Reviewed by: Kari
Lexi was the name of our tour guide and she was friendly, experienced, funny and really provided my husband and I, a quality trail ride through North Shore’s Paradise.
Lexi reminded me of my home town friends whom I rodeoed with since I was a kid. After talking with her, instantly we shared memories and stories of our childhoods and our love for horses. It was my husbands first time on a horse so it was so fun sharing my passion with him. We enjoyed the scenery and the horses we're great. We rode “Mo mo” and “Trapper”. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. I highly recommend Hawaii Polo Ocean Front Trail Rides to anyone who wants a few hours out on beautiful horses exploring the North Shore. Mahalo Lexi! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Selene Rubio
Amazing views, friendly guides, smooth rides.
I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m so glad I chose Gunstock Ranch I can’t
Wait to return again!
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Vae yin
It was our first time Horseback riding. My family and I had a very memorable time thanks to Gunstock ranch.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/25 |
Reviewed by: TheNewlyweds730
Horses were well taken care of, there was a great guide and even a rainbow. I loved how the guide took pictures and positioned the horses for us. We had a great time! It was also near a polo course so you could watch other horses while you rode!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie Bowman
Thank you for a fantastic ride and the sunset was absolutely beautiful. We truly enjoyed our ride and the horses. We saw a stunning Rainbow the colors were so vibrant and the rainbow looked as though it went straight into the ocean. The guides were some of the best on the island and were very knowledgeable about the horses and their personality and their likes and dislikes. Beautiful scenery and would this to anyone who is visiting Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Tina M
Great family fun! My whole family really enjoyed the experience! We definitely recommend and we would consider going again. Friendly, professional staff. Pedro and Felipe were excellent and truly gave us a memorable experience! We felt safe during these times of covid and the horses were well mannered so the novice riders in our group felt safe as well.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Mariam
We did the 9am 1-hour horseback. This tour is a trail ride meant for beginners - which was perfect for me! Don't forget to wear long pants and wear closed-toed shoes. There isn't much shade on the trail so wear plenty of sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
If you do the ATV at Gunstock Ranch too, try to do the tours back-to-back. This tour booked out a few weeks in advance and I wasn't able to do the tours back-to-back. We did the 9am horseback, had some time to grab lunch in Haleiwa, then came back to the ranch for our 2pm ATV tour. If you do this, make sure you leave with plenty of time to allow for traffic. Traffic on the North Shore can be unpredictable and you can be caught in bumper to bumper traffic which might make you late for the tour.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: D A Pearson Jr
Ulike what the description read, there was no in the water. Also, at the end of the ride, we were not allowed to gallop with the horses. Granted, only 1 of us would be considered an advanced rider, but we picked this one solely because of those 2 factors. Very expensive for nothing more than a " Trail Ride " , that basically was along a portion of the beach that has very little public access. If you have never done anything like this before, it would probably make some great memories for you. I however have had Much Better Sunset Beach rides, that I still talk about to this day, this one on the other hand, wont be talked about gery much. Do your research, call ahead & ask questions before you book. Most times, it is the 1 & only shot at a first time, lasting memory
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| Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Janine
My family had a lot of fun doing this. Our guide was super friendly and made us feel comfortable riding for the first time.
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| Packages: | Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
Had a great time here! Nice and relaxing, and it was the perfect end to the day!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Thi Vo
The tour guides are absolutely kind and they showed us how to ride a horse. We were so nervous because it was our first time. Definitely come check them out !! We stayed in Waikiki and it’s nice to go to the north shore where it’s less crowded and more peaceful.
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Jerbarco
It is definitely better to rent a car and drive to the location and not take the bus lol.
The horseback riding experience was awesome. The staff was great and the trail was beautiful. It was peaceful and the horses were amazing. I highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lai from California
It was really a great experience, regardless of the rain. HoHo was my horse— described as the Regina George of the group! The staff were friendly. Wish there was a way to communicate with our leader, Cassie a bit better while on the trail. It would be nice to have stopped in one more place for pictures and if the spot we do stop at could have a block so people could get off, that would be cool! It would also be cool to learn a little about the plants we see, the area we are in, more information about POLO too.
The pace was good although a little instruction on how to sit in the seat (where to tighten to lessen the inside leg pain) would be helpful too.
I did not see and was not ensured of a method for cleaning the helmets. Maybe offering some kind of bandana for customers to buy so people who are weary of lice or anything can feel more comfortable.
We really learned the meaning of learning how to ride “it”.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Kat
Thank you for being so organized, making the day fun and easy for my kids and giving them great memories! We will return.
