PRIVATE EXCURSION TO IAO VALLEY

A West Maui Adventure

a journey through lush green kukui nut trees in iao valley maui

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Iao Valley is a breathtakingly beautiful sight located in the West Maui Mountains of Hawaii. This 8,661-acre land is home to lush green valleys and thick kukui nut trees that have been preserved and protected by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, The Nature Conservancy and the State Natural Area Partnership.

With its deep valley carved out of volcanic rock, Iao Valley has long been considered a sacred place for Hawaiians who believe that it embodies peace, enlightenment, and protection. As you explore this area on our tour, you will be able to take in the untouched beauty of nature as well as gain insights into Hawaiian culture.

Starting At
$900 USD
Age
All ages
Duration
5-hour
Location
Iao Valley, Maui, Hawaii

Highlights
- Options for start time
- Incredible views of Ioa Valley
- Children 2 and younger ride free

From: $900^.00

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5-Hour Iao Valley Excursion In Honda Odyssey (Up To 5 Guests) From Kahului
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Meet at the front entrance of the AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea.

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The lobby of the Aina Nalu.

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Meet at the bench in the front of Building G, facing the beach and South Kihei Road.

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Cruise Ship Pier - Kahului, Maui.

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Meet at the Group Lobby of Grand Wailea.

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Meet at the Driveway Entrance of South Kihei Road outside Hale Hui Kai.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on Lower Honoapiilani Road.

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Meet in front of Hale Kamaole on South Kihei Road.

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Meet at the Driveway Entrance on South Kihei Road in front of Haleakala Shores.

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Meet at the entrance by the sign of the Hololani.

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Meet at the roadside in front of the Hono Kai.

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Meet at the driveway entrance in front of the Hono Koa.

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Meet at the entrance on Lower Honoapiilani Rd, by the sign of the Honokeana Cove.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Honokowai Palms.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Honokowai Sunrise.

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Meet at the roadside entrance of the Honokowai Villa.

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Meet at the lobby of Honua Kai Resort & Spa.

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Meet at the lobby of Honua Kai Resort and Spa.

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Meet at the lobby of Honua Kai Resort and Spa.

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Meet at the curbside of 127 Lahainaluna Rd in Lahaina Town (downstairs of the Hotel Lahaina).

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Meet at the entrance of the lobby at Hotel Wailea Maui.

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Meet at the back parking lot of the Hyatt Regency Maui.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of International Colony Club.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Island Sands.

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Meet at the front parking lot on S. Kihei Rd. in front of the Island Surf.

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Meet at the front lobby of Kaanapali Alii Resort.

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Meet at the lobby of Kaanapali Beach Club.

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Meet at the lobby of Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

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Meet at the Luau Kiosk at Royal Lahaina Hotel.

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The entrance of the lobby at Kaanapali Plantation.

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Meet at the security gate of the Kaanapali Royale.

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Meet at the lobby of Kahana Beach.

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Meet at the lobby of Kahana Falls.

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Meet in front of the lobby at Kahana Gateway Apartments.

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Meet outside on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. at the entrance of Kahana Manor.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. of Kahana Outrigger.

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Meet at the front parking lot on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. in front of Kahana Reef.

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Meet on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. by the entrance sign of the Kahana Sunset.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Kahana Village on Lower Honoapiilani Rd.

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Meet at the entrance of the lobby at Kahana Villas.

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Meet in front of entrance sign on Walaka Street and Hua Place.

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The entrance of the Kaleialoha Condos.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd. outside of the Kamaole Beach Club.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Kamaole Beach Royale.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd. outside of the Kamaole Nalu Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Kamaole One.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd. outside of Kamaole Sands.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on Hauoli St in front of the Kana'i A Nalu sign.

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Pickup at the Kapalua Village Center.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Kapulanikai Vacation Apartments.

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Meet at the sign in front of the Kauhale Makai.

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Meet at the driveway entrance at the Kealia Resort sign on North Kihei Road.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd. outside of the Kihei Akahi.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the lower parking lot at the Kihei Alii Kai.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd. outside of Kihei Bay Surf.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd. outside of Kihei Bay Vista.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd. outside of Kihei Beach Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on Uluniu Rd next to Kihei Garden Estates sign.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd outside of Kihei Holiday Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on North Kihei Rd outside of Kihei Kai Oceanfront Condominiums.

