Ironwood Ranch has been named the best place to go on horseback by Hawaii Magazine. Located in the scenic West Maui Mountains, the ranch specializes in small, intimate tours that can be personalized for you and your friends. It currently offers six tours, each one designed for a specific riding level.

The easiest ride is the West Maui Journey, suitable for all types of riders and taking you through beautiful, relaxing trails in the mountains. This tour costs $90 per person for a riding time of about 1.5 hours. Another easy trail is the Sunset Ride, which allows you to catch the Maui sunset with the majestic mountains in the background. It’s a slightly longer Maui activity at two hours, and costs $120 per person.

One of the more popular tours is the Hawaiian Excursion, also called the Early Bird Special. The ride starts at 8:30 and lasts about two hours, perfect for those seeking an early morning exercise! This route takes you along Hawaiian tropical valleys and the ironwood forests after which the ranch was named. The current rate is $120 per rider.

There are also seasonal rides where you can take advantage of the holiday weather. If you’re after a quick Maui activity, try the one-hour Maile Pai ride, an easy ride great for beginners and amateur riders, for only $60 each. The most expensive ride is the Advanced Ironwood Odyssey. This $300 trail is exclusive to adults over 18 years with considerable riding skill. You can ride at an exciting trot or a leisurely pace, depending on your skill level.

For more info and reservations visit http://www.ironwoodranch.com/