1 Hour Scenic Horseback Ride
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1 Hour Scenic Horseback Ride
By Gunstock Ranch
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 7-75, max of 12 per group
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Use of helmets
- Tour wrangler/ guide
- Free Parking
- Entry/Admission - Gunstock Ranch
What's not included- Souvenir photos
- Gratuities
- Bottled Water (available to purchase)
- Start:
- Gunstock Ranch, 56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USADeparture Point: Gunstock Ranch Trails Office Directions: Gunstock Ranch is located 2 miles North of the Polynesian Cultural Center, between the towns of Laie and Kahuku, Oahu. We are a 10-minute drive from Turtle Bay Resort.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37421P2- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- CHECK-IN TIME: Check in is 45 minutes prior the start time of tour. A safety demo is given 15 minutes prior to the tour, if you miss the safety demo will have missed your tour
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 7 years
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. 235lb/106kg weight limit.
- Long pants and covered shoes are recommended; bring a light jacket if the weather is cold
- We ride rain or shine. If canceled due to unsafe weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Phones or small cameras are allowed.
- No pregnant or intoxicated riders are allowed to ride.
- 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 12 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: 37421P2
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- 56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USADeparture Point: Gunstock Ranch Trails Office Directions: Gunstock Ranch is located 2 miles North of the Polynesian Cultural Center, between the towns of Laie and Kahuku, Oahu. We are a 10-minute drive from Turtle Bay Resort.
- 1Enjoy a leisure ride through open pastures to see gorgeous ocean views and the Hidden Cave featured on "Hawaii 5-0".
About the operator
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- Camper1562010 contributionsGarbage service. Casual dismal of special dayStay away from this place, terrible service. Booked a ride for my girlfriend birthday; It was her first ever time on a horse! So when our group checks in I told them her special day, and they average experience of all the riders.(How she was excited and nervous for her first time and how i grew up riding) And how Could I bring my camera to film her on the ride. They said yes and then they said they try to make it special for her. And then we were split up... her at the back of our 4 person group, myself at the front. Every other couple (and this was an entire ride made of couples) got to ride together. Before we even set off and we were lining up I was brought up this up, and was told theres nothing they could do the animals need to be in this order, its about the riders weights and animals dispositions. Best they could do is maybe get us near each other for a photo mid ride. ( Photos being iphone snapshots that you had to pay extra for). Cue the next hour riding in a line with strangers in front and behind me.(Our group being her bestie and partner who I just met) And my girlfriend off by herself without an experienced rider to keep her company. When I again adressed this after the ride, I was told the above about horse disposition and carrying weight. So I brought up how the woman in front of me and behind me weigh within 10 pounds of my girlfriend I was then was told "Well you shoulda told us you were together." We were constantly canoodling, holding hands and told to stand in our respective groups as to not be split. Just given excuses and told its my fault, and their rules. Blah blah blah. Then HOW and why were we the only couple split up in a ride of 10-12 people? Lame excuses. JUST over all HorseSh*t experience. EXPENSIVE and zero costumer service.Written October 2, 2024
- cherylcV7558UD0 contributionsWonderful outingThese guys are amazing. The stories they tell and the animals are fabulous. We had a great time 😃 highly recommend !! Please visit if you are here looking for something fun to do.Written October 2, 2024
- SophiaIneson0 contributionsReally fun experience!I went on an advanced trail ride with Bridget as my guide and I rode Remi, it was such a good experience! Bridget was so knowledgeable and Remi was just the sweetest, we were able to trot and canter and I had so much fun. The ranch was beautiful and the lookout points had gorgeous views. The ranch was easy to get to, and they have a little petting zoo as well. I really recommend Gunstock ranch if you want to go horse riding on Oahu!Written October 2, 2024
