Do we have to have a guided tour?
You can certainly have a self-guided tour, but you will miss out on so much information and local stories. For the small fee, you will be rewarded tenfold.
A Private Botanical Garden Tour
At Maui Nui Botanical Garden, you’ll enjoy a private, guided tour. These knowledgeable guides will provide fascinating insights into the unique flora of Maui. Depending on the season, you’ll also have the chance to participate in a hands-on activity, such as crafting a lei or weaving bracelets using the plants you’ve encountered during the tour, allowing you to create a personal connection to Hawaii’s natural beauty.
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$1600 USD
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All ages
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3-hour
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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului, HI
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$3500 USD
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All ages
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3-hour
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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului, HI
The Maui Nui Botanical Garden Experience Features
Learn About the Gardens
Founded in 1976 by Rene Sylva, Maui Nui Botanical Garden is situated within a coastal dune system and is dedicated to conserving native Hawaiian plants, particularly those from the dry forest and coastal areas of Maui Nui, which includes Maui, Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi, and Kahoʻolawe. The gardens also feature an impressive collection of Polynesian-introduced plants, offering a comprehensive look at the native flora.
A Deeper Connection
The garden serves as a gathering place for discovery, education, and conservation, fostering a deeper connection to the island's unique botanical heritage. The mission is to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the plants of Maui Nui and their significance in Hawaiian cultural expression. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens provides people with a gathering place to explore and understand the vital relationship these plants have with our economic, social, and cultural livelihoods.
Local Cultural Practitioners
As Maui Nui Botanical Gardens reaches out to groups outside of the Gardens, we also draw people in through interpretation of our living collection (native and Polynesian-introduced plantings in the Gardens) and the hiring of local cultural practitioners to demonstrate and teach their crafts to visitors of the Gardens. Your alaka‘i kuhi (resident docent) will demonstrate traditional uses of indigenous plants and “talk story” during this tour.
The Maui Nui Botanical Garden Experience Details
Highlights
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Learn about water conservation
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Private docent-led tour
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Perfect for families and groups
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An enriching experience
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Hands-on activities
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Taste local fruits
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View many rare plants
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Visit several cultural structures
Description
During your visit to Maui Nui Botanical Garden, you'll have the unique opportunity to take a private, guided tour led by expert guides who work closely with the island's endemic plants on a daily basis. Depending on the season, you'll also get to participate in a hands-on activity, such as crafting a lei or weaving a bracelet from the plants you encounter along the way. After this enriching experience, relax with iced Mamaki tea and fresh, locally grown fruit while learning about Hawaiʻi’s geography, history, and current affairs. The tour continues through the gardens, nursery, and Hawaiian cultural structures, offering an in-depth exploration of the site. Located atop ancient sand dunes that once covered Maui's central isthmus, this tour connects you to the island’s natural and cultural heritage in a truly meaningful way.
Price & Availability
3-Hour The Maui Nui Botanical Garden Experience (Up To 10 Guests)
| Guest(s)All Ages | $1,600.00 |
3-Hour The Maui Nui Botanical Garden Experience (Up To 20 Guests)
| Guest(s)All Ages | $3,500.00 |
We accommodate up to 20 individuals per group. If you have a group larger than 20 people, please contact us directly at [email protected]
Cancellation
Your purchase is 100% refundable, provided you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours (for group charters) or 72 hours (for private charters) prior to its check-in time. The company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours at any time due to weather or capacity.
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