All Reviews for Horseback Riding Tours

The ride itself was very nice along the beach area. I was a first time rider and the staff work with me providing instructions on controlling the horse, so don't be afraid to try this experience if you have never rode a horse.

The only difficulty is that we were staying in Waikiki and the event took place on the North Shore. There is no transportation options offered by the event, but we rented a car for the day and were able to tour more of the island following the ride.

Overall, I highly recommend this activity.

I participated with a friend.
The tour guide was a local person, but they spoke excellent Japanese, and we had no trouble at all; it was a fun experience.
We spent a satisfying and enjoyable hour in nature that flew by.
Thank you, Katie!!

友人と２人で参加しました。
ツアーガイドの方が現地の方でしたが、上手な日本語で全く不自由することなく、楽しくガイドをしてくださいました。
自然と触れ合いながら、満足のいく楽しいあっという間の１時間を過ごさせてもらいました。
ケイティさん、ありがとう！！

I really wanted to go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch. It's a shame there’s no shuttle service. It takes an hour and a half by bus from Ala Moana, and I was worried about not having enough buses to get back. I was disappointed that I spent time on things other than horseback riding. I would really like to request that you consider offering a plan with shuttle service.

非常にやりたかったクアロア牧場での乗馬。
送迎がないのが痛いです。
アラモアナから、バスで1時間半、帰りもバスがあまりないから帰れるのか不安でした。
乗馬以外に時間を費やしたのが残念。
送迎有プランを是非ご検討お願いしたいです。

I experienced a 2-hour horseback riding course. It was my first time riding, and I thought 2 hours might be too long, but it flew by, and I feel like I wouldn't have been satisfied with just 1 hour.

I will definitely go horseback riding again next time!

乗馬２時間コースを体験しました。
はじめての乗馬でしたし２時間は長すぎるかなと思ってましたがあっという間の２時間で、１時間では満足できなかっただろうなと思ってます。

次回もまた乗馬やります！

The frilly chicken and garlic shrimp were just as expected, and I was glad to join the tour on Sunday! The location for lunch at the beach was fantastic. The town of Haleiwa felt like a nostalgic countryside town. The guide also provided detailed explanations, which made it enjoyable.

期待通りのフリフリチキン、ガーリックシュリンプ、日曜日にツアーに参加でき良かった！！
ビーチでのランチにロケーション最高でした。
ハレイワの街は、ノスタルジックな田舎町という感じ。
ガイドさんも、詳しく説明いただき楽しかったです。

This tour allowed me to experience North Shore sightseeing, horseback riding, and B-grade gourmet food all in one day, and I was very satisfied. The main highlight was definitely the horseback riding. The staff provided explanations in English, but even for someone like me who isn't proficient in English, I was able to understand about 50%, so it's fine for those who struggle with English. I also recommend the B-grade gourmet garlic shrimp.

このツアーはノースショワ観光・乗馬・B級グルメが１日で体験で出来てとても満足できました。メインはやはり乗馬です。スタッフは英語の説明ですが、英語のできない私でも50％は理解できたので、英語が苦手に方でも大丈夫です。B級グルメのガーリックシュリンプもオススメです。

This is a place that has been used in movies, and you will be overwhelmed by the great nature. You can go horseback riding there, which feels really nice. First, you watch a video in Japanese that explains the precautions, and then you are assigned a horse that fits your body size. After that, you proceed slowly in a single file. The horses tend to stray off to eat grass, so you need to be careful, but time passes enjoyably while chatting with the staff. However, since it's a long ride, your backside may start to hurt towards the end. I recommend it because you can enjoy a wonderful time while feeling the pleasant breeze of Hawaii.

