Maui
We ride from the summit to the floor of the crater of a volcano at Haleakala National Park, explore the cowboy town of Makawao and nearby Piiholo Ranch, learn about ancient Hawaii in the rainforests of Kipahulu, and take a sunset ride in the West Maui Mountains. Where else can you ride into the crater of a volcano! On to the island of Maui, we explore the unique geologic features of Haleakala Crater. Along the ride, we pass flora and fauna that have managed to thrive in this harsh environment, including the rare Silversword, a flowering silver plant which stands out amid the deep red and brown cinders of the crater. In the remote region of Kipahulu, accessed by the winding road to Hana, we ride with natives into the rainforest by the sacred sites where they grew up. Kipahulu is a rare place of pristine nature. The land and ways of life here are passed down to the Alaka'i or guides by their Kupuna or elders, who taught them how to survive and flourish off of the natural fruits of the land. Medicine and food are still gathered from the forest. After hearing the songs and prayers of our native guides, who ask for permission to enter the forest, we head up on the mountain trails. We snack on mango and passion fruit, picked off of the trees, as we ride up the green trails, passing wild cows and beautiful waterfalls. Next we explore the cowboy town of Makawao in Maui's Upcountry, before riding through deep gulches and green pastures with views of the ocean at Piiholo Ranch. We take a zip line tour before a sunset ride in the West Maui Mountains.
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