All Reviews for Horseback Riding Tours

This was my second time horseback riding in Hawaii. The first time, I participated in a local tour at Kualoa Ranch. This time, I was drawn to the seaside course and set off to the ranch by rental car. However, there was no sign at the entrance of the ranch, and after entering a couple of other properties and being told it was the wrong place, it took quite a while to finally arrive. When we got there, there were only four of us as guests, and both the staff and the horses were relaxed. Time to ride! It was written that the riding session would last 45 minutes, but it seemed like we walked slowly. On the sandy beach, locals were enjoying barbecues and sunbathing while listening to music. The horses were quite greedy, lowering their heads to eat grass, which made me a bit nervous, but it was a lot of fun. After horseback riding, we went swimming nearby, and it felt like a private beach. Thank you, Adriana!

ハワイでの乗馬は二回目です。１度目はクアロア牧場の現地ツアーに参加しました。今回は海辺のコースに惹かれてレンタカーで牧場までいざ出発しました。・・・が、牧場の入り口に看板らしきものがなく、２か所ほど他の敷地内へ入っては違うと言われ、たどり着くまで結構な時間がかかりました。着いてみると、客は私たち４人のみで、スタッフも馬ものんびり。いざ乗馬！乗馬の時間は４５分と書いてありましたが、ゆっくり歩いていただいたようでした。砂浜の海辺は現地の人たちが音楽を聴きながらバーベキューや日光浴をしていました。馬たちは食いしん坊で草を食べる度に頭を下げるのでヒヤヒヤしましたが、とても楽しかったです。乗馬の後は牧場の近くで海水浴をしましたが、まるでプライベートビーチみたいでした。アドリアーナさんありがとう！

In Japan, it seems that you can't really go horseback riding without a license, so I wanted to challenge myself in Hawaii and participated. I enjoyed canyon horseback riding at a place called Happy Trails. There are explanations in Japanese, and the instructor teaches you how to handle the horses in broken Japanese, so there's no need to worry about handling the horses. The horses are trained for polo and were surprisingly calm, which was very soothing.

When you think of Hawaii, the image of beaches is strong, but I enjoyed a different side of Hawaii's scenery.

As a note, the red dirt can get quite messy, so it's better to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

After horseback riding, we stopped by a beach with sea turtles, but overall, the schedule moved quickly, and the day ended in no time.

日本ではライセンスを取らないとなかなか乗馬はできないようなのでハワイでチャレンジしたいと思い参加しました。
Happy Trailsというところで渓谷乗馬を楽しんできました。
日本語の説明書きが書いてあるし、インストラクターの方がカタコトの日本語で馬の扱い方を教えてくれるので、馬の扱い方は心配ないです。馬もポロ用に訓練された馬で驚くほどおとなしく癒されました。
ハワイというとビーチのイメージが強いですが、また違うハワイの景色を堪能しました。

注意事項ですが、結構赤土で足元が汚れることがあるので汚れてもいい恰好で行ったほうがいいですね。

今回は乗馬の後海亀のいるビーチに寄りましたが全体的に乗馬以外は駆け足でスケジュールが進みあっという間に一日が終わってしまいました。

Since there is no shuttle service for the tour, I rented a Harley with a rental bike the day before and set off from the local area. In a country where helmets are not required, I enjoyed the freedom with a bandana and sunglasses while heading to the ranch. I wish this could be included in the tour as well!

This morning, it was just the four of us in a private session, and most of the preparations for horseback riding were already done. The horses, saddled and ready, lined up to greet us. The staff, consisting of friendly cowboys and cowgirls, assisted us, and since they could speak a little Japanese, the process was smooth.

The horse assigned to me was named Cowboy, and all the horses were well-trained and adorable. The horseback riding was quite hands-off, so beginners might feel a bit confused without an experienced rider accompanying them. It's common knowledge that the handling of reins is the opposite of Japan, so if you understand that, you can ride fairly freely, which made it a lot of fun for us.

We rode for 90 minutes, climbing steep, unmarked slopes and traversing a varied ranch landscape. It was very satisfying. However, I wished we could have been taken to a spot with a better ocean view at the top of the mountain, which is the only reason I’m giving it four stars.

I plan to choose this place for horseback riding again next time, but I think I will negotiate before riding. It was a lot of fun.

