We went on the utv, expect a bumpy ride so if you have a bad back or any injuries don't go yet…read more Other wise it was a nice tour to see the nature of the land and to hear about Hawaii. It's not a set tour you go with the flow here. It's a nice ride up through the Forrest the lava area and by the angus cattle (yum). It's our first time and we enjoyed ourselves. We wore exactly what they recommend and it was perfect for the occasion. They have horses dogs pigs peacocks and chickens on the ranch. The horse come right up to you. They even have poi and bumblebee. The family who own and run the tours are fantastic! Aki and Martin were great tour guides. Keala is really accommodating with making the arrangements. We went zip lining and recommended a couple that told us they wanted to try that too. There's plenty of days to tan...

We had the most fun! My family had a blast riding through the rainforest! My 14 year old daughter…read morewith no riding experience enjoyed driving the ATV. The staff were friendly and very informative and the farm animals were also a nice addition. I felt like we made a lot of friends that day. I highly recommend it!

Great experience, definitely recommended!…read more EDIT: I forgot to add that they rescue a lot of their horses. They make sure they are rider ready for sure, but this fact alone was worth a lot to me. The fact the experience was awesome regardless was icing on the cake. We booked a jungle ride for 2 at the last minute (a couple of days before) after another local place cancelled our online booking on us. I am so glad that happened, because we had a great time. The owner and her assistant guide were able to accommodate us on a Sunday for a private ride for the two of us. We were perfectly matched based on my more experience with riding, and my husband's very beginner ability. They each talked to us about the surrounding farms we were riding through, and the different plants, trees, animals, etc. around us, and their origins. They were very knowledgeable about all of this, as well as riding. We were even able to pick some fruit from one of the farm's trees (with permission from the farmer of course!) Our guide took a bunch of photos of us as we went (wasn't obtrusive though), and texted them to me right after our ride, ready for facebook upload :-) I always try to unsuccessfully take photos while riding so this was a treat. At the end, the owner's daughter had brought some juice out for us, My husband really doesn't like horseback riding, but he said he loved our ride here and it was one of the highlights of the trip. The owner told me they just bought some additional land that they are hoping to develop into a destination they can ride to and then do luaus with food, entertainment, and drinks, which I thought was such a cool idea! She was hoping to have this done in around a year, so I would definitely be back to check it out.

Was booked for an hour and half ride but we went longer just because they had free time after. Our…read moreguides Cynthia and Anna were hilarious and knew about all the plants and animals on the trail. The horses were extremely well behaved and easy to ride * especially for a non rider like me!* Would highly recommend for a beginner or advanced. Great ride.

This was by far the best experience we have ever had our guide Mahina I hope I said that right was…read moreabsolutely incredible! The horses are amazing and the ride was absolutely spectacular. I couldn't recommend this place enough! Thank you so much for having us!!

This was sooo much better than your typical trail ride. They first situated us with our horses…read morebases on weight and experience. Then we followed our guide and we went from gate to gate in field and they did NOT want us close to the other horses. As long as we made it in the general direction we showed our horses where to go which was so much fun. I much preferred this to the normal trial rides where you're behind another horse.

This was on my bucket list to hit on the B.I with my siblings. It was such a comfortable,…read moreenjoyable, smooth, & relaxing journey. I had Bailey as my horse & she was my first ever horse to ride, she made it very easy going. My siblings and I really loved this experience and Jaime was a perfect guide. He provided a lot of history & knowledge of the aina, it was nice to get someone local to take care of us. It so worth the time & price, considering that we got to go down to a secluded river that falls from Mauna Kea (it was cold but refreshing) in the middle of the tour. Tip your guides if you happen to go and take pictures!! Mahalo Wailea Horseback Adventure!

I really wanted to go horseback riding in Hawaii. It was one of the items I had to cross off my…read morelist. After doing a lot of research I found Wailea Horseback Adventures and decided to give it a go. It sounded great with the horseback to the waterfall. The place wasn't terribly difficult to find. Apple Maps took us right there. They had nice bathrooms if you needed to change or anything. They are co-located with the zip lining activities if you want to do both while you're there. What sounded great to me was riding to the waterfalls. The horse riding seemed incredibly minimal. Very short right to the falls. Then some treacherous stairs down to the falls. You get 45 minutes to swim, sit, do whatever at the waterfall. Then you ride a very short ride back. They nonstop and take photos for everyone which I thought was a nice touch. I felt like too much time was wasted on talking about how to ride horses and use neck reigns than actual riding. Then obviously the waterfall time. I would've liked to do more riding and see more.

Ola Nani was an outstanding experience and I highly recommend it to both adults and keikis. To have…read morethe opportunity to interact with these magnificent animals was beyond words. The staff greeted us with hugs and were so cordial throughout the tour, educating us on each encounter to the various stops at the ranch. From the donkeys, horses, alpaca, and goats to the peacocks, bunnies and tortoise, it was truly a magical day. Mahalo for making my day unforgettable!!!

Lovely animals, people, and ranch! We stumbled upon Ola Nani Ranch a while ago on FB, and feel…read moreblessed to have found them! My kids ride horses there weekly for lessons on riding and horsemanship. They do events and groups in the stunning setting Nesstled in the rainforest of Ka'ohe Homesteads. This is a "Must Do/Must See" on the Big Island!!!

