West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Maui Mountain Activities offers horseback rides that take you up into the West Maui Mountains to view waterfalls (seasonal) from a distance, then down to the coastline to ride alongside the Pacific Ocean. Experience the tranquility of Maui's native rainforests and the beauty of its waters. There is a run spot where you can run your horse, if you want (weather permitting), and your guides will take photos of you with your camera along the way. Tour through the petting zoo and experience up close the many animals, which may include mini horses, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, and sheep. This is a 2 hour tour. Soft drinks are provided and complimentary.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age of 7yrs
Weight limit of 215lbs (97.72kg) Strictly Enforced
ACCURATE body weights are mandatory. If you exceed the body weight given to us by 10 pounds, we will try to see if there is a horse that can accommodate you. If we do not have a horse to accommodate you, you will be unable to ride and will not be refunded.
Long pants, closed toe shoes, sunscreen and camera are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
AM Horseback ride is a 2-hour ride that goes gradually up the mountainside to view the waterfalls (seasonal) in the valley from a distance. Then ride down the mountainside all the way to the ocean where you will ride along the coastline (not white sand beach.) There is also an area you are allowed to trot or canter (weather permitting).
What‘s Included
Saddle bags and helmets are provided
All activities will be guided
Refreshments (soda, juice, water) will be available and complimentary.
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback
Reviews
845 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing trail ride!
Jeff R,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and daughter had an amazing time on the horseback riding adventure. The views were beautiful, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great time and they would definitely do it again.
Amazing tour through the mountains of Maui!
sosobear50,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. The horses were amazing, friendly and great for beginners. Our guide Jesse was so knowledgeable, friendly and definitely knew his stuff! The views were spectacular and the pace of the tour was perfect! They had kitties, pigs, and all kinds of animals at the barn that were fun to see. We wanted to take a kitty home with us. We would highly recommend this tour if you like horses and want something fun to do in Maui!
Friendly horses
John H,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful views of the mountain and ocean. Horses are friendly and well cared for. Guides very helpful and take care of beginner riders really well
Beautiful ride amazing sites
Jon T,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were both fantastic. Funny, knowledgeable and down to earth. Running the horses near the end was totally cool and of course optional. That is not a common occurrence on these kinds of rides. It adds a true sense of adventure.
Great guide, sad animal life
V4728ZLtiffanyg,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Let’s just put it this way I did the horse backing up on the Maui mountains and the guides for horses were great! Everything else not great! All Begging for help! There were sick cats with watery and mucus filled eyes, the pigs creating a ruckus, skinny pigs, pigs with swollen broken legs, there were two horses near the table where we were yelled at to fill out waiver forms that were in absolute need of care! One skin and bones and when asked her age; she’s at an age where no horse should look like that! There was one other horse had sores all down his back! Possibly from being overridden? Very sad place don’t support them!
Horse time
Bobbi C,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is a bit of a drive to get to from Kaanapali - 1 hr or so and please read the full text from them. There is a parking spot on the left hand side and please don’t bother the house on the right of the road. Viator’s address is listed for that house for some reason. Stay in ur car and just wait for the 4wheeler to come and get u. U will drive again up to where the horses are stabled. Our tour guide Richard was awesome and patient with the group. The horses are older and slow… so it was great for us non-experienced riders. View is great and Richard took multiple pictures for each group. Definitely need to slather the sunscreen and wear a hat; wear junky closed toe shoes since ur footwear will get dirty (no HOKAs or wide chunky toes shoes- it’s hard to get ur foot into the stirrup); wear jeans since the saddle will irritate your skin from rubbing against it in shorts; and lastly enjoy talking with the rest of the small group- it made it so much fun.
It was a great day
Jeanne R,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were great and whenever we stopped they checked on the gear. They took photos of us on the horses and the views were gorgeous
Slow and Steady!
arianad750,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Really beautiful views- VERY long and slow- if you are looking for a stroll pace on a horse for a little over 2 hours this is for you! Tour guides were incredibly nice and views were gorgeous- if you're looking for fast paced this is not for you- we were looking for something a little more fast passed with the kids. We also didn't see any waterfalls
Great ride
978lisaa,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had a great ride. Sierra and Kai were personable and attentive.
The effort by the...
Karen D,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The effort by the horseback guides and check in staff was evident, they are sincere and engaged. The comment I want to make is this particular ride is largely not on flat terrain. The horses navigate steep slopes both up and down. The pace is quick. I have a lifetime of riding experience (owning and showing horses), and that experience gave me a lot of assurance on this ride. I know that if you give these seasoned horses their heads they can pick their way down steep inclines. I just do not know what this ride would feel like to a novice. It seemed only appropriate for intermediate and above riders to me. The views were nice, the trails were unbelievably dusty in places and there was no waterfall. The horses were well conditioned and well boned. The tack was in good condition.
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