送迎の無いツアーなので、前日よりレンタルバイクでハーレーを借り現地出発
ヘルメットの要らない国なので、バンダナサングラスで開放感満喫しながら牧場目指して
ドドドドド！ （これもツアーに含めてくれればと思います）

今日の午前中は自分達４人だけの貸切状態で、乗馬の支度は殆どおわっており
鞍スタンバイの馬たちが、並んでお出迎え
スタッフも笑顔が素敵なカーボウイとカウガールが対応してくれて、日本語も片言で喋れる人達なので手続きもスムーズでした。

自分のあてがわれた馬は名前はカウボーイ、どの馬もよく教育されていて可愛かった
乗馬はかなり放任型で、初心者は経験者同伴じゃないと少し戸惑うかも
日本と手綱の扱いが逆なのも海外乗馬は常識なので、分かっていれば逆に
ある程度は自由に乗せてくれるので、自分達は凄く楽しかったです。

道無き急斜面を上ったり、起伏に富んだ牧場を９０分かけての乗馬
のりごたえ満点です。
ただ、山の上でもう少しオーシャンビューなところに案内してもらいたかったかな
と、そこだけが残念で星４つです。

次回も乗馬はここに決定のつもりですが、乗る前に交渉してみようと思っています。
楽しかったです。

This is my second horseback riding experience at Kualoa. Last time, I felt that the 2-hour ride was a bit long, so this time I opted for the 1-hour course. Riding in the great outdoors was indeed very pleasant, and I enjoyed it enough in just 1 hour. Next time, I would like to participate in a course other than horseback riding.

2回目のクアロアでの乗馬体験になります。
前回は2hでちょっと長いと感じていたので、今回は1hコースにしてみました。
大自然の中での乗馬はやはりとても気持ちよく、1hでも十分楽しめました。
今度は乗馬以外のコースにも参加したいと思います。

We participated as a family of five. We visited the Dole Plantation, had lunch with Huli Huli chicken in Haleiwa, and then went to Turtle Bay, where everyone had their first horseback riding experience. At first, we were anxious, but the horses were very well trained, and we enjoyed riding between the beautiful beach and the forest. Our guide was an experienced Japanese person, and we had a great time. I think this is a tour I would recommend to everyone.

家族５人で参加しました。ドールプランテーションを見学して、ハレイワでフリフリチキンの昼食をしてからタートルベイへ行き、みんな初めての乗馬体験をしました。最初は不安でしたが、馬はとてもよく調教されており、きれいな浜辺と林の間を馬に乗って散策しました。ガイドも経験豊富な日本人で楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。皆さんにお勧めしたいツアーだと思います。

I was satisfied to have shrimp for lunch! There were a lot of flies, but it was a perfect tour for those who want to enjoy horseback riding! The riding time was long, and I felt a sense of accomplishment from riding more than on other tours. (I had horseback riding experience on a different tour before.) I chose the canyon option, and it was good to be in the mountains rather than by the sea since it was hot even in October. I had a fulfilling day.

お昼はシュリンプ食べれて満足！ハエは多かったですが・・・乗馬を楽しみたいという方にはもってこいのツアーでした！乗っている時間も長く、他のツアーより乗馬をしたという達成感がありました。（以前、違うツアーで乗馬経験しました）渓谷の方を選びましたが、１０月でも暑かったので海より山でよかったです。１日充実できました。

The staff (Alex) was sensational! From chatting on our ride I felt like we were family.. Like we knew each other for years... Very inviting, knowledgeable and friendly! The horses are beautiful and sweet and the property you get to ride on is like out of a fairy tale! I will definitely be coming back every time I'm in Hawaii!

I highly recommend the two-hour course!

My wife, who loves horses, wanted to try horseback riding for the first time, so I joined her. We decided to go for the two-hour course together. We drove to the location in a rental car. It was my first time driving a left-hand drive car and in Hawaii, but the roads were wide, and we had no problems getting there. An iPhone was sufficient for navigation (though I used the Japanese navigation option, Never Lost, and got lost right away).

We arrived at Kualoa Ranch about an hour before our reservation, so we decided to have lunch first. Other tourists were there from all over the world, and we enjoyed friendly conversations while eating. I had seen reviews saying the BBQ wasn't good, but the garlic shrimp was delicious.

After that, we showed our voucher at the reception. Since we had some time, we were told to wait by the stables. There, we met the other participants. In our group, besides us, there were three American women and a newlywed couple from Korea, making a total of seven. The friendly instructor asked, "Does everyone understand English?" and since we replied, "No problem!" we didn't have to watch the Japanese DVD mentioned in other reviews. Instead, we received instructions directly from the instructor while mounted on the horses. Later, I realized the newlywed couple didn't understand much English and seemed to struggle with horse handling. If you're not very confident in English, it might be reassuring to watch the Japanese DVD.

After a brief explanation, we were off! I relaxed on a gentle horse, and as we passed through the mountain trails, we entered the vast world of Jurassic Park! The ocean spread out on our right, and if we were lucky, we might see a whale spouting. We also experienced some fun accidents, like being completely blocked by a herd of cows.

