Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch

Experience the thrill of horseback riding in Maui with real Hawaiian cowboys. Explore lush valleys, enjoy stunning Pacific views, and encounter a variety of animals on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Your journey begins at the Mendes Ranch Corral, where you’ll be greeted by paniolos. Then, hop on your tame, gentle horse and follow your guides on a 1.5-hour trail ride!
8:45am Departure:
On your morning ride, canter up rolling pastures and down the edge of Waihee Valley to the coastline, where you’ll view the magnificent Pacific waters. Here, your…

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • 45-minute briefing & mounting
  • 1.5-hour horseback ride
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join real ‘paniolos’ (Hawaiian cowboys) on an unforgettable journey as they lead you on horseback through Maui’s Circle M Ranch. Meander up green pastures to the edge of a lush tropical valley, admire views of the Pacific seascape, and see lots of animals such as goats, sheep, cows, peacocks and Pua the pig on your morning or afternoon ride which…

Location
Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch
Kahekili Highway
Please wait in parking lot after arriving at ranch and a wrangler will come to retrieve you for check in
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_s
Sep 28, 2024
An exceptional experience... - An exceptional experience and trail ride with stunning views. The cowboys were very helpful and patient. An added bonus when the ranches sheep Lucky accompanied us for the entire trail ride! What a cutie! I highly recommend Circle Ranch Maui on your next trip to the island!
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Ramsey_s
Sep 22, 2024
Fun way to see the ocean & learn the history of Maui - The staff really made sure everyone was comfortable before mounting the horses. It really is a great experience for beginners.
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508katelynl
Sep 21, 2024
"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston S. Churchill - Absolutely fabulous! Easily my favorite activity during our vacation to Hawaii; I had such a great time and a smile on my face from beginning to end! Of course the views are breathtakingly stunning, but I think the real kudos goes to the entire staff at Circle M Ranch, who are not only extremely capable, but patient, courteous, and personable to boot :) It was their professionalism and authenticity that truly made the experience so wonderful…. Special individual shoutouts to our guides - Chase, who gave the helpful tutorial prior to the ride, as well as the heartfelt background story midway at the lookout point about the first cowboys (paniolos) that came to the area and how ranching evolved in this very special region, Deja, who is just about the kindest human ever, and Jordan, who (probably most importantly) showed us how to look cool on a horse :) Which brings me to the real stars of the show: the horses are of the sweetest, most even-tempered ones I have ever had the pleasure of being around, which is again a reflection on how well the staff trains and takes care of them. Another shoutout to the horse I got partnered with for the trip - Cloud, who was beautiful and easy to ride! I also appreciated the time and attention they took initially to pair riders with the appropriate horse most suited to skill level, past experience, etc. - which I can imagine takes some serious finessing… So, if you are looking for fun, adventure, and a way to connect with nature and the land of beautiful Hawaii, then I highly recommend this excursion for the whole family! (Or do like I did and fly solo and make some new friends along the way!) I would personally do it again and again if given the chance!
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Katelyn_l
Sep 21, 2024
"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston S. Churchill - Absolutely fabulous! Easily my favorite activity during our vacation to Hawaii; I had such a great time and a smile on my face from beginning to end! Of course the views are breathtakingly stunning, but I think the real kudos goes to the entire staff at Circle M Ranch, who are not only extremely capable, but patient, courteous, and personable to boot :) It was their professionalism and authenticity that truly made the experience so wonderful…. Special individual shoutouts to our guides - Chase, who gave the helpful tutorial prior to the ride, as well as the heartfelt background story midway at the lookout point about the first cowboys (paniolos) that came to the area and how ranching evolved in this very special region, Deja, who is just about the kindest human ever, and Jordan, who (probably most importantly) showed us how to look cool on a horse :) Which brings me to the real stars of the show: the horses are of the sweetest, most even-tempered ones I have ever had the pleasure of being around, which is again a reflection on how well the staff trains and takes care of them. Another shoutout to the horse I got partnered with for the trip - Cloud, who was beautiful and easy to ride! I also appreciated the time and attention they took initially to pair riders with the appropriate horse most suited to skill level, past experience, etc. - which I can imagine takes some serious finessing… So, if you are looking for fun, adventure, and a way to connect with nature and the land of beautiful Hawaii, then I highly recommend this excursion for the whole family! (Or do like I did and fly solo and make some new friends along the way!) I would personally do it again and again if given the chance!
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Megan_g
Sep 20, 2024
A MUST DO when visiting Maui! - This experience is worth every penny! There is a lot of care and thought placed into this entire experience from the horse you are paired with to the water bottle provided on the trip. The horses are so well cared for and the views are stunning. I would recommend this over and over again!
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Randy_h
Sep 20, 2024
A ride with a view. - One of the best experiences we’ve had on Maui. We enjoyed the relaxing ride and breathtaking views. The wranglers added to the experience with the brief history of ranch and cattle ranching on the islands.
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Donna_j
Sep 19, 2024
Riding with real cowboys 🤠 - Great adventure. Staff and cowboys were amazing. Very patient with our kids. Highly recommend. The views were incredible.
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Seaside779872
Sep 18, 2024
Best of the Best - I have been horseback riding all over the world. This ranch is top notch very professional and would be great for any skill level. They were organized and explained the entire process. Additionally the horses were healthy and even gory a nice water break halfway. I rode Roam. He was a real gentleman and the views are spectacular. I highly recommend Circle M Ranch!
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Lannis_y
Sep 18, 2024
Great horse riding experience! - Thunder was a great horse to ride. No problems at all. The guides were excellent! They were very patient with everyone especially the first time riders. I would recommend this horse riding experience to anyone traveling to Maui.
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Brookeme9660ma
Sep 17, 2024
Incredible time! - Such an amazing ride! I’ve lived on Maui 23 years and this is the first time I’ve gone horseback riding here. If I was on vacation here this is something I’d absolutely do. You get to see parts on Maui most don’t get to see. Such wonderful people work for this company. Everyone made us feel so comfortable and they were all so kind. We will definitely be back!
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From $185
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).