Reviewed by: KC Clark
I recently went Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours / Standard Daytime Horseback Rides and unfortunately, it was not well organized. The whole experience seemed uncoordinated, and the pictures taken were unusable due to the way we were positioned.
I gave them 3 stars mainly because the two ladies we interacted with were nice enough, and the horses were well-behaved. However, the walk itself was not very scenic, and overall, it was a disappointing experience. I wouldn't do it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/24 |
Reviewed by: senko
My first horseback riding experience in Hawaii at Gunstock Ranch became a wonderful memory! The instructors were kind and attentive. (I can't speak English, but I managed!) The horses were gentle and smart, making it easy for beginners to ride with confidence. You can feel the richness of the animals living freely on the vast land. It was a fantastic activity to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Hawaii while riding a horse!
It took just under two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by the Bus, but the changing scenery made the time fly by. I’ve decided that the next time I go to Hawaii, I will ride at Gunstock Ranch again!
ハワイで初めての乗馬体験がガンストックランチでとてもいい思い出になりました!
インストラクターの方達も優しく丁寧に対応してくださいます。(私は英語ができませんが、なんとかなりました!)
お馬さんたちも穏やかで、賢くて乗馬初心者でも安心して乗ることができました。広大な土地にのびのびと生活する動物たちの豊かさを感じれます。
お馬さんに乗ってハワイの大自然の景色を堪能できるとても良いアクティビティでした!
ガンストックランチまでは、the Busで2時間弱でしたが移り変わる景色であっという間でした。
また、ハワイに行った際にはガンストックランチで乗馬をすると決めました!
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: ポロ
I booked a shuttle service. Excitedly, I went to the meeting point, but the shuttle didn’t arrive even when the time came. I thought there might be traffic, but I couldn’t get through on the phone, and feeling sad, I returned to the hotel and called again, only to be told that my reservation hadn’t gone through and was scheduled for another day. I was stunned, and I had to quickly come up with other plans for that day, but to be honest, my schedule was disrupted. Since it was rescheduled for another day, my plans for that day changed as well. When I went on the scheduled day, the shuttle didn’t arrive again at the appointed time, and I was astonished. When I called, they hurriedly came after a while. I was exhausted from the morning. They were speaking English fluently, but there wasn’t even a single word of apology.
送迎付きを申し込みました。ウキウキしながら、
待ち合わせの場所にいきました。が時間になっても送迎が来ませんでした。
渋滞しているのかと思いながら、電話も通じなく、悲しくホテルに戻って電話をしなおしたら、予約が取れていなくて、他の日になっていると言われました.(全部英語)
唖然として、その1日は急遽他の事をしましたが、はっきり言って、スケジュールが崩れました。
他の日になってしまった為にその日もスケジュールが変わりました.
又、予定日に行ったら、また予定の時間になっても来なくて、あきれて、電話したらしばらくして慌てて来ました.朝からめちゃくちゃつかれました。英語でベラベラ話してましたが、すいませんの一言もなかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Karyn Andes
I had the greatest time at Gunstock Ranch!
I would heartily recommend this activity.
Everyone, from the check-in, to the trail ride staff, and visiting the animals after the ride were amazing.
As a very novice rider, I was well instructed and had a great ride.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Sue
Our tour guide Keoki (George) was amazing. He took us throughout the land and showed us all around the area. We didn't know what to expect when we went on this tour and this tour blew our minds. We rode for hours and the scenery was amazing. Keoki went above and beyond and took pictures and videos for us. We learned about the history, plantation and so much more. I love the fact that it's a private tour and only a few people were on the tour.
It made it so much more personal. Thank you Keoki! Looking forward to doing this tour again when we come back to visit.
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Child Passenger |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Sarna
Fantastic afternoon. Well organised, super friendly and had alot if patience with my 10 year old as it was his first time on a ATV. Tracks are well designed. Highly recommend also a bonus we got some good insight to local knowledge and information on the island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
Reviewed by: 3110
The weather was great, and we were able to enjoy ourselves! The staff was cheerful and really got everyone excited. However, there was one area that we couldn't do, and since there were first-timers, it was a bit disappointing that there wasn't the latest explanation provided.
天気にも恵まれて楽しむことが出来ました!
スタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれました。
1箇所出来ないところがあったこと、初めてやる人がいたのですが最新の説明が無かったのが少し残念でした。
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Suvichat Yahatta
AMAZING experience!!!! AMAZING crews!!! THANK YOU!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
From start to finish the crew is extremely helpful, and fun! This is the best zip line experience I have ever had, definitely book this for your trip!