This activity mainly involves following the instructor at a slow pace, but my wife seemed to have a good connection with her horse. The instructor said, "You're doing great, so you can be the leader this time. You can make the horse walk a bit faster, but if you get too far from the group, wait for us." This allowed us to enjoy the ride quite freely (we were lucky!).

On the way back, we were even shown a path used in the latest "Jurassic World" movie, which was very satisfying! Our excitement was through the roof after watching the movie before participating. There are also other filming locations from "Jurassic World," so that's something to look forward to during your visit.

In this unique scenery, the two-hour course flew by. It may vary for different people, but I recommend the two-hour course. My backside was a little sore the next day, but that too is a good memory.

２時間コースをお勧め！

馬が大好きな妻の希望で、乗馬初体験の私も参加。思い切って２時間コースに二人で参加してみました。現地まではレンタカーで移動。左ハンドルもハワイでの運転も初めてですが、道も広く問題なく移動できました。ナビはiPhoneで充分です。（オプションでつけた日本語ナビのネバー・ロストを使ってましたがすぐに迷いました。）

クアロア牧場には受付の１時間ぐらい前には到着したので、先にランチを取ることに。ほかの観光客の方も世界各地から来ていらして、結構フレンドリーに話しながら食事も楽しめました。ＢＢＱは美味しくなかったという書き込みを見ましたが、ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったですよ。

その後バウチャーを見せて受付。まだ時間があるので厩舎の横で待機するように言われました。そこで参加者の方々と対面。私たちの回は私たちの他にはアメリカ人の女性３人と韓国人の新婚さんカップル２名、そして私たちの計７名ででした。気さくなインストラクターの方から「みんな英語わかる？」と聞かれて「大丈夫！」と答えたので他の方のレビューにある日本語でのＤＶＤを見ることもなく、直接インストラクターが馬にまたがりながら説明を受けました。あとで分かったのですが、新婚さんカップルはあまり英語が分かっていなかったようで、あとで馬の操作に手こずっていたようです。英語にあまり自信のない方は折角なので日本語のDVDを見せてもらったほうが安心です。

簡単な説明も終わり、いよいよ出発です！おとなしい馬に身体を預け、山道を抜けるとそこは広大なジュラシックパークの世界！右側には海も広がり運がよければクジラの潮吹きも見えるみたいです。途中は牛の群れに完全に道をふさがれたりと、楽しいアクシデントも体験しました。

このアクティビティは基本的にインストラクターに従ってゆっくり歩くのですが、妻は馬と相性がよかったようで、「上手だから今回のリーダーになって。少し馬を早く歩かせてもいいから、隊列から離れすぎたら待っててね。」と言ってもらえ、結構自由に楽しめました。（ラッキーでした！）

帰り道ではなんと最新作の「ジュラシック・ワールド」のロケで使われた小道も紹介してもらい大満足！映画を見てからの参加でもテンションも上がりまくりでした。それ以外にも「ジュラシック・ワールド」で撮影に使われているところがありますので、それは参加されてのお楽しみ。

ここでしか体験できない景色の中で、あっという間に過ぎた２時間コースでした。
人にもよると思うのですが、私は２時間のコースをお勧めします。翌日お尻は少し痛くなりますが、それも良い思い出です。

This tour allows you to leisurely ride horses while enjoying the filming locations of various movies and dramas, such as Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and Hawaii Five-O. Since we love movies and foreign dramas, we were super excited to say, "We saw this in Five-O!" The valley where the filming took place offered a great view, and the breeze was refreshing, making it a very relaxing experience. Later, when the staff took our photos against a backdrop that appeared in Jurassic World, we felt a second wave of joy like we were in the theater again. However, the time spent walking at the base of the filming location was shorter than expected, so I wished we had a bit more time to explore the sites, which is why I deducted one star.

ゴジラ、ジュラシックパーク、ハワイ５－Oなど、数々の映画やドラマのロケ地を眺めながら、馬でゆったりと乗馬散歩できるツアーです。私たちは映画や海外ドラマが大好きなので、ここはファイブオーで見たね！などと大興奮しました。ロケ地の渓谷は眺めがよく、風が抜ける感じが気持ちいい場所で、非常に癒されました。後日、スタッフの方に写真を撮ってもらった背景場所がジュラシックワールドに出てきて、映画館で二度目の喜び。ただ、思ったよりロケ地である渓谷のふもとを歩く時間が短かったので、もう少しロケ地をめぐる時間があったら最高！なのになと思い、☆ひとつ減らしました。

For our three-generation trip, we chose the Pineapple Train.

We arrived 15 minutes late from the scheduled meeting time. Furthermore, there was a misunderstanding regarding the number of people, resulting in not having enough tickets for the Pineapple Train, which led to the need to go to the office to pick them up.

