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Maui Excursions

Maui excursions are the heart and soul of the Maui Tour Packages offered on the island. Whether you take off on a trip around the island on your own or if you enjoy a Maui tour package that picks you right up at your hotel, the fact remains that there are remarkable things to see and visit on Maui, and you need to get out there to see them. Taking one of the organized Maui excursions will often optimize your experience simply because you can sit back and relax and you know you will be taken to see all the highlights. The price spectrum for these tours are all across the board as you can choose to take a Maui excursion as a group or a private experience, and we offer most at a discounted rate.

  • Maui Excursions and Maui Tour Packages for sightseeing are on everyone's list of things to do and see on the island. For being an island just 48 miles from tip to tip it has a staggering number of micro climates varying from dense jungles, to tropical white sand beaches and include gorgeous ranch and pasture lands, windswept coastlines, dry lands covered with cactus, volcanic cinder cones found at high elevation, rich farmlands, swampy marshlands, and multiple forests including a redwood forest. All this of course is surrounded by ocean which can be seen from each vantage point. It is no wonder that Maui Excursions are a 'must do' for many visitors to the island and taking one of our Maui tour packages is one of the best ways to experience them.

    What are the most popular locations for Maui Tour Packages?

    • Number one on the list of Maui excursions simply has to be the Road to Hana

      Because Hana is separated from the rest of the island by an extremely rugged coastline and dense, dense jungle forests it requires some effort to get there and is ideally suited for a full-day outing. Our many Hana tours will generally offer pick up at the major visitor hotels and condo units about 7am in the morning and after a day's touring will get you back perhaps at 6 pm depending upon the exact location of your accommodation. Your Maui Excursion to Hana will be full of adventure and sights that will last in your memory for a lifetime. The famous 'Road to Hana' is sculpted along the sides of jungle coastline cliffs with a seemingly endless series of turns and 'one-way' bridges taking you alternately between dramatic coastline views followed by interior valley views complete with a continuous supply of steams and spectacular waterfalls. Triple canopy rain forests, spectacular flower blossoms, abundant fruit falling bountifully from the trees, rainbows at every turn and the alluring scent and deep fragrances of the total mixture of all these elements will capture you in a mystical trance.

    • The Crater of Haleakala.

      No visit to the island would be complete without a Maui sightseeing tour to the famous Crater of Haleakala. Located at the top of Maui's highest mountain at 10,000' the crater is an unforgettable reminder of the epic source that created all the Hawaiian Islands. The most popular time to take a tour to the Crater is for sunrise. The effort to get up early in the morning to meet your sightseeing van pickup (we advise doing this tour on your first day on Maui when you will automatically be getting up early due to your biological internal clock) will be rewarded as you arrive at the top of the mountain while it is still dark outside and seemingly every star in the universe will be on view in a light show that has no equal. As you walk to the rim of the crater you will begin to see the colors starting with the deep purples, violets and blues begin to emerge and shafts of light will illuminate the spectacle before you as if a curtain is opening on this enormous crater that is 3000' deep and 21 miles in circumference. This is a sight not to be missed and is something everyone visiting the island should witness at least one time.

    • The Iao Valley

      The Iao Valley is also one of the spectacular sites available to be seen on Maui. The incredibly
      steep walls of the valley start from razor thin ridges high above. The foliage which clings to the
      walls of the valley adds a touch of dripping green to the exquisite landscape. This is also the
      home of the 'Iao Needle" which jets up from the valley floor like a a rocket ready for take-off. Some of our tours that visit Haleakala also include a trip to the Iao Valley as well.

    Maui's bike tours can be sightseeing tours too?

    If you are looking to mix a little adventure with your sightseeing on Maui you might enjoy one of our tours that take you to the top of the Haleakala Crater to enjoy the sunrise and then allow you to descend the mountain to the ocean below on a sturdy mountain bike (the bike portion of the tour starts from the edge of the Haleakala Park boundary at the 6,500' level). Allowing gravity to pull you all the way down the hill and never having to pedal is a great allure for many. You can view the bike options on our Maui Bike Tours page.