ここは映画でも使用された場所で、その大自然に圧倒されます。
そこで乗馬をできて、とても気持ちいいです。
始めに日本語で注意事項などのビデオを見てから、自分の体格に合った馬を割り当てられます。
そして、ゆっくりと1列になって進んで行きます。
馬たちは草を食べたくて寄り道するので、注意が必要ですが
スタッフのお姉さんたちとおしゃべりしながら楽しい時間が過ぎていきます。
しかし長時間の乗馬なので、最後の方はお尻が痛くなってきます。
ハワイの気持ち良い風を感じながら、素敵な時間を過ごせるのでお勧めです。

This tour offers various options, but it is primarily scheduled around horseback riding, so I recommend it for those whose main purpose is horseback riding. One downside is that it can be a bit confusing because we shared the bus with people on different plans, making it hard to fully understand the explanations.

このツアーはいろいろ選べれますが、乗馬がメインでスケジュールが組まれていますので、乗馬が主目的な方にお勧めです。乗馬以外のプランの人と同じバスになったせいか、スケジュールがややこしく、説明がいまいち理解できないのが難点です。

With the free plan, you can also enjoy swimming in the sea. I was introduced to a beach where turtles are present. I had the rare experience of seeing turtles swimming nearby and napping on the sandy beach.

フリープランでは海水浴もできます。亀がいるビーチを紹介して貰いました。亀が近くを泳いでいたり、砂浜で昼寝をしていたり、貴重な体験をすることができました。

It was my first time on a four-wheeler, so I was filled with both excitement and anxiety, but riding through the rugged paths in the great outdoors was incredibly refreshing. The two-hour course was very satisfying! I heard there's also a one-hour course, but since it includes explanations and practice, I think the two-hour option is better.

四輪バイクは初めてだったので、期待と不安でいっぱいでしたが、大自然のなかガタガタの道を風をきって走るのはとても爽快でした。２時間コースでしたが大満足です！１時間コースもあるみたいですが、説明や練習も含まれているので、２時間のほうが良いと思います。

I participated in the 2-hour course. I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Hawaii. Hawaii has great mountains as well as the ocean!

2時間コースに参加しました。ハワイの自然を満喫できました。ハワイは海だけではなく、山もよいですね！

I participated because I had a great time horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch before. However, I was disappointed that the tour included other sightseeing spots as well. I had already been to all the places other than horseback riding... I think it would be easier to choose if there were more tours that focused solely on horseback riding.

以前、クアロア牧場で乗馬をした時に面白かったということで参加しました。ただ、乗馬以外の観光地もまわるようなツアー内容だったのが残念です。乗馬以外はすでに行った事がある場所ばかりだったので・・・。乗馬だけをできるツアーがもっといろいろとあると選びやすいと思います。

Last year, I had a wonderful experience riding in the North Shore canyon, so I ended up doing canyon riding again this time. My 10-year-old grandson also wants to do it again next year. This was the first time he rode alone, and he seemed to really enjoy it, even wanting to go again on the same day. Riding in the canyon must have been the best feeling for him. Next year, I plan to have him ride in the canyon plus by the seaside.

One of the highlights of this tour is that you can enjoy sightseeing along the highway on the way to North Shore, which was a lot of fun. At the end of the ride, the staff from Happy Trails take family photos, so it's definitely a good idea to bring a camera.

In any case, I can't miss this riding plan next year. It's a shame I can't convey how I feel about this experience.

　昨年、ノースショワーの渓谷乗馬を楽しく体験できたので、今回もまた渓谷乗馬をしてしまいました。
　１０歳になる孫も、来年もやりたいとのこと、何せ今回初めて一人で乗馬をさせたのですが、とても気に入ったのか当日もう一回やりたいというほど、渓谷を乗馬することは孫にとって最高の気分だったのかもしれません。
　来年は、渓谷プラス海辺の乗馬をさせたいと思っています。
　このツアーの特徴は、ノースショアーに行くまでの間、街道沿いの観光もできるのでとっても楽しかったです。
　乗馬の最後にハッピートレイのスタッフが家族写真をとってくれるので必ずカメラは持っていったほうがいいですね。
　ともかく来年もこの乗馬プランははずせません。
　この気持ち状況を伝えられないのが残念です。

The place was about an hour away from Honolulu but that wasn't problem. The website said to be there 30 min early and we were but the horse handlers said that wasn't neccessary. They were short handed and we ended up waiting more than an hour to ride but the place was majestic so we weren't bothered by the wait. The guides prepared us and were concerned about everyones safety. The ride was perfect. They guides were professional and took time to take our pictures while we were on the beach. I would do it again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii.. It was a great family experience.