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/08 |
Reviewed by: hide
My friend really enjoyed it, so we decided to join the tour with transportation included. Since my friend came before the pandemic, it seems that some things have changed. We spoke with a guide who was wearing a badge from Japan and got an explanation, and we toured the center with the guided option. Thanks to the guide's arrangements, we were able to see almost everything in the park, and it was a fulfilling day. My friend said it was even better than the last time they visited, and we were able to have various experiences!
友達がとてもよかったのでもう一度行きたいとのことで送迎付きでツアー参加。
友達は、コロナ前のに来たので少し様子が変わってしまったようで日本のバッチをつけているガイドさんに声をかけて説明してもらい、ガイド付のオプションでセンター内を見学しました。ガイドさんのはからいで園内ほとんど廻れて充実した1日でよかったです。
友達も前回来たときよりも充実してたと言ってました、色々な体験もできました!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Tina
This is a must do excursion with family when visiting Oahu. A full day of cultural background, canoe rides to island, interactive activities for everyone. Friendly staff. It's not enough time for us to see all the areas, so definitely will come back again next time. Highly recommend!
thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: emiry
We had a great time. Although we couldn't speak English at all, we were able to communicate without any problems thanks to body language and the clear, slow way words were spoken! We definitely want to go again next time.
とっても楽しかったです。
英語は全く喋れない私達でしたが、ボディーランゲージとゆっくり単語をわかりやすく言ってくれて問題なくできました‼️
次もまた絶対行きたいです
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Kei
I signed up for the session on Sunday at 9:00 AM (meeting at 8:30 AM).
【About Transportation】
- Since it was mentioned in the introduction that it takes 90 minutes from Waikiki, I caught an Uber after 7:00 AM, but it seems that Sunday mornings are less busy, and I arrived in just an hour.
- There was no one at the check-in location, and the Uber driver, seeing a sign that said "If no one is here, please call this number," kindly made a call, but the staff did not arrive immediately and showed up only after the meeting time. From this, I think it’s not necessary to arrive before the meeting time, just like in Japan, although it may depend on the day and circumstances.
【About the Experience】
- It was interesting to enjoy both mountain and ocean views. At the end of the horseback riding, they took a few pictures with my phone. I appreciated being able to feed the horses and interact with them after the experience.
- However, the horseback riding itself was only about an hour, and including explanations, it lasted 1.5 hours. I chose this experience thinking it would be 1.5 hours of riding, so that was a bit disappointing.
- On this day, everyone except me was a native speaker, and all explanations were in English. During the horseback riding experience, we enjoyed conversations in groups centered around the instructor.
【Other Notes】
- It might be good to wear long sleeves in the morning as it can be cold on the mountain side.
- A hat is not necessary, but I think sunglasses would be helpful as it can be bright.
- If you are uncomfortable touching the reins with bare hands, it might be a good idea to bring work gloves.
- Tips were given in a box.
- After horseback riding, I took an Uber to Haleiwa, enjoyed some food and shopping, and then returned home by The Bus. For those who are not driving, I recommend taking an Uber for the outgoing trip, which is more predictable, and then using The Bus for the return trip to save a bit.
日曜日9時(8:30集合)の回を申し込みました。
【移動について】
・紹介文などにワイキキから90分かかると記載されていたため7時過ぎにUberを捕まえて向かいましたが、日曜朝は空いているのか1時間で着きました。
・チェックイン場所に誰一人おらず、「誰もいなければここに電話するように」と書かれた看板を見たUberの運転手さんが心配に思ったのか、電話をかけてくださいましたが、スタッフはすぐ来ることはなく、集合時間になってから来られました。
これらから、もちろん曜日やその時の状況によるとは思いますが、日本と同じように集合時間前に着くようにくる必要はないです。
【体験について】
・山と海の景色両方を楽しめるのは面白かったです。乗馬終盤には、自分の携帯で写真を数枚撮ってくれます。体験後に餌付けをさせてもらい、馬と触れ合えたのがよかったです。
・ただ、乗馬体験自体は1時間程度で、説明なども含めて1.5時間でした。当方は乗馬が1.5時間できるものだと思いこちらの体験を選んだので、それだけは残念でした。
・この日は当方以外は全員ネイティブで、説明も全て英語でした。乗馬体験中もインストラクターを中心に、グループごとでの会話を楽しみました。
【その他】
・山側が朝は寒いので長袖でも良いかもしれません。
・帽子は不要ですが、眩しいのでサングラスはあったほうが良いと思います。
・手綱を素手で触るのに抵抗がある方は、軍手を持っていってもいいかもしれません。
・チップはボックスに入れる形式でした。
・乗馬後はUberでハレイワまで向かい、食事やショッピングを楽しんだ後The Busで帰宅しました。運転をしない方は、行きは時間の読めるUberで行き、帰りはThe Busで行くと少し節約になるのでオススメです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Veronica Coleman
Had a great time. The lady was so kind to me and concerned when I feel off the Atv. I'm okay and I will absolutely do it again at your establishment. it was so informative about the history of the island, and it is a beautiful place. Thank you for showing me and my group and nice experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Yarwoods
Amazing ATV tour!!! This is the best experience you can have on an ATV!!! The guides are super friendly and make it an awesome experience!!! You have to go if you are on Oahu!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Alison
We had a blast doing the shark dive! The crew was amazing, very knowledgeable and super helpful. Being able to be so close to the sharks was such a cool experience. Highly recommend!