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| Packages: | Pony Ride for Kids (30 Minutes) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/20 |
Reviewed by: えん太郎
I had a great time horseback riding. The scenery was beautiful, and they took photos for me. (I received them later via airdrop.) Riding alone for about an hour since I was 8 years old is something I can't do in Japan, so it was a wonderful experience.
楽しく乗馬させて頂きました。
景色がいい所で写真も撮ってくれました。
(後でairdropで貰いました)
8歳から1人で1時間ほど乗馬なんて日本ではさせて貰えないので、良い体験でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Don/Mel
First time horseback riding and I can honestly say we had a wonderful experience. They made sure to have a safety demo in the beginning prior to jumping on to be sure everyone was safe and comfortable enough to ride. Nice peaceful scenery and the breeze off of the ocean made the horseback riding extremely relaxing. Towards the end of the tour, we also stopped to take some pics on the beach with the horses!! Our tour guide Becca was the BEST! Definitely will go back and make sure to request her as our tour guide again.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/07/03 |
Reviewed by: 夢子ちゃん
Ten of us participated, ranging from my 5-year-old grandchild to 60 years old.
In Japan, where safety is a top priority, my 5-year-old grandchild was probably not allowed to ride a horse alone, but here, they were able to ride by themselves and were very satisfied!
We enjoyed horseback riding at our own levels, just relaxing as a family on the ranch.
Of course, communication was a challenge since Japanese was not spoken, but it was a refreshing experience for the grandchildren, which was great.
5歳の孫から60歳までの10人で参加しました
安全第一の日本ではまず乗馬させてもらえないであろう
5歳の孫も1人で馬に乗り大満足!
のんびり家族だけで牧場内をそれぞれのレベルで
乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました
ただ、当然ですが日本語は通じませんでしたが
孫たちにとっては新鮮な体験でよっかたです
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| Packages: | 子供向け体験コース(30分) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/25 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き❤
They picked us up by car in Waikiki and on the way to Haleiwa, we stopped by Dole, where we had the recommended garlic shrimp for lunch. After that, it was finally time for horseback riding! We experienced riding through the forest and along the coast from the golf course. I think it lasted about an hour, which was just right. On the way back, we also stopped at a coffee shop for a restroom break, and I was very satisfied. I would like to participate again.
ワイキキまで車で迎えに来てくれて、ハレイワまで行く途中に、ドールへ立ち寄り、ランチはお勧めのガーリックシュリンプを食べ、そのあと
いよいよ乗馬!ゴルフ場から森林を通り、海沿いを乗馬体験しました。1時間ぐらいだと思いますがちょうど良かったです。帰りも途中でコーヒーショップへ立ち寄りトイレ休憩があり、とても満足出来ました。また参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/06 |
Reviewed by: さざん
During my previous horseback riding experience in Australia, I was able to feel the horses' light gallops, but this time it was only a slow walk, which was a bit disappointing. However, riding while looking at the ocean was pleasant with the nice breeze.
以前オーストラリアで乗馬した際は、
馬の軽めのダッシュ等も体感できましたが今回のものではパカラパカラ程度の馬の徒歩しかなくものたりませんでした。
しかし海を見ながらの乗馬は風が気持ち良かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ぴよ88
The guide shared a lot of information about Hawaii during the drive, which was very educational! I learned many things I didn't know before, and I love Hawaii even more now. We also stopped at a macadamia nut farm, which wasn't part of the original plan, and I was able to buy delicious macadamia nuts! The horses were cute, and the scenery was great—just perfect! I've heard that there is less traffic on Sundays, so I recommend going then!
ガイドさんに車内でハワイの色々な情報を話して頂き、とても勉強になりました!
今まで知らなかった事を沢山知れて更にハワイが好きになりました^_^
帰りに予定にはなかったマカダミアナッツファームに寄って頂いて美味しいマカダミアナッツも買えました!
馬も可愛かったし景色も良くて最高!
日曜は渋滞が少ないらしいので日曜に行くのオススメです^_^
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/08 |
Reviewed by: ひよこ
It felt like a tour with sightseeing in Haleiwa.
I had an early lunch of garlic shrimp in Haleiwa.
I didn't quite understand the guide's explanations at that time.
Even when I asked questions or made requests, the guide would say, "I told you that earlier!"
All the tour participants felt the same way.
The guide's inner voice came out loud.
The horseback riding by the beach was very enjoyable.
ハレイワ観光付きという感じでした。
ハレイワで早めの昼食ガ-リックシュリンプ。この時のガイドの説明よく分からない。
質問やお願いをするも、「だからさっき言ったでしょ‼」
ツア-参加者みな同じ気持ちになってしまいます。
心の声が口から出るガイドでした。
海辺乗馬はとても楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: chika
Riding while watching the waves and surfers was really enjoyable. It was better than I expected. The horse wanted to eat grass all the time, which was a bit of a hassle, but I wished I could ride for a longer time.
