“The guides were so kind and knowledgeable — we learned so much Hawaiian history while riding through beautiful open fields.”
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This two-hour semi-private tour invites you into Maui’s working ranch life atop Haleakalā’s slopes in Kula. Guided by paniolo (cowboy) traditions, you'll ride across open pastures to check on cattle and calves, pass historic wells, and pause at dramatic lookout points overlooking ancient lava flows and distant islands—including Molokini, Kahoʻolawe, and Hawaiʻi. With a limit of just 8 guests, the experience feels personal and authentic, steeped in local storytelling, ranch culture, and timeless landscapes. Cold drinks and snacks round out the ride as you connect with nature, history, and the spirit of paniolo.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 8+, group size limited to 6 guests.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Relaxed horseback ride
WHAT TO BRING
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, sun protection,
water bottle
CANCELLATION POLICY
No, see details.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.9★ from 270+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests love this tour for its genuine feel — real horses, real ranch hands, and a real connection to Maui’s ranching history. Many mention how welcoming and patient the guides are, especially with beginners or families. Riders say the views alone are worth it: distant islands, rolling pastures, and the peaceful sense of stepping into a slower world for a few hours. By the end, most feel they’ve seen a side of Maui that few tourists ever do.
On this tour, we ride down to the range and hear stories of ancient Hawaiian history as we ride past Pii'moi on our way check the nursery (cows and calves). This tours also includes the old well, and two amazing lookout points of the last lava flow on Maui. On a clear day you’ll see the neighboring islands of Hawaii Island, Kaho’olawe and Molokini too! While our paniolo check water lines you’ll get a full tour of the pastures, and the unique Hawaiian history and cultural practices. Fun for the whole family! Cold drinks and snacks provided.
Other Information
Please call to discuss availability for children under the age of 8, some accommodations may be made based on skill level.Triple L Ranch Maui is a working cattle ranch tucked into Maui’s upland pastures above Makawao. Here, the tradition of Hawaiian paniolo — island cowboys — lives on, blending old ranching ways with local stories passed down for generations. Riding here is more than just sightseeing: you’ll help check the nursery herds, ride fence lines, visit an old well, and pause at sweeping lookouts across the island and sea. Triple L Ranch Maui keeps things small and personal, so every ride feels like tagging along with an old friend.
Address: 829 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
Check-In: Arrive at least 15–20 minutes early to park, sign in, and meet your guide at the barn area.NO CANCELLATION POLICY: PLEASE be sure to purchase TRIP INSURANCE or TRAVEL INSURANCE if you feel you may need to cancel for any reason.
*All tours go out rain or shine. In the event Triple L Ranch determines the conditions to be unsafe, guests will be rescheduled or provided a full refund. We have a firm NO cancellation policy due to our location making covering a cancellation loss impossible as a small family ranch we depend and our guides depend on you keeping your reservation to keep our ranch functioning. We appreciate the honor code by keeping your scheduled booking. We appreciate your kindness and understanding. We offer a semi private tour meaning only a few riders per day meaning each rider is important to the upkeep of the ranch. This also provides the best personalized experience we are known for. Mahalo
Mahalo for your understanding!
Please Note: We will process a refund for a total rain out only.
COVID UPDATES
Triple L Ranch Private Custom Horseback Tours (TLR LLC) looks forward to your riding with us while you are staying on Maui.
As per your reservation contract, your tour is non-refundable except for the reasons specified in the contract. If there are actual travel bans or government mandated quarantines in place for tourists coming to Maui during your scheduled stay, you will be given a 100% "credit towards a future ride".
If you have concerns about testing positive for the virus or contracting any illness that would prevent you from travel, we recommend TRAVEL INSURANCE. Credit or refunds will not be given for cancellations due to a positive test result or lack of a booster but insurance may cover it. Regardless of which travel insurance you purchase, it is important to read through the description of coverage carefully to ensure it is suitable for you. Important to note: most insurance does not cover fear of travel or politicians’ suggestions not to travel.
Triple L Ranch Private Custom Horseback Tours (TLR LLC) looks forward to your riding with us while you are staying on Maui.
If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to us
We look forward to your stay on Maui and riding with us and wish you safe travels and much Aloha!
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
Kula Ranch Ride: Cattle‑Check Through Lava Fields and Island Vistas
The morning air at Kula feels different—cooler, sacred, tinged with the scent of grass and history. We saddled up under the watchful eye of our paniolo guide and set out across the open range, our horses stepping over uneven ground shaped by centuries of lava flow. I felt the rhythm of the ride in my bones, the soft sway as we moved deeper into the ranch.
We passed the historic well and paused at the first lookout: a panorama of black lava fields, green pastures, and the sparkling Pacific beyond. Stories followed—of paniolo traditions, ancient cattle brands, and the volcanic birth of this landscape. Then came the cattle check: mothers and calves grazing, the guide explaining how the ranch cares for each herd.
“Riding among cattle and lava in Kula, you feel the heartbeat of Maui’s paniolo past beneath every step.”
At the second lookout, the horizon unfolded wider: Molokini’s crescent, the silhouette of Hawaiʻi Island, and the quieter outline of Kahoʻolawe. My horse stood quietly with me, and for a moment, we were all still—ranch, horse, rider, island—connected by the same pulse.
By the time we rode back, crunching through pasture grass toward the stables, I felt like I’d stepped into Maui’s living history—not just touring it, but becoming part of it, one hoofbeat at a time.
