You have four different tours to choose from, the 'Taste of Kauai', the "Fast Half', 'The WOW! Ride' and the 'Full Day Adventure'. Each offers a different take on the beautiful scenery of Kauai.
"A Taste of Kauai" 3 Hours with Beverage
This tour is for the less experienced rider, if you haven't been riding in years or are a family with different abilities will enjoy this tour. You will be provided with a lesson on stopping, turning and trotting your horse in the arena, your safety fun and education are assured. Some trotting and cantering are possible depending on your level of comfort and the group dynamic, we can also stick to a 'walk only' ride for less experienced riders.
You will get the chance to peek into the interior of this fabulous Hawaiian island on horseback, don't forget your camera! This is a great way to experience nature up close and personal.
"Fast Half Ride" 4 Hours with Beverage
This is a faster paced tour for those ready to trot and canter. You will be treated to a beautiful tour into a Hawaiian forest reserve. The breathtaking views from the Ocean to the mountains is one to be captured forever, make sure you bring your camera! The beautiful untouched deep lush rainforests and valleys and on to the fern covered canyons. Enjoy tropical fruit along your way and learn about the amazing history and culture of Kauai.
Not necessarily experts, but experienced riders only please.
"WOW!!! Ride" 6 Hours with Snack
This is our favorite tour, named for the feeling you will be left with - WOW! This is a fast paced tour with trotting and cantering. Its important that you are an experienced rider because you will be wanting to look around all at all the amazing sights, from ancient lava flows and ferns from the dinosaur times. You can snack on local nuts and fruits while enjoying your tropical surroundings.
All riders should be fit, ready to trot and canter, be able to mount and dismount their horses and be comfortable with heights.
"All Day Adventure" 8 Hours with Lunch & Swim
This tour is for the true horse enthusiast. A full 8 hour adventure with lunch included. Starting off with a brisk pace trotting and cantering an easy stretch of trail. You will ride up and down the volcanic ridges and across knife passes high in the mountains. From here you can enjoy unspoiled views of the interior of Kauai.
After 3 hours in the saddle you will arrive at a mountain swimming hole where a deli lunch is served, be sure to bring swim gear and a towel. A private changing room is available. Make sure you bring your extra memory stick for this trip, we don't want you running out of space!
All riders should be fit, ready to trot and canter, be able to mount and dismount their horses and be comfortable with heights.
What to know
Mondays through Fridays
Tours available both in the mornings and afternoons. Check in time will be printed on voucher.
Check in: at Espirit De Corps Riding Academy on Kualapa Place.
Restrictions: Ages 10 and up.
We reserve the right to determine suitability of ride for trail conditions and rider's expertise.
Please wear: Long pants and socks. They are required (and available for rent at a nominal charge).
Included: Riding helmets and boots are required and provided at no cost. Bottled water is provided on all rides.
All rides begin with an orientation lesson in the arena, and go out rain or shine; rain gear is provided.
There is a two person minimum on all rides; singles may book and others may be added to your tour.
Driving Directions [ show
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From Lihue or the South Side (Poipu)
About a 30 minute drive from Lihue Airport
From Hwy 56 (Kuhio Hwy) turn on Hwy 580 (Kuamoo Rd) and drive 2.7 miles
Turn right on Hwy 581 (Kamalu Rd) and drive 1.6 miles to the end.
Turn left on Olohena Rd and drive 1.5 miles.
Turn right on Kualapa Pl and drive to the end.
Go down the driveway on the left in LOW GEAR.
From North of Kapaa (Anahola, Moloaa, Kilauea, Princeville)
About a 60 minute drive from Princeville
From Hwy 56 (Kuhio Hwy) turn right on Mailihuna Rd. (just south end of Kealia Beach) and drive .5 miles
Turn right on Kawaihau Rd. and drive 3.5 miles
Turn left on Kainahola Rd. (Look for Growing Greens Plant Nursery on the right just before it) and drive for 1 mile on the twisting road.
It will end in a forced left turn onto Olohena Rd. and drive 1 block.
Turn left onto Kualapa Pl and drive to the end.
Go down the driveway on the left in LOW GEAR.
From North end of Kapaa (Pono Kai, Coral Reef)
About a 15 minute drive from northern part of Kapaa
Take Hwy 581 (Kukui St). Go straight through round-about, road name changes to Olohena Rd but stays Hwy 581.
Go past school on left, Olohena Rd dips left at triple fork.
Remain on Olohena Rd for 3.5 miles
Hwy 581 will turn left onto Kamalu Rd, stay straight on Olohena Rd and drive for 1.5 miles.
Turn right on Kualapa Pl and drive to the end.
Go down the driveway on the left in LOW GEAR.