Next, we headed to the pickup location for my brother's family, but despite being past the meeting time, they were not at the designated spot. The driver kindly searched all over and even checked places that are often mistaken. Since we couldn't get in touch, they ended up driving to the hotel where we were staying. Embarrassingly, we were still at the hotel, and it was just a simple case of being late, but we ended up departing 30 minutes behind schedule. I truly apologize for that.

Despite the various troubles, the driver kept the atmosphere lively in the car, which I was really grateful for.

The Pineapple Train was peaceful and provided a relaxing time for adults. However, when I went to the restroom on the Pineapple Train, I lost track of time and couldn't go shopping. I also couldn't use the 15% off ticket that you receive when booking through VELTRA.

During the sea turtle watching at Alii Beach, they took us early considering the time the turtles would be on the beach, allowing us to see the turtles and take photos.

While exploring Haleiwa Town with kids, we spent most of our time at Matsumoto's Shave Ice and lunch, so there was no time to go to Giovanni's. We did have a little time for shopping, like buying an aloha shirt from Kahala.

In the car, the driver shared a lot about the sightseeing spots, making it a meaningful time. We were able to return to Waikiki by 3 PM.

三世代での旅行で、パイナップル列車を選択しました。

待ち合わせの時間より15分遅れての到着でした。さらに、人数が間違って伝わっており、パイナップル列車のチケット枚数が足りないため、事務所まで取りに行くという事態が発生しました。

次に、兄の家族のピックアップ場所に向かったのですが、待ち合わせの時間を過ぎていたにもかかわらず、指定の場所にいなかったため、あちこち探し回ってくれたり、よく間違えがちな場所にも見に行ってくれたり、連絡もつかなかったので、最後には滞在しているホテルにまで車をまわして頂きました。恥ずかしながらホテルにまだいており、単なる遅刻だったのですが、30分も出発時間に遅れることになってしまいました。本当に申し訳なかったです。

様々なトラブルがあったにもかかわらず、ドライバーの方は車内を盛り上げて下さり、本当にありがたかったです。

パイナップル列車はのどかで、大人が癒される時間でした。パイナップル列車に乗って、トイレに行くと時間はなくなってしまって、買い物はできませんでした。ＶＥＬＴＲＡ予約時にもらえる15％オフのチケットを使うことができませんでした。

アリイビーチでのウミガメ鑑賞では、ウミガメが浜にいる時間を考慮して、先に連れて行ってくれたので、浜にいるウミガメを見ることが出来、写真を撮ることができました。
ハレイワタウンでの散策は子供連れだと、マツモトのシェイブアイスとランチでほとんど時間が無くなってしまったので、ジョバンニまで行く時間はなかったです。ＫＡＨＡＲＡのアロハシャツを買ったりと少しのお買い物の時間はありました。
車内ではドライバーの方が観光スポットをたくさん話してくれて、有意義な時間でした。15時にはワイキキに戻ってこれました。

There were parts of the guide's explanation that I didn't understand in English, but the scenery was so beautiful that the two hours flew by! The guide also took pictures with my phone, which was great!

ガイドの説明が英語でわからないところもありましたが、見る景色がとても綺麗で2時間はあっという間でした！
ガイドさんが私のケータイで写真も撮ってくれたりしたのでよかったです！

We participated as a couple with our sixth-grade son. First, we went to Moalua Garden, then to a coffee shop, and finally to Dole Plantation. We spent 30 minutes at Dole, which was enough time to eat soft serve ice cream and look at souvenirs. Next, we headed to a beach with turtles. There were only two swimming in the water, and they didn't come ashore.

We had a 60-minute meal time in Haleiwa Town. I had previously communicated my desire for Huli Huli chicken and garlic shrimp, and the guide took us to a restaurant, but it was disappointing that it wasn't Marukey's. I regretted not asking to go to Marukey's. Since it was before 11 a.m., we were able to buy the Huli Huli chicken quickly. The taste was just average.

For horseback riding, we walked in a line along a mountain path, but the scenery became monotonous halfway through, making the 90 minutes feel long. I was very disappointed that the photos taken by the local guide with my camera didn't turn out well. The horseback riding itself was fine for elementary school students, but I think the coastal course would have had better views.

The guide explained various things about Hawaii on the bus. While the information about history and current life was helpful, I honestly found the discussions about celebrities' private lives unnecessary and uninteresting.