- elizabethrJ9675PX0 contributionsExcellent experience with breathtaking viewWe had a great experience. We did the private couples ride with lunch. Our guide, Summer, was knowledgeable and personable. The facilities and the animals were well cared for and clean. The views were unbelievable. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Oahu. It was windy at the picnic site making it challenging to eat while policing the table cloth and trash from lunch. I think a plastic clip for the table cloth would have helped a lot!Written September 24, 2024
- erikamA9729BK0 contributionsLoved this tour!Amazing experience! All the ladies on the ranch were super helpful. Heather, our guide, was so nice and we felt comfortable with her. The horses are all super trained and lovely. Would come here again! Thanks!Written September 20, 2024
- Go5384480 contributionsAmazingThe views are amazing. My husband and I had the pleasure of riding Buckles and Joey. Heather was our guide and was professional and knowledgeable. Definitely an amazing trip.Written September 18, 2024
- 951tiaf0 contributionsSpecialThis was a magical event for my Mom's 80th Bday! We had 15 people and did the Sunset Dinner Ride and it did not disappoint. The guides were wonderful, and the dinner was super yummy. The view from dinner was spectacular. It was a very special ride, one that we will always remember.......Written September 3, 2024
- DaveF1930 contributionsPaniolo OhanaThis is a must-do on Oahu. True Paniolo Ohana, no tourist gimmicks. I'd do it again, and don't miss the hamburger from the locally grown beef cattle!Written September 3, 2024
- JuJuE790 contributionsGreat experience.We had a great experience here. We checked about the horses welfare before we booked, and were satisfied that the horses are very well cared for, which was obvious upon arrival. There is a weight limit and you are required to weigh when you arrive, but again I believe this is for safeguarding of the horses. I was just under the weight limit, so on the bigger side, but did not feel embarrassed and understood the reasons for this. The rangers shared their knowledge of the horses and the ranch itself, and were all very friendly. They were happy to take photos on our phones, as well as the pictures they were taking to sell. The views were great, unfortunately the sun did not play ball for us but we saw some lovely sights all the same. I was glad we chose this ranch for our horseback ride.Written August 29, 2024
- mattlZ1647GQ0 contributionsBest Horseback Riding experienceBeautiful views and the wranglers were super nice and friendly. Loved my horse Joey, he gave me no problems and listened to my commands. Would totally recommend for a nice chill excursion.Written August 18, 2024
- matthewryanp20240 contributionsPerfect for kids, pony rides and petting zooGreat for our 3 yr old. Thanks Shaylee and Libby, for being so kind and encouraging to our little girl. Great experience!Written August 3, 2024
- Traveler202249814890 contributionsVery happy we chose Gunstock!We loved our 90 minute scenic horseback ride. The horses were obviously well cared for, and everyone we encountered at the ranch was cheerful and helpful. Our guides, Beth and Addie were fantastic - personable, informative, great sense of humor, and attentive to safety. And the scenery is great!Written July 19, 2024
- ceciliabQ3453FS0 contributionsHealthy horses!My family and I have been coming here for years, and it’s always been a wonderful experience! The horses are very well cared for, the wranglers clearly know their stuff. Last time I went, I was on the 1 1/5 hour ride with Beth and Addie. Both were amazingly sweet, funny, and skilled. My horse, Dora, was also one of the best behaved horses I’ve ever been on. Highly recommend, even if you’re not a skilled horse rider, the scenic rides are easy and beautiful, and a wonderful experience no matter your level.Written July 18, 2024
- Passport635869211020 contributionsBucket list item checkedTook the 1.5 hour horseback tour and loved every minute. Postcard-perfect visuals, friendly tour guide, and a friendly horse named Freddie. Highly recommended for first-time horseback riders.Written June 29, 2024
- 338litam0 contributionsGreat timeAwesome guide, beautiful trails, great merch and a unique experience for all. As experienced riders it was better than expectedWritten June 27, 2024
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Emily D
3 contributions
Jun 2021
The scenery on the 90 minute scenic horse tour was beautiful! We saw an array of sights from rolling fields to a view of the ocean at the top. Braeley, Anna and Emily were our wranglers and they were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They were clearly passionate about the horses. The tour ran on time and was exactly as advertised. The free petting zoo with goats was the perfect way to pass a half hour as we waited for the other half of our party to finish their experience (an ATV tour). The horses appeared well taken care of and healthy.
