Private Sweetheart Horseback Ride
Description
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!
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Important Information
- 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. 235lb/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
Reviews(89)
They were so sweet and nice. Horses looked and seemed very well cared for. The trails are so beautiful. The lunch was cute and good. My husbands first time riding a horse and he enjoyed it
We had a great time on our ride. My husband and I did the Sweetheart ride. I hadn’t been on a horse in 30 years but the wranglers do a job of making it easy for you and the horses are super laid back. We rode up to a beautiful spot, had lunch then rode back. I recommend this ranch.
We had the best time on our Sweetheart ride with Connor! My best friend and I decided to opt for the private tour and it was absolutely worth the money. Connor was so friendly and knowledgeable about riding and as newbies we felt really comfortable. The trail was incredibly scenic, photo worthy and lush. The property is huge and beautiful. At the top of the trail we had a private picnic at an ocean lookout with a beautiful banyon tree with a swing. The ride back had an ocean view. We felt so comfortable with Conor and on our horses, I want to bring friends back soon. We also somehow lost our Tesla key on the ride and Conor went back and somehow found it on the trail for us so he’s our hero ◡̈ Thank you for a special experience!
We enjoyed this personalized horseback experience. The horses were lively and lovely, our guide, Connor, was charming and helpful, the views were gorgeous, and the picnic “Sweetheart” lunch was so nice!! This was a special treat and exceeded the typical trail ride by far. So glad this ranch operates as it does and allows guests to have such an excellent experience!
My girlfriend and I booked an experience back in October. We drove a very beautiful route from Honolulu to the northern part of the island where this was located. On arrival we were greeted by very nice staff who helped us get checked in (including a friendly chicken!) and gave us a brief rundown of the experience. After a short wait, we were introduced to our wrangler Connor. Connor was our guide up the mountain and was very knowledgeable about riding, and personable to talk to about pretty much anything, he was great company. The ride up the mountain took about an hour and was very manageable. Both my girlfriend and I's horses were well trained. After about an hour of riding, we dismounted our horses and were provided a nice picnic meal with a good view of the town down below as well as the water. There was a plentiful amount of food/snacks and a variety of drinks, so we had leftovers. When we were done eating, we were assisted by Connor back onto our horses and we were given the opportunity for some pictures. Afterwards we began our decent back down to the ranch. The ride down was maybe a little quicker than the ride up, and was still a lot of fun. We both had a really great time together and would highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in riding horses in the beautiful Hawaiian weather! And if you're lucky, you'll get Connor as your wrangler/guide 🤠
Mahalo for your thoughtful review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your horseback experience here at Gunstock Ranch with the chicken, horses, and our incredible staff. Hopefully, we will see you around these parts again!
I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. We opted for the couples sweetheart horse ride with a private guide instead of having a bunch of people with us. It wasn't a lot more in price and we received individualized attention. Caleb was very knowledgeable of the area and we enjoyed getting to know him, how he came to Hawaii, about his wife, and his future dreams. The horses were very tame and easy to manage. If you've never ridden a horse, the guides are there for you every step of the way, making you feel safe and secure. After about an hour of riding (very slow, no galloping involved:) we came to a look out over the valley and Caleb presented a picnic lunch (sandwich, chips, cookies, candy, water, fruit drink, and sparkling cider) for us. He left us in privacy for about 30 minutes to enjoy private conversation as we dined at a picnic table. He even brought a table cloth for us:) Then we had about another hour ride back to the ranch. The staff were friendly and the ranch had this "family-oriented-cozy" atmosphere. **You can bring your own water (they give you a pouch to put items into). Or you can buy water for $2/bottle
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our sweetheart picnic experience. It is one of our favorites that we offer here at the ranch. Mahalo for your visit! We hope to see you again!
This was an Awesome experience, everyone was kind and cheerful, the whole family was impressed with the lunch. Newbie riders were just fine
Glad to hear your awesome experience! The lunches are pretty yummy! Please come again soon, Mahalo!
Well worth it! The tour guide was knowledgeable and the horses were very well behaved. It was my first time riding a horse but they made it a very pleasant experience! Not to mention the lunch they provided added an extra wonderful experience that made it more special. I would definitely recommend.
I am so glad to hear that the sweetheart private horseback experience was everything you hoped for and more. Hopefully we can see you around these parts again soon.
Great experience would definitely do it again if I ever travel back to Honolulu again. Our guide was so awesome.
We are so glad to hear that you would book this experience again! The sweetheart private ride is a special and personalized experience. Mahao nui loa for your visit! We hope to see you again!
The ride was beautiful! Food was good. Only wish that they included a hand wipe or sanitizer before eating.
Mahalo nui for the feedback. Including hand wipes/sanitizers is standard procedure for all our food tours. Sorry to hear that you got missed on your tour.
