PĀLEHUA TRAIL RIDES

Went on the sunset ride with Stephanie. We rode Lani and her daughter, Aloha, two push-button horses that know their jobs very well. Felt very safe and comfortable the entire ride. Stephanie got off her horse and offered to take photos of us with the sunset behind us. Very professional. Highly recommended!

THE place to do a horseback riding adventure on Oahu. Don’t go to the standard tourist areas that offer these (i.e. Kualoa). Pālehua FAR, FAR exceeds any other location. It simply cannot be beat. The ride is into the upper areas of a mountain with breathtaking views. The staff is awesome and we really enjoyed the private sunset ride with them with our 12 and 8 year old girls. We will definitely revisit them in future vacations we take to Oahu.

Excellent experience! I highly recommend for anyone visiting the island. They were very patient and encouraging to our 8 year old who was very nervous at first but felt confident to ride independently by the end.

The horseback ride was absolutely amazing! The picturesque views of the setting sun over the ocean, the gentle breeze, and the soothing sounds of nature made it a truly magical experience. The horses were well-trained, and the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride. I highly recommend this unforgettable adventure to anyone visiting Hawaii

This is absolutely one of the best memory we have in Hawaii. We were a group of 4 with no riding experiences (30-60yrs old). Sonya is a great guide which is the key we enjoyed the trip so much. The horses are well trained with personality and we absolutely love them! Not to mention the beautiful sunset with ocean view. It was very cloudy so we were worrying that we can’t see anything, but it turns out the most beautiful sunset I ever seen. Highly recommended!

This horseback riding was a highlight of our vacation. Jenny was responsive to our questions and really pleasant. Riding around the mountain trails felt like we were riding above the clouds, such a scenic and unique experience. The horses were well trained and well behaved. Jenny provided us a really awesome and positive experience so much that my kids want to take up riding when we return home. One advice when driving up, is to keep going and keep right when there’s a fork in the road, all the way to the end of the road where it becomes a gravel road, you’ll see a clearing to park. My kids said they would rate their experience a billion out of ten! We really enjoyed our horseback riding, we hope to return!

10/10 would recommend to anyone! Staff was incredibly comforting and knowledgeable. The views were breathtaking and the horses had so much personality. My boyfriend and I enjoyed every second of it!

Wonderful place! The horses are clearly taken care of and the guides were excellent. My horse was great too! We left at a perfect time for the sunset ride we did. The way up is through a neighborhood to a road leading up the mountain. There is a gate you must buzz through and halfway up past the gate it becomes unpaved. I wouldn't take an uber up because it would be a pain to get up there, and the walk down past the gate will be too long.

My friends and I really loved our experience at Pālehua Trail Rides! We were a bit late to the experience but our guides were super accommodating and made sure we were able to experience the whole trail! The horses were super gentle and sweet. Would recommend coming here! Thank to our guide Rachel for being the best!

The people are super friendly and patient. They are very thorough with instructions for first time riders. The trails are beautiful, especially for the sunset ride. The horses know their jobs and is an easy ride. We really enjoyed our time here!

Was a wonderful experience, especially for a first time rider! The horses were great, Vic, Manny, and Bjorn, each really showing their different personalities (hilarious btw). Our guide Alyssa was amazing and we learned so much on the ride! Would highly recommend if anyone is looking to do something so unique, with friendly people guiding you and gentle creatures, plus amazing views to boot - you’re in for a great ride!

We had so much fun on our private mountain sunset ride. The ride was great and the view was spectacular and so beautiful at sunset. Sonya was our guide and she was awesome. She is fun to ride with and so knowledgeable regarding all things Hawaii and their sweet horses. Our horses were so sweet and such good girls. We had a great experience. 11/10 recommend

The whole experience was truly amazing! A beautiful drive into and out of the area. We were greeted by a very friendly staff and were fitted with head gear as part of the safety aspect of the ride. Very detailed instructions were given as to how the trail ride was set up as well as all safety concerns. One of the riders in our group had never been on a horse before and was a little nervous but she was put at ease by our outstanding trail guide Sam who kept her feeling secure and safe throughout the entire ride. Sam was amazing, very knowledgeable and pointed out all the interesting facts of the area and the horses. There were 3 in our group and we road Manny, Pokey, and we cant remember the 3rd horses name. Sorry! The whole experience was amazing and informative and a well thought out plan by the entire staff. Cost was reasonable and our ride lasted about 90 minutes with a stop for pictures taken of us by Sam. The trail ride was definitely the highlight of my vacation. Thank you all for a great time!!

My husband and I came here on our honeymoon. He had never been on a horse before, and he got Manny, who is an older horse who doesn't like to go very fast, which was perfect for my husband! Our guide's name was Sonya, and she was lovely and super knowledgeable about the native and invasive species around us, and she went out of her way to take beautiful sunset pictures of us on our horses! All the ladies present were lovely, knowledgeable, and kind. The views were also spectacular and not what you'd normally get to see! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Oahu, whether you have horseback riding experience or you've never touched one before! My favorite activity of our honeymoon, by far.

This was the grand finale of our trip! The location of the ride is a little tough to get to, but so well worth it! The trail ride is location on the top of a remote mountain. I loved how it was such a different view of the island. Dyna made us feel right at home. She got us comfortable on our horses and gave clear, easy to follow directions for riding. My inexperienced 9 and 13 year olds had no issues getting their horses to follow their commands. The ride was about an hour there and back. We stopped in a beautiful valley to take pictures and turn around to head back. Dyna took a ton of photos for us to cherish as memories. At the end of the ride, we all got to feed our horses a treat, which my children loved. This trail ride exceeded our expectations. It was very private and absolutely gorgeous. You can also tell that the staff take excellent care of their horses.

Incredible experience. We stayed in town (Honolulu) for a few days and were ready for an adventure. Palehua did not disappoint! First, our GPS did not take us the right way. Turn left onto Umena to get to the gate. Did the trip in an Altima just fine, pay attention to dips and potholes and you’ll be fine. Incredible guide, view and overall experience. Port a potty by parking and hand washing station. Also gave the horses treats at the end of the ride. We had a few long horns and their babies cross our path during the trail. Some serious memory making moments and just what we needed ❤️❤️❤️ can’t wait to come back. Super easy to book. Highly highly recommend. Our horses were Mahina, Little Miss Aloha and Lani. All three were great. Kavina, our guide was knowledgeable, fun and overall amazing at ensuring we were all having a great time.