Oahu

Horseback Ride Like an Authentic Paniolo in Kahuku

Name: Horseback Ride Like an Authentic Paniolo in Kahuku
Brand: Gunstock Ranch
SKU: 37421P3
Price: 124.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (156 reviews)

Oahu, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the natural beauty of the Oahu’s North Shore countryside during a 1.5-hour horseback ride from a ranch near Laie and Kahuku. Your guide matches you with a suitable horse, then leads you along a scenic mountain trail with ocean views. Stop for photo ops at a lookout point and learn about the life of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) on this family-friendly tour.

Hear insightful commentary from the guide
Suitable for both beginning and experienced riders
Small group horseback ride allows for personalized attention
Walking only ride; no trotting or cantering allowed

What's Included

Use of helmets
Tour wrangler/ guide
Free Parking

Bottled water
Souvenir photos
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gunstock Ranch
56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA
Departure 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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
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 to the start time of tour. A safety demo is given 15 minutes prior to the tour, if you miss the safety demo you 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. 235lbs/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 will be allowed to ride.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Cecilia_Y

Our tour guide Alice was very nice and informative. It was beautiful scenery and the horses were gentle. A lot of the tour is not shaded so wear sunscreen because at times there were no clouds and you were baking. I would recommend this tour

Reviews

4.5

156 reviews

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The horses are very well...

Dawn_H, Apr 2024

The horses are very well trained. Our guide Beth was informative. We got to see some views of the Island that we hadn't seen before.

Excellent ride and experience

Gerard_s, Apr 2024

Excellent experience. Ride was slow and peaceful. Horses well trained and wrangler was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful scenery. Very...

Christine_C, Mar 2024

Beautiful scenery. Very friendly staff. My boys (9 years old) enjoyed the ride. Very easy ride. We did the 1.5 scenic ride. I think 1 hour is good.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear that you and your boys enjoyed your scenic tour!

Great experience

Alan_B, Mar 2024

Addie is a great wrangler. Joey and Jaxie were fantastic horses. Views are amazing. Google Maps directions to this location are horrible. Allow for extra travel time if driving.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo nui for leaving us such a kind review, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time riding with us. We will be sure to give Jaxie and Joey extra treats. Mahalo!

They canceld

Edna_S, Feb 2024

They canceled on us just a day before and asked us to call them for a refund. Messed up our vacation schedule and had to find something else. Not good.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We are so sorry we had to cancel. An unforseen circumstance forced us to close. We know how frustrating that is and we did our best to work through the situation.

Very fun nice scenery

karen_M, Feb 2024

Being in the hills as high as the housing for the wind mills. Have alot of them at home (Iowa).The rain was an added bonus lol.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed riding among our mountains and rain. We hope you will come back to see us again soon!

Super fun horse ride in a beautiful locally run ranch

Siyuan_H, Feb 2024

Shaylee and Ema were our guides and they were super helpful and friendly. They were easy to talk to and we can tell they are genuinely passionate about the ranch and the horses. Their energy definitely made us more interested and pleased with the ride. The weather went a bit crazy while we were going through the trail as the rain poured down for a good 15 minutes. We still got to have a good time as the route was pretty scenic and the mountain backdrop was beautiful. Overall it was a very lovely time and we would definitely recommend it to any first-time visitors!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for the great review! We are so glad that you had such an amazing experience despite the rain. Emma and Shaylee are awesome and love their job and the ranch so much, as do we all. We hope to see you back again soon!

The countryside

Clifford_K, Jan 2024

Wonderful people. Excellent views. 10/10 would do it again.. This was an amazing ride and our guide was awesome.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour! We hope you will come back again soon.

Family fun

Ruby_C, Jan 2024

This was my second time riding a horse,the first time with family. The ride was great and the horse was patient with newbie riders. The scenery was beautiful.The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only thing I will add is to make sure your horse’s cinch is TIGHT

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your horseback tour with your knowledgeable and friendly guide. We hope you will come back again soon!

Incredible

Max_T, Nov 2023

Amazing! Our guide Jessica was awesome. We booked the 11 AM and ended up as the only two people! Horses were well trained, guide was very educational, went through a trail comprised of fossilized coral, local wildlife, overall it was amazing. We even saw mongoose and many other animals!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for the great review! We are so glad that you had such an amazing experience. Jessica is incredible and loves her job and the ranch so much, as do we all. We hope to see you back again soon!

Awesome ride and awesome views!!

Dee_D, Nov 2023

This ranch was really pretty and we loved the ride. The horses were so pretty and obviously well taken care of. The views along the trail were breathtaking. We loved it! I'd definitely come here and do this again.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear your enjoyed our ranch and our horses. We hope you will come back again soon.

Great tour

Cecilia_Y, Oct 2023

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your time with Alice! We would love for you to join us again!

Fantastic horseback ride in Hawaii

James_J, Oct 2023

An hour drive from Honolulu. Beautiful, scenic countryside. Emma, our guide, was fantastic. One of many highlights here.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you loved tour time with Emma! We would love for you to join us again!

Fall in love more with Hawaii

Christine_S, Oct 2023

We had a great time! The horses were so sweet and seemed well maintained! Emma and Aspen were great wranglers and answered all my husbands questions! My son is still talking about Boone and that he misses him! Definitely will do this again if we come back!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family loved your time with Emma and Aspyn! We would love for you to join us again!

Our 30th anniversary trip

Ricky_P, Oct 2023

I am not much of a horse person but my wife is. I took her on this ride and I have to say the workers were perfect for this ride from the helpful information to matching me to the right horse we are so pleased and glad we took this horseback riding trip. We highly recommend Gunstock Ranch!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you loved you and your wife loved your experience with us! We would love for you to join us again!

Mr Paniolo

Marvin_a, Sep 2023

Had a fantastic experience. The horses are fun. I got to ride Joey and he was so much fun. The ladies that stay with you for the ride were so helpful and fun. A must do if you are in Hawaii

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that love enjoyed your ride with Joey! We would love to see you next time you are in Hawaii!

Fantastic, Thank You 🥰

Gail_G, Sep 2023

I am a horse person, it was great to have a trail ride on my first visit to Oahu! The stable hands are friendly, informative & enjoy the service they provide. With over 60 working equine & a petting zoo!! If you love animals and nature, this is the place to be!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for the review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your time with us and the animals! We are so grateful to have you join us! We would love to see you again!

Great experience

LeeSing_C, Aug 2023

I highly recommend this! It was my first time riding a horse and I felt 100% comfortable. The tour guide and the horse I rode (Rondo) were both amazing.

Great

Idris_A, Aug 2023

The views and the peace and nature were really nice. The lookouts were absolutely stunning and the horses were also very well trained.

Super fun, awesome views,...

anika_p, Aug 2023

Super fun, awesome views, funny wranglers, definitely worth the trip to north shore! I loved all the horses too, especially Mango

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