Native Hawaiian
Owned & Operated
Trusted by Maui's finest resorts
Only one party rides at a time — never shared, never rushed. It's your group alone, a string of well-schooled horses, and a master horseman of kanaka maoli descent leading you into the hidden valley of Kīpahulu.
Not a trail ride. A private passage into a Maui the modern world forgot.
Kīpahulu means welcome of the birds. Among bright plumage, fertile earth, and rain-fed streams, the first Hawaiians lived as devoted stewards of the ʻāina — the land that held them.
Each ride retraces that world for a single group, carrying the legends and chants handed down through the family who guides you.
Arrive at the stable and meet the animal chosen for you — sure-footed, calm, and impeccably kept. Your guide reads every rider before a single boot leaves the ground.
Climb the back side of Haleakalā through wild guava thickets and birdsong, the trail lifting with every switchback.
Reach the view of Palikea, the silver-clouded ridge, where Waimoku drops more than 400 feet into ʻOhe ʻO Ka Pō — the Bamboo of the Night.
Cool off in the pools of ʻOheʻo, then trace the old fish ponds of Hāneoʻo and the battlefield of Kaʻuiki near Hāna before the world speeds back up.
This is a kanaka maoli family business, and its knowledge of Kīpahulu runs generations deep. Your guide holds the moʻolelo of this place — its names, its history, its meaning — and handles the horses and the weather with the same quiet ease.
No time in the saddle is required. Bring an open mind and a willingness to slow down, and let someone who knows this ground by heart set the tempo.
“Jess and Sam are phenomenal guides! Professional, personable and highly skilled.”
“It was a gorgeous way to explore the coastline.”
“One of the best attractions on Maui for the price.”
“The most ‘authentic’ Hawaiian experience that we have ever had.”
“The horses and guides were very friendly and helpful!”
“I've never enjoyed a ride so much.”
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Two departures a day — Kakahiaka (morning) and Awakea (afternoon). Pick your date, then your time, at checkout.
Send your dates and rider count, and we'll hold the entire ride for you and yours. Only a couple of outings go out each day, so reach out early.
Hold your date →Plans change — cancel up to 48 hours ahead at no cost.