Paniolo Adventures
Activities (8)
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City Slicker Ride
City Slicker Ride by Paniolo Adventures takes place on Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, where riders travel at a walk through rolling green pastures with grazing cattle. The ride is guided and designed for people who want a calm, relaxed experience on horseback rather than anything fast or technical. Boots, a helmet, light jackets, Australian duster jackets, and sunscreen are all provided, so riders do not need to bring specialized gear. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and pack a light jacket or sweatshirt because the mountain runs cooler than the coast. The tour meets at Kohala Mountain; there is no hotel pickup. The ride is weather dependent, so conditions on the day can affect whether it runs. Guests must sign a waiver before riding. Bring a camera, as the operator encourages it for the scenery along the route.
⭐️PRIVATE Afternoon Paniolo Ride
This private horseback ride takes place on Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, where the elevation keeps temperatures noticeably cooler than at sea level. The ride is reserved exclusively for your group and a wrangler, and all experience levels are welcome. Gear provided includes boots, a helmet, light jackets, Australian Duster Jackets, and sunscreen. Bottled water is available for purchase on-site. The activity is rated moderate in difficulty and is weather dependent, so conditions on the mountain can affect whether the ride proceeds as planned. Because the mountain runs cooler than the coast, plan to wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a light jacket or sweatshirt regardless of how warm it feels at lower elevations. At check-in, the booking contact must present the credit card used for payment along with a matching government-issued photo ID, and each guest must also provide a valid ID. Guests must sign a waiver before riding.
Sunset Ride
Sunset Ride by Paniolo Adventures meets at Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, where riders head out on Ponoholo Ranch as daylight gives way to evening. The ride is rated easy and welcomes all experience levels, with trotting and cantering opportunities along the way. Boots, a helmet, light jackets, Australian duster jackets, and sunscreen are all provided and included in the experience. Because the mountain sits considerably cooler than lower elevations, the operator asks guests to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and to bring a light jacket, sweatshirt, or coat. Hotel pickup is not available, so arranging independent transportation to the meeting point at Kohala Mountain is necessary. The tour is weather dependent, so conditions on the day can affect whether it runs. Bottled water is available for purchase on site. Guests must also sign a waiver before riding.
Afternoon Paniolo Ride
The Afternoon Paniolo Ride departs from Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, where the elevation keeps temperatures noticeably cooler than at the coast, making an afternoon ride comfortable even when the lowlands feel warm. Riders spend the majority of the outing in the saddle, with opportunities to trot and canter along the way. All experience levels are welcome, so first-timers and seasoned riders can join the same trip. Paniolo Adventures provides boots, a helmet, sunscreen, and jacket options including light jackets and Australian duster jackets, so riders do not need to bring specialized gear. The meeting point is Kohala Mountain, and no hotel pickup is available, so arranging independent transportation is necessary. At check-in, riders must present the credit card used for booking along with a matching government-issued photo ID. Guests also need to sign a waiver before mounting. The tour runs weather-dependent, so conditions on the mountain can affect availability.
Morning Paniolo Ride
The Morning Paniolo Ride meets at Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, where riders cover ground on a working cattle ranch. Ancient Hawaiian ruins are visible along the way, and cattle graze nearby. All experience levels are welcome, and the ride includes trotting and cantering opportunities. The ranch sits at a higher elevation, so temperatures there are cooler than at sea level, and availability depends on weather conditions. No hotel pickup is offered, so plan to drive to the meeting point. Boots, helmets, light jackets, Australian duster jackets, and sunscreen are provided. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring a jacket or sweatshirt for the cooler mountain air. Bottled water is available to purchase on site. At check-in, the person whose name is on the booking must present the credit card used for payment along with a matching government-issued photo ID. Each additional guest must also show a valid ID. All riders sign a waiver before getting on a horse.
Wrangler Ride
The Wrangler Ride is a long open-range horseback ride on Kohala Mountain on the Big Island, run by Paniolo Adventures. It is built for intermediate and expert riders who want extended time in the saddle, with plenty of opportunity to trot and canter. A short break midway through lets riders stretch their legs, and snacks are welcome to bring along. This ride suits people who have ridden regularly and are comfortable at faster gaits. Riders meet at Kohala Mountain, and no hotel pickup is provided, so plan your own transportation. Boots, a helmet, light jackets, Australian duster jackets, and sunscreen are all provided. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring a jacket or sweatshirt because temperatures on the mountain run noticeably cooler than at lower elevations. The ride is weather dependent, so conditions can affect whether it goes out. At check-in, riders must present the credit card used for payment along with a matching government-issued photo ID.
🌞PRIVATE Sunset Ride
This private horseback ride takes place at Ponoholo Ranch on Kohala Mountain, on the Big Island of Hawaii. A wrangler accompanies your group exclusively, so the ride is reserved for your party alone. The route includes trotting and cantering opportunities, and riders of all experience levels are welcome. The tour is rated easy. Boots, helmets, light jackets, Australian duster jackets, and sunscreen are all provided. Guests should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. The mountain runs significantly cooler than lower elevations, so a jacket, sweatshirt, or coat is strongly recommended. Bottled water is available for purchase on-site. There is no hotel pickup, so guests need to make their own way to the meeting point at Kohala Mountain. The tour is weather dependent, so conditions on the day can affect whether it runs. At check-in, the booking contact must present the credit card used for payment along with a matching government-issued photo ID, and each guest must also provide a valid ID. All riders sign a waiver before heading out.
✴️PRIVATE Morning Paniolo Ride
This private horseback ride takes place on a working cattle ranch on Kohala Mountain on the Big Island. The ride is reserved exclusively for your group and a wrangler, making it a private outing rather than a shared group tour. The ranch is a large working cattle operation, and riders can see ancient Hawaiian ruins and cattle up close while taking in views of the ocean, the coastline toward Waikoloa, the major volcanoes, and Maui. The ride includes trotting and cantering, and all experience levels are welcome. Boots, helmets, sunscreen, and both light jackets and Australian Duster Jackets are provided. Guests should arrive in long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring or wear a jacket, since the mountain air runs noticeably cooler than lower elevations. Hotel pickup is not available, so plan your own transportation to the Kohala Mountain meeting point. The activity is weather dependent, so conditions on the day may affect the outing.
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Paniolo Adventures is based in Waimea, Big Island. Big Island Activities lists 8 activities from Paniolo Adventures.
Categories: Horseback Riding and Sunset Cruises.
Listings include City Slicker Ride; ⭐️PRIVATE Afternoon Paniolo Ride; Sunset Ride; Afternoon Paniolo Ride; Morning Paniolo Ride; Wrangler Ride; and 2 more.
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