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Esprit De Corps Riding Academy

Kualapa Place, P.O. Box 269, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
(808) 822-4688
Ranked #2 of 23 attractions in Kapaa
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
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Temecula, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Esprit De Corps Riding Academy Ride. Kauai, Hawaii May 22, 2012 Our guide Jamie and her friend Chris were very friendly and created a great ride for Jessica and myself. We booked the all day ride or 8 Hours Ride, and halfway into the ride Chris had lunch ready for us. The horses were great (educated). Great horse for... More

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Oceanside, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

My wife is an experienced rider but it had been a long time since I'd been on but we both wanted an experience where you aren't lined up on lifeless horses on rails that is unfortunately all to common. This is a fantastic ride. We did the 6 hour WOW ride and it was amazing. Great views, a knowledgeable and... More

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France
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

From the first conversation on until the time we paid our bills there was a continuous reminder about tipping and how much we should tip. that was a MEGA downturn. Its simply bad style to do that. people are old enough to know when and how to tip. Pushing it leads to people turning away from something that would be... More

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British Columbia, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

My cousin and I went on the Fast Half Ride and it was AMAZING! I'm 16 and she's 12. We are both very experiences riders and wanted a place where we could trot and canter. To start, the guide, Lisa, was super friendly and since the place isn't huge it had more of a homey feel to it. The horses... More

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Delaware, Ohio
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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If you are a trail rider then this is the place to go. There are rides in the mountains from 2 hours to all day. They really tried to match up horse and rider based on riding ability. They gave a short riding lesson to test skill. Groups with more advanced skill levels were allowed to move at a faster... More

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Wow, this was fun! Our guide was great.She likes to tailor the tour to what the folks want and we wanted to run. My daughter didn't have much experience so she showed her how to canter and hung back with her while we ran ahead on the racetrack. It was great. We got to see beautiful scenery, had a history... More

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Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

What a wonderful time my 12-year-old son & I had. It was an experience that neither of us will ever forget, and one that included spirited riding, wonderful vistas and the thoroughly enjoyable company of our guide, Jaime. She was knowledgeable, engaging and both warm and professional. The ride can be (and was) tailored to our riding level, with calm,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

We did the Taste of Kauai ride- it had been about 15 years since I had been on a horse. When I made the reservation they asked us specific questions about our experience and comfort level so they could match us with the best horse. Definitely park on the top of the driveway! The driveway is long and almost 45... More

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Maryland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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I picked this place based on TA reviews that said it wasn’t a “nose to tail” trail ride and it was for experienced riders (the Fast Ride). Right on both counts. Follow the directions that they send you when you make your reservations and definitely don’t try to drive down that road to their stable. Treacherous on foot. It had... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

We booked this excursion because they had great reviews and they allowed us to trot which was a huge thing for us however we were very disappointed. The farm is extremely muddy with no real "office" and there are only 6 horses on site they use which meant my husband got the slow poke horse that didn't want to go.... More

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