly and shows so much...
Dena T.
Great bonding activity with my son while he was home on Christmas break. Mendes Ranch was highly recommended; I'm glad they offered a Kamaaina Rate.The...
Lucy H.
Up a windy two lane road on the East side of Maui, you will find Mendes Ranch. Perched on the hillside with perfect views of the ocean and territory, the...
Ramel W.
This trail was so fun! The guides made sure everyone stayed within their group and took pictures of us at two different points in the trail. We were able to run our horses twice if we wanted to. Our guides were very friendly, entertaining, and knowledgeable of the surrounding land and property. The horses know what they're doing and won't go faster than a walk unless you're at the running point which is a plus for beginners but may be a downside to experienced riders.
Nicole D.
My wife purchased a trail ride for us for our honeymoon. I was skeptical at first but in the end I had an amazing time. Our instructor, Bucky (I think, I apologize if that wasn't your name), was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. You can ignore the slightly rustic environs (nothing crazy if you are used to the country and farms) surrounding the barns because the ocean view is stunning. Get there a little early and check out the view from the gazebo. Once saddling up the ride took us down the hill from the barn and diverted into the forest before rejoining the path to several overlooks. The view from the overlook was jaw dropping. Ignore the review in the Maui Revealed book. Bucky was super friendly and offered to take countless photos of us with our phones. We were able to experience having our horses canter or gallop toward the end of the ride coming back uphill. Soft drinks were provided at the barn. Hold onto your hat, it can get pretty windy. Only had one other person on our ride so it was basically like having a private tour.
Brian H.
My wife and I had an excellent experience. Rocky, Butch, and Kami were our guides. Rocky explained everything and made it very easy for first time riders. They all help everyone mount up and guide us along the trail. There are a couple places where they will stop and take pictures of each group and individual rider near cliffs overlooking the ocean. The trail has some large sections of downhill and uphill riding. They have sodas and coffee available while waiting for everyone to check in and get ready. They have saddle bags available that hang on the saddle horn for your small items you wish to carry with you on the ride. I highly advise using them. I recommend bringing a small water bottle that you can carry in the saddle bags or a water flask you can hook on them. Wear closed toe shoes. I preferred wearing jeans but shorts are ok. Don't forget to tip your guides.
Travis M.
Great team of people working together to ensure every rider is safe and has fun! Rode with my husband and daughter and had a wonderful time. Don't forget to bring some cash for a tip!
Jennifer L.
My wife and I went here during our honeymoon in 2012, and it was one of the best parts of our trip. They put my wife and I on a couple of the horses that like to race. My horse was named Quicksmoke, I can't remember now, but my wife's horse had a fast sounding name too. We got to run a couple of times along the trail, it was a blast. Add the scenic views, good BBQ, and fun loving staff, and you've got a great memory. I hope we have the opportunity to return some day.
cody B.
Had a great time on our horseback ride at Mendes Ranch. Had great trails that ran alongside the steep cliffside coastlines that made for great views. The...
Zen D.
This is by far the best horseback riding experience I have ever been on! Rocky was an amazing guide and kept us laughing and feeling safe. The views were amazing throughout the entire ride, and I definitely recommend exploring the property and finding the gazebo before you start on your horseback riding experience! Can't wait to go back and can't recommend this experience enough!
Ellie E.
This is an amazing place. The cowboys are smart and friendly. The horses are also. The views were awesome. I highly recommend this experience. Butch, our cowboy was truly special. Go here if you like to horseback riding. You will never forget it.
JoEllen K.
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