This is a lovely ride up the coast from Hilo and worth every minute! Lots of places to pull over and enjoy the view for some pictures, too. You can shop at the mall where they have a nice western store. And some larger than life statues of Hawaiian cowboys. I wasnt too much into the horse back riding but,... More

The Parker Ranch gives life to Waimea. It stands as an example of the role of ranching and the lives of the cowboys who worked it. It also shows the good life that the Parkers enjoyed within the ranch house. The last Parker, Richard Smart, caringly gave much to the community of Waimea including a theatre where artists from around... More

I have been to the Parker Ranch a few times since 1986, but had never done the horseback riding tour. The tours at the ranch have changed over the years. Many of the better things to see are no longer open to the public, which is a shame. In the late 1980's I took a tour of the original 2... More

nice museum and history. Very nice surrounding area with great coffee shops More

interesting mix - classical flute accompanied by piano on one side of the salon with a tea ceremony on the other. Koa wood work in the cottage is...amazing. More

My mom and I went for a 2hr morning ride and were the only ones there, so we essentially got a private ride that we thought was fantastic. We went across open fields and rolling hills, so we were able to spread out and trot and canter in various places. There are no open fields to canter in where I... More

I think that the Parker Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii is a great attraction for people of all ages. Families will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the historic ranch all while on horseback! I was traveling with both my family and friends. Most people were happy with their horses, but not everybody. For example, my dad got matched... More

I was very disappointed to discover the Ranch is closed to tourists. I was here in 1994, and went on a tour of the historic homes, and ate at the restaurant. The town has exploded and they've build a big Parker Ranch center, but with hardly anything in it aside from the Parker Ranch store. The store sold touristy stuff,... More

Folks, If you like riding stay away from this company Cowboys of Hawaii and this ride the Historic Tour of the Parker Ranch. If you like a riding with exhausted horses and going out for a ride in a large circle in a line, this ride is perfect for you. We asked if this ride was suitable for advanced riders... More