Maui Things to Do Tips by jag17

Take the bicycle tours from Haleakala! It was an amazing experience. I recommend the sunrise tour. They will pick you up from your hotel early (about 2:30am), but it is well worth it. They need to have everyone picked up, get the equipment (bicycles, rain gear, helmets, gloves), and drive you to the top of the volcano by sunrise. You then have plenty of time to walk around, take pictures, and get comfortable on your bicycle. Be prepared - it is extremely cold at the top. You need to dress in layers. Your group will then start the way down, single file. It is a 38 mile downhill ride that starts at 10,000' elevation and returns you to sea level. You do reach some pretty high speeds, so you should feel comfortable on a bicycle You will remain with a guide the entire time. Plenty of photo ops, and a stop for breakfast included in the price.

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Phone: (800) 535-BIKE
Directions: Most companies will pick up at your hotel
Website: mauidownhill.com

See the island from a helicopter! Several companies offer helicopter tours around the islands. I selected Blue Hawaiian because of their good safety record (always important). We were not disappointed. They offer tours ranging from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. They can also be personalized, if you would prefer something different. You will see valleys and waterfalls that you would never be able to experience from the ground. I was a little nervous before take off, but it was really fun. I would definitely do it again.

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Phone: (808) 871-8844
Address: 105 Kahului Heliport
Directions: Airport
Website: bluehawaiian.com

Parasailing is a popular activity in most tropical spots. Everyone should try it at least once. Get harnessed in, and sail above the clouds being pulled by a boat. Single and double harnesses available. The company we chose, flys from December-May. They aren't allowed to take the boats out when the whales are visiting. They offer a choice of a 7 minute 400' line, or a 10 minute 800' line. It's a very smooth, quiet ride, and an awesome view.

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Phone: (808) 661-7UFO
Address: Beach Activity Centers
Directions: Ka'anapali Beach
Website: ufoparasail.net

Site of the famous battle of 1790. King Kamehameha I destroyed the Maui army in an effort to unite the Hawaiian islands. Visit now to hike, see the tropical plants, and natural pools of the area.

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Directions: Hwy 32 to Hwy 320

A beautiful resort offering guests everything you could possibly want or need on your vacation. Spa, golf, tennis, art collection, shopping, dining, and of course...the beautiful ocean. If you are not staying here, it is still worth the drive to come check it out. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. Come have lunch, take a walk, and enjoy.

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Phone: (800) 888-6100
Address: Wailea Alanui Drive
Website: grandwailearesort.com

When you are strolling and shopping in downtown Lahaina, be sure and check out the Banyan Tree. Planted in 1873, it is Maui's largest tree.

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Directions: Downtown Lahaina

For those with younger travelers in your group, they might enjoy a ride on the Sugar Cane Train. Ride the locomotive on a 6 mile historical tour of Old Hawaii. Your conductor will explain the history and days of the trains hauling the sugar cane from the fields.

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Phone: (808) 667-6851
Address: 975 Limahana Place
Website: sugarcanetrain.com

Pack a picnic, and buy a bottle of wine from the Tedeschi Winery. A one hour drive from Kaanapali, the winery is a nice day trip. Tastings are offered daily from 9-5, or enjoy one of the two tours offered. Beautiful, historic grounds make for a nice outing to Upcountry Maui.

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Phone: mauiwine.com
Address: Ulupalakua
Website: (877) 878-6059
Other Contact: info@mauiwine.com