Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour

Ride Through A Tropical Rainforest And Discover Life At A Local Hawaiian Ranch

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Escape into the lush countryside of Pāhoa with a small-group adventure that combines a guided horseback ride through tropical rainforest with an immersive tour of Ola Nani Ranch. This approximately 2-hour experience takes you along a quiet trail toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve, where experienced guides and gentle horses provide a relaxed way to experience Hawaiʻi Island’s natural beauty. After the ride, continue with a guided ranch tour, where you can meet and feed friendly animals, learn about their care, and visit the ranch’s vanilla greenhouse. With a group size limited to two participants, the experience offers a more personal way to explore the rainforest and connect with life on a working Hawaiian ranch.

Starting At
$130 USD
Age
Ages 13-80 yrs
Duration
2-hour
Location
Pāhoa, Big Island

What's Included
- Approximately 2-hour guided rainforest trail ride & ranch tour
- Guided horseback riding with helmet
- Ranch and animal encounters
- Opportunities to feed the ranch animals
- Vanilla greenhouse visit
- Trail ride photos
- Complimentary cold beverage, including water

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2-Hour Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour

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Small-Group Rainforest Trail Ride Features

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Ride Through A Lush Tropical Rainforest

Saddle up for a guided ride along a quiet rainforest trail leading toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and peaceful countryside, the ride offers experienced horseback riders a unique way to explore the natural side of the Big Island. With gentle horses and knowledgeable guides, the experience is designed around a comfortable pace and personal attention.

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Meet And Feed Friendly Ranch Animals

After returning from the trail, explore Ola Nani Ranch and spend time with a variety of friendly animals. Meet alpacas, horses, goats, donkeys, cows, peacocks, a mini horse, and the ranch’s Sulcata tortoise Herberto, with opportunities to interact with and feed the animals while learning more about their care and daily life on the ranch.

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Discover Vanilla Production And Ranch Life

Continue your visit with a look at the ranch’s agricultural side, including the vanilla greenhouse with approximately 150 vanilla vines. Learn about vanilla production while discovering how the family-owned ranch combines agriculture, animals, and a rural lifestyle across its 24 acres of pastoral, agricultural, and forestry land. The experience finishes back at the barn, where guests can enjoy a complimentary cold beverage and look back on photos from the trail ride.

Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour Details

Highlights

Ride horseback through a lush tropical rainforest toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve
Enjoy an approximately 2-hour guided small-group experience
Ride with experienced guides and gentle horses
Explore Ola Nani Ranch, a family-owned 24-acre working ranch

Meet and feed alpacas, horses, goats, donkeys, cows, peacocks, and a mini horse
Get up close with Sulcata tortoise Herberto
Visit the vanilla greenhouse and learn about vanilla production
Enjoy a personalized experience limited to two participants

Description

Discover a quieter side of Hawaiʻi Island with the Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour at Ola Nani Ranch in Pāhoa. This immersive experience combines horseback riding through a tropical rainforest with a guided visit to a family-owned working ranch, creating a memorable way to experience both the natural beauty and rural character of East Hawaiʻi.

Begin your adventure in the saddle as you follow a peaceful rainforest trail toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve. Experienced guides and gentle horses lead the way through lush greenery and tropical countryside, offering a relaxed setting for riders who are already comfortable handling a horse. Because the experience is limited to a small group, the ride allows for a more personal atmosphere and closer interaction with your guide.

After the trail ride, return to Ola Nani Ranch for a guided ranch experience. Meet and feed a variety of animals, including alpacas, horses, goats, donkeys, cows, peacocks, a mini horse, and Sulcata tortoise Herberto. Along the way, learn more about the animals and their care while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of this 24-acre family-owned property.

The adventure also includes a visit to the ranch’s vanilla greenhouse, where you can see approximately 150 vanilla vines and learn about vanilla production. Before the experience concludes, relax back at the barn with a complimentary cold beverage and check out the photos captured during the trail ride.

Itinerary

Check-in - Arrive at Ola Nani Ranch 30 minutes before your scheduled ride for check-in, helmet fitting, safety briefing, and required waivers.
Rainforest Trail Ride - Enjoy a guided horseback ride through the lush tropical rainforest toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve.
Ranch Tour & Animal Encounters - Return to the ranch to meet and feed friendly animals, including alpacas, horses, goats, donkeys, cows, peacocks, a mini horse, and Sulcata tortoise Herberto.
Vanilla Greenhouse - Visit the ranch’s vanilla greenhouse and learn about the growth and production of vanilla.
Refreshment & Photos - Relax back at the barn with a complimentary cold beverage and view photos from your trail ride.

Price & Availability

2-Hour Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour

AdultsAges 13 yrs+

$130^.00

Instructions

Arrive at Ola Nani Ranch, 15-1076 Middle Road, Pāhoa, HI 96778 30 minutes before your scheduled ride.
Complete check-in, helmet fitting, safety briefing, and any required liability waiver before the ride.
Follow the guide’s instructions throughout the rainforest trail ride and ranch tour.
Follow the guide’s directions when approaching, interacting with, and feeding the animals.

Restrictions

Riders must be 13 years or older.
Riders must weigh under 180 lbs.
Intermediate or advanced horseback riding experience is required; this experience is not suitable for beginner riders.
Guests must be in good health and able to walk on uneven terrain.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required for the trail ride.

Included

Approximately 2-hour guided rainforest trail ride
Riding helmet
Guided ranch and animal encounters
Opportunities to feed ranch animals
Vanilla greenhouse visit and introduction to vanilla production
Trail ride photos
Complimentary cold beverage, including water

What To Bring

Long pants
Closed-toe shoes
Comfortable clothing suitable for horseback riding
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat
Reusable water bottle
Camera

Cancellation

Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full cash refund.

No refunds are issued for cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Small Group Guided Rainforest Trail Ride & Ranch Tour?

The combined experience lasts approximately 2 hours.
Where does the horseback ride go?

The guided trail follows a quiet route through tropical rainforest toward Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve.
What animals can I see and feed at the ranch?

Guests can meet and feed alpacas, horses, goats, donkeys, cows, peacocks, a mini horse, and Sulcata tortoise Herberto.
Is horseback riding experience required?

Yes. The experience is designed for intermediate and advanced riders and is not suitable for beginners. Riders must also be at least 13 years old and weigh under 180 lbs.