Written June 23, 2021
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Mahalo for the review! We are so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your time with Braeley, Anna and Emily! We are so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed their tour experiences! We would love to have everyone join us again!
Written June 29, 2021
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Ihna C
4 contributions
Aug 2022
This was our family's 1st time horseback riding. We did the 1.5 hour scenic ride at 9am in August. They did a fantastic job showing us what to do - how to turn, stop, go etc. The horses knew what to do as well and moved along nicely with the group. Our guide was great and very informative. She answered a lot of questions along the way and even answered random questions we had about Hawaii (like why are the chickens running around loose in Hawaii?!!). I highly recommend this place as they were also reasonably priced compared to other places I looked into. Very professional and friendly. They also had clean bathrooms and shaded areas to get a break from the hot sun!
Written August 21, 2022
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s s
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Oct 2023 • Friends
My friend and I had a great time here at Gunstock ranch :) Our tour guide Emma was a great tour guide and she had so much information about the horses we rode and around us that it was informative for someone like me ( who are not familiar with horses) to know about. I rode Gimli and he was the best horse with the biggest personality <3 I will definitely come back and recommend a friend/family member to come here. The staff and guides were the best :) Thank you Gunstock Ranch for giving us the best experience :)
Written October 3, 2023
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Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your time with Emma and Gimli! We are glad to hear that you loved learning and riding with us! We would love to see you again!
Written October 9, 2023
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Kelli S
1 contribution
Jul 2022
The staff was very friendly, helpful and organized. Our guide, Avery, was very nice and conversational. The riders in the middle to back of our single-file line were unable to hear some of the interesting information she shared simply due to the way we rode. The horses were well cared for, and well behaved, and it was clear that they are valued as individual personalities by our guide. This 1.5 hour scenic horseback ride was a great experience for our family and did provide very pretty views!
Written July 24, 2022
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Mahalo for the review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Avery - but apologize that you weren't able to hear for the entirety of the tour. We will take the feedback to our staff. We'd love to have you join us again!
Written August 1, 2022
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Mark Henry
Columbus, OH4 contributions
My wife and I were on our honeymoon, and I had originally scheduled a horseback tour on another ranch, only to find out it was for the wrong week (felt great about that). Luckily, I was able to schedule the 1 hour scenic tour at Gunstock the same day… and it all ended up being a very happy mistake! It was a bit overcast the day we went, but the trail was easy and absolutely beautiful! Our wrangler was Ashley and she is an absolute GEM of a person. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to do a short horseback tour on the east coast of Oahu!
Written May 9, 2022
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Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you were able to join us for a last minute reservation! We love Ashley and are so glad that you loved your time with her! We would love to have you again for a longer tour!
Written May 16, 2022
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Monchi
Vancouver, Canada29 contributions
Aug 2021
It was a memorable experience at the Gunstock Ranch. We booked a 90minute scenic ride but due to unexpected roadworks, we were stuck in traffic and were panicking when we called and notify them of the situation. The staff at Gunstock were very kind and found a workaround solution, enabling us to enjoy our horseriding experience.
Nalia was our guide and she was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We enjoyed hearing the stories about the ranch, its history, and its animals. Hearing Nalia talked about our horses' personalities was very entertaining as well. We loved the photos Nalia took for us, and she went the extra mile of emailing them to us. Needless to say, we were extremely grateful and appreciative of the experience we had at the Gunstock Ranch. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu!
Nalia was our guide and she was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We enjoyed hearing the stories about the ranch, its history, and its animals. Hearing Nalia talked about our horses' personalities was very entertaining as well. We loved the photos Nalia took for us, and she went the extra mile of emailing them to us. Needless to say, we were extremely grateful and appreciative of the experience we had at the Gunstock Ranch. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu!
