Activities

Horseback Riding

Visitors now have a rare opportunity to explore areas of the approximately 150,000-acre working ranch through rolling green hillsides with majestic Mauna Kea as a backdrop. Visitors learn first-hand about Parker Ranch, with its deep history, beautiful landscapes, stunning vistas, variety of plant life, and may even catch glimpses of pheasant, Francolins, or wild pigs.

Minimum age requirement is 7 years and older making this an ideal family activity, whether family members are beginners, intermediate or advanced riders. Cowboys of Hawaii at Parker Ranch can arrange private rides for special excursions. Exclusive Japanese-speaking rides are also available.

Riders will feel like Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) as they ride through old stone corrals where up to 5,000 Hereford cattle were once rounded up after being brought down from the slopes of Mauna Kea. A visit to the rodeo arena and racetrack where Parker Ranch Thoroughbreds were trained and still hold the record for speed is included in the excursion. Rides all begin at the Blacksmith Shop on Pukalani Road. Click for map and directions.

Price:

Cost is $79.00 per person for each of the two rides offered. Prices are subject to change and do not include Hawaii state tax.

Times:

Rides are available two times daily at 8:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Morning and noon rides are 2 hours duration.

All participants are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the
activity.

Reservations:

Local: (808) 885-7655
Toll Free: 1-877-885-7999
e-mail

Parker Ranch Horseback Rides Reservation

All participants are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the activity. If you do not wish to book an online transaction you may call our Parker Ranch Visitor Center toll-free at 1-877-885-7999 for reservations.

Contact Information:

Name:
Email:
Home Phone Number:
Phone Number on Big Island:
Where are you staying on the Big Island?
Date of Ride:
Time of Ride:
Number of Riders:

For each rider, please provide the following information. If your group includes more than 5 people, please complete another form or email visitor@parkerranch.com

  Name Age of Rider Height/
Weight
Riding Experience
1st Rider:
2nd Rider:
3rd Rider:
4th Rider:
5th Rider:

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