夫婦と小学6年生の息子で参加しました。
最初にモアルナガーデン、次にコーヒー屋さん、ドールプランテーションへ。
ドールは３０分の滞在、ソフトクリームを食べてお土産を見るのには十分でした。
次に亀のいる浜辺へ。海の中に2匹泳いでいるだけで上陸はしていませんでした。
ハレイワタウンで６０分の食事時間。あらかじめ、フリフリチキンとガーリックシュリンプの希望を伝えるとガイドさんがお店に連れて行ってくれますが、マーキーズではないお店だったのが残念でした。マーキーズに行きたいと言えばよかったとちょっと後悔。フリフリチキンは時間が11時前だったせいかすぐに買えました。味はまあ普通です。
乗馬は、山道をずーっと隊列になって歩いて行きますが途中から景色が単調で９０分が長く感じられました。現地のガイドさんに頼んだカメラの写真がうまく撮れていなくて非常に残念。
乗馬自体は小学生でも大丈夫でしたが、海辺のコースの方が眺めが良くてよかったかなと思いました。
ガイドさんがバスの中で色々とハワイの事を説明してくれます。歴史や現在の生活については為になりましたが、芸能人の私生活の話はプライベートなことですし興味がないので正直余計な話だと思いました。

The people were friendly, the views were great. Since we are experienced riders it would've been nice to do more than a walk but we were aware it was only walk. For the cost we probably wouldn't pick this type of ride again.

I was nervous before riding the horse, but the smart horses gave me a wonderful time. They worked hard to climb steep hills and skillfully avoided muddy areas, making the 90 minutes fly by without any scary moments. The guide also made great use of our time, showing us various places and preparing meals, which made us very happy. My family and I are talking about wanting to participate again!

馬に乗る前は緊張していましたが、賢い馬たちに、楽しい時間を過ごさせてもらいました。
かなり急な坂を頑張って登ってくれたり、ぬかるみを上手に避けて歩いてくれて、怖い思いをすることなくあっという間の９０分でした。
ガイドの方も時間をうまく使って、色々なところに案内してくれたり、食事の準備を下さって大変うれしかったです。また参加したいね～と家族みんなで話しています。

I think it’s inconvenient because there’s no pickup service and you have to meet on-site, so you need a rental car to get there. Horseback riding along the nearby beach felt monotonous since the course was the same going and coming back. The time was shorter than I expected. The horseback riding at Kualoa had better scenery. If the weather is good, it might offset some of that.

ピックアップが無く現地集合の為レンタカーでないと行けない場所の為不便だと思う。近くのビーチ沿いを乗馬。コースが行き帰りが同じで単調に感じた。時間が思ったより短かった。クアロアの乗馬の方が景色は良かった。天気が良ければある程度相殺されるかもしれない。

I signed up for canyon horseback riding, but due to bad weather, it was canceled and changed to a seaside course. While the weather is no one's fault, I was really looking forward to it, so it's disappointing. However, I was glad that I could still go horseback riding on the seaside course. Thank you to the guide for being so kind. I will try canyon horseback riding again next year.

渓谷乗馬を申し込みしましたが、天候が悪くキャンセルになり海辺コースに変更になりました。天候は誰の責任ではありませんが、楽しみにしていただけに残念です。しかし海辺コースでも乗馬が出来たので良かった。ガイドさんも親切にして頂きありがとうございました。来年また渓谷乗馬に再挑戦します。

I participated for the first time in five years. This time, it was a one-hour horseback riding session (without transportation), and I drove from my hotel in Honolulu to the location, arriving about 30 minutes before check-in began. There were many participants, including Japanese people, on that day. The weather was decent.

Before riding, we watched a Japanese DVD for instructions and safety precautions (about 3 minutes), and then mounted the horses as instructed by the instructor. We had to wait briefly until everyone in our group was mounted before we could depart. There were about 15 people in our group.

Once the tour started, we lined up and proceeded through the mountains. Occasionally, a horse would start eating grass by the roadside, but a quick tug on the reins would bring it back in line, so there were no issues.

After a complete loop around the property, the tour ended. I think the actual time spent riding was about 30 minutes. It ended so quickly that I felt a bit nostalgic.

There are horseback riding tours available on islands other than Oahu, so I would like to participate in a different tour next time.

5年ぶりに参加しました。
今回は1時間の乗馬（送迎なし）でしたが、現地まではホノルル市内のホテルからレンタカーで移動し、受付開始の30分くらい前に到着。当日は日本人を含め、たくさんの参加者がいました。天気はまずまずでした。
馬に乗る前には日本語のDVDによる説明・注意事項を見て（約3分くらい）、インストラクターの指示通りに馬に乗ります。グループ毎に出発するので、全員が馬に乗るまで一時待機。
約15人くらいのグループでした。
ツアーが始まると、一列に並んで、山の中を進みます。たまに、馬が道端の草を食べ始めたりしますが、「こら！」と手綱を引けば、すぐに列に戻るので問題ありません。
そんなこんなで敷地内をぐるっと一周して終了です。実際に馬に乗っている時間は、全部で約30分くらいだと思います。あっという間に終わってしまったので、名残りおしかったです。
オアフ島以外でも乗馬のツアーはあるので、今度は違うツアーに参加したいと思います。

The guide was Japanese, and since it was a tour with only Japanese people, I enjoyed hearing various deep stories about Hawaii in the van. The guide was a great storyteller and a fun person.

