Waipio Na'alapa Trail

Waipio Na'alapa Trail is a horseback ride that is offered from the Na'alapa Stables at Kamuela on the Island of Hawaii. In fact visitors should check in at Waipi'o Valley Artworks where riders are transported in a 4-wheel drive van to the stable area in the valley. Tours take place Monday to Saturdays from 9.30am and 1pm but visitors are expected to check in half an hour beforehand.

Each tour takes approximately two and a half hours with experienced guides taking riders through jungle trails with water streams, tar fields and waterfalls as well as wonderful views. All the horses from the stables are from local Waipi'o stock and each group is guided by experienced riders who are also well versed in local legends and tales.

Each group must have a minimum of two people and a maximum of 10 and all riders have to be over the age of eight. As the location is remote it is recommended participants bring bottled water and wear long pants, covered shoes and a sweatshirt. Other rides are offered too including daily wagon rides on historic Kahua Ranch and North Kohala horseback adventure tours.