Open Range Horseback Riding on Maui
This is your unique Upcountry Maui experience. Saddle up and enjoy the ride as your guides tell you all about ancient Maui and some history of ranchers while you soak in the incredible island views.
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Activity Overview
Maui Horseback Riding Highlights
- 1-3 hours depending on the tour
- Multiple tours per day
- Small tour with only 2-6 guests!
- Take a scenic horseback ride around Maui Upcountry, check on the cattle and calves, and tour the pastures at Triple L Ranch
- In addition to the horse and gear, cold drinks and snacks are also provided, plus a full lunch if you book their All Inclusive Adventure!
- 1.5 hours from Kaanapali Beach (West Maui) and 70 minutes from Wailea (click here for directions)
- Children 8+ are welcome
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Take a tour the old fashioned way – on horseback! Saddle up and explore the countryside, traversing the dormant volcano Haleakala and through pastures and ancient lava flows as you watch cattle graze and take in scenic ocean views. Plus get a view of the Big Island and Kahoolawe. If you plan to take the 2-hour tour, you’ll even get to see Molokini Crater!
All of these tours are private, so the group you head out with is limited to just your party and your guide. Triple L Ranch offers multiple duration and tour types depending on how long you want to spend out and what you’re looking for in a tour.
Their most popular tour is the 2-hour Open Range tour, which you can book through any of the buttons or the calendar. This gives you the most time to relax and take in the scenery, allowing you to go a little further than their 1-hour and 1.5-hour tours, though these are still a great option if you’re more limited on time.
If you want to step it up a notch, opt for their 3-hour All-Inclusive Adventure Lunch Tour. You’ll get everything that is provided in the 2-hour tour plus a full lunch of Triple L Ranch Burgers, lots of savory treats, fresh fruit, and delicious desserts. Your lunch is served picnic style over a lookout, and they are happy to accommodate allergies/dietary restrictions whenever possible.
In case you’re looking for more to love about Upcountry Maui, Triple L Ranch is just a stone’s throw from MauiWine for wine tasting and Ulupalakua Ranch, a farm-to-table cafe and ranch store. Check out some other great Upcountry options with 16 Amazing Things to Do in Upcountry Maui.
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Maui Horseback Riding FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
NO CANCELLATIONS: All tours go out rain or shine. In the event Triple L Ranch determines the conditions to be unsafe, guests will be rescheduled or provided a full refund. They have a firm no cancellation policy, if you absolutely need to cancel, you may transfer ride to another person, sell or give the ride to someone else to use. Note: There is a 25% re-booking fee, but there is no expiration date.
What do I need to bring?
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a light jacket.
Are there any rider restrictions?
For the safety of the horses and the riders, they do have strict policies regarding the riders’ physical condition. Riders do need to be in good shape to maintain balance for the ride for everyone’s safety. Triple L ranch is also very dedicated to the well-being of the horses and in order to keep them healthy, they cannot carry more than 20% of their weight, which comes to about 210 pounds after taking the saddle into consideration. Read more about their policies here.
Are we allowed to run the horses?
Experienced riders may be allowed to trot or canter a horse depending on the size of the group and the cowboy’s discretion.
About Triple L Ranch
Don’t let us steal all the thunder, the ranchers say it best themselves:
Established in 1947, Triple L Ranch is of the few remaining Paniolo working cattle ranches on Maui and family owned & operated. Away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas, our Ranch is located Maui’s pristine, sacred, and undeveloped country on the southwest side of Haleakalā.
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