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    Makena Stables

    78 Reviews
    #47 of 100 Outdoor Activities in Kihei
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    Horseback Riding Tours, Outdoor Activities
    8299 Makena Rd, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753-8421
    +1 808-879-0244
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    “Perfect Ride”

    I just want to say thank you to the folks at Makena Stables for providing such an amazing ride. Our... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Randy D
    via mobile
    “Amazing tour!!!”

    This was definitely one of the highlights of our Maui vacation. The booking was easy and as we... read more

    Reviewed 10 March 2018
    TomNic2014
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    4.5
    78 reviews
    • Excellent85%
    • Very good11%
    • Average1%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    “sunset ride” (17 reviews)
    “lava fields” (9 reviews)
    “morning ride” (6 reviews)
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    8299 Makena Rd, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753-8421
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    +1 808-879-0244
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    "sunset ride"
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    "lava fields"
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    "morning ride"
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    "la perouse bay"
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    "squared away"
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    "an incredible experience"
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Perfect Ride

    I just want to say thank you to the folks at Makena Stables for providing such an amazing ride. Our experience levels ranged from expert to novice and we all had a great time. The weather was perfection, and the scenery was awe-inspiring. The horses...More

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    Reviewed 10 March 2018
    Amazing tour!!!

    This was definitely one of the highlights of our Maui vacation. The booking was easy and as we have driven to La Perouse Bay numerous times the location was simple to find. They offer secured parking and some snacks and cold drinks before during and...More

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    Reviewed 3 February 2018 via mobile
    One of the best activities on the island

    This is one of the most fun, unique activities you can find on Maui. Makena stables is at the end of a long, quiet road along the ocean with a great view the entire way. Our tour guide, Ray was great. He was very patient...More

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    Reviewed 3 January 2018
    Definitely a must-do activity in Maui!

    My daughter and I booked a sunset trail ride with Makena Stables on the recommendation of other members of Trip Advisor, and we're so glad we did. This was the highlight of our vacation! Sonia and Pat are welcoming, knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and culture,...More

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    Reviewed 24 December 2017 via mobile
    Beautiful ride

    My husband and I have only ridden once before on a different trip so were very inexperienced riders but that didn’t matter at all. This was a very calm ride with well trained horses that pretty much know what to do/where to go. The scenery...More

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    Reviewed 2 November 2017
    Very enjoyable ride with incredible views

    We lucked out and had just the three of us for the trail ride with our guide Ray. He was very patient with us as novice riders and got us all squared away at the start on proper seating, technique with the reigns and helping...More

    Ask Daniel M about Makena Stables
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    Reviewed 12 October 2017 via mobile
    Awesome stables; gorgeous ride

    We visited Makena stables after reading positive reviews on trip advisor. Our expectations are high, and this experience exceeded them! The staff greeted us with warmth and smiles. The stable owner came and chatted with us for a good bit. A very small operation (only...More

    Ask HazenW969 about Makena Stables
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    Reviewed 20 August 2017
    Tremendous!

    We had a wonderful time - would do it again in a heartbeat. The horses were very good and were in great shape. But the highlights were the views - both walking along the beach and into the hills - and the great folks who...More

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    Reviewed 12 August 2017
    Highlight of vacation

    Daughter wanted to go horseback riding in Hawaii. Fortunatly for us Makena Stables was closest ranch to where we were staying. My three children, 13, 15 & 17 went riding. Ray was their guide. Very nice and professional. He was very thorough in explaining how...More

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    Reviewed 25 July 2017
    Great Experience and Ray was a fantastic guide!

    My family had a great time. The horses were great and easy to ride. Ray was our guide, he was friendly and interesting. Sonya was also terrific and very kind. We had had not ridden horses in a very long time and it was not...More

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    Yes, we are on the beach for approximately 20 minutes and take some nice photos for you😎
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