Riding horses is something that we don't get to do everyday, so this was really a lot of fun. The first thing however, is the 40 mile drive that takes over three hours, aka "The Drive To Hana"! This is a very winding and narrow roadway that skirts along the island coast and goes through the mountains, providing breathtaking views of the ocean and waterfalls everywhere. Get the tape or cd for the drive so you don't miss anything, but give yourself plenty of time if you want to stop and look around!
The stable was a little tricky to find, but we were rewarded with some beautiful horses and because the other couple cancelled, we got a private tour! The horses were very well mannered and the scenery on the trail was incredible! Our guide was fun to talk with and gave us lots of information about the area and island. The only thing that we didn't enjoy was the BBQ lunch that never happened - instead, we had a bag of cookies and trail mix. We did get to go almost an hour longer however, and picked some fresh fruit while riding. Afterwards, we went to the Seven Sacred Pools down the road and went swimming for awhile.