Maui Tours and Activities
Ocean Activities, Air Excursions, and Island Tours
If you’re looking for the best tours and activities to enjoy on Maui, there is so much to choose from! Swim, snorkel, sail, or surf. Enjoy a luau, watch the sunset, and hike through the crater of a volcano. Perhaps you want to take a guided tour on the famous Road to Hana, hop on a whale-watching boat, or see it all from above with a helicopter tour. It’s all here for you on the Valley Isle.
Every island in Hawaii is unique, but only one carries a Hawaiian saying that’s centuries old. Maui “No Ka Oi” means “Maui is the best!”and it is no wonder! With miles of beautiful beaches and reefs, the tropical rainforests, waterfalls, and the towering 10,000-ft high summit of Haleakala Volcano, Maui has some of the most diverse and stunning landscapes to explore in all of Hawaii!
We offer water activities for all ages, romantic activities for couples, and fabulous luaus complete with hula, drums, and fire dancers. For adventure, you can zipline through the rainforest, go off-road on an ATV, and even snorkel around a shipwreck. How about a trek through a bamboo forest? Some people prefer all-inclusive packages, while others want to customize their dream vacation. However you want to experience Maui, we have just the right choices to create a lifetime of memories.
Maui’s most popular activities to do are also their best so they tend to be sold out way in advance. Don’t let your group miss out on the best Maui things to do.
Catching some great performances and attractions in Maui from luaus to free glass blowing demonstrations, experiencing the culture, and interacting with local artists is always a memorable part of a Hawaiian vacation.
Choose from a variety of options on both the south and west sides of the island. Most Hawaiian luaus include mouth-watering food, delicious tropical beverages, and, of course, excellent entertainment. Each luau offers a different level of experience depending on location and package prices. Feel free to ask us questions as we are happy to help you select the show that best accommodates your time, location, and budget!
Maui has some of the most incredible roads you will find in the USA. The famous “Road To Hana” with itʻs historic bridges, 100s of turns, waterfalls, tropical location, ocean cliffs and so much more. It is the most popular thing to do on Maui. Coming up close behind is driving up to the summit of Haleakala, a 10000 foot plus mountain. To get the most out of these areas, having a guide who is doing all the driving and touring you on the sights you pass is the way to go.
One of the most famous snorkeling locations is Hawaii’s Molokini Crater, a submerged cone a few miles off South Maui. That stop combined with a stop at Turtle Town, a place with a ton of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles is one of the most popular snorkel tour combinations. We also love going out to snorkel off Lanai too! Check out the options.
One of the most beautiful scenes during sunset is looking back at the mountains that make up the island of Maui. Rays from the setting sun, light up various points on the mountainside making for a beautiful picture that you can only get from the water. Cruising at sunset is really popular so donʻt miss-out.
Hawaii is a very romantic destination already and this island is the crown jewel of them. Beautiful sunsets, incredible adventures, amazing sights, and lots of beautiful beaches make this island a natural vacation destination if you want some romance.
Traveling with kids can be a challenge that is why Maui is such a great option. There are a ton of Keiki (children) friendly beaches, lots of wonderful hotels, and plenty of activities to participate in. The best things for kids are the luaus, morning snorkeling, and maybe an affordable private sightseeing tour.
Maui is well-known for its prominent mountains and deep waterfall-lined valleys, but even the surrounding sea hosts an abundance of marine wildlife who also agree that “Maui no ka ʻoi” (Maui is the best). From the annual migration of Humpback Whales from Alaska to the rare Hawaiian Monk seal to spinner dolphins, Maui has some of the most remarkable Marine Preservation districts in the state.
The best Maui ocean tours can include activities such as kayaking the coastline to find marine life, boating to Molokini on small-but-fast ocean rafts, taking leisurely snorkels with turtles or savoring a wonderful sunset dinner cruise. Visit the neighbor isles of Lanaʻi or Molokaʻi too. Whatever type of ocean adventure you have in mind, we will help you find a terrific tour at a great price!
