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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

By Maui Mountain Activities, LLC
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Discover the hidden waterfalls and natural beauty of Maui on a group horseback tour. Whether you’re an experienced rider or this is your first time in the saddle, there’s a horse to suit your skill level. Follow your guide through the Valley of the West Maui Mountains to the Pacific coast.The scenic trail is at a gentle pace with opportunities to run your horse.
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Ages 7-90, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Visit remote locations on the island by horse
  • Ride a horse matched to your experience level
  • Learn about local history and culture in Maui
  • Get up close to animals at a petting zoo

  • Refreshments (soda, juice, water) will be available and complimentary.
  • All activities will be guided
  • Saddle bags and helmets are provided


Start:
  • 2644 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
    There will be a big yellow "Maui Mountain Activities Parking" sign on the left side of the road. The guide will arrive at 8am. Once all the guests arrive for the 8:15am check-in, the guide will lead all vehicles up to the ranch where the horses are located.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64708P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Long pants, closed toe shoes, sunscreen, and a camera are recommended
    • Minimum age of 7yrs
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64708P1

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      We had a great time with the ATV Adventure in Maui. Sarah was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable on their ATV before taking us out. She knew a lot about the area and the history of Maui and showed us a couple of really beautiful places where we could get off the ATV and take some photos and walk around for a bit. A lot of fun and well worth the trip! I'd highly recommend this tour. Big Thanks go West Maui Mountains ATV Adventure for a great time!
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      My wife and I visited Maui for our 5 year wedding anniversary and it was amazing! We chose to do the ATV tour and it was a ton of fun. A few things to be prepared for when doing this excursion: -You will get dusty! They provide all the necessary equipment to protect you from the dust but you will leave covered in it, so dress correctly for that. -The drive into the ranch is pretty rough. The ranch is located in the mountain and you have to take a pretty long unpaved driveway to get there. We rented a Jeep for the week so it was no problem, but I could imagine that taking a low vehicle back there would be pretty difficult. The staff was amazing, the ranch was full of animals to interact with, and the views were gorgeous. We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone!
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      A must do!
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      Loved the ATV Mountain Adventure!
      My sons and I had an amazing experience with the ATV mountain tour! Not only was it really fun, but our guide, Sarah, provided great cultural and historical insights about this region. She also gave us great tips on restaurants and other activities around Maui. I would highly recommend this tour, our guide, Sarah, was professional, helpful and made sure we had a great time! Thank you!
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    • Curious697196
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      BOOK IT, you won’t be disappointed!
      We had an incredible experience on our ATV excursion! Our guide, Sara(h), was wonderful and so much fun! She gave us a little island history and plant lesson throughout our tour. Quick tips for the ride…definitely wear clothes that you can get dirty (don’t try and be bougie, you’ll look silly. People are funny) and unless you don't mind one way curvy roads take the Kahului route. We would definitely do this again. We hope you enjoy your adventure!
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    • mthompson1974
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      Excellent ATV Tour!
      Family with two teens loved this ATV tour on Maui. Sarah and Sierra were excellent guides. Beautiful views and fun experience seeing different parts of Maui!
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    • Tayna Z
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      Great outing!
      This was such a beautiful outing and super fun. They were very prepared and thought of it all. My guide Sarah was so fun and makes a great photographer! Highly recommend doing this while on Maui!
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      Happy Kauaians
      My family and i came from Kauai and we are so glad we went on this ATV Tour. The views were breathtaking and the four of us had so much fun. Our guides were Joey, Sierra and Serenity and they were top notch. What a great experience.
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      Fun and Educational
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    • vigov872
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      Awesome ATV ride!
      This was an awesome ATV ride and our guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. Ask them for the bonus ride! They even let us let loose on the ATV full throttle at one part!! Take the ride you won’t regret it! Aloha! Maui strong! 🌸❤️🥰
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      Sierra and Sara were great guides! Had a blast!
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    • scottsL5472MV
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      We Loved Our ATV Tour!
      Great to see this part of the island for the first time. Guides do great job getting everyone organized and outfitted. Tour is well paced and while trails are probably moderate difficulty, the guides are easily able to navigate everyone around the circuit safely and efficiently regardless of skill level. Our group was mix of side-by-sides and single riders. We chose this activity as this appeared to be only provider on island (or perhaps all of Hawaii) that had single rider machines. If you behave—they may let you cut loose and have some fun during second half of tour!
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    Erik
    2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020 • Family
    I liked the views and experience but after doing a horseback riding experience in yellowstone and coming here I have a few tips to help the owner out for the non-regular horse riding folk. I‘m reasonably fit (20+ pullups) but with a 13 year old girl that’s 70lbs to give some perspective.