Everything was amazing the people there were so nice, the cabins were amazing, and the pets are…read morereally sweet too. They have a Tv in the barn and a speaker for music and they play the news for us while serving us food as well. In conclusion the ranch is one of the best ranches you can go to.

Beautiful site, comfortable lodging, WONDERFUL family!! We unexpectedly stayed during the tsunami…read moreand were treated so well, it turned to be an awesome experience

My husband never went horseback riding so, I decided to bite the bullet and book a ride while we…read morewere doing a staycation on Hawaii Island. I went horseback riding once before and I didn't really enjoy it. I kind of decided to do this last minute and was lucky that they had an opening while we were on island visiting. This place is in Kohala at the top of the mountain, the drive up and down was gorgeous! We were greeted right away at the check in area by Jackie and Calcificer (not sure if that is how you spell the Cat's name) the chatty Cat. You have to sign a waiver and you can choose to wear a helmet or not. They have helmets, jackets, boots and saddle bags for the guests to use. You cannot have anything loose, it has to be secured in a zippered pocket or the saddle bag. You cannot keep your phone in your back pocket and if you would like to wear your cowboy hat, you need to make sure it has a string to secure your hat on, it gets super windy, no string, then you cannot wear the hat. Baseball caps are ok but it needs to be snug. The horses are beautiful and well taken cared of. The area was just so beautiful, rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. It did get quite windy and there was a light drizzle of rain for a little while. So much cooler than the last time I rode which was in the Hilo area and it was hot. We did the 1 1/2 hour ride. There were opportunities to canter or trot or if you just wanted to walk that was fine too. Our guides Jackie and Darian were very informative, they were very descriptive on how to get on and off the horse, how to hold the reigns and how to direct the horse. They also gave us horses they thought would match each of the riders. They helped all of us mount and dismount and made sure we were comfortable and felt secure. On our ride they told us about the ranch and its history and about each of our horses, where they were obtained from or if they were born on the ranch. The horses were all well behaved. This experience was much more enjoyable, would highly recommend!

I am very disappointed with this horse-riding center. We cancelled less than 24 hours before…read morebecause the weather was very bad at the tour location and it would have been unpleasant and almost unsafe with the equipment we had. Despite this, they charged us 100% of the tour price. Very unfair and inflexible. I would not recommend this place to tourists.

Wow! What an amazing experience. The horses are so well trained. The guides Patricia & kaleo were…read morevery knowledgeable. Not only did we ride beautiful horses, we learned about the land, the plants, flowers, animals. Absolutely gorgeous property with wild horses, cows to see. The ocean view. All around wonderful experience. We even got to try their mango's & bananas grown in the property. Even saw a rainbow

Amazing, incredible and beautiful! Words cannot describe how incredibly grateful we are to have…read moreexperienced this trip as a family. Our horses were so special, our guide Micah was so patient and generous in sharing his knowledge and passion for Hawaii, the land and the history. He also shared with us so many exotic and rare fruits right off the ranch. They were all so very good! My wife who's been on many rides across the US said this was her favorite horseback ride experience of them all. The scenery, the views, the horses....no ka oi !!!

The ranch is open from 10am to 2pm with their hours clearly listed by the parking lot…read more It's a quaint little museum that records how the Parker family contributed, and continues to give back, to the Big Island community. The gift shop has a range of clothing, books and other information pertaining to the cowboys. It was fun to learn about how Hawaii came to grow to what it is today. Apparently they have fun events with plenty of vendors frequenting the ranch on weekends and holidays.

Parker Ranch is such a nice gem in Waimea (Kamuela) and full of history; in fact, they have been…read morefeaturing on Scenic Hawaii Channel (now Experience Hawaii). As of Summer 2024, they only offer self-guided tours at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. But if you are able to make it out to Parker Ranch, it is so worth it. There are a couple houses that you can go into (including the main one which you check-in with the staff), and then select parts of the grounds, and you might even see the cattle and horses along the way.

We booked the 4 line tour. Our family of 3 was the only booking so they took us early and we had a…read moreprivate zipline tour. On the 4 line you get to go to the 4 and longest/highest zip lines including a 2,000 long one over the falls. Excellent experience and beautiful area. Enjoy a dole whip after! A must do!

My husband and I booked the Umauma Falls ATV experience while visiting the Hilo side, and it ended…read moreup being his favorite part of the entire trip. From the start, the experience feels a little more special than your typical ATV tour because you're riding through private farmland rather than a crowded trail system. You follow your guide across wide open pastures where you pass horses, cows, and even pigs, which adds such a fun, local feel to the ride. The terrain changes throughout, moving from grassy stretches to rocky sections and muddy patches, so it never feels repetitive or boring. One thing we really appreciated was that the guide adjusted the pace to match the group. If you want to take it slow and steady, you can. If you're feeling more adventurous, they'll pick up the speed. It made the experience feel personalized rather than rigid. Toward the end, there's a short hike down to a beautiful waterfall area that feels tucked away and peaceful. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during our visit, so the falls were running strong and it wasn't safe to swim. While that was a bit of a bummer, it was still impressive to see the power of the water and didn't take away from the overall experience. If you're looking for something active and scenic on the Hilo side, this is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. It's a great mix of adventure, views, and a little glimpse into local farmland life, and clearly a highlight of our trip.