This special Big island Horseback Riding Vacation has been featured in The Boston Globe and Calgary Herald!

Big Island Horseback Riding - This trip was created based on the Equitrekking team and host Darley Newman's own experiences riding and filming on Hawaii's Big Island for Emmy-winning Equitrekking. No one else was packaging a Big Island Equestrian Vacation, so Equitrekking Travel, the sister travel company to the Equitrekking TV show, decided to do it.

Experience three different horseback riding adventures along with four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort on the stunning Kohala Coast, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car on this Hawaii’s Big Island Self Drive Equestrian Vacation.

Ride the verdant hills of the Kohala Mountains at two working ranches overlooking the bright Pacific and through the lush, tropical terrain of remote and wild Waipi’o Valley (the Valley of the Kings). You’ll spend nights at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, located on the Kohala Coast in the midst of the Waikoloa Beach Resort with all of its resort attractions. Because if the nature of this independent trip, it is not suitable for single travelers. Travelers should be two or more riders in their party.

Waipi’o Valley: Be on the lookout the state of Hawaii’s only wild horses as you ride through a lush tropical paradise of jungle trails, fresh water streams, taro fields, magnificent waterfalls and incredible vistas in the Valley of the Kings, one of the most historic and spiritual destinations on the Big Island. Waipio Valley horseback riding is an experience you are sure to never forget.

Kahua Ranch: Ride the hilly landscapes of the Kohala Mountains at historic Kahua Ranch, a 12,000 acre working cattle and sheep ranch where Hawaiian cowboys still carry out daily tasks. You’ll take in panoramic views of the bright blue Pacific Ocean as you ride the grassy, open range. You won’t be riding nose to tail and experienced riders may be allowed to canter, according to your riding ability and the guide’s discretion.

The Ponoholo Ranch: Take a challenging ride at a second ranch on Kohala Mountain. The Ponoholo Ranch is one of the most beautiful ranches on the Big Island. This 11,000 acre cattle ranch covers three climate zones stretches from the rainforest at 4,800 feet to the ocean. Designed for the equestrian, the 4 hour Wrangler Ride is suitable for intermediate and expert riders who have ridden more than 50 times in the last 5 years. All riders must be 12 years or older. This ride allows for the most opportunities to trot and canter. 

Accommodations

This trip includes 4 nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, a resort you may not want to leave! 

The Hilton Waikoloa rests within 62 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The Hilton Waikoloa Village features award-winning dining, world-class shopping, and an array of activities ranging from golf, tennis, stunning tropical gardens, the only interactive dolphin program on the island, pools, waterslides, the spa, fitness center and more. Hit the white sand beach and take a dip in the four-acre ocean fed lagoon, a protected oasis for snorkeling and swimming. The salt-water lagoon is teeming with tropical fish and rare green sea turtles.