Pony Express

"Specializing in Horseback Rides across beautiful Haleakala"

Pony Express is proud to offer one of the only horseback rides in the world that goes into a dormant volcano, Haleakala Crater. Located at the 10,000 ft. elevation, rides are limited to small groups and are led by experienced and knowledgeable wranglers who narrate about the geology, legends, and plant life of the crater.

The “Junction Ride” is considered a novice ride, in that the trail is gentle with no steep drop-offs. We descend from the 10,000 ft. elevation down the Sliding Sands Trail, passing the rare Silversword Plants and Cinder Cones to the floor of the crater where lunch is served, and then returns 2 hours back out. Rides operate daily.

Pony Express also offer two rides daily across Haleakala Ranch, a private ranch located at the 4,000 ft elevation of Haleakala Crater. The terrain is lush, rolling pasture land with beautiful views of the island and coastline below. This is a working cattle ranch so the experienced wrangler will narrate about the paniolo (cowboy) history and plant life of the area, including the ancient Chinese rock walls. Rides operate daily.

Rider Requirements: We ask that riders be 10 and over; under 65 years of age (unless prior approval); weight limit is 235#; no pregnant riders, and for those doing the Junction Ride we screen for any health concerns with the 10,000 ft. elevation like heart, lungs, or elevation sickness.

Junction Ride 9:15 am - 2:15, includes lunch

2 Hour Ranch Ride 9:00 am - 11:00 am, includes refreshments

1 Hour Introductory Ranch Ride 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Regular Price
Junction Ride $182
Two Hour Ride $104.99br> One and Half Hour Ride $95.00

weight limit is 235 must be over 10 years and under 65 years

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity