Maui · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Maui

24 tours  ·  from $124 a head

The good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead in high season. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch - Ho’okipa Beach and the first coastal views
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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 Road to Hana in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Stops may include Ho’okipa Beach, Pua’a Ka’a, Wai’anapanapa’s black sand shore, Ke‘anae, and Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread. Breakfast and lunch are included, but some roadside stops are optional or made on request.

“Today was my 30th birthday on the day of the tour and we were blessed to have Lepa as our tour guide ! She was so fun to learn from and hear about her experiences growing up near and around Hana. Despite some people being late showing up in the morning, and also some people being late returning from some of the attractions, Lepa made sure to get us to all the fun destinations and even more cute roadside shops! I’m so grateful I chose my 30th birthday on the road to Hana and I’m so even more grateful that we ended up with Lepa! If you take Dramamine, I…”

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Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch - Hana Farms makes lunch part of the route
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Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch

2.Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch

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

Spend about 12½ hours on Maui’s Road to Hana with a driver-guide, hotel pickup, a light breakfast, and lunch at Hana Farms. Expect Paia, Keanae’s lava coast, Wai’anapanapa’s black-sand shoreline, and a weather-dependent waterfall swim at Pua’a Ka’a. Guides such as Salesi are praised for local stories and safe driving, but the full day includes many tight curves.

“Worth every dollar! Our driver/guide, Sale, was informative and entertaining every step of the way. A beautiful view everywhere you looked! Plenty of photo ops and sightseeing too, with opportunities to swim. We were well fed and the pizza lunch was excellent.”

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Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van - Twin Falls, Haipuaʻena, and roadside waterfalls
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Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

3.Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Spend 9 to 10 hours on Maui’s Road to Hāna with a driver-guide at the wheel of an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van. Expect twisting coastal roads, waterfall and swimming stops, a picnic lunch, and time at Waiʻānapanapa’s black sand beach. Guides such as Marty, Quinn, Roger, and Dom have led trips, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“The scenery was outstanding. Quinn was an excellent guide, and I learned a lot about Maui. However, if you get anxious on narrow, curvy roads, this tour is probably not for you.”

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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch - Waterfalls, rainbow eucalyptus, and bamboo
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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch

4.Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Take a 9 to 11-hour Road to Hana trip in a van with no more than 13 people. Your guide handles the narrow, winding highway and shares stories about Maui’s history, plants, and communities. Stops include Ho‘okipa Beach, Ke‘anae Point, waterfalls, and Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand beach, followed by a farm-to-table pizza lunch at Hāna Farms.

“Great day spent with Chase and other travelers along the road to Hana! There is no way I would have had as much fun if I was driving this road- would have missed so much focusing on the turns! The stops were fun and an appropriate length, lunch was tasty. Chase knows a ton about Hawaiian history and the plants we saw on our journey. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and safe way to see the road!”

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Road to Hana Tour with Lunch and Pickup - Ke‘anae Point and the changing coast
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Road to Hana Tour with Lunch and Pickup

5.Road to Hana Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 727 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $293

Spend 11 to 12 hours on Maui’s winding Road to Hana in a small group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, breakfast, a picnic lunch, and stops at Ke‘anae Point, Wai'anapanapa’s black-sand beach, and Pua'a Ka'a waterfall. Guides such as Spencer, Travis, Paula, and Uncle Joe have shared local history, plant life, and driving tips along the way.

“Our experience with Spencer was amazing!! He made sure we were comfortable and we had everything we needed. He shared the Hawaiian culture and everything he knew about the island. We loved learning about his experience as a child and his family. The way he navigated the roads to Hana was so seamless and made it seem so easy but we also could relax knowing he knew what he was doing. We would definitely recommend Valley Isle Excursions and specifically to request Spencer! The bus was also very comfortable.”

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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch - From hotel pickup to the first coastal views
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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch

6.Road to Hana Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 565 reviews · 10 hours · from $219

Spend up to 10 hours on Maui’s Road to Hana with a local guide such as Lepa, Kristie, Justin, or Thomas. The day combines rainforest views, a waterfall swim, Wai'anapanapa’s black-sand beach and lava caves, and food stops including Aunty Sandy’s banana bread. Breakfast, lunch, water, and park admission are included, with some booking-time and pickup exceptions.

“The trip was amazing. Not having to drive meant I could enjoy the view alongside everyone else, which was well worth it. Our guide Kristi was great. She provided us with some valuable information about Hawaii and Maui. Breakfast and lunch were really good as well. I highly recommend this activity, especially if you have a big group.”

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Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch - Stream crossings and rainforest footing
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Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

7.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Follow two East Maui streams with a naturalist guide, passing three to five waterfalls and learning about Hawaiian plants and culture along the way. You can swim in the pools and jump from some rock ledges. The five-hour outing includes lunch, snacks, water, and optional hotel pickup from Kihei or Wailea.

