Private Rides

Imagine a personalized Kauai horseback ride with a private guide! You’ll have several exciting choices to customize your adventure, including secluded areas of our working Kauai ranch. Choose a 2- hour ride across the ranch lands, with amazing mountain and ocean vistas. Request to ride through our Brangus cattle herd or up to the top of pu’u o’ henui. Stunning 360-degree views await you here!

The 3-hour ride includes a picnic with your choice of special places. A brief hike through a tropical rainforest brings you to majestic Kalihiwai Falls. Explore this majestic 80-foot Kauai waterfall, and enjoy a refreshing swim! Another option is our most secluded destination, overlooking a verdant valley, tucked away deep into the ranch.

You may also wish to consider our special Lokahi ride that combines horseback riding and yoga.

Whether you’re a first-time rider or a true equestrian, Princeville Ranch has the horse and private ride for you! Call for more information on your personalized Kaua'i horseback riding adventure.

Details

2 hour ride: $175 per person + tax
3 hour ride: $245 per person + tax

For Ages 8 yrs. and up

Reserve Now

Because our goal is to match you up with just the right horse, please call us directly to book a horseback ride. Our phone lines are open every day between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time. Call toll-free 888-955-7669 or if you're on Kauai, 808-826-7669. Let's ride!

GUIDES AND TACK:

All rides are led by trained professional guides certified in First Aid and CPR and equipped with two-way radios and first aid kits. We provide western saddles only. Helmets are available upon request and are required for children ages 8-12.  

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:

  • Completely covered shoes that can get muddy (sneakers or hiking shoes). No Crocs or aqua shoes. Rental shoes available (all-terrain @ $5.00 per pair).
  • Long pants recommended
  • Wear a swimsuit under clothes or bring along for swimming
  • Towel and sunscreen
  • Hat and insect repellent

AGE/WEIGHT/PHYSICAL CONDITION:

  • 8 years or older
  • 250 lbs. maximum weight
  • 6’5” maximum height
  • No expectant mothers
  • In good physical condition.
  • Height-to-weight ratios apply. Please call for details or click here to view a chart.

The 3-hour Private Ride offers an optional hike to a waterfall. The hike is rated moderate-to-difficult and includes a steep trail, up and down (500-foot gain) and steps with rope handholds. You also would descend and later climb back up a 10-foot rock wall.

CHILDREN ON TOUR:

  • Children age 16 & 17 may tour without an adult.
  • A parent must sign a liability waiver at check-in.
  • Children age 8 to 15 must be accompanied on tour by an adult who is at least 18 years old.

PICNIC INCLUDED (3-Hour Ride Only):

A delicious picnic is included: make-your-own deli sandwich on pita bread (with veggie option), potato chips and a cookie.

WEATHER:

Tours go out rain or shine. In the event we determine weather is hazardous, we may cancel the tour and guests may be rescheduled.

CHECK-IN TIMES:

Available Monday through Saturday Please call to arrange a private ride.

  • 2 hour ride: check-in 9:30
  • 3 hour ride: check-in 12:30
  • 3 hour ride includes a full picnic.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

  • 48-hour notice of cancellation for groups of 5 or less.
  • 72-hour notice of cancellation for groups of 6 or more.
  • Cancellation/changes or no-shows that fall outside of these policies will be charged the FULL AMOUNT of the tour.