The boat can be a little bit rocky depending on the weather, recommend bringing snacks to help curb seasickness.
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/19 |
Reviewed by: ごり
We participated as a family of five. The staff were all very kind, and we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind. The view from the top of the mountain was also amazing.
However, on that day, there were strong winds and sudden rain, making it extremely cold at times. If you're participating at the end of February when the weather looks bad, I definitely recommend bringing long pants and a light jacket. They start sliding down regardless of a little rain (laughs) (sweat).
家族5人で参加しました。
スタッフもみな親切で、安心して楽しめました。
山の上から見る景色も最高でした。
ただこの日は強風と突然の雨で途中めちゃくちゃ寒かったです。
2月末の参加で天気が悪そうなときは、必ず長ズボンと、薄手の羽織を持参することをお勧めします。
多少の雨でも構わず滑り始めるので(笑)(汗)
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/21 |
Reviewed by: GG
This activity was great our guide was knowledgeable in all things from the horses themselves to the whales and turtles in the ocean! The horses were well mannered and well kept! And the ride was just long enough. We rode on and close to the beach with clear views of the ocean, whales breaching and turtles popping up! Our guide even did a photo shoot for us!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Annette debaket
This place was amazing we had so much fun. Thank you Mickey for awesome time. I would recommend going I would definitely got back again and again
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Mark
The ATV tour at North Shore Stables was so much fun. If you like getting off of the beaten path and experiencing a local spot to relax and have fun the make sure to book a tour here. The guides were excellent, friendly and I felt like they appreciated us being there. They gave us a little bit of history about the area we were in and what they are doing with the land. This was unexpected and added a bit of a personal touch to the tour. I thought 45 mins was going to be too short but at the end I realized it was perfect. Enough time to have fun, but not boring or grueling by the time we got back. All in all I would recommend this to anyone who likes to get out and see more of the local scene when in Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/09 |
Reviewed by: しょう
The zipline experience with breathtaking views from various directions in Hawaii is unforgettable. It took about an hour by rental car to get there, making it a full-day activity.
Since rain can ruin the fun, I feel it's safer to make a reservation about a week in advance after checking the weather forecast.
The instructor was lively and kept us entertained throughout the experience.
ハワイのいろんな方角の絶景を見ながらのジップラインは、記憶に残ります。
現地に行くまで、レンタカーでも1時間前後かかったので、1日がかり。
雨が降ると楽しめないので、予約は、1週間前くらいに天気予報が出てからが安心な気がします。
インストラクターのノリがよく、随所で楽しませてくれます。
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| Packages: | 【特典付き】現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Karina
Everyone was great! The staff and the horses. The trip totally made my day. The weather was great and trail was interesting. Good times. Thank you to Tori who was our trail guide. She seemed to know exactly what the horses needed and when
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Susan Disosway
We had a great experience. The staff were exceptional. We highly recommend this activity!
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/06 |
Reviewed by: SEATAKE
The navigation system didn't pinpoint the location very well, and we searched quite a bit in the vicinity, but it was along the road, and we finally arrived. It's better to head there with a little extra time.
On the day of our visit, we ended up with a couple of foreigners, but there was one staff member accompanying each group, and my wife and I changed our departure time to go for a walk just the two of us.
