Private Sweetheart Horseback Ride

Overview

Sometimes the best way to get closer is to get away. There’s no better place to spend quality time together than Hawaii’s North Shore, and you haven’t seen the island until you’ve seen it by horseback, riding through the forest trails and overlooking the ocean.
This is a unique and unforgettable experience, far away from all the noise of the regular tourist spots. You’ll see a side of Oahu that many don’t know about and enjoy a private picnic together, complete with delicious sandwiches on fresh homemade bread, fruit, and a bottle of sparkling cider. The highlight of the ride is a sweeping panoramic view of the ocean from our lookout point, where you can take in the full scale and beauty of the island. (If you can take your eyes off each other, that is.)

If you're comfortable on horses and would like to upgrade to an advanced ride, just let us know!

City: Oahu

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $148.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $148.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A catered lunch will be provided

Tour wrangler/ guide

Free Parking

Use of helmets

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 7 years
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. 240lb/109kg weight limit
Long pants and covered shoes are recommended; bring a light jacket if the weather is cold
We ride rain or shine. If canceled due to unsafe weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Small phones or small cameras allowed
No pregnant riders allowed please
CHECK-IN TIME: Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the start time of tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (51)

Tayler S

Nov 2019

Just wanted to thank Camilla, raider, and Klint for being amazing and helping with our special day! Would 100% recommend to all my friends!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

THank you so much for letting us be a part of this wonderful experience! We are so happy you had a wonderful experience and we hope you come again!

JeffG613

Oct 2019

Awesome experience on the private sweetheart ride! Ty took us on several trails including the scenic lunch stop and lookout. Learned the history of the ranch and the wildlife and plants. Wife and I had an amazing time! Thanks Ty!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review! We are so glad to hear you had such a good experience with us here at Gunstock Ranch with your guide Ty! We hope you come again! Mahalo Nui!

karaboo90

Oct 2019

This excursion was absolutely AMAZING! I've ridden most of my life, but my husband has only been on a horse maybe 10ish times; we still paid a bit extra to do the ride as an advanced ride so we could canter on the trails and explore a bit more of the rugged paths less traveled. We had a BLAST! I rode Purdy and my husband rode Gus and they were both super well behaved and took great care of us. They tried to snack along the trail, but listened to us when we redirected them or when we were cantering and needed to slow down. The horses at this ranch are very, very well taken care of and it's completely obvious they're happy doing their job and not barn sour or tired of tourists. Their coats are glossy and they have great muscle mass and the ones we rode got along with one another perfectly. As a horse person, I really appreciated seeing them so happy and enjoying the trots and canters along the trail. I really wanted to take both Purdy and Gus home with us afterward; they were such amazing horses. All the quicker gaits were done on the way to our lunch spot, which is located at a peak on the ranch with great views and picnic tables set up to soak in everything. The lunch was fresh and delicious! Ours was build-it-yourself turkey sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, and cookies for dessert. There was also Hawaiian fruit juice and some sparkling apple cider to drink. Our guide even picked some fresh guava on the way up and we ate a few, but saved one for each of our horses and they absolutely loved the treat! Ari was our guide and she was fantastic! She knows so much about the history of the ranch and the area and we really enjoyed hearing about how Gunstock got started and the quarter horse line that was nurtured there. We got to ride past the cattle on the ranch and they were not shy of the horses, but they didn't bother us. It was great getting to see the new calves too. Ari told us all about them and the other critters on the ranch, like the miniature horses and the donkey, as well as one of the palomino yearlings who was going to be sent to the mainland to train in barrel racing. Ari was obviously a skilled horse woman as well; when my husband's horse slipped a bit and spooked, she stayed perfectly calm and caught up to him and calmly told him to sit back and pull back on Gus. She got the situation under control immediately and I can appreciate that as someone who has lead trail rides at a prior job. I felt completely safe with her (yes, helmets are optional, but I always wear a helmet because you never know what can happen on even the most tame horses). She even did a few pictures for us at our picnic spot and I cannot wait to blow one up to print and put up in our home. This ride made me wish I lived on Oahu, or at least didn't live in North Carolina, so far away. The ranch is run so well and the horses are so happy and the scenery is absolutely amazing. I would do this again in a heartbeat and I would pay the additional amount for an advanced ride again (worth every single penny)!!! Bring a tip for your guide and make sure to visit the other animals they have in the barnyard area. We got to see some brand new baby goats and they were so adorable! I highly, highly recommend this excursion. If you are a horse lover, you will love it. I will cherish the memories and photos we got, for forever. This was a trip of a lifetime.