On this day, the North Shore had high waves due to the typhoon, and it seemed that the turtles couldn't come up to the beach, so there were no turtles at Turtle Bay. However, they took us to another beach where we could see turtles on the way back!

For lunch, they took us to a recommended shrimp restaurant, and it was really delicious. The seaside horseback riding plan was just the right length at 45 minutes, and it felt great. The horses weren't startled by the sound of the waves, and they were all calm, but some horses got really into eating grass during the ride, which seemed challenging for the riders (laughs). The riders looked like they were having fun despite the struggles.

I think it's a tour that people of all ages, from children to the elderly, can enjoy.

ガイドさんは日本人で、日本人しかいないツアーだったので、バンの中でいろんなハワイのディープな話が聞けて楽しかったです。ガイドさんは話が上手で面白い人でした。

この日のノースショアは台風の影響で波が高く、亀が海岸に上がってこれないようで、タートルベイに亀がいませんでした。しかし、帰りに亀が見られる別の海岸に連れてってくれたので見ることができました！
お昼にはおすすめのシュリンプのお店にも連れて行ってもらったのですが、本当に美味しかったです。
海辺乗馬プランは45分とちょうど良い時間で、気持ちいいです。馬は波の音にも驚かないし、みんなおとなしいですが、馬によっては外乗の途中で草を夢中で食べてしまう奴がいて操作が大変そうでした(笑)乗っている人は苦労しつつそれなりに楽しそうでしたが。

子供から年配の人まで楽しめるツアーだと思います。

Not only was the horseback riding experience enjoyable, but I also got to visit Moanalua Gardens, Dole Plantation, and Haleiwa, which made for a fulfilling trip! Even though it wasn't part of the original plan, I was glad that I could also visit the North Shore Soap Factory and Honolulu Coffee upon request!

乗馬体験だけではなく、モアナルアガーテン・ドールプランテーション・ハレイワも行けて充実していました！当初の予定にはなかったにも関わらず、リクエストに応じてノースショアソープファクトリーやホノルルコーヒーも行けてよかったです！

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable about horses, Hawaiian scenery, and informative about Hawaiian economy. The ride itself was absolutely goregous and the beauty of the trail and ocean was so beautiful it is difficult to describe. Definately worth the money and a must if you are on the North Shore.
Only suggestion is that the address needs to be be more specific and signs would be nice.

I really wanted to ride a horse, so I booked this place since it was close by and I had planned to go skydiving in the morning. As soon as I entered, I spotted a horse! I arrived a bit too early, so I explored the area! Right behind was the beautiful ocean of the North Shore! The location is amazing!

There were two women guiding us, and one of them did her best to explain in Japanese. But it was simple enough to understand. More than that, the horse was so well-behaved that it was quite comfortable.

Along the way, the horse ate grass and pooped. It had a free-spirited vibe that I can't experience in Japan. I definitely want to go again. If possible, I want to be able to ride like a wild samurai.

I went with a friend, but my friend got motion sickness from skydiving, so I ended up riding with a family from the West. They took some photos, and I made great memories!

どうしても馬に乗りたくて、朝スカイダイビングする予定で、すぐ近くだったのでこちらを予約しました。 入り口入ったらすぐ馬発見！案外早く着きすぎたので、近くを探索しました！すぐ裏はノースショアのきれいな海！ロケーションサイコーです！
案内してくれたのは女性2人、1人の女性は頑張って日本語で説明してくれました。でも簡単な説明なので余裕で理解しました。っと言うより馬が良い子過ぎてかなり快適でした。
途中で草を食べたり、ウンチしたり。自由な感じが日本では味わえない雰囲気でした。
また、是非行きたいです。出来れば暴れん坊将軍位乗れるようになりたい。
友達と行ったのですが、友達はスカイダイビング酔いをしてしまい結果私1人と欧米の家族での乗馬でした。写真も撮って頂きいい思い出できました！

I considered a 1.5 or 2-hour course but ultimately participated in the 1-hour course, and I had a great time walking through the grasslands with the mountains in the background, climbing and descending the mountain trails. I think there were mostly Japanese participants, and we walked in a line as a group of about 20 horses. Some horses started eating grass or strayed from the line, but each time, the staff would call out in Japanese, saying things like "Pull the reins!" Additionally, two staff members at the front and back would come to give instructions to the horses, which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy the horseback riding. The staff were friendly and it was a very pleasant experience.