    Pride of America Cruise Ship:

    Maui Sightseeing Tours will often pick up directly at the cruise boat pier. Many of these Maui tour packages are available on the Sunday or Monday of your Maui cruise itinerary.

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Checkout Tom's Tips and Insights about Maui Excursions

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  • Tom's Tips - Maui Excursions

    When people think of touring on Maui they are most often thinking about taking a sightseeing excursion. From time immemorial this has been one of the cornerstones of the activity industry on Maui and rightfully so. There are so many important places you will want to visit: the Hana Coastline, the Crater of Haleakala, the Iao Valley.

    For many of you these places can be most easily visited by rental car and of course traveling that way will give you a certain freedom to go and stop as you please. Certainly I can say that when I travel I prefer to have the discretion of driving in my own car, but not always. When traveling some years ago in Thailand I was great-full to have taken a tour bus from Bangkok to the Mekong River with all the points in between. I dare say that I would have never been able to know all the special features along the road and points of interest as related to the history and geography of the area if I had not had such and knowledgeable guide to show us the way... read more.


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Mahalo Tours and Transportation

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Hana Tour and Transportation

Mahalo Tours and Transportation provides personalized tours of Maui in air-conditioned, stand-up room mini-coaches. Tour guides are all locals who have lived on the island for years and are all Hawaii certified. Personalization is the emphasis on these tours as they are limited to between 6 and 10 passengers.
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Local Tastes of Maui

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Local Tastes of Maui Food Tours

Local Tastes of Maui offers a unique two-hour exploration of the North Shore and Upcountry small towns of Maui. This two hour walking tour of either Paia or Makawao includes culinary treats, the rich historical backgrounds of the towns and unique shops and work of local artists. These quaint little towns have many plantation style wooden buildings still intact and filled with charm.
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Maui Country Farm Tours

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Maui Country Farm Tours

Maui Country Farm Tours love sharing Maui's agricultural beauty. They offer full or half day Up-Country tours. West Maui Coffee Farm tours or a Half Day to Hana tour. They will also customize private tours with your interest at heart. Perfect for cruise ship passengers as they pick up at the harbor.
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Dynamic Tour Hawaii

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Dynamic Tour Hawaii

Dynamic Tour Hawaii offers custom land and walking tours on Maui.
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Mokulele Airlines

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9 passenger, Cessna C208 Caravan

In Hawaiian the word Moku means Island and Lele means to leap or hop. Mokulele is now proud to be offering air tours to view active volcano sightseeing air tours from Kapalua, Maui to the Big Island of Hawaii. Departing from Kapalua Airport in a 9 passenger, Cessna C208 Caravan you get an aerial view of Maui, Hawaii and Volcanoes National Park.
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Maui Mountain Activities

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Horseback, ATV or Mule Ride on Maui with Maui Mountain Activities

Maui Mountain Activities offers trail rides on horses, mules, or ATV's.
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Temptation Tours

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Sightseeing Tour and Hana Sky Trek Tour

Temptation Tours offers a variety of tours of Maui including tours to Hana, Haleakala, Upcountry and a special half helicopter/half land tour 'Sky Trek' to visit Hana from the sky above and the land below. Their personalized vans are the most comfortable in the industry and seat a maximum of 8 passengers who each have special 'captain's chairs' located next to giant cut out picture windows for amazing views.
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Expeditions

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4x4 Adventure Land Tour, Ferry To and From Lanai

The Expeditions Ferry Service is the main means of transportation to shuttle back and forth between the islands of Maui and Lanai. Ferry service on this picturesque commute can be purchased separately or it can be included with a jeep rental.
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Valley Isle Excursions Inc.