My family and I enjoy horseback riding but this one was not up to par. I booked a private lesson and was told we would be able to do more with the horses beside just walking them and also would not be a nose to tail ride but that's exactly what it was. We were told many things but none were true. A couple of the horses did not like having another horse so close to it's tail so they would constantly kick backwards. You're only on the beach for a short time to cross to the dusty path were you spend most of the time until you cross back over the beach to go back to the club. Our guide was also an unpleasant women who never spoke unless it was to tell us what we were doing wrong. It was definetely not worth the money we spent and would not go back.

It was an hour of horseback riding, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. There was a Japanese video with instructions, so there were no issues at all. The staff were very considerate towards us, even though our English wasn't great, and we had a great time. My backside got a bit sore, and since we couldn't gallop the horse, an hour was just enough.

一時間の乗馬でしたが、十分堪能できました。
注意事項などは日本語のビデオがあり、まったく問題なかったです。
スタッフの方も英語がイマイチな私たちに色々気遣っていただき、楽しかったです。
お尻が痛くなったのと、馬を走らせる行為はできないので、１時間でも十分でしたよ。

I've been to Hawaii many times, and last year I participated in a horseback riding course in the North. This time, my daughter, who became hooked on horseback riding, insisted that we join a two-hour horseback riding course at Kualoa Ranch.

Unlike the North, here we were truly able to enjoy horseback riding while being gently rocked on the horse's back amidst breathtaking scenery and magnificent nature. It was an emotional experience to see the filming locations of Jurassic Park and the familiar landscapes from Lost on the vast grounds.

We were a team of six, and our guide, who is a fifth-generation Japanese American, was fluent in both Japanese and English. They frequently came back and forth from the front to the back where we were, taking care of us and chatting, so we had no worries or complaints and really enjoyed ourselves.

The two hours flew by. My son said it was the most fun he had during this trip. I highly recommend this tour! ☆

ハワイは何度も来ていて、去年はノースの乗馬コースに参加しました。そのときに乗馬にはまった娘にせがまれて、今回はクアロア牧場での乗馬2時間コースに参加しました。
ノースと違って、こちらは息を呑むほどの美しい風景と壮大な自然の中を、まさにゆったりのんびり馬の背に揺られて、本当に乗馬を堪能することができました。広大な敷地にある、ジュラシックパークの撮影現場、ロストでの見覚えのある地形など、感動ものでした。
また、6人で1チームでしたが、案内役の方が日系5世で日本語も英語も流暢な上、先頭から一番後ろの私たちまで何度も何度も行き来をしてお世話やお話をしてくれたので何一つ不安も不満もなく、本当に楽しめました。
あっという間の2時間でした。息子は今回の旅行の中で一番楽しかったと喜んでいました。このツアーはお勧めです☆

Horseback riding has always been a really fun pastime for me, and I especially thought after seeing the ad on your site that this particular ride seemed different and unique. And it was!

The horses themselves are polo horses....and wow...are they beautiful. Very different from most ranch horses i have seen...and the ride itself...all I have ever been on have been on ranches along dusty trails or in the woods...THIS WAS ON THE BEACH...RIGHT BY THE WATER...IN HAWAII!! I honestly think I don't need to say anymore! On the beach...in Hawaii!

