West Maui Mountain Horseback Ride: Waterfalls & Ocean

Ride up to mountain waterfalls, down to the ocean, and through a working petting zoo in one morning.

A 3-hour guided horseback tour on Maui climbs into the West Maui Mountains to view seasonal waterfalls in the valley, descends to ride along the Pacific Ocean shoreline, and includes a stop at a petting zoo with mini horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and other animals. The tour is led by live guides, soft drinks are complimentary, and your guide will photograph you along the way. Helmets and saddle bags are provided. Children from age 7 are welcome, and there is a weight limit of 215 pounds strictly enforced.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback ride through mountains and coast

• Ride horseback up mountain
• View waterfalls in valley
• Ride down to ocean
• Ride alongside Pacific Ocean
• Optional trot or canter
• Guides take photos
• Visit petting zoo animals

The experience

West Maui Mountain Activities runs this ride as a single 3-hour loop: you start by climbing into the West Maui Mountains on horseback, ascending to overlook the island and look down into the valley where seasonal waterfalls appear. The guides will photograph you at viewpoints along the way. From the top, you ride back down the mountain to the coastline, where the trail runs alongside the Pacific Ocean where the land and water meet, not a white sand beach, but the raw edge of the island. If weather permits and you want to, there is a stretch where you can trot or canter your horse instead of walk.

Before or after the mountain and ocean ride (the order depends on the day's conditions), you move through the property's petting zoo. This is not a separate attraction but part of the guided experience, and you'll encounter mini horses, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs and sheep up close. Soft drinks (soda, juice and water) are complimentary throughout the tour. Helmets and saddle bags are provided, and your guide stays with the group the entire time.

The ride suits families with children from age 7 onward, though riders must weigh no more than 215 pounds. The operator enforces this strictly and will ask for your accurate body weight when you book. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Bring a camera if you want your own photos beyond what the guide captures. The tour runs rain or shine, though the trot-or-canter section depends on weather.

What’s included

• Guided horseback ride through the West Maui Mountains and along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
• access to the petting zoo with mini horses and other animals.
• complimentary soft drinks (soda, juice, water).
• helmet and saddle bag.
• guide photography along the route.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 08:15, from US$ 208.38 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:15Another time? ›

GroupUp to 143 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.5 with pickup ›

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Maui Mountain Activities

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine mountain riding, ocean views and animal interaction in a single morning without arranging multiple stops. The guide handles the route, the animals are part of the experience, and the petting zoo is built into the ride itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see the waterfalls on this Maui horseback tour?

The West Maui Mountain ride climbs to overlook the valley where seasonal waterfalls appear, so you view them from a distance rather than ride to them directly. Waterfall visibility depends on the season and recent rainfall.

What animals are in the petting zoo part of this tour?

The petting zoo includes mini horses, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs and sheep that you encounter up close as part of the guided experience.

Is there a chance to gallop or run the horse on this ride?

Yes, there is a stretch where you can trot or canter your horse if you choose, weather permitting. The rest of the ride is at a walk.

What is the weight limit for this horseback tour?

The weight limit is 215 pounds and is strictly enforced. You will need to provide your accurate body weight when booking. If you exceed the stated weight by 10 pounds or more, the operator will try to match you with a horse that can accommodate you, but a refund is not available if no suitable horse exists.

What should I bring or wear for this 3-hour ride?

Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Bring a camera if you want your own photos in addition to the ones your guide takes. Helmets and saddle bags are provided by the operator.