Makena Stables — Attraction in Maui

We started the journey by driving through a state park filled with huge lava fields that looked like MARS to me. I recommend leaving an hour or two early for the sunset ride (starts at 3:30 pm) so that you have time to hop out at one of the beaches you pass on the way or to explore the lava fields in the state park.

Our tour guide Christine was so happy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We toured through lava fields, isolated beaches with mixed lava/coral boulders, saw wild goats and deer roaming the volcano, climbed to the top of one of the most recent lava vents to see what I thought was intriguing lava formations, and I loved my gentle horse Akahi. My wife and I are "beginner" level horse riders and we never felt frightened or in danger. It's obvious that the workers love their horses and nature...it's not just a tourist trap. Thank you...

My husband and I did the sunset ride during our honeymoon in Maui... needless to say it was by far our favorite part of our vacation. It was worth every penny and is actually pretty comparable to other stables on the island. Heidi our guide was great & informative and the views were stunning. The horses looked well-cared for and were amazing trail horses- very easy to ride, even for my husband who was a first timer. To my knowledge this is the only stable that offers a ride where a portion is actually on the coast in the sand. We also went through wooded areas, lava fields, and cliff side to watch the sunset over the ocean. When we go back to Maui one day we both agreed we'll go back to...

One of the best horseback experiences on the planet. We were lucky enough to have the pleasure of riding with a guide who is a HI native medicine man who told us history, great stories and informed us on all the great medicinal plants of the area. Well kept horses and easy to ride. If you get there early or have some extra time, do visit the nearby church where Charles Lindbergh is buried. We left real early and drove the 'back way' down the West side of the island on the dirt road over the lava fields to the stables. Gorgeous views and then afterwards took the drive up the Hana Hiway on the East side. This is an AWESOME thing to do on Maui....nothing can compare to...