I choose this horsebackriding venue because of the website which stated they are not your typical trail ride. According to the ad we would not be riding nose to tail - that's exactly what we had to do--- also the ad stated we would be free to ride the horses to our ability-absolutely not, we were not allowed out of the line or to go faster than a walk or to go ahead of the guide-who was a most unpleasant woman. Also the beach part of the ride was very limited. The only high marks I give are to the horses!! They were not your typical trail horses. Overall I was disappointed, especially considering the high cost.

The explanation before horseback riding was just a simple Japanese video, so I was honestly quite anxious, but once I got on the horse, all my worries disappeared.

I understood that I needed to follow the horse in front of me, so when the horse in front stopped, I stopped too. When it moved, I moved. All the horses were very smart and didn’t stray off course at all. They are really clever!

This time, in addition to the four of us, there were two Westerners participating individually, making a total of six people plus one guide for the two-hour course.

The guide only knew simple Japanese necessary for horseback riding, like “kick with both feet” and “pull,” so all the explanations about the movie filming along the way were in English. I thought that maybe Japanese people tend to sign up for half-day courses, as there were not many participants in the two-hour course.

At the end, we passed by another group of about 20 people, who were mostly Japanese. They had a Japanese guide. If you want to hear explanations in Japanese, this course might be better for you.

The scenery was absolutely amazing, and the two hours flew by! Many movies, including "Lost," "Jurassic Park," and "Godzilla," were filmed here, and we also passed the filming location for the remake of "Journey to the Center of the Earth," which is scheduled for release in 2012.

It’s quite far from Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch, but if I have the chance, I would love to join the two-hour course again!

乗馬前の説明は簡単な日本語ビデオを見るだけだったので、正直かなり不安でしたが、お馬さんに乗ったら不安も吹っ飛びました。

前の馬についていくことをわかっているので、前の馬が止まったら自分も止まる。動いたら動く。とどの馬もとっても頭がよく、激しくコースを外れることはありません。
本当におりこうさんたちです。

今回、私たち4人のほかに西洋人2名がそれぞれ一人参加で、計6人＋ガイド1名で2時間コースを楽しみました。

ガイドさんは「両足蹴って」とか「引っ張って」とか乗馬に必要な簡単な日本語しかわからない方だったので、途中の映画撮影についての説明などはすべて英語です。日本人はほとんどの方が半日コースなどに申し込まれるからか、日本人の2時間コースの参加は少ないのかなと思いました。

最後、ほかのグループとすれ違いましたが、20名ぐらい？の大人数でほぼ日本人のようでした。こちらは日本人ガイドさんがいらっしゃいました。説明を日本語で聞きたいのならこちらのコースがいいのかもしれません。

景色はとっても最高で、あっという間の2時間でした！
ロスト、ロストワールドやゴジラのほかにもたくさんの映画が撮影され、2012年に公開予定の「travel to the center of the earth」？のリメイク？撮影場所も通ります。

ワイキキからクアロア牧場までかなり遠いけど、機会があればまた2時間コースに参加したいです♪

This was by far the best activity that we booked on Oahu. The scenery was gorgeous and the horses were well behaved. The two guides were very knowledgeable about the ranch and you run into some interesting leftover movie/TV sets throughout the valley that make for some great pictures!

We participated as a family of two.
There were a total of five participants, which made it feel very homey, and we had a great time in the wagon.
The guide was also entertaining.
This tree, Dole, Haleiwa, canyon horseback riding, garlic shrimp lunch, turtle watching, and arriving at the hotel around 3 PM.
It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I was able to ride for an hour and a half, and by the end, I got used to the horse and had a lot of fun.
I had always wanted to try the garlic shrimp from the North Shore, and my wish came true. It was very delicious and impressive.
They adjusted the sightseeing times here and there, allowing us to have a meaningful day. We were also able to do some shopping!
It was truly more enjoyable than I expected. Thank you very much.