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Meet at the guard shack of Kihei Kai Nani.

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Meet at the South Kalama Lot of Kihei Park Shore.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Rd outside of Kihei Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the lobby at Kihei Sands Beachfront Condominiums.

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Meet at the lobby on South Kihei Rd outside of Kihei Surfside Resort.

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Meet at the bench outside of the Koa Lagoon Lobby.

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Meet at the Maui Beach Vacation Club Lot.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd outside of Koa Resort.

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Meet at the roadside at the North entrance the Kuleana Resort.

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Meet at the street entrance of Lahaina Inn.

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Meet at the entrance of the lobby of the Lahaina Shores Beach Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Lauloa Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance Leilani Kai Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on South Kihei Road outside of the Leinaala Condos.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Lokelani Condos.

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Meet on the South Kihei Rd outside of the Luana Kai Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Maalaea Banyans.

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Meet at the driveway entrance (next to Maalaea Kai Sign) on Hauoli St.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the lobby at Maalaea Mermaid.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Mahinahina Beach.

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Meet at the 5 Palms Lahaina Parking Lot.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Makani A Kai.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of the Makani Sands.

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Meet at the lobby of Makena Beach & Golf Resort.

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Meet at the security gate of Makena Surf Resort.

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Meet at the side lobby of the Marriott Maui Ocean Club Kaanapali.

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Meet at the security gate the Masters At Kaanapali.

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Meet at the Parking Lot of Building F of Maui Banyan.

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Meet at the driveway of Maui Guest House.

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Meet at the lobby of the Maui Kai.

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Meet at the roundabout in front of Building B, at the top of the driveway before you go down the hill to South Kihei Road.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd outside of the Maui Parkshore.

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Meet at the lobby of the Maui Seaside Hotel.

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Meet at the lobby of "B" building of Maui Sunset.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd outside of Maui Vista.

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Meet at the 5 Palms Parking Lot.

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Meet at the lobby of the Montage At Kapalua Bay.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on North Kihei Rd outside of Nani Kai Hale.

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Meet at the lobby of Napili Bay Resort.

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Meet in front of the sign on Lower Honoapiilani Highway.

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Meet at the lobby of the Napali Kai Beach Resort.

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Meet at the entrance on the lower road at Napili Point.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of Napili Ridge.

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Meet at the lobby of Napili Shores.

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Meet at the entrance of the Napilii Bay resort across the street from the Napili Sunset.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on the lower road at Napili Surf Beach Resort.

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Meet at the driveway entrance on Lower Honoapiilani Hwy near the sign of Napili Village.

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Meet at the driveway entrance of South Kihei Rd outside of the Nona Lani Cottages.

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Meet at the Main Entrance to Phase 1 of the Palms At Wailea.

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Meet at the security gate of Puamana Vacations.

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Meet at the lobby of the Royal Kahana.

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Meet at the Luau Kiosk at Royal Lahaina Resort.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd outside of Royal Mauian.

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Meet at the lobby of the Wailea Beach Villas.

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Meet at the closest driveway to street outside the Wailea Ekahi.

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Meet at the closest driveway to street outside the Wailea Ekolu.

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Meet at the security gate of the Wailea Elua.

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Meet outside of main gate on 2141 Iliili Rd.

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Meet at the security gate of Wailea Point.

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Meet on South Kihei Rd outside of Waipuilani Condominiums.

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Meet at the lobby of the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas (South).

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Confirm with our Reservations Department which Tower you will be staying in for pick up.

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Outside the Group Lobby on the curb.
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Meet at the entrance of the Lobby at Westin Nanea Kaanapali.

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Private Excursion to Iao Valley Features

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Immerse Yourself in Hawaiian Culture and Folklore

Iao Valley is famously remembered as the site of the Battle of Kepaniwai (Also known as the "Battle of the Clawed Cliffs") in 1790. Seeking to unite the Hawaiian Islands, Kamehameha landed his war fleet on the shores of North Maui while Maui’s Chief, Kahekili, was away on Oahu. Kahekili’s son, Kalanikupule, along with other Maui chiefs and their armies, entered Iao Valley, intending to use the Iao Needle as a protective hideout. Unknown to them, Kamehameha had brought Western weapons, including cannons, which inflicted heavy casualties during the battle.

