WAIMEA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ponoholo Ranch at Dusk: A Private Sunset Ride Above Waimea
A two‑hour private horseback experience on Ponoholo Ranch—ride to 3,000 feet at sunset with trotting and cantering opportunities for all skill levels.
Ponoholo Ranch at Dusk: A Private Sunset Ride Above Waimea.
Set against the wide Pacific and the rolling slopes above Waimea, the PRIVATE Sunset Ride at Ponoholo Ranch delivers a concentrated evening of light and motion: riders ascend to vantage points around 3,000 feet and watch the Hawaiian coast glow as day becomes night, all within an exclusive booking for your group and a wrangler.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sunset from 3,000 Feet
From high on Ponoholo Ranch you get unobstructed views of a Hawaiian sunset—the glowing land and the tranquil ocean come together to create dramatic photo opportunities and a powerful sense of quiet as light fades.
Trotting and Cantering for Every Rider
The Sunset Ride includes opportunities to trot and canter while on trail; the pacing and structure welcome riders of differing abilities so the group can share moments of forward motion and quiet observation.
A Private Experience with a Wrangler
This is an exclusive private ride reserved for your group plus a wrangler, designed to create a focused, memorable evening in which the landscape and companionship take center stage.
What the day feels like
What the sunset ride feels like
Over two hours—approximately 1.5 hours spent in the saddle—you and your party set out with a wrangler to traverse ranch ridgelines and open pasture. As the light softens, the pace alternates between walking, trotting and cantering, punctuated by moments to stop and drink in the plain-to-ocean vistas; the ride’s private format keeps the focus on the landscape and the sunset.
THE VIEWS
Sunset from 3,000 Feet
From high on Ponoholo Ranch you get unobstructed views of a Hawaiian sunset—the glowing land and the tranquil ocean come together to create dramatic photo opportunities and a powerful sense of quiet as light fades.
THE RIDE
Trotting and Cantering for Every Rider
The Sunset Ride includes opportunities to trot and canter while on trail; the pacing and structure welcome riders of differing abilities so the group can share moments of forward motion and quiet observation.
THE SETTING
A Private Experience with a Wrangler
This is an exclusive private ride reserved for your group plus a wrangler, designed to create a focused, memorable evening in which the landscape and companionship take center stage.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total outing is two hours, with about 1.5 hours in the saddle. Check‑in time will be shown when you choose a date on the calendar.
Long pants and closed‑toe shoes are required; bring a light jacket, sweatshirt or coat—the mountaintop is about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than lower elevations.
The operator provides boots, helmets, light jackets and Australian duster jackets; bottled water is available for purchase, and sunscreen is provided.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sunset Ride?
The outing lasts two hours in total, with approximately 1.5 hours spent in the saddle.
Is this a private tour?
Yes—this is an exclusive private ride for your group accompanied by a wrangler.
What should I wear for the ride?
Wear long pants and closed‑toe shoes, and bring a light jacket, sweatshirt or coat—the ranch is cooler at elevation.
Is gear provided and can I buy water on site?
The operator supplies boots, helmets and jackets; bottled water is available for purchase and sunscreen is provided.
What do I need at check‑in?
At check‑in you must present the credit card used for payment along with matching government‑issued photo ID; purchases should be made only through the operator’s official channels to avoid scams.