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Hana Land Tours and Sightseeing Tours

Valley Isle Excursions has been a key player in the Hana Sightseeing Tour industry for years. They are one of the most comfortable Hana sightseeing tours on Maui. Their tour makes a complete circle-island tour all the way past Hana and back along the backside of the island. Their twelve passenger luxury mini-coaches are air-conditioned with large viewing windows and individual captain chairs.
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Maui Pineapple Tours

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Sightseeing and Land Tour in Haliimaile

Go for a different type of sightseeing tour and with Maui Pineapple Tours. Spend a few hours with long-time pineapple workers for a once in a lifetime authentic experience on a Maui Pineapple Tour. Ride to fields being harvested that day. Learn first-hand about the unique growing and harvesting cycle of the "King of Fruits".
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Bike It Maui

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Guided Bike Tour w/group photos

Bike it Maui may be the smallest downhill company to roll down Maui's Mt. Haleakala but it is big on performance. The company's owners, Ralph and Petra, go out of their way to make their trip enjoyable. Quality bikes and gear are their mainstay. They also post digital photos of their daily rides down the mountain on their website so friends and family can see how much fun your having on vacation.
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Aloha Sunshine Tours

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Oahu Circle Isle, Polynesian Cultural Center or WWII Begin to End, Hana Tour, Volcano Tour,

If you are staying on one Hawaiian Island but would like to visit the highlights of another island in the chain then the one-day inter-island flights and tours offered by Aloha Sunshine Tours are just what you're looking for. These inclusive tours simplify your itinerary and make your touring experience 'care free'.
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Makani Kai Air Charters

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Reserve a trip with Makani Kai Air Charters

Makani Kai Air Charters provides air transportation to Molokai from Oahu and Maui. It leaves conveniently from both Kahului or Kapalua airports on Maui and from it's own heliport near Honolulu International Airport. The Turboprop Cessna Grand Caravan and the twin engine Piper Chieftain aircrafts can accommodate up to 9 passengers. Private air tours can also be booked.
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Polynesian Adventure Tours

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Experience the tropical beauty of the Hana Coast and visit O'heo Stream. Polynesian Adventure Tours,

One of the very largest sightseeing tour companies in all of Hawaii is Polynesian Adventure Tours. They operate a large variety of tours on all the islands as well as offer 'same day' interisland tours from your island of origin to the other islands allowing you to see an outer island without having to relocate and move to another hotel there. They operate the finest vans, mini-motor coaches and luxurious full size motor coaches with deluxe, large 'see out windows' for the very best views.
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Maui Mountain Cruisers

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Guided Haleakala Sunrise and Mid-Day Trip

Maui Mountain Cruisers founders Jon and Cheryl Thuro have done a remarkable job over the years in pioneering many of the industry standards that are used by downhill bike tour companies on Maui today. As one of the original companies and one of the largest on the mountain today, Maui Mountain Cruisers provides an excellent full-service downhill experience.
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Molokai Outdoors

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Adventures on island, all over Molokai

Experience an adventure on Molokai. Land and Kayak tours highlighting beautiful parts of the island. Far from any crowds delight in old Hawaii.
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Mountain Riders Biking

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Guided Haleakala Sunrise and Mid-Day Tour

Mountain Riders Biking is another company that has been taking tours down the mountain for many years. They offer a wide array of tours that range between sunrise and mid-day departures to guided as well as unguided tours down the mountain. This company is one of the larger tour companies on the mountain, and does an interesting mid-mountain stop at the Upcountry Sunrise Market Protea and Flower Farm.
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Robert's Hawaii

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Charter Bus, Land Tours, and Sightseeing Tours, Oahu Sightseeing Tours and Land Tours, Tours to Waim

Robert's Hawaii is the largest sightseeing company in Hawaii offering tour options on all the islands. In addition to running a variety of land tours on each island, they also offer "room and car" packages for inter-island travel. Robert's Hawaii has branched off into ownership of many of the other major activities found throughout the islands.
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Segway Maui