Written September 2, 2021
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4Graffs
3 contributions
Dec 2020
We come to the North Shore every year for the surf, but always try to do one thing we hadn't done before. This was one of the best experiences in our many years. The ride was beautiful and our guide made it really enjoyable. We saw an area of the North Shore "country" that we would have never gotten a chance to see otherwise. We took the last ride of the day, which blessed us with a gorgeous sunset and plenty of opportunity for photos of the landscape and the animals on the ranch. Highly recommend!
Written December 27, 2020
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Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad that you were able to join us! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you sometime in the future!
Written December 29, 2020
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Victoria A
5 contributions
We were originally booked for a 2 pm ride and had some car issues so we called to see if we could switch to a later ride. Initially they said we would be charged 25% to make that change but when the person came back on the line they waived the fee without us even asking them to. From the first point of contact to the end of our trail ride, Everyone at the ranch was friendly and went beyond to make the experience pleasurable. They have other animals on the ranch and they welcomed our girls and encouraged them to interact with all the animals while we were waiting for our horses to be tacked up, that was an added bonus. The have convenient restrooms and a hand washing station right there so you can change into long pants for your ride.
Our trail guides were Talei and Addie and both young ladies were knowledgeable and the horses were sweet and calm the entire time which made us feel comfortable on our horses.
Our trail guides were Talei and Addie and both young ladies were knowledgeable and the horses were sweet and calm the entire time which made us feel comfortable on our horses.
Written January 23, 2024
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Mahalo for the great review! We are so glad that you had such an amazing and enriching experience for your girls. Talei and Addie are incredible and love their jobs and the ranch so much, as do we all. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written March 2, 2024
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202220001Wasystofind
Oahu, HI5 contributions
Feb 2022
My family and I booked the ride as a birthday celebration and could not have been happier with our experience. We arrived early and were greeted by each of the staff as we enjoyed the peaceful well maintained grounds as we waited. The midway ride offered stunning views of the ocean, scenic pastures and shaded trails.The horses were well maintained and safety for the riders and horses seemed to be the forefront of concern. Our ride was enhanced by the educational conversation with the guides.
I would highly recommend Gunstock and I look forward to returning to enjoy other riding experiences.
I would highly recommend Gunstock and I look forward to returning to enjoy other riding experiences.
Written March 5, 2022
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Aloha, and mahalo for your kind words! We are so glad that we were able to share a bit of our ranch with you, and that you enjoyed your experience! We can't wait to have you back with us again in the future.
Mahalo nui
Written March 15, 2022
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MrLyles
6 contributions
Oct 2021
Let me just say Gunstock Ranch did not disappoint me AT ALL !!! The drive is definitely worth it but back to them. I must say THANK YOU ! for making my 12 yr. old daughter’s dream come true. My youngest daughter loves horses and has already wanted to ride on. Your organization along with my pocketbook made it possible. Look at my comment this way it was an all-hands effort where everyone benefited. Cole was beyond the best just to sit back ride Winston and listen to him share his life and experience with my family was so welcoming. Cole and his team did not make us feel like they were doing it for the money either. I could tell, just by not only talking to Cole but to the rest of the staff as well these people not only work hard but they really love what you do and let me tell you when you have people like that, that are doing it for the love and not the money the blessing just come on you more. My family loves seeing the love they have for animals in general and how friendly and above all else PATIENT they were. We have already made plans to come back for Christmas of 2023 HEY! Hawaii ain’t cheap now.
Written November 2, 2021
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Mahalo for taking the time to share such thoughtful remarks! We are so glad that Cole, Winston and everyone were able to treat you so well and that we were able to live up to your expectations. We can't wait to have you back with us again upon your return! Mahalo nui
Written November 18, 2021
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Is the transportation provided from Sheraton Waikiki and back?
Written February 24, 2019
Hi, I have a 17 year old son with Downs Syndrome. We have never ridden horses before. Do you have people with disabilities do the one hour ride or is the 30 min little kid ride better? I know its hard to tell without knowing his ability level, but Im just curious if this is something that others have done.
Thanks,
Tom
Written December 23, 2018
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