Administrative Staff

I was born in Lahaina, Maui in 1984. My Dad had already been running Tom Barefoot’s Tours for years and some of my earliest memories took place in our various shops in Lahaina. Since as long as I can remember my Dad and I have been going on tours and spending time together working on the business. I remember when I was young I would frequently beg my Dad to take me to work with him instead of leaving me with a babysitter. Most of the time it would work if I told him that I would be quiet and do something …(more info)

My Name is Kia`i Ikaia Nakapuahi `O Kilohana Barretto.
I was born and raised on the island of Kaua`i. Being taught to love my island for its wonderful culture and the sustenance it can provide was a part of life. After high school, I traveled to the states for higher education at Southern Oregon University where i studied Computer Information Sciences and met many influential people in my life.
One of those people were none other than our very own Jake Barefoot. Being that …(more info)

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Direct Phone Number (Local): 808-856-8901 …(more info)

I was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Maui. I have always lived on the islands except for some summers I spent in Road Island teaching sailing and 5 years in Oregon studying marketing and philosophy. I have spent time on all 6 of the major islands but Maui has always been my favorite and my home ‘Maui No Ka Oi’.

I have been working with Tom Barefoot’s Tours ever since I finished college at Southern Oregon University. I was friends with Jake since high school and became fast …(more info)

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Direct Phone Number (Local): 808-856-8906 …(more info)

Since the age of twenty-four the only job I have ever known as been with Tom Barefoot's Tours. It's been a great experience and I have enjoyed stewarding the company through its various incarnations since its inception in 1975. I've been fortunate to have an interesting occupation and to be able to work with a "wild west" concoction of other Hawaii business owners over the course of years further adding to the interest of the job. The employees at Tom Barefoot's Tours …(more info)

Group Sales Department

I'm Lori and I've called the foothills of Iao Valley in Maui my home for over a decade.
After growing up in New York City and living in Washington DC for over 20 years as a sucessful florist, Hawaii was only the place to order vibrant tropical flowers until my hopena (fate) led me to this serene gentle place. The way of life is so much more simple here, and I am humbled everyday by the vast spectacular beauty that is Hawai'i.

I'm a certified State Tour Guide, more …(more info)

Sales Staff

Aloha,

I am the foreigner on the team - originally from West-Berlin/West-Germany (when it was the West at that time). I traveled extensively to many countries throughout the world before moving to California in 1986 and then to Maui in 2001. It still feels like I am on a permanent vacation - warm tropical breezes, palm trees, perfect beaches, hula and Hawaiian music create a very romantic and magical time every day. Providing clients with honest and reliable assistance for their Hawaiian …(more info)

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Direct Phone Number (Local): 808-856-8933
Direct Phone Number (Toll-Free): 1-877-489-3063 …(more info)

I was born in the beautiful rural town of Mendocino, California growing up amongst the redwoods and spending a lot of time outdoors exploring all that California had to offer. Jake Barefoot and I have been friends since childhood and when he was in California visiting his family we spent most days together riding mountain bikes and doing typical outdoor kid stuff. I spent a lot of time in Hawaii throughout my life visiting my family on Oahu and Jake on Maui. Hawaii has always been a big part of me …(more info)

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Direct Phone Number (Local): 808-879-8884
Direct Phone Number (Toll-Free): 1-800-880-9986 …(more info)

Aloha! I was born and raised in Malaysia and have made Maui my home now for 26 years. I’ve worked many years in the visitor industry in customer service, marketing and sales. I recently spent over 2 weeks workation on the Big Island, Kauai and Oahu checking out as many different activities and tours as possible so I can tell you about them first hand. Check out my activity blogs under construction. I love to swim, walk along the beach, bake, travel and do many fun activities on Maui. I’d love to …(more info)

John Cook was born in the United Kingdom to a US military family but only lived there for 19 days. He first came to the Hawaiian Islands over 35 years ago and has spent most of that 35 years helping visitors find their way. According to family lore he has ancestral links to Capt. James Cook an English explorer who was the first European to make contact with the Hawaiian Islands.

John has personally met most of the owners of the 350 activity companies that Tom Barefoot’s Tours represents. …(more info)

My name is Leslie Ferguson, and I am a 40 year resident of Maui. During my time here, I have traveled extensively to all of the other islands, Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. I have gotten to know these islands and what activities they have to offer over the years, so I can definately be of help to you planning your dream Hawaiian vacation.

Prior to working for Tom Barefoot's Tours, I spent 25 years working in the visitor industry, managing charter fishing and sailing boats …(more info)

Aloha! I am Mike Manninen. I have lived on Maui for 4 years. I enjoy spending my ‘working hours’ helping people plan and enjoy their stay in our beautiful State. I was in the Water sports business in California and the USVI for over ten years, and I fished on a charter boat here in Maui for another year. I simply love being on the water and trying all the different activities so I can help find the best fit for you, your family or group. In my free time you will likely find me exploring & photographing …(more info)