1.5か2時間コースも検討し結局1時間コースに参加しましたが、山道を登ったり下ったり山をバックに草原を歩いたりで十分楽しめました。ほぼ日本人だったと思いますが20頭くらいのグループで一列に並んで歩いて行くのですが、馬によっては草を食べ始めたり列を外れたりするのですが、そのたびに「綱を引いて～」等と日本語で声かけしてくれました。また前後の2人のスタッフが馬に指示を出しに来てくれたりで安心して乗馬を楽しめました。スタッフの方もフレンドリーでとても良かったです。

We participated as a couple.
The tour heading towards the North Shore always includes "This Tree, What Tree" and "Dole Plantation," which can be a bit tiresome, but it's understandable since there are first-timers.
The main horseback riding experience lasts about 90 minutes, going along a mountain path with ups and downs, so it's quite fulfilling.
I've also experienced horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, but I enjoyed this one more in terms of riding time and course.
After riding, we had an hour of free time in the town of Haleiwa, so I was able to indulge in the Huli Huli chicken from Ray's.

夫婦で参加しました。
ノースショア方面へ向かうツアーには「この木なんの木」「ドールプランテーション」が必ず入るので辟易しますが、「初」の方もいらっしゃるので仕方がないですね。
メインの乗馬は約90分、アップ、ダウンのある山道を行くので乗りごたえたっぷりです。
クアロア牧場の乗馬も経験ありますが、乗馬時間、コース等こちらの方が楽しめました。
乗馬後はハレイワの町で1時間の自由時間があったので「Ｒａｙ’ｓ」のフリフリチキンも堪能できました。

Even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy horseback riding. The sightseeing in North Shore on the way to the location was also very enjoyable, thanks to the guide's thorough explanations and attentive service. We visited the popular garlic shrimp wagon, the beach where the honu (sea turtles) appear, the Dole Plantation, and a coffee farm—places you must see when touring North Shore. It was a quick yet enriching tour. I want to participate again with my friends next time!

初心者の私でも、楽しく乗馬できました
その場所に着くまでの間のノースショアの観光も、ガイドさんの丁寧な説明と親身な応対で、とっても楽しく観光することができました
今話題のガーリックシュリンプのワゴンへ…ホヌの現れる海岸へ…ドールプランテーションへ…コーヒーファームへ…ノースショア観光でおさえるべき場所に連れて行っていただきました
あっという間で中身の濃いツアーです
次も友達つれて参加したいです

We participated as a family of five, all beginners. Our Japanese guide and driver, Masa, kept us entertained with his fun conversations and made sure we enjoyed ourselves at every stop. He casually took us to a recommended lunch spot, which was a relief in the heat, and thanks to him, we were able to enjoy our free time until the last minute. The horseback riding was at a cozy riding club run by Mark and Angel, and I was surprised that we got to ride right after a brief explanation! However, as we gradually became one with the horse, the excitement when we emerged from the dense valley into an open area was unforgettable. The only downside was that the restroom was a simple mountain toilet, which had quite an odor, but I definitely want to go back to meet the uniquely charming horses again. Thank you, Spirits!

初心者ばかりの家族５名で参加。日本語ガイド兼ドライバーのマサさんは楽しいおしゃべりで飽きさせず、行く先々で私たちを楽しませてくれました。おすすめのランチのところへも気軽に連れて行ってくれて、暑い中助かりましたし、おかげでフリータイムもぎりぎりまで楽しむことができました。乗馬はマークさんとエンジェルさんが経営するアットホームな乗馬クラブで、簡単な解説後すぐに乗ることになったのにはびっくり！でも、次第に馬と一体となり、うっそうとした渓谷から開けた場所に出た時の感動は忘れられません。唯一、トイレだけは山の簡易トイレだったのでニオイが大変でしたが、またぜひ個性豊かな馬たちに会いに行きたいと思います。スピリッツ、ありがとう！

I drove from Waikiki to the North Shore (Haleiwa) to see wild sea turtles and experienced horseback riding at Turtle Bay. It was my first time, but the horse walked calmly in the direction of the reins. Riding along the beach with the refreshing sea breeze was the best.

ワイキキから車でノースショア（ハレイワ）で野生のウミガメを鑑賞し、 タートルベイで乗馬を体験しました。初めてでしたが、おとなしく手綱の方向に歩いてくれます。さわやかな海風の中の海辺の乗馬は最高です。

My wife and I rode together. There was also a family of foreigners with us, including a child around elementary school age. This course doesn't involve much running, so it's fine for beginners. They take commemorative photos with a beautiful view of the sea in the background, so a camera is a must. If you have some riding experience, you can manage even if you don't understand English. It's an easy experience to have in Hawaii, so I recommend participating if you have any interest.

