--- title: Big Island Waipio on Horseback Mountain to Ocean Views lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 166 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 318 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 4 of 8 (ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-waipio-on-horseback-mountain-to-ocean-views/ --- # Big Island Waipio on Horseback Mountain to Ocean Views **Guidekin's take:** Ride through a coconut orchard and banana groves, past fishponds on a working cattle ranch with ocean views. Fruit tasting is included; the route does not enter Waipio Valley or go down to the ocean. 4.87 from 318 reviews at €166 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #4 of 8 in ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ride a guided tour of Waipio On Horseback Ranch, experience a traditional Ahupua’a (Mauka Makai). Horseback through a large coconut orchard, banana groves, and fishponds. We go alongside the historic Hamakua ditch and up into pasture blooming with purple flowers, guava and iron woods. There are baby sheep, horses, and calf. See native animals-wild boar, Hawaiian Ducks, donkeys, etc. Exotic fruits Kuini, such as Abiu, Salak, Mardrono, pitomba, Talisia, and Durio. Perhaps even sample those grown on the property. See the spectacular views, and landscapes, from fertile gardens to sweeping grasslands, and tree canopies. Learn Hawaiian culture and customs. Our guides are knowledgeable on the history of this Hawaiian Ahupa'a, a large socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land. Extending from the mountains to the sea with multiple water sheds. Each Ahupa'a provides wood for shelter and food like fish or taro. Unforgettable Ocean and Mountain Views ## Before you book - Meeting point: ARRIVE 1/2 HOUR EARLY,NEED TO PREPARE… - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 16:30 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €166 per person for the Sunset Ride adventure! 4:00PM option; other options up to €200 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 318 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Waipio on Horseback - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 13:30, 16:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.87 from 318 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 309 of 318. - 5 stars: 292 (92%) - 4 stars: 17 (5%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Sunset Ride adventure! 4:00PM | €166 / person | English | Sunset Mountain Ocean Views: View our fish ponds, forest, fruit trees, horses, cattle and much more! Ride and see the beauty of Waipio on Horseback Ranch. Duration: 2 hours Ranch ride : Explore the beautiful landscape of Waipio on horseback in a small-group guided ride through a working cattle Views! Views! Horse | | Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch | €200 / person | English | - | ## What's included - sample fruits grown on ranch - Botanical- The education of Hawaiian fruits and vegetables is unique and interesting. - Farm life- see the many raised animals and those that inhabit the fields, streams, ponds and jungle. - For ages 7 and up ## Not included - Not a tour of Waipio Valley. Ocean views! We do not go down to the ocean. - No children 6 and under can ride ## Itinerary 1. **Guided horse tour of a traditional Hawaiian Ahupa'a** (2h) - The tour begins at WOH Ranch, a working livestock ranch and farm operation sharing exclusive views of enchanting Hamakua. This scenic opportunity allows travel through a traditional land division (Ahupua’a) that stretches from the mountain to the ocean and is home to native... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 13:30, 16:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point ARRIVE 1/2 HOUR EARLY,NEED TO PREPARE HORSES FOR YOU, SADDLE UP! From Hilo: travel north on HWY 19 turn right Mamane st., Honokaa drive 7.5 miles WOH Ranch sign, mile marker 7.5 From Kona: north HWY 19 turn left at Honokaa town sign turn left on Mamane st. turn left at WOH Ranch sign 7.5MILE MARKER Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - If you have any questions please call us LEAVE EARLY CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE START - You must use your own transportation to our location. WE DO NOT provide transportation or pick you up! Please arrive on early before the ride begins. - **TOUR CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE START**, 9AM FOR 9:30 RIDE, 1 PM FOR 1:30, AND 4PM FOR THE 4:30 SUNSET RIDE - Cancel requests -we need the 48 hour notice as many employees and animals must be prepared in advance! - WEIGHT LIMIT of 200lbs or 91 Kg - Weight limit of 200LBS - LEAVE EARLY RIDES START PROMTLY AT 9:30 1:30 AND 4:30 CHECK IN IS 1/2 HOUR BEFORE RIDE ## Compared with other ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 8** | €166 | 2h | 4.87 (318) | shared | | [Big Island Mountain Biking on Anna Ranch](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mountain-biking-on-anna-ranch/?format=md) | €214 | 2h | 4.97 (178) | private | | [Big Island ATV Tour at Ohana Ranch](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-atv-tour-at-ohana-ranch/?format=md) | €108 | 2h | 4.91 (366) | shared | | [Big Island Family Off Road Farm Adventure at Ohana Ranch](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-family-off-road-farm-adventure-at-ohana-ranch/?format=md) | €118 | 2h | 4.94 (47) | private | Ranked #4 of 8 in ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €108 to €228, median €169; typical length 2h 15m. 4 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-atv-horseback-bike-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-waipio-on-horseback-mountain-to-ocean-views/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md