About Na'alapa Stables - Kahua Ranch Horseback Adventure
Ride through Kahua Ranch with Na'alapa Stables on a guided Big Island horseback adventure featuring open pasture, mountain air and Kohala country views.
Na'alapa Stables' Kahua Ranch Horseback Adventure takes you into North Kohala ranch country for a guided Big Island horseback ride. Saddle up at Kahua Ranch and follow your guide through open pasture, rolling terrain and wide island views shaped by mountain air and working ranch land.
This ride is a classic Big Island land adventure, far from the beach crowds and resort roads. It is a relaxed way to see the Kohala countryside while riding with guides who know the horses, the land and the rhythm of ranch life.
Kahua Ranch Horseback Adventure Highlights
- Guided horseback ride with Na'alapa Stables
- Ride through Kahua Ranch in North Kohala
- Open pasture, rolling hills and Big Island views
- Professional wrangler-guide
- Horse matched by the operator based on rider information
- Good option for guests who want a scenic Big Island ranch ride
Tour Inclusions
- Guided horseback riding tour
- Horse and basic riding equipment
- Professional guide or wrangler
- Safety briefing and riding instructions
- Scenic ranch route as conditions allow
Horseback Riding Experience
Ranch routes can vary due to weather, pasture conditions, horse needs and guide discretion. The guide leads the ride with safety first while giving guests time to enjoy the open Kohala landscape and ranch setting.
Good to Know
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring sun protection, water and a light layer for changing ranch weather. Guests should review age, weight, health and riding requirements before booking.
Activity Notes
Where & When
1.5 hour Morning Ride: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
1.5 hour Afternoon Ride: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
2.5 hour Morning Ride: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
2.5 hour Afternoon Ride: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Check-in Location:
Na'alapa Stables on Kahua Ranch, 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea, HI 96743 View Map
Directions:
Take 250 past 11 mile marker and turn right at Kahua Ranch main entrance. Drive time is about 2 hours from Hilo, 1.5 hours from Kona and 45 minutes from Waikoloa.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 8 years
Maximum Age: 70 years
Maximum Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
A parent must be present on the tour with anyone 17 years old and younger.
Participants should be in good general health.
Not recommended for the elderly, disabled, obese, or pregnant women.
All participants must sign a waiver.
Due to liability insurance restrictions, Naalapa Stables is unable to accommodate persons with Down Syndrome. This is due to a condition known as Atlanto-Axial dislocation or subluxation, which can occur in 10-20% of persons with Down Syndrome, where the ligaments and bone structures that normally maintain the proper position of the two vertebrae at the top of the spinal column are abnormal. During activities such as horseback riding, this physical stress on the spinal column can cause a shift, which can pinch the nerves at the base of the brain, leading to severe consequences.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
1.5 or 2.5 hours
Capacity
10
Vendor
This activity is operated by Na’alapa Stables.