嫁さんと2人で乗りました。一緒に外人さんの家族も一緒でしたが、小学生くらいの子供も参加されていました。こちらのコースはほとんど走ったりはしないので初心者でも大丈夫です。
高台の景色の良いところで海をバックに記念写真を撮ってくれるので、カメラは必須です。
何度か乗馬経験があれば英語がわからなくてもなんとかなります。
ハワイで簡単に体験できるので少しでも興味があれば参加することをお勧めします。

This is my third time, and it has become a staple whenever I come to Hawaii. They let you run quite a bit through the ranch. Although I consider myself an intermediate rider, I have only ridden about seven or eight times abroad, but they still let me ride. However, since you run in some narrow areas, I wouldn't recommend it unless you are comfortable with horseback riding. You actually have to avoid branches that might hit your head while galloping, which can be dangerous, but those who are confident can enjoy it. Helmets are self-reported, so there's no need to wear one if you don't want to (you sign a waiver and take responsibility). Initially, I rode with my wife, but she said it was scary and doesn't want to ride again.

今回で3回目になりますが、ハワイに来た時の定番になっています。
牧場の中をかなり走らせてくれます。上級者となっていますが私は海外での乗馬経験が７、8回位ですが乗らせてくれます。ただし、狭いところも結構走るので乗馬に余裕がある人でないとお勧めしません。実際に駆け足の途中で頭に当たりそうな木の枝を避けたりしないといけないので危ないですが、自信のある人だと楽しめます。
ヘルメットも自己申告制ですので無理にかぶる必要もありません。（サインして自己責任です）
実際に一番最初は嫁さんと2人で乗りましたが、怖かったのでもう乗らないと言っています。

I visited Gunstock again this year, continuing from last year. Of course, my purpose was to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but my main goal was to meet Donkey. He is a very gentle and friendly donkey.

This year, I brought a bag of carrots as a souvenir, and he happily munched on them.

The staff at the ranch are all very kind, and it became a wonderful memory again this year.

I promised Donkey that I would definitely come back to see him, and I left with a heavy heart. On the way back, I stopped by Kahuku and Haleiwa, returning home completely satisfied and full.

If you plan to go, it might be difficult without a rental car, but the horses are well-trained and smart, so you can enjoy your time with peace of mind.

去年に引き続き、今年もガンストックに来ました。
目的はもちろん乗馬と見晴らしの良い景色なの
ですが、1番の目的はドンキーに会いに来ました。
すごく大人しくて人懐っこいロバなんです。

今年はお土産の人参を1袋持参して
ポリポリと美味しそうに食べてくれました。

こちらの牧場のスタッフさんもとても優しい
方ばかりで今年も素敵な思い出になりました。

また、必ず会いに来るねとドンキーに約束して
名残惜しさ満開で帰路につきました。
帰りにはカフク、ハレイワを回って
お腹いっぱいの大満足で帰りました。

行かれる時はレンタカーじゃないと
難しいかもしれませんが、
良く調教された賢いお馬さん達なので
安心して楽しめます。

Without driving myself, I enjoyed a relaxed horseback riding experience. Since this is an annual tradition, I’ve become friends with the owner. It feels refreshing. Our family trip to Hawaii revolves around this horseback riding, and it feels like summer has come to an end this year.

When we arrived at Happy Trails, we signed a waiver and then received a briefing from the staff on how to ride. Finally, we set off for the valley ride. Just when I thought the path was gentle, we encountered uphill and downhill slopes, and at the midpoint, we enjoyed a refreshing view of Haleiwa Bay. We took a commemorative photo at the end, and the horseback riding time flew by.

In Japan, small children cannot ride horses, but here, they can enjoy thrilling valley rides under parental responsibility. I was also able to use the points I earned last year.

自分で運転せず、気軽に乗馬体験、毎年のことなのでオーナーとも仲良くなれ？気分爽快です。我が家のハワイ旅行はこの乗馬がメイン、今年の夏も終わったなという感じです。
ハッピートレイルズに着くと、免責同意書にサインをして、その後スタッフから乗馬のやり方のレクチャーを受けいよいよ渓谷乗馬、なだらかな道かと思えば、登り、下りの坂道を通り中間でハレイワ湾を眺め爽快な気分になり最後に記念撮影、あっという間の乗馬時間がすぎますね。
日本では、小さい子は乗馬できないですが、ここでは、親の責任においてスリル満点な渓谷乗馬を楽しめます。
昨年のポイントもしっかりと使わせてもらいました。