家族2名で参加しました。
参加者は計5名だったので、アットホーム的で
ワゴン内も楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも面白かったです。
この木なんの木⇒Dole⇒ハレイワ⇒渓谷乗馬⇒ガーリックシュリンプランチ⇒亀見学⇒ホテル15時頃着
乗馬も初めてで不安でしたが、1時間半も乗馬でき
最後の方は馬にも慣れて楽しかったです。
ノースショアのガーリックシュリンプも食べてみたかったので念願叶いました。とっても美味しかったです。感動。
所々で見学時間も調整して下さり、有意義な1日を過ごす事ができました。買い物もできましたし♪
本当に期待以上で楽しかったです。どうも有難うございました。

My new husband and I booked a private ride with the Hawaii Polo Club while on our honeymoon. I've been on several other guided horseback trail rides in the past, but this was a little different. For one thing, the horses are actually polo-horses, not the standard "follow-the-leader" horses of a typical ranch. Because of this, you are better off if you have at least a little experience in handling horses. There were a few times that loud noises or unfamiliar things on the path caused some skittishness.

One thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that my activity voucher said we would need to sign a liability waiver before the ride. I assume this is a standard practice, but the staff at the club just saddled up our horses, and off we went. No forms, no waivers, they didnt even tell us their names, nor did they ask ours. Good thing (for them) our slightly skittish horses didnt dump us on our heads.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the ride on the beach, the views were a

The usual choice for horseback riding was Kualoa Ranch, but since the reviews for their horseback riding weren't very good, I searched online and found this ranch that offers a tour with transportation included. I had been using Alan for optional activities in Hawaii, so I made a reservation.
The horses here are very smart, and even beginners can enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. They walk at a very leisurely pace, which might be a bit unsatisfying for experienced riders, but I was able to take photos with one hand while enjoying the scenery in the mountains.
The trail goes through some very enchanting trees, and the view of the North Shore from the top of the mountain was absolutely beautiful.
I think it's definitely an experience worth having when you visit Hawaii.

乗馬の出来る牧場はクアロア牧場とお決まりでしたが、乗馬の評判はあまりよくないので、ネットで検索していたらこちらの牧場で送迎つきのツアーを見つけました。以前からハワイのオプショナル利用はアランを使っていたので予約しました。
ここにいる馬達はとても賢くて初心者でも安心して乗馬が楽しめます。とてもゆつくりしたペースで歩くので経験者には物足りないかもしれませんが山の中の景色を楽しみながら片手で写真を撮ることもできました。
山道ではとても幻想的な木々の中を通っていき山の上から見るノースショアの海は最高に綺麗でした。
ハワイに行ったら是非とも経験した方がいいと思います。

I always appreciate Alan1's service. This is my second visit to Kualoa Ranch. During my first visit, I participated in a package that included transportation and allowed me to choose four activities, but I felt that the one-hour horseback riding was not enough. So this time, I signed up for a two-hour horseback riding course. The two-hour option offers a different route and allows you to go further in with a buggy, so I was able to fully enjoy the experience. However, since there was no transportation provided, it was quite challenging to get there from Waikiki on my own. I took the bus from Ala Moana, which took quite a bit of time, and since there are not many buses, I ended up spending a lot of time on travel before and after. It felt wasteful. Especially on the way back, the bus did not pass by at the scheduled time, and I had to wait nearly an hour for the next bus after the previous one had just left. It was getting quite dark, and I became anxious about whether I would make it back to Waikiki safely. I wish there were an option to request transportation for those who do not rent a car, even if it is at a higher price. I would like to go horseback riding again if the opportunity arises, and I would be happy if a transportation-inclusive plan is available by then.

