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The 15 Best Maui Tours & Day Trips

132 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Maui runs on early starts: the crater before dawn, the crater crossing at Molokini just after. The 15 below are priced and paced honestly, with a note on which ones survive a windy morning.

Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch - Ho’okipa starts the day with surf and sea turtles
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Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

1.Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,064 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $209Our pick

Spend 8 to 11 hours on Maui’s famous Hana Highway with a guide such as Heavenly, Kristy, Malia, or Lepa. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop at Ho’okipa, Pua’a Ka’a, Wai’anapanapa, Ke’anae, and Wailua Falls, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, banana bread, and coconut ice cream along the way.

“Heavenly is an expert driver and very kind and compassionate. She is great with people and very knowledgeable about Hana and Hawaii. Our group quickly gelled socially because of the ease with which she communicated and entertained us. We will definitely look her and her tours up again when we next are in her area. Two thumbs up!!!!!”

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Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile - Riding into the working pineapple fields
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Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile

2.Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,855 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at the Maui Pineapple Store in Haliimaile for a 90-minute walk and mini-coach ride through a working pineapple farm. Learn how Maui Gold pineapples are grown, taste fruit at several stages, visit the packing facility, and take home one whole airport-ready pineapple. Guides may include Shilo, Colton, Brian, Rudy, or Frank.

“There is a distillery right across the street that makes alcohol from the same pineapples and they do tours also!!!”

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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina - December to April: searching for Maui’s humpbacks
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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

3.Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,482 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a low-water zodiac raft from Lahaina for eye-level whale watching from December to April, or dolphin viewing in summer. Marine naturalists such as Captain Jack, Jess, Mark, and Olivia explain local wildlife and use a hydrophone for whale songs. Expect spray, sun, and a small group of up to 25 people.

“Captain Mark and first mate Olivia were wonderful! We had a slow start seeing whales but ended with a mom, baby and escort checking us out. What an amazing experience!! Both Capital Mark and Olivia took the time to educate throughout the trip. Capital Mark also nicely reminded people when to sit so others could see.”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - Turtle Town or Coral Gardens for the second stop
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

4.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Leave Maalaea Harbor early aboard Malolo for Molokini Crater, a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours in the water. The crew provides gear, flotation aids, breakfast, lunch, safety help, and island history. Expect whale sightings in season, but wildlife and water clarity vary.

“Molokini was full of fish- no turtle sightings. Whales breaching on the way to the second stop. Turtle and whale sightings at the second stop. Finally got to swim with turtles- highlight of the trip. Staff were friendly and informative. Food was good. The pulled pork was very good. I would highly recommend this trip!”

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Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast - The early pickup and ride to the mountain
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Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast

5.Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,155 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $254

Leave your Maui hotel before dawn for Haleakala’s 9,740-foot summit, where you watch sunrise above the crater and clouds. A guide such as Preston or Alfredo shares island stories, then you stop for a local sit-down breakfast. Entrance fees, transport, narration, and select hotel pickup are included. Bring serious cold-weather layers.

“First, our guide Preston was Great. He knew a few tricks to get us the best experience. There are other groups that went up with other tours, so he put us in the best position to view, and made sure we were warm (It gets pretty cold). He pointed out some other surprising events that occur along with the sunrise as well. As far as sunrises go, it was amazing. Highly recommended. Our experience was clear as we were far above all of the clouds. Be aware that this is not always the case, so check weather forecasts. This was a great experience!”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini - What the three-deck Calypso feels like onboard
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

6.Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,997 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Leave Ma’alaea Harbor at 7:30am aboard Calypso, Maui’s triple-decker power catamaran. Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, with breakfast, lunch, gear, lifeguards, slides, showers, and a glass-bottom viewing room included. The crew may add whale watching when conditions and season allow.

“Food was good, crew was fantastic, the boat was beautiful and we saw a lot of playoffs because it was whale season. The snorkeling equipment was good. However, there was nothing to see snorkeling. Coral is pretty much all dead and covered with free masks some small fish and a turtle. I would’ve rated this trip as a five if there’d been anything to see at all while snorkeling. This isn’t the boat’s fault all of them would’ve had the same experience I’m sure. Just not a good place to go snorkeling I guess because there was lots of boats out there so they’re all going to the same place.”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - Getting fitted with gear and safety instructions
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

7.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Swim from Makena Landing toward Maui’s Turtle Town with a guide such as Joe or Robbie. Your $129 outing includes gear, instruction, life jackets, about one hour of guided snorkeling, photos, and raw video clips. The group is capped at 10, but expect a substantial swim from shore.

