Horseback Riding

The sheer, natural beauty of Kauai, the "Garden Isle," make this a very nice choice for horseback riding in Hawaii. From a gallop along a beach trail to a leisurely ride on the scenic North Shore, Kauai has a horseback riding tour for just about anyone, from beginners to experienced.
 
Kauai Horseback riding tours operate out of perpetually sunny Poipu, lush Wailua and the scenic North Shore. One popular horseback riding tour on Kauai is led by real paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) who guide you across ranchlands with mountain views to waterfalls for swimming and lunch.

Silver Falls is a goregeous destination for many North Shore horseback tours.  The collection of falls appear to be silver in the sunlight, where children (and children at heart) enjoy climbing the rocks and sliding into the pool below.  For those who choose not to participate in the waterfall activities a nearby meadow provides a great place to simply relax and take in the natural beauty of Kauai. Other horseback riding Hawaii tours offer trail rides through the remote and gorgeous interior of Kalihiwai and Kamooka Ridge.

Wailua horseback riding trail rides also include waterfalls, while Poipu hosts a large variety of horseback riding Hawaii adventures. At Poipu you can join paniolo on a working cattle ranch, explore an ironwood forest, or gallop along sandy dunes. The Poipu ranch is tucked away in a hidden valley and offers beautiful mountain and ocean views.

Since Kauai is a such a small and lush island, it is difficult to find a trail ride that doesn't offer magnificent views. Lunching at a pretty waterfall is almost tradition on Kauai's horseback riding excursions. Most allow time for you take pictures and go for a swim. Kauai's horseback riding guides enjoy sharing their island heritage, including ancient Hawaiian legends and knowledge of flora and fauna.

Island hopping? Check out the horseback riding adventures on these islands too:

• Oahu Horseback Riding – Horseback ride through Jurassic Park's setting or on the North Shore overlooking the Bonzai Pipeline and a magnificent sunset.
• Maui Horseback Riding – Trail rides on the Valley Isle range from leisurely rides through Haleakala Crater and along the coast of Hana to canters across the open range in gorgeous Upcountry Maui.
• Big Island Horseback Riding – Waimea ranch country and Waipio Valley with its waterfalls and wild horses are two great reasons to take a horseback riding tour on this island.

If you are planning to go horseback riding in Hawaii, it's a good idea to book well in advance because popular tours fill fast.