いつもalan1にお世話になっております。２度目のクアロア牧場です。１度目は４種目選択する送迎付きのものに参加しましたが、前回乗馬１時間が物足りなかったので今回乗馬だけ２時間コースを申し込みました。やはり２時間だとコースも違ってバギーで行く奥の方まで行けるので十分満喫できました。ただ、送迎がないのでワイキキから自力で行かなければならないのが大変でした。アラモアナからBUSに乗ってかなり時間を要したし、本数も少ないので前後の移動時間にかなり時間を割くことになったのがもったいなかったです。特に帰りがバス停を通過する時間が定刻でないのと、ちょうど前のBUSが行った後だったのか次のBUSを１時間弱待つことになり、辺りは真っ暗になってきて無事ワイキキまでたどり着けるのか気疲れしてしまいました。オプションでレンタカーで行かない人用に割高でも送迎を頼めるようになっているといいのにと思いました。また機会があれば乗馬に行きたいのでその頃には送迎付きプランも設定されていれば嬉しいです。

This time, my family participated in different activities (horseback riding and the pineapple train), but our guide, Musashi, adjusted the schedule to allow us to spend as much time together as possible. We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much! If there’s another opportunity, I look forward to it.

今回家族で別々の内容での参加(乗馬とパイナップル列車)でしたが、ガイドのムサシさんが出来るだけ家族一緒に行動できるようにと時間を調整してピックアップしてくれたので、とても楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。ありがとうございました~
また機会がありましたらよろしくお願いします。

This was an awesome ride on the beach. And YES you DO ride on the beach. The area is beautiful and could see the whales playing in the ocean as we rode. The white sands of the beaches against the turquoise water was breathtaking.

I took the private ride and it is definitely not a standard trail ride. The polo horses were very well behaved and easy to ride. I recommend this to anyone who loves horses and has always wanted to ride on the beach in Hawaii.

Would definitely book this again when back on the island.

I had a great time at Hawaii Polo ride! I've been on a horse before at a different commercial ranch, so I wasn't expecting much. Usually the horses are pretty worn down, tired and boring. Oh boy, this wasn't the case at all. All the horses at Hawaii Polo Club are well trained professional polo horses, so they are young, strong, muscular and ready to trot. They are just gorgeous to look at!

Even the guide from Argentine was a professional polo player/trainer, so he knew all about the horses. (I didn't know that Argentine was the capital of polo!) He explained to us what to do and what not to do with the horse. I was a bit nervous first since the horse was a professional polo horse, and you know what they say about how the horse can feel your fear! But the guide made me feel relaxed, and I definitely enjoy the ride on the beautiful beach on North Shore.

This is highly recommended! Very romantic for couples for sure.

I participated in the 2-hour course. It was definitely nice to be able to see the filming locations of the movie while riding a horse, but after a while, my backside started to hurt, and it became tough from the middle of the ride. However, it was a satisfying activity.

As a side note, the stalls selling drinks and other items close when the activity ends, so if you want to buy something, I recommend taking care of that before the activity starts.

2時間コースに参加してきました。確かに、映画のロケ地を馬に乗りながら、見学できるのはよかったですが、ちょっと2時間だとお尻が痛くなって、中盤からはきつかったです。。。
でも、満足できるアクティビティーでした。
後補足としては、アクティビティが終わる時間は、ドリンクなどを販売している売店はしまってしまうので、何か買いたい場合には、アクティビティの前に済ませることをお勧めします。

I chose the canyon course, and we really just went a little way up a "mountain." The ups and downs were quite steep, which kept things interesting. We were able to ride for a solid hour and a half, so I felt very satisfied. The horses were well-trained and smart, allowing even beginners to feel safe and comfortable. My mother, who is in her sixties, seemed very satisfied as well.

The staff only spoke English, so it would have been even more enjoyable if I could speak English... The nuts they showed us with gestures were delicious! Thank you very much!

渓谷コースを選択しましたが、ほんとにちょっと
した「山」を進んでゆきます。
上り下りも結構急で、飽きません。
がっつり１時間半乗馬できるので、満足感があります。
お馬さんはきちんと調教されておりお利口なため、
初心者でも安心して身をゆだねることができました。
一緒に行った還暦の母も大満足だったようです。

ついてくれるスタッフの方は英語のみなので、
英語が出来れば更に楽しかっただろうなぁ。。。
ジェスチャーで教えてくれた木の実、美味しかったです！どうもありがとうございました！