海の波、サーファーを見ながらの乗馬は気持ち良かった。思った以上に良かった。
馬は草ばかり食べたがって困ったけど、
もっと長い時間乗りたかった。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/25 |
Reviewed by: もけけ
We visited with four adults, all over 20 years old. Although it was a morning course, horseback riding while overlooking the beautiful coastline of North Shore was absolutely fantastic. Our group consisted only of our family of four, but there were two support staff members, and it was no problem even for those who were mostly beginners. The riding time and course distance were just right, without any excess or deficiency. However, the restrooms are basic, so it's advisable to take care of that beforehand.
家族4人といっても全員20歳以上の大人4人で訪れました。午前中のコースでしたが、ノースショワの美しい海岸を眺めながらの乗馬は最高に良かったです。私達の回は私達の家族4人だけでしたが、2人のサポートの方が入っており、ほぼ全員初心者でも問題無かったです。乗馬時間やコースの距離も過不足なく丁度良い感じでした。ただ、トイレ等は簡易式のものなので事前に済ませておいた方が無難です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Jenn
Sarah was a great guide. Patient with us and friendly!! Scenery is spectacular. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: さっちゃん
To secure time for horseback riding, the sightseeing time in places like Haleiwa felt quite speedy. It gave the impression of sticking to a strict schedule and moving briskly, so for those with children or who want to take it easy, it might be better to focus on one of the plans when booking the tour. Horseback riding was very enjoyable! It seems that horses have their own personalities, as some didn't always listen. (There were horses that kept stopping to look at the grass for food… haha)
乗馬の時間を確保する為、ハレイワなどの観光時間は割とスピーディな印象でした。
時間厳守でキビキビ行動していく…という印象でしたので、お子さん連れやのんびりまったりしたい方は、どちらかのプランに絞ってツアー予約される方がいいかもしれません。
乗馬はとても楽しかったです!
馬も性格があるらしく、なかなか言うことを聞いてくれない馬もいるようでした。(餌の草ばかりに目がいってしまい、何度も足を止める馬がいました…笑)
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
I took a leisurely walk along the beach and through the fields for about an hour and a half. The weather was nice, and the staff took a lot of photos, making it a wonderful memory.
1時間半ほどゆっくり海岸や野原を歩きました。天気も良くてスタッフの方も写真をたくさん撮ってくれてとても良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Yukap
The staff are all locals, but they first showed us a Japanese video, so it was okay even if you’re not good at English! The horses are very smart and respond well to simple signals. We were able to enjoy a leisurely horseback ride on a beautiful, pleasant beach! Since it’s a bit of a long time, it might be good to bring a drink. They do sell some drinks locally, so if you ask the staff, you can buy them, but they might not have change, so you may need some small bills.
スタッフは現地の方ばかりなのですが
初めに日本語ビデオを見せて頂くので英語が苦手でも大丈夫でした!
お馬さんはとてもお利口さんで 簡単な合図でちゃんと言う事を聞いてくれ
とても気持ちよくキレイなビーチをのんびり乗馬できました!
少し長い時間なので飲み物を持って行くと良いかもしれません。
現地のにも少しですが売っているのでスタッフに声をかければ売って貰えますが
お釣りが無さそうなので細かいお金が必要かもです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: 初ニューヨーク
There was a Japanese explanation video, and I was able to ride without any anxiety because I understood the precautions and how to operate. It was enjoyable.
日本語の説明ビデオがあって、注意事項と操作方法がわかった上で騎乗できたので、不安も無く楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: チャモロ
On the day of participation, there were only four of us, so the shuttle bus was almost like a private charter. At the ranch, the local guide was able to teach us how to ride properly, thanks to the small group size. The scenery along the way was mountainous, but the view from the summit was amazing! The guide took plenty of photos at the top, and of course, it was free! There were no crowds at all, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing time.
参加当日は4人のみの参加でしたので、送迎バスはほぼ貸し切り状態
牧場でも、少人数ならでは現地ガイドさんに乗り方をしっかりと教えてもらえました
道中の景色は山の中でしたが、山頂からの景色は最高!
山頂でガイドさんが写真撮影をたくさんしてくれました。もちろん無料です!
人混みなど一切なく、のんびりとした時間を過ごせました
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間)/送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/16 |
Reviewed by: chh
It was a very nice horseback riding session.
The view was great.
Maybe less hour might have been nice if you are a beginner because my bottom started to hurt the last 30 minutes. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and it was a nice time :)
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Scenic Ride with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
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Thank you so much for great review!