    The initial jump on the saddle took a bit longer than I expected, which brings sunlight and heat for us mainlanders. Maybe there’s a way to speed that up. at yellowstone it probably took 10 minutes max to get a large group on the saddle with horses in a corral ready to go.

    The horseback ride has a lot of hills. We figured there were hills on this but it’s definitely NOT switchbacks. This hike is straight up a dirt road with ruts that the horses definitely have to watch their footing on, which makes it a slower and more watchful/stressful experience for the animal and human. Then, you get to go DOWN the sameish trail. That’s cool the first couple hundred feet until it’s a job where you’re managing yours and the horses rear end.

    If the trip stopped after the waterfall view part that would’ve been okay. But, we went up the hills to the waterfall view, down past the point where started to the main road, crossed the road, went to the coast, toon pictures, went back to where we parked, then went back up again and the horses were sweating and definitely angsty.

    So what would I change?

    Offer a half trip to either the beach or waterfall view or a casual experience with minimal hills
    The up and down hills are tough for the animal and humans (our butts/back the next day!!). The slowness is okay but combined with up and down super steep slopes is simply a lot for novice riders.

    Definitely writing this as supportive commentary since I know tourism is a tough business.

    The views are definitely amazing, no doubt about that.
    Written March 13, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    I am sorry that the ride was more difficult than you expected. There are many many reviews that talk about exactly what the trail ride is like. We do offer a shorter afternoon ride that does not go up the waterfalls where the trail is steeper, but just goes down to the ocean. There are many other rides on the island that are also shorter and on flat ground that would probably have been a ride you would have enjoyed a bit more. Hope you still had an amazing vacation.
    Written March 20, 2020
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    Code10S
    Racine, WI17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was great to have a woman in charge which made our experience better. She was very concerned with the safety of her clients and made her best efforts to match you with the right horse. She also provided cold refreshments which made a huge difference due to the hot weather. Her staff was amazing. They were very helpful and friendly throughout the tour. Over all a great experience I would recommend to anyone visiting for the first time.
    Written January 4, 2020
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    Brian D
    Newark, CA3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022
    So this is a great activity, but you might want a rental car with some serious ground clearance (like a jeep maybe?) to get up the "road" to the site parking area. There is a small space by the main road where they meet you with an ATV and you follow them (drive) back to a gated entrance road. A bit confusing, but look for the area with their sign and just pull off the road, wait and remember the concept of island time.

    AFTER all that, the experience is great. People running this place are hard core animal lovers. At the main trailhead facility they have goats, sheep, a pot-bellied pig, a dog, a cat, chickens, peacocks. Its a real menagerie, but its like a mini petting zoo while you wait to be paired with a horse than matches your size and riding experience. And I'll say, that my horse was by FAR the best animal I have ever ridden on such a tour. Smart, mostly obedient, and very sure-footed.

    The team made sure there were great pictures taken of everyone, and yes, there was an amazing waterfall view looking from the NorthEast back towards Iao Valley. This was ALOT of fun, and both my teenage kids loved it. Yes, there is red clay everywhere, so washable tennis shoes would be the right idea. Plan to drive back to the hotel barefoot, and bring a bag for your shoes.

    By the way, the dude in the red shirt on the pale horse...true Paniolo and quiet the character. Definitely adds to the whole experience. Highly recommend!
    Written March 21, 2022
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    James
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Couples
    If I could give this tour 10 stars I would. Tour guides Freddie and Selena were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and downright good company, also best Guava I’ve ever tasted straight from the tree! I’ve ridden horses before but all of those experiences were nothing compared to this. From amazing photos of my wife and I in front of waterfalls and all the way to the ocean there was nothing that could have been better. The cherry on top was when my horse Crab took off like the wind in the galloping area of the trail, almost outran the guide lol!
    Written May 1, 2021
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    TJouer
    Bellbrook, OH2,316 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    We recently visited Maui for the first time and decided to try a horseback ride. This wasn't our first ride, but we still consider ourselves to be beginners. The ranch hands took great care in matching us to the proper horse for our experience level and fitting us appropriately. The ride was a long one and involved a trip up the mountain (to see the waterfall from a distance) and back down the mountain to the beach level views.

