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Horseback Riding in Waipio Valley with Naalapa Stables

…mb back to the top. I feel like we got to see a lot more of the valley via horseback than if we’d hiked it. Certainly, this horseback riding tour is more time efficient than hiking it. We both enjoyed this slow paced view of Waipio Valley and definitely recommend this adventure as a great Hawaii vacation activity. What to know when you go: – Na’alapa Stables offers a morning and afternoon ride Monday – Saturday. We took the morning ride, which we…
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Horseback Adventures on Kauai’s North Shore

…ore than on horseback”.  He goes on to review the Princeville Ranch guided horseback adventures.  The Princeville Ranch is on 2,500 acres and the adventure hosts are 5th generation kama’aina island family.  They offer 4 unique rides: Waterfall Swim Picnic – 4 hour tour including riding, swimming, brief hiking and a picnic.  ($125pp) Ocean Bluff Vistas – 1 1/2 hour tour with lovely views ($90pp) Paniolo Cattle Drive – for the cowboys and cowgirls a…
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Let’s Go Horseback Riding in Lanai

We thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding with Lanai Western Adventures. The guided tour ($110 for 90 minutes) led us on the Paniolo Trail through groves of fragrant Christmas Berry (Brazilian Peppertree) , a forest of Ironwood Trees and to a fantastic view of the nearby islands of Molokai and Maui. Along the way, we enjoyed the sounds of the birds and some deer sightings. We hadn’t been riding since 1999, so we were a little tentative about getting…
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Kauai horseback riding with Silver Falls Ranch

…’s something about Kauai that beckons us to take in the island’s beauty by horseback. We finally had the opportunity to do so with Silver Falls Ranch on our most recent visit to the Garden Isle. Our guide, Jeff. Silver Falls Ranch sprawls across 300 lush acres on Kauai’s stunning North Shore. The ranch offers miles of trails naturally adorned with tropical flowers and trees and those dramatic North Shore mountains. This setting is almost like some…
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Five Adventures to Spice Up Your Hawaiian Vacation

…wave that wiped out life in the valley. Wild horses, waterfalls and riding horseback through a river—what more could you want? Discovering the isolated Waip’io Valley by horseback Combining a zodiac ride to watch for sea life with snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay is one thrilling Big Island adventure. The Captain Zodiac tour begins at the pier in Kona. Take a seat on the side of the zodiac, hold onto the rope and prepare yourself for a fun, bumpy ride…
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Review: Experiencing Hana-Maui Hotel

…nd water features throughout the resort added to the tranquil environment. Horseback Riding on Hana Coast All the lovely landscaping looked like it belonged there. It didn’t seem forced or fake, just natural like a tropical paradise should look. Activities & Experiences I feel that we only scratched the surface of what Travaasa Hana has to offer. We enjoyed stopping by Makana Center, the activities center, to talk story and see what was being offe…
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Top Lana’i Adventures

…u’re a beginner or expert shot, you’ll find fun sporting clay or archery adventures on Lanai. Go horseback riding You can enjoy the fresh upcountry air, forest and distant ocean views on one of Lanai’s horseback trails. See our Lanai horseback riding post. — As you can see, Lanai provided unique land and sea vacation activities. Which Lanai adventure would you most like to try?…
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Back from Maui

…ttle more headstrong which gave Andy the chance to hone his riding skills. Horseback riding in Makawao with Pi’iholo Ranch Saturday: At last, we had some free time to enjoy the beach! We rented loungers and an umbrella on the beach fronting Honua Kai. The weather wasn’t very cooperative, but we were determined to enjoy the view and the sounds of the ocean anyway. Where we spa’d Oh my goodness. We have a new favorite spa and it also happens to be o…
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Celebrating Romance In Hawaii

…the sunset. 4. Go horseback riding. There are some fantastic places to go horseback riding in Hawaii – in rainforests, rolling hills, valleys, and beaches. Two areas in Hawaii that I think are particularly romantic for horseback riding are the North Shore of Kauai with Princeville Ranch and on Oahu along the shore at Turtle Bay Resort. 5. Go stargazing. On a moonless night, Hawaii’s skies sparkle with an incredible array of stars. Hawaii is one o…
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Hawaii Honeymooners Guide: Oahu Honeymoons

…rformances in Hawaii. Hiking – see our three favorite Oahu vacation hikes. Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu’s lush eastern side or from Turtle Bay on the North Shore. Sight-seeing – check out our popular list of the best budget-friendly sights to see on Oahu. Tour a botanical garden then swim at the base of a waterfall. Testing your navigation skills in a maze at the Dole Plantation. Where to stay on your Oahu honeymoon? Most of Oahu’s hot…
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See Waipio Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

…e service (see our review of the shuttle tour) and mule-drawn wagon tours. Horseback riding tours of the valley are offered that include a vehicle ride down the steep road. We’ve enjoyed horseback riding in Waipio Valley with Na’alapa Stables. Another interesting way to see Waipio Valley is on a Big Island helicopter tour. Here’s a video clip of Waipio Valley. (Email subscribers: click this link to find the Waipio Valley video embedded in this pos…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: July 15, 2010

…Princeville Ranch on Kauai’s North Shore has a fun new tour that combines horseback riding and zip lining. No, you don’t zip line on a horse. 😉 You go horseback riding first and then you zip line. See more about this new tour here. * A Kauai Blog writes about the dangers and quirks of Queen’s Bath on the North Shore of Kauai. I’ve never actually seen Queen’s Bath. I was on my way once when I was attacked by mosquito mobsters. See ya tomorrow for…
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Hawaii’s Big Island – What to Do & See

…s also one of the most pristine snorkeling spots in the state of Hawaii. – Horseback riding – there are two key places for horseback riding on the Big Island – at the Waipio Valley and in the Waimea area. – Hike – there are miles and miles of hiking trails throughout the Big Island. Where else can you hike through a rain forest and across a dormant volcano (Kilauea Iki trail)? It’s amazing! – Kayaking can be done along the shores at Hilo Bay and a…
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One Week Kauai Vacation Itinerary & Travel Planner

…zipline tour companies. ATV riding – we’ve been ATV riding with Kauai ATV. Horseback riding – the North Shore is particularly picturesque for horseback riding. Biking – there’s a lovely oceanside path that runs along the Coconut Coast on the east shore. Hiking – we’ve listed two top hiking trails, but you can find many others on the island. Kauai Explorer has a nice list of trails. Guided hikes can offer access to extra trails. Snorkeling Day trip…
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Over 50 awesome things to see, try and do on your Oahu vacations

…a sunset sail or cocktail/dinner cruise. 10. Enjoy a scenic Oahu trail by horseback ride. Kualoa Ranch and Turtle Bay Resort both offer good horseback riding. 11. Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Quest or Sea Life Park. Read about our Dolphin Quest experience. 12. Ride an outrigger canoe. You can find outrigger canoe tours along Waikiki Beach, Kualoa Ranch and in Ko Olina. See our outrigger canoe tour from Ko Olina article. 13. Take an ATV (all terr…
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