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Segway PT Models, Guided Tours, Tour on a Segway PT, Wheel thru Lahaina

See Lahaina from an all new perspective and ride your Segway through paradise. Your guides are fun and informative making your tour a great learning experience about Maui. Enjoy guided tours on the newest Segway PT models, the coolest machines in the world, zero emissions, great for short distance trips and sightseeing.
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Skyline Eco Adventures

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Haleakala Summit Tours and Downhill Bike Tours, 7 Zip-lines, Zip-line Haleakala, Tree-Top Zip-line Tour

Skyline Eco-Adventures offers a Road to Hana tour, zip-line tours (originator of zip-line courses in the United States) and one of the exclusive providers of tours to the Haleakala Summit.
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Sunshine Helicopter

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Helicopter Tours, FX-Star and Whisper Star, Helicopter Tours

Sunshine Helicopters has been operating in Hawaii for over 25 years and has a large fleet of FX-Star and Whisper Star helicopters. You'll experience the ultimate in comfort and with more visibility on these state-of- the-art helicopters. The owners, Ross and Anna Scott, are respected helicopter tour operators and offer spectacular flights of Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Stardust Hawaii

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Stardust Hawaii

Stardust Hawaii considers stewardship of the environment important. Tours and activities offered offer both sightseeing and reflect a pride in the sharing of history and legends about the land "aina" and those specific to the destinations.
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Local Maui Tours

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Local Maui Tours

Local Maui Tours is a unique Maui tour company that offers private, custom tours from the perspective of a credible, professional Maui local.
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Unique Maui Tours

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Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition, Private custom tours on the island of Maui.

Offering Private private guided tours of Maui in an Eddie Bauer Expedition. Private transportation can also be provided as well as customized tours.
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Haleakala Eco Tours

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Haleakala Eco Tours - Reserve a tour with one of the exclusive providers of Tours to the top of the

Haleakala Eco Tours provides quality land tours of Haleakala National Park, the Upcountry Maui area and other incredible Maui locations.
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Maui Legend Tours

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Reserve Maui Legend Tours for sightseeing the Maui island in mini coaches.

Sightseeing land tours of Maui with guides that share the Legends of Hawaii, passed down through the generations, with guests as they enjoy the scenic views.
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

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Astar and luxury Ecostar Helicopters both provide spectacular Group and Private charter tours

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters offers spectacular Group or Private Charter helicopter tours on Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Big Island of Hawaii. Eco-Star and A-Star Helicopters are available for privates from all locations and the Maui and Hilo tours.
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Aloha Hawaii Tours

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Aloha Hawaii Tours - Sightseeing in Paradise

Aloha Hawaii Tours provides Land sightseeing tours and adventures in Paradise.
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Recent Reviews


From Maui - 7M - Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island - Aloha Sunshine Tours

From Maui - 7M - Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island - Aloha Sunshine Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Topside Molokai from Maui - Makani Kai Air Charters

Topside Molokai from Maui - Makani Kai Air Charters

Kahului- SKalaupapa Discovery Air and Ground Tour - Mokulele Airlines

Kahului- Kalaupapa Discovery Air and Ground Tour - Mokulele Airlines

On Maui M5 Haleakala Sunset - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui M5 Haleakala Sunset - Polynesian Adventure Tours

4X4 Half Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Half Day Trekker - Expeditions

Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Bike It Maui

Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Bike It Maui

Private Road to Hana Charter - Valley Isle Excursions Inc.on Maui

Private Road to Hana Charter - Valley Isle Excursions Inc.on Maui

Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Bike It Maui

Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Bike It Maui

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

ATV Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

ATV Trail Rides - Maui Mountain Activities

Hana Picnic - Temptation Tours

Hana Picnic - Temptation Tours

Topside Molokai from Maui - Makani Kai Air Charters

Topside Molokai from Maui - Makani Kai Air Charters

From Maui - 11M Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island/Poly Cultural Ctr - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui - 11M Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island/Poly Cultural Ctr - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui (39) Kahului - Hero - Polynesian Adventure Tours