“Robbie was a great tour guide. We were able to see turtles, octopus and much more. It was a great and safe experience.”

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Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch - The early start and the practical pickup details
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Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch

8.Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,832 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $276

Spend about 12.5 hours on Maui’s Road to Hana in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide such as Salesi or Ed. Expect waterfalls, Keanae’s lava coast, Wai’anapanapa’s black sand shore, a possible swim at Pua’a Ka’a, local stories, breakfast, and lunch at Hana Farms.

“Sale was a super fun awesome tour guide. Great experience. His fun knowledge of the area made this tour very fun.”

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7-Line Maui Zipline on the North Shore - Seven lines, from cautious start to playful finish
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7-Line Maui Zipline on the North Shore

9.7-Line Maui Zipline on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,648 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

At Camp Maui on the North Shore, you’ll ride seven ziplines through eucalyptus trees, cross a swaying suspension bridge, and tackle aerial obstacles with a professional guide. Lines reach 900 feet and speeds up to 40 mph, but the course remains friendly for first-timers and children age five and up.

“Exceptional experience! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The course was fun with beautiful views. This is a must do adventure.”

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Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Lei greeting, music, and the first part of the evening
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Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

10.Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,622 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about three hours at the Sheraton Maui’s oceanfront Maui Nui Luau. You’ll receive a flower lei, watch the imu ceremony, eat from a Hawaiian buffet, and see dances from Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, and Tahiti, ending with a Samoan fire and knife performance. Black Rock and sunset provide the setting.

“The best luau I’ve been too. You can’t beat the ambiance, view or atmosphere here. The performances are all relatively the same but what set this apart is the location. You can’t beat the black rock in the background. Great setting for photos as well when the sun sets. We really enjoyed the show and how they incorporates the audience. Other shows we’ve been too they try to make you dance to long and it gets redundant. It was great that they brought folks up on stage. Hilarious and good fun.”

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Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure - The four-seat UTV is family-friendly, with firm rules
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Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure

11.Lahaina ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,582 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202

Drive or ride in a four-seat Polaris RZR across more than 1,400 acres near Kapalua Airport. Guides such as Sky, Worm, Trevor, and Kevin share local history and land-care lessons, with stops for views and tree planting. Expect two hours of dust, mud, ocean vistas, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“This experience was exceptional! From start to finish we had a blast! Will definitely recommend this to anyone seeking an adventure filled couple of hours with an amazing team!”

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Maui South Coast and Molokini Crater Adventure from Kihei - The back wall is the tour’s special access
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Maui South Coast and Molokini Crater Adventure from Kihei

12.Maui South Coast and Molokini Crater Adventure from Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,575 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $232

Redline Rafting takes you from Kihei to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town on a fast, eco-friendly raft. Expect early-morning snorkeling, a rare look at Molokini’s back wall, cinnamon rolls, lunch, and a crew that may include guides such as Tony, Nick, Chase, or Kelly. The boat holds no more than 24 people.

“Amazing experience, saw a ton of cool fish and other wildlife on the tour. Our guides were entertaining and helpful, and the addition of complimentary food was also a plus.”

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver - What the Quicksilver feels like on the water
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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

13.Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,461 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Board the double-deck Quicksilver at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour whale watch from December through April. The captain and crew explain whale behavior while hydrophones let you hear underwater songs. You get shaded seating, restrooms, juice, and soda, with alcohol available to buy. Expect an open-ocean ride and a maximum of 111 passengers.

“It was wonderful, saw lots of whale activity and captain gave is so much information about the whales.”

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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove - A raft ride with room to breathe
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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

14.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Set out from Maalaea Harbor at 8 a.m. aboard the Reef Explorer, a fast, stable raft limited to 35 people. Snorkel Molokini Crater, then search for Hawaiian green sea turtles at a smaller cove. Esteban, Jade, Cat, Brad, and Ryan are among the crew members praised for clear safety help and marine-life knowledge. Lunch, snacks, drinks, gear, and flotation are included.

“Cat and Esteban were true gems. We had so much fun while also learning a lot. They were helpful, joyous, funny, and so knowledgeable. We had a blast! Definitely a highlight of the trip!”

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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach - The food and open bar are central to the value
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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

15.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127

Sail from Ka’anapali Beach for about two hours with unlimited cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and hearty pupus. The barefoot catamaran carries up to 48 people and may spot whales from December 15 through April 15. Expect live music on some Tuesdays and Thursdays, beach boarding, and possible spray on the way out.

“It was a great ride with amazing views of the sunset, but also WHALES! We saw more whales on this trip than we did on our whale watching tour. The people were great and the drinks were delicious. It was a relaxing night. Would schedule again.”

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