We received a simple explanation in English on how to handle and ride the horses, and then we set off for the ride. We progressed slowly through the spacious grounds and also walked along the sandy beach by the coast. It was a relaxing horseback riding experience with great views.
ナビではなかなかピンポイントで到着せず、付近をかなり探しましたが、道路沿いにあり、何とか到着。少し余裕をもって向かった方が良いです。
当日は外人さんのカップルと一緒になりましたが、各グループに1人のスタッフが同行して、出発時間を変えて妻と私だけで散歩に出発。
簡単な馬の扱い方と乗り方を英語で説明して乗馬出発。
広々とした敷地内をゆっくりと進み、海岸沿いの砂浜も散歩。
のんびりと眺めの良い乗馬体験でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイLOVE
I arrived earlier than my reserved time, but after checking in, I went straight into preparation, and before I knew it, the activity had started. The explanation was only in English, so if you don't understand English, you need to speak up; otherwise, it seemed like they would just leave without you. I was worried it might be dangerous, so I didn't let my child have a phone, but it seemed they had set aside time for photos in beautiful scenery at various points, so it would have been better to let them have it. There was an area where you could drive freely, and it seemed both adults and children (6th graders) found it fun, even though kids might fall over. While we were waiting, they also gave us juice and Honolulu cookies. It was a really scenic spot, and even while waiting, I was wandering around taking photos. It lasted about an hour, and I think it was very cost-effective. The staff were also very kind, and I was extremely satisfied.
予約時間より早く着きましたが、受付をすませたらそのまま準備に入り、気づいたらアクティビティが開始しました。
説明は英語のみなので、英語がわからなかったらアピールしないと、そのまま出発しそうな勢いでした。
危ないかな?と携帯を持たせなかったのですが、要所要所に素敵な風景の中、撮影時間をもうけていたようで、持たせた方がよかったです。
途中、自由に運転していいエリアがあり、子どもだと転んだりするので、そこが大人も子ども(小6)も面白かったようです。
待っているこちらにも、ジュースやホノルルクッキーをくれました。
すごく景色のよいところで、待っている間も、うろうろして撮影していました。だいたい1時間くらいあり、非常にコスパもよいと思います。
スタッフの方も非常に優しくて大満足でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/24 |
Reviewed by: れお
We participated as a family of five. Our 8-year-old initially struggled as the horse was eating grass and not listening, but with the help of the guide, they quickly got used to it. It was a lot of fun and became the best memory of our trip to Hawaii.
家族5人で参加しました。
8歳の子は、最初は馬が草を食べたりして言うことを聞かず苦労していましたが、ガイドの方に手伝って頂き、すぐ慣れました。
とても楽しく、ハワイ旅行で一番の思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really well maintained trail, gorgeous grounds and fun as they are single ATVS!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: SB
Micki was a great tour guide! It was a beautiful experience with countless views. Handling a ATV is always a fun time. She also captured many pictures of us, made sure to get all the beautiful scenery all around us. I would absolutely recommend and cannot wait to come back!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/20 |
Reviewed by: shige
In recent years, I've been going to Hawaii every year, but I couldn't go ziplining because my partner wasn't on board, which was frustrating. This time, we finally got to go together and had a great time.
We were part of a short tour with a group of seven people, including three Americans (a parent and child) and two young Asian women. One of the buggy drivers had studied in Japan and arranged for us to receive the photos he took via email (for free).
The only disappointing thing was that the longest line was closed. I want to challenge myself again.
ここ数年、毎年ハワイには行くものの連れ合いの賛同が得られずジップラインには行くことが出来ず辛い思いをしていました。
今回ようやく一緒に行ける事になり楽しんで来ました。
アメリカ人3人親子、アジア系のネイティブ若い女性2人組に私達の計7人でのショートツアー。
バギーの運転手の中に、日本で留学経験が有るスタッフがいて撮影してくれた写真をメールで送るように手配してくれました。(無料です。)
唯一残念だった事は、最長のラインが閉鎖されていたことです。
またチャレンジしたい。
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Maarit Visbal
Fearful at first but the outstanding experience put everyone at ease! Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/23 |
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Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We are delighted to hear that your horse riding adventure at Gunstock Ranch was such a memorable one. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service to all our guests, regardless of language barriers. It warms our hearts to know that our instructors and horses made you feel safe and comfortable throughout your ride.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Gunstock Ranch for another unforgettable horse riding experience on your next visit to Hawaii! If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
-Trails Manager, Gunstock Ranch