Much of the islandʻs incredible beauty is in the remote valleys and rugged coastlines whose magnificence can only be fully appreciated by air, making helicopter tours one of the most popular excursions on Maui. There are several flight options that allow a birds-eye view of places like Haleakala National Park and the West Maui Mountains. Longer tours include aerial views of neighboring Molokaʻi whose incredible 1,000 ft. high ocean cliffs leave you in awe. No trip to Maui would be complete without an air tour and we have a great selection to choose from!
Maui is full of adventure so be sure not to miss out on at least one of these opportunities. There are a ton of amazing things to do from Parasailing to downhill bike rides, zip lines, and hikes.
Celebrities love the island of Maui because it has everything they want like great restaurants, high-end boutiques, quality experiences, and incredible hotels. We can make almost any activity private or cater to a VIP. Just let us know what you are looking for.
Hiking is a great way to interact with the beauty of the island first-hand. However every year visitors get lost or injured hiking in forbidden areas. Opt for safe and worry-free fun, hiking Maui’s trails with a tour guide. We have a great lineup of memorable outdoor adventures including hikes in the Haleakala Crater, treks through dense rainforest, and excursions to waterfalls near Hana. Also popular is our kayaking and hiking combo tours!
There are lots of wonderful hikes to but if you are not sure where to go it can get dangerous in an instant! That’s why we only recommend tours that are reputable for keeping visitors safe and comfortable with our challenging roads and landscapes!
Biking down the Haleakala volcano has been popular on Maui for decades. After getting dropped off above the clouds, visitors of all ages and skill-level coast down the mountain’s winding Crater Road, descending thousands of feet in elevation. The island views are incredible and the ride can be coupled with sunrise at the summit, a zip line tour, or a winery visit. With so many activity options, your biking outing can be even more action-packed! We work with the best downhill biking tours ensuring plenty of safe and affordable tours to choose from!
Maui is the second-largest island of the main Hawaiian islands and is quite a bit bigger than most visitors think. While the road to the summit of Haleakala is only 38 miles long, the road is a steep ascent of switchbacks that can take over 1.5 hours to drive. Likewise, the road to Hana is over 60 miles to the Pools of ʻOheʻo. Even the best-planned day can, in reality, be 10-12 hours long, so be sure to plan your vacation time accordingly.
Haleakala sunrise tours are perfect for those who donʻt want to risk the middle-of-the-night accident driving up the winding mountain.
Ziplines have been around for centuries helping people traverse dangerous rivers and valleys. Today, there are over a dozen zipline companies offering a range of experiences that will please everyone from ages 8 to 98! Ask us about the specifics of each of these thrilling adventure rides so you get what you want!
Do you really want to see Oʻahu’s historic Pearl Harbor from Maui? There are a number of great tours to not only see Pearl Harbor from the air, but to log some time on the rest of Oʻahu too. No island-hop to Oʻahu is complete without a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Battleship Missouri. After that, you can visit the historic city of Honolulu before getting back to Maui for a late dinner.
Hawaii humpback whale watching occurs over the winter months, with guaranteed sightings from December thru March. Mauiʻs waters are the center of the action with thousands seen throughout the season. Come check out these amazing creatures, hear their song underwater, and if you are quick enough, some great pictures too.
South Maui includes the towns of Kihei, Makena, and Wailea. There are a lot of high-end hotels the further south you go on this side of the island. Most tours will pick up along the main roads and the tours on this side of the island tend to be smaller unless itʻs one of the popular surf schools in Central Kihei.
Some of the best tours on the island of Maui occur in West Maui. This is where most of the visitors will stay, near the historic town of Lahaina or in one of Kaanapaliʻs resorts, larger hotels, or condo complexes. Right from your hotel, you can learn to surf, take a sightseeing tour or go on a cruise, right from the beach. Check out the options below.
Are you staying on Oʻahu or one of the other islands but are yearning for some time in Maui? There are opportunities for you to do precisely that, regardless of where you are staying in the island chain. Take a day tour and experience Mauiʻs best sites!