From Maui (39) Kahului - Hero - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

From Maui - 7M - Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island - Aloha Sunshine Tours

From Maui - 7M - Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island - Aloha Sunshine Tours

Book the Hana Tour with Dynamic Tour Hawaii

Hana Tour - Dynamic Tour Hawaii

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

4X4 Half Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Half Day Trekker - Expeditions

On Maui - 21A - Road-to-Hana/Hana Rainforest & Waterfall Fun - Aloha Sunshine Tours

On Maui - 21A - Road-to-Hana/Hana Rainforest & Waterfall Fun -Aloha Sunshine Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

On Maui M2 Hana Adventure - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui M2 Hana Adventure - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui #3 Haleakala Sunrise Tour - Polynesian Adventure Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui (A-2) Arizona - Polynesian Adventure Tours on Maui

From Maui (A-2) Arizona - Polynesian Adventure Tours on Maui

Hana Ultimate-Temptation Tours

Hana Ultimate-Temptation Tours

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Haliimaile Pineapple Tour - Maui Pineapple Tours

Haliimaile Pineapple Tour - Maui Pineapple Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Hana Ultimate-Temptation Tours

Hana Ultimate-Temptation Tours

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

From Maui (A-2) Arizona - Polynesian Adventure Tours on Maui

From Maui (A-2) Arizona - Polynesian Adventure Tours on Maui

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

4X4 Full Day Trekker - Expeditions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Hana Tour - Mahalo Tours and Transportation

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Haliimaile Pineapple Tour - Maui Pineapple Tours

Haliimaile Pineapple Tour - Maui Pineapple Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui -33M - Hawaii Volcano Experience - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

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From Maui - 2M - Day at Pearl Harbor - DELUXE - Aloha Sunshine Tours

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Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Cave Quest - Temptation Tours

Cave Quest - Temptation Tours

Cave Quest - Temptation Tours

Cave Quest - Temptation Tours

Haliimaile Tour With Lunch - Maui Pineapple Tours

Haliimaile Tour With Lunch - Maui Pineapple Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

From Maui - 11M Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island/Poly Cultural Ctr - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

From Maui - 11M Pearl Harbor/Mini Circle Island/Poly Cultural Ctr - Aloha Sunshine Tours on Maui

On Maui M2 Hana Adventure - Polynesian Adventure Tours

On Maui M2 Hana Adventure - Polynesian Adventure Tours

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

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From Maui (A-2) Arizona - Polynesian Adventure Tours on Maui

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From Maui - 34M Volcano & Helicopter Adventure Tour - Aloha Sunshine Tours

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Hana Sky Trek - Temptation Tours

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Road to Hana Tour - Valley Isle Excursions

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Video Transcript

So, this video segment is going to be about sight seeing or land tours on the island of Maui.

Maui is so beautiful. For an island that's only 48 miles long, it has so much to see and so diversified, the things that you can see. We've got the beautiful Hana coastline with all the lush, dense, tropical rainforests, and pools, and streams, and waterfalls, and all the beautiful trees, and fruit that grows on the side of the road, and all of that.

We have the crater of Haleakal?, which rises 10,000 feet from the sea to a spectacular crater at 10,000 feet that goes down 3000 feet, and a crater that's 21 miles in circumference, and looks quite like the surface of the moon. Then we have the Iao Valley, which is carved right into the west Maui mountains, with the beautiful Iao Valley stream that runs through it, and what is referred to as the Iao Needle, which is a pinnacle that goes straight up that was worn away by erosion over the course of years to create this unusual structure. Of course, all the beaches, and areas in between are so beautiful to see.

