The 8 Kihei Tours That Earn the Price

1.Maui Hula Show: Hula and Fire Dancing at South Maui Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend about two hours at South Maui Gardens for a Wednesday or Sunday evening show featuring live Hawaiian music, hula, and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Samoa. A fire knife dance closes the program. Your ticket includes a kukui nut lei and parking; food and drinks are sold separately.

“What an amazing experience. Took us on a journey of Hawaiian culture. Fire show was fantastic. The dancers were so good. Highly recommend. Atmosphere beautiful”

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2.Full-Circle “Reverse” – Luxury Road to Hana Tour from South Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Start from South Maui with a local guide such as Doug, Everett, Russell or Tony, and cross Upcountry Maui before reaching the Road to Hana. The small-group tour includes breakfast, a hot lunch at a flower farm, stops at waterfalls and Wai'anapanapa black sand beach, plus towels and car-ride comfort supplies. Expect an 8-to-10-hour day on winding roads.

“We had an amazing tour experience with Doug and Everett. We opted for the private tour with Everett and he did not disappoint with his knowledge of the island and great stories. Every detail was thought out — from coffee and light breakfast to multiple stops offered for photo ops AND bathroom breaks, a definite consideration if traveling with kids or more seasoned travelers. This is definitely the way to enjoy the beauty of the ride with no stress trying to navigate the Road, the beauty of which cannot be overstated. Highly recommend this service! One final point: for those who like seeing a bit of how people live, Doug…”

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3.Kihei, Maui: 2-Hour Beginner Surfing Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

At Kalama Beach Park in Kihei, Surf Club Maui’s English-speaking instructors provide a two-hour beginner lesson, with a beach briefing followed by practice on Maui’s gentle waves. Your board, water shoes, and SPF 50 lycra shirt are included. Classes run at 8am, 10am, and 12pm, six days a week.

“Goede surfles voor als je nog nooit hebt gesurfd! Alles wordt duidelijk uitgelegd.”

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4.Wailea-Makina: Sea Caves, Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 5h 30m · from $228

From Kihei, Blue Water Rafting heads along the Kanaio Coast to sea caves, remote snorkeling spots, Molokini and Makena’s Turtle Town. You may snorkel the crater’s inner rim, outer reef or backside, depending on conditions. Breakfast, lunch, drinks and gear are included. Crews have included Mike, Dakota, Ben, Angela and Joey.

“We had a great time on the Cave/Molokini/Turtle Town snorkeling tour. Ben and Kanoi were fantastic guides showing us unique spots, sharing the history and lots of fun stories. We enjoyed seeing the caves and lava tubes, LOVED snorkeling with the turtles and were lucky enough to see an octopus and eel at Molokini!”

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5.Whale Watching Tour – 1.5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82Best value

Join Blue Water Rafting for a 90-minute whale watch from Kihei Boat Ramp. Look for humpbacks and their calves, hear whale calls through an onboard hydrophone, and get migration context from an English-speaking guide. Sightings are guaranteed, or your next ride is free. Morning trips usually have calmer conditions.

“saw lots of whales. some info a put them and migration. etc. but never a le ture. Just right.”

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6.Waterfall Tour w/ Kayak, Snorkel, and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7h 30m · from $260

Begin at Makena Landing Park with ocean kayaking and snorkeling, then head inland for a guided rainforest hike and a swim at natural waterfalls. Kayak and snorkel gear, lunch, snacks, and the hike are included. Guides such as Tim and Jacob have shared island and conservation knowledge. Bring sports shoes, swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“We enjoyed all 3 of the activities It was all well planned.”

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7.Surfing Lesson for everyone ; pure fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Surf Shack Maui’s two-hour lesson pairs a land-based practice session with guided time in the water at a protected beginner beach. An English-speaking instructor teaches the basics in a group capped at six, with boards, rash guards, and reef booties included. Meet at Kalama Park, parking spot #5, by the van with the bright yellow nose.

“the instructor was very nice and chill. the waves weren’t so good on this day but he tried his best to make it work for us.”

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8.Haleakala Sunset Open Air Jeep Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Ride in a private open-air Jeep from a pickup point anywhere on Maui to Haleakala National Park. Your guide shares island history, geology, and culture on the way to a summit sunset, with time for views and photos. Snacks, water, parking, and a charcuterie tray are included. Vicente is a guide associated with the tour.

“Absolutely incredible! Vicente felt like an old friend by the end of our excursion. He brought us to an amazing spot to view the sunset away from the main parking lot and crowds. The 4 of us and 4 others in another vehicle were the only ones thRead more”

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