“our guide was fun, professional and very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. overall trip was ver very good. highly recommend”

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Maui: Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail with Lunch - Snorkeling Inside the Crater
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Maui: Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail with Lunch

8.Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 224 reviews · 5 hours · from $200

Sail from Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini on a fast catamaran, with continental breakfast, snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, lunch and drinks included. You can snorkel in the crater, then join the crew at the helm if conditions allow. Whale sightings are possible from December to May. Meet at Slip 72.

“The crew on this trip made us feel so welcome, and we had so much fun. They provided us breakfast and lunch, and were genuinely caring if we were having a fun time. This trip proved to be a lot better than I expected. If you get the opportunity, definitely sail and snorkel with them.”

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Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch - The crossing toward Lanai
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Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

9.West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 210 reviews · from $200

Sail Maui’s five-hour catamaran trip leaves from Maalaea Harbor and heads toward Lanai for snorkeling, with the captain choosing a site to suit the day’s conditions. Expect reef fish, possible turtles or dolphins, breakfast, buffet-style lunch, and drinks. Crew names on past sailings include Captains Chase and Ron, plus Patrick and Dan; staffing varies.

“It was a great experience. The hole crew where super nice. Definitely recommend this. We even sailed.”

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Best of Maui Tour: Sips, Sites and Bites with Lunch - Plantation-era Wailuku and Kaahumanu Church
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Best of Maui Tour: Sips, Sites and Bites with Lunch

10.Best of Maui Tour: Sips, Sites and Bites with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $278

Spend about 9.5 hours crossing Maui by air-conditioned vehicle, from Haleakala’s high volcanic rim to the green ridges of Iao Valley. A local driver-guide handles the winding mountain road and shares island history along the way. Hotel pickup is offered in select areas. The day also includes lunch and a stop at Haliimaile Distilling Company, though you should confirm what your lunch covers before booking.

“Sales was fabulous. So knowledgeable and humorous. He took very good care of us, assured our comfort and safety. He had to deal with a couple of glitches with transportation and managed it well. The volcano was spectacular, and the trip up to it was amazing.”

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Maui Tour : Road to Hana Day Trip from Kahului Lunch, Water, Chip - Ke‘anae Point: village life and poi
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Maui Tour : Road to Hana Day Trip from Kahului Lunch, Water, Chip

11.Maui Tour : Road to Hana Day Trip from Kahului Lunch, Water, Chip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $199

Take a small-group Road to Hana trip from Kahului in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide at the wheel and breakfast, lunch, water, and snacks included. Stops may include Ho‘okipa, Ke‘anae, Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand coast and freshwater caves, waterfalls, and Hana Farms banana bread. Guides named on past trips include Christie, Justin, Lepa, and Thomas; your guide depends on your departure.

“This trip was very organized and was true to its description. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Would definitely take the trip again.”

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Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch - Ke‘anae Point and a taste of local roadside food
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Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch

12.Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $209

Travel Maui’s winding Road to Hana in an air-conditioned van with a group capped at 12. Stops can include Ho‘okipa Beach, Ke‘anae Point, Pua‘a Ka‘a waterfalls, and Wai‘anapanapa’s black-sand beach, with lunch, snacks, and water included. Guides such as Justin, Malia, and Heavenly are praised for local insight and safe driving. Allow a full day; pickup times vary.

“Our driver, Justin, had a lot of knowledge about the area. He was born on the island. It was a great experience.”

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Maui: Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure with Buffet Lunch - Sailing, Whales, and Dolphins by Season
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Maui: Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure with Buffet Lunch

13.Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · from $172

Spend four hours sailing Maui’s west coast aboard the Gemini, with a snorkel stop at Honolua Bay or another local site. Gear, instruction, a hot buffet, and an open bar are included. In winter, the crew watches for humpback whales; in summer, the focus shifts to sailing and spotting spinner dolphins.

“Spent a beautiful day snorkeling and boating about the Maui coast, a lot of fun!”

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Maui: Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Snorkeling a Lanai reef
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Maui: Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch with Lunch

14.Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 5 hours · from $172

From Maalaea Harbor, ride a 65-foot catamaran to Lanai for a guided reef snorkel and a chance to spot wild dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Certified Marine Naturalists lead a reef tour, while breakfast, a grilled lunch, snorkel gear, and drinks are included. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“It was very good trip! We see so many dolphins and the snorkeling was also very exiting. A lot of fishes and one turtle. But we do not swim with Dolphins, which is understandable. The food and drinks were plenty and really delicious! A lot of value for the money! Thank you! I will come back with my kid.”

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Maui: Kaanapali Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Lunch - A two-and-a-half-hour search along Maui’s coast
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Maui: Kaanapali Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Lunch

15.Kaanapali Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2h 30m · from $139

Board Teralani Sailing Adventures’ luxury catamaran directly from Ka’anapali Beach for a 150-minute sail along Maui’s coast. Look for wild dolphins with an English-speaking marine naturalist, enjoy chef-inspired pupus, lunch, and an open bar, and take in views of the West Maui Mountains. Crew members on past trips have included Captain Bama, Conner, Danielle, and Aleia.

“We saw so many dolphins and even saw a few whales after the season ended! The food was delicious. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend it enough.”

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