Now you can see all these locations on your own and certainly you can get a Rent-A-Car, and you can enjoy driving to all these places, and we encourage you to do that. But, for some of you, it might be more advantageous to go with a tour. There's a lot of advantages to taking a tour. For one thing; you are with a guide who knows all the places to see, can make sure that you stop at all the right places, and then tell you about the history and the flora and the fauna, and geology, and all the things that come up. Plus you get a lot of the local understanding about someone who actually lives here and what it's like to be on the island, and things that you may be curious about. So, all that happens.

Also, the driving conditions for some people are not ideal. The trip to Hana is just a windy road. Let me actually show you where that is on this. So this is Maui, and the Hana coastline is here, and this is a coastline that has been carved by the Surf and the wind and the rain over the course of centuries to one of the most gorgeous, most beautiful, most picturesque coastlines anywhere on the planet. It is remarkable to see, everyone should go to Hana, to get the picture with it. But, the way you get there is along a roadway that is really carved out of these cliffs, and you've got hundreds of turns, switchbacks, back and forth. You have many dozens and dozens of one way bridges, so you're taking turns with oncoming traffic getting on the bridges and going through. The driver, in particular, on these trips to Hana, is spending a lot of time making sure that he's safely traversing the Hana highway, and consequently, he is missing a lot of the beautiful area that you're seeing on the way there.

Taking a tour is going to allow you to just sit back comfortably and watch, and really take it all in. There's so much to see, it is tremendous. So you'll get a little narrations as well, and there are plenty of places that they'll stop and you'll get out and walk around. Many times you'll have an opportunity to jump into the fresh water, cold water streams, pools that are there, depending upon the tour, and the company, and the specific situation that you've got going on, that happens. But, it makes it a little bit nicer for many people to just enjoy the trip without having to think about driving.

The same thing, to a degree, happens as you're going up to the crater of Haleakal?, because this is now 10,000 feet that comes up to the top and you're working your way up along a highway that has many curves and bends, and so on. So you can be alleviated of your driving to be able to have someone take you on a tour.

For these reasons it is really advantageous for many people to go ahead and just take a tour and we have many companies that we can arrange to do this with. We have some companies that take the big buses, we have the smaller vans, or vans, if you will, that maybe take 11 passengers, that sort of thing, the traditional vans. We have the vans that are the kind that you've probably seen that are high enough that you can stand up in, and those would have about the same number of people. They would also have lots of viewing windows, extended windows, specially designed so that you can really see out. These are sight seeing vans. Some of them are more comfortable than others, some have bench seating, some have, what they refer to as captain's chairs, which a little bit like, almost a bucket seat, but really a chair that you can kind of recline in, and really enjoy the sights in style.

You choose how comfortable you want to be and how many people you want to be with. Also, some differences in terms of lunches, and where they may stop. So, there's just so many different choices, but they're up to you and you can certainly read about them on our site. We have lots of different options. But, not only do we go to Hana and to the crater, to the Iao Valley, on these tours, but there's some other tours that we have that you might find interesting.

We have some food tours that go to local restaurants and primarily in Paia, or Makawao and get a little bit more of the culture in that way. We have farm tours that will take you to specific farm areas to learn about how things are produced, also we have lavender farms that you can get up to and see that. We have a winery that you can go through. So, a lot of agricultural areas that can be seen if you have an interest in those things. We have pineapple tours that will take you to the pineapple fields and show you how they're planted, how they're grown, how they're harvested, and then how they're packed, and all that. Those are very interesting tours that people find intriguing.

There are lots of different things that you can do, and I encourage you to look through our website to see all the different options that you have available to you. We even got a segway tour on the west side that will take you on those segways, those vehicles that have the two wheels like a little scooter that stands up, you can control. They don't fall over, and you can ride around through the Kaanapali and L?hain?. So many different types of sight seeing tours that are available to you on the island of Maui. So, if you have any questions about Tours or Activities in Hawaii, just give us a call, or check out TomBarefoot.com, we're here to help.

State Wide Excursions

State Wide Excursions

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