    You are provided with a small saddle bag and access to drinking water. The cowboy and cowgirl accompany you all of the way, and they are constantly checking on you and monitoring your horse. The mountain path is wide and well-cleared.

    Things to consider: Parking and the drive up to the ranch is rough. You definitely need a rugged car or a jeep and not a sports car. There are two port-o-potties, so make sure you use the facilities before riding up the mountain. At a minimum, make sure you wear jeans and sunscreen along with a hat.

    What I wish I had known: Dust, there is a lot of dust that you will ride through on a dry day. The horses in front of you will kick up the dust. If you are sensitive to allergies or prone to sinus infections, this could pose a problem as it did for me a few days after our ride.
    Written July 13, 2021
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    Andrea R
    Mountain View, CA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    The folks at Maui Mountain Adventures were terrific and friendly from start to finish. This is the nicest trail ride I've ever been on with surrounding beauty and amazing views. They took the time to match the horse to your ability and Freddie, in particular, spent a lot of time looking after my 11 year old son. He had a blast and even felt comfortable enough at the end to take the horse for a little gallop. They take the time to pose you and take pictures of you by the sea and by the waterfall. Would highly recommend!
    Written April 16, 2021
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    cherylpd1
    Delran, NJ364 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    My family of 5 had a great experience on the horseback tour. We ranged from never been on a horse to had lessons and everything in-between. We had a great range in ages as well. We were in a group of 10; everyone was fitted with helmets and horses. We were given a quick lesson on guiding our horses, though we were never without our two guides. Up to the mountains and down near the beach. The ride was over 2 hours and it was a tremendous experience. We learned much along the way. The guides took photos of whoever wanted to have them. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to see some beautiful scenery while engaging in a fun activity. There are also ATV rides at the site, and lots of farm animals.
    Written May 17, 2022
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    elkgrovepvc
    Elk Grove, CA29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Took teenage granddaughter on the 2-hour trail ride. We both really enjoyed it. The trail guides, two of them with a group of about 12 of us, were wonderful, patient and very clear about how we should be handling our individual horses and keeping us all together on the trail even giving some of the braver people a chance to run while the rest of us just walked. All in all a great adventure.
    Written June 12, 2023
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    Angie R
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The “West Maui Horseback Waterfall and Ocean Tour” was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Cowboy Nick, was exceptional, ensuring everyone's safety and comfort while prioritizing the horses' well-being. He expertly matched each rider with a suitable horse and delighted us with his vast knowledge of the terrain, plants, and even identifying wildlife and its sounds like a deer we heard from a distance —a truly magical moment.

    Additionally, Nick's understanding of each horse's personality was impressive. Joining us was Jade, a new guide, whose enthusiasm and kindness added to the delightful experience.

    The tour took us to the top of a mountain, offering breathtaking views and a visit to one of the helicopters scenes filming location from Jurassic Park, making it all the more special. Stopping by the beach for more scenic moments was a highlight.

    From the warm welcome by the owner to ensuring everyone had water for the journey, the attention to detail was outstanding. I highly recommend this tour; it truly exceeded expectations. Remember to show appreciation to the guides—they deserve every bit of it. This tour stands out among others, offering an exceptional adventure in Maui."
    Written November 18, 2023
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    Patricia R
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022
    This whole experience was amazing! We chose it because it offered better value than others (longer ride for less money) and reviews were good. The good reviews proved correct and this has been one of my best memories of Maui. The horses were awesome, as were the outstanding guides. Guides gave great advice and were carefully watching riders to ensure safety for all and when offering advice, did so kindly, rather than being condescending. We loved that we got to run horses at one point (that’s another reason we chose this ride), yet given a choice so that those beginners uncomfortable doing so didn’t feel pressured. Views throughout the ride were breathtaking.
    Written January 15, 2022
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