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Explore the Beautiful Iao Valley

We will lead the way down to ‘Iao Valley, a deep valley made by streams that eroded away rocks formed from a volcanic eruption 320,000 years ago. The walls are covered in lush rainforest and receive an abundance of 386 inches of rainfall pouring into ʻĪao Stream each year – overflowing with tropical flowers and delicious guava fruit as far as your eyes can see.
As we continue our journey along this beautiful river, explore it further with time for swimming or wading in its healing waters before reaching one final destination – the iconic 1,200 foot basalt tower known colloquially as ‘The Needle’!

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Cultural Heritage Gardens

Our journey ends at the majestic cultural heritage gardens, showcasing beautiful scale models of traditional homes, totems, and native Hawaiian plants! Here you’ll find a reflection of diverse cultures – from American missionaries to Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Filipino immigrants. These restored gardens have recently been expanded to include taro patches and examples of Hawaiian hale (house) construction. This beautiful park is a stroll through Maui's vibrant immigrant history!

Private Excursion to Iao Valley Details

Highlights

Journey deep into a sunken volcanic caldera
Marvel at the famed 2,250 foot tall ‘Iao Needle
Enrich yourself at the Cultural Heritage Gardens
Explore the Bailey House Museum

Expert Local Guide
Conclude the day in historic Wailuku Town
Great for families
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Description

Take a journey through Maui's vibrant green valleys and explore its unique history, culture, and geography! On this tour, you will experience a glimpse of untouched beauty- thanks to the caring protection from The Nature Conservancy and the State Natural Area Partnership. Our journey takes us along ʻĪao River's lush slopes dotted with kukui nut trees - symbols of enlightenment, peace, and protection in Hawaii. It’s awe-inspiring 8861 acres are looked after by Maui Land & Pineapple Company so you can soak up this vibrant green paradise!

Admire the stunning views of the ʻĪao Stream, Kahului Bay, Wailuku Plain and Paukukalo Hawaiian Homestead. Then travel deep into Halemahina volcano where you'll find tropical flowers amongst her sunken caldera and spot 'Iao Needle - an impressive 1,200ft stone pillar used as watchtower in times of war. Next refresh yourself at Maui’s largest stream before finishing your day surrounded by traditional homes, gardens, and totems in Kepaniwai cultural heritage garden. Uncover what makes The Valley Isle so special!

Price & Availability

5-Hour Iao Valley Excursion In Honda Odyssey (Up To 5 Guests) From Kahului

Guest

$900^.00

Itinerary

'Iao Valley - drive into the sunken caldera of our western volcano
ʻIao Needle - View the 2,200 foot natural basalt tower.
'Iao Walkway - Explore a path that features Maui's largest stream, flora & fauna, lookouts and native Hawaiian agricultural system
Kepaniwai Gardens - Visit a cultural garden created in tribute to the ethnicities that arrived to pioneer the plantation
Explore the Bailey House Museum – second largest cache of native Hawaiian artifacts in the State
Enjoy views of the ʻĪao Stream, Kahului Bay, Wailuku Plain and Paukukalo Hawaiian Homestead
Conclude the day in historic Wailuku Town – Maui’s governmental seat rich with antiquity and a vibrant local vibe

Cancellation

Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.

No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can We Customize The Tour?

Yes! All of our tours include suggested areas and itineraries. If you have something in mind that you do not see or wish to modify the bullet points listed, then please contact us. We are happy to assist!
Is This Wheelchair Accessible?

We have a Honda Odyssey minivan that is excellent for accommodating those with wheelchairs. Collapsible apparatuses easily fit in the trunk. The vehicle’s low profile also allows for easy loading and unloading. Some excursions work better than others due to nature of terrain, etc. Please call for recommendations.
Do You Provide Hotel Transportation?

If you have a rental car, please meet us at the Kahului Park & Ride. If you do not have a rental car, then we can include transportation for an additional flat rate fee of $175.00 + 4.167% Hawaii State Excise tax. This is the total cost, not a per person price. It includes the pick-up and return. It will also add time to the tour. The exact amount depends on how far your accommodation is from our office. All Kahului, Paʻia or Haʻiku accommodations will receive complimentary transportation. Please contact us to make these special arrangements. A minimum notice of 48 hours prior is required to schedule.
Are Your Tours Private?

Yes, all of our excursions are private. This means just your group and your guide.