The 15 Best Self-Guided Tours in Maui

1.Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 745 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $272Our pick

Start before dawn at 810 Haiku Road, ride by shuttle to Haleakala for sunrise and two park stops, then cycle downhill from 6,500 feet at your own pace. The tour supplies a Kona mountain bike, helmet, wind gear, gloves, and backpack. Guides such as Corey, Dan, and Eddie Buddy lead the outing; breakfast in Makawao or Haiku is at your own expense.

“Eddie Buddy made this experience fantastic. He was both knowledgeable and comical. The tour was very early but he made it feel like we’ve been up for hours. The sunset was beautiful. Highly recommend this experience, The views were great. In regard to the biking, we did not do as much biking as we would have liked to or anticipated to. It felt as if we were in the bus for the majority of the experience.”

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2.Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Maui Sunriders takes you by van to 6,500 feet on Haleakalā, then you ride downhill in two sections, with a shuttle break near Kula. Your self-guided pace leaves room to stop in paniolo-era Makawao before finishing in Paia. Bikes, helmets, weather gear, a route map, and roadside assistance are included. Guides such as Remy, Dane, and Johnny have led the drive and safety briefing.

“This is a fun ride even for a scaredy cat like myself. It is so fun! My family wanted to do it 12 year old and 19 year old children with my husband. The bikes are amazing! Ron was our tour guide and he gave us the history of the area too. Top notch! So fun!”

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3.Haleakala Express Self-Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $146

Start in Haiku at 9:30 a.m., ride down Haleakala from 6,500 feet, then continue through Upcountry Maui toward Makawao and Haiku. Bike Maui supplies a Kona mountain bike, helmet, wind gear, backpack, and shuttle transport. Guides such as Kimo, Dan, and Tim have led the scenic drive up, but you ride at your own pace.

“Great experience. Because of some local restrictions through the middle part of the tour, we got to do the most exciting part twice, which in my opinion, makes it even better than before.”

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4.Shaka Guide Maui “Classic” Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Shaka Guide’s English-language audio tour leads you from Kahului along the Road to Hana, with GPS-triggered stories, turn-by-turn directions, music, and stop suggestions. You choose where to pause, from waterfalls and coastal viewpoints to black sand beach and the Pipiwai Trail. The tour costs $19.99 for a vehicle of up to 15 people and takes about 10 to 12 hours.

“The Shaka guide was a great resource to have to accompany us on the drive to Hana. We were amazed with how well it synced up with our drive. The only issue we had was more with the connection with the rental car audio, which would occasionally lose connection with the tour”

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5.Ultimate Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive Maui’s Road to Hana with an English-language audio guide that triggers stories by GPS. The route runs more than 70 miles from Paia toward Kipahulu, with more than 60 stories covering waterfalls, beaches, plants, and Hawaiian history. Download the app and tour before leaving reliable service, then explore at your own pace.

“Great audio that worked perfectly! Learned a lot and saw amazing places! My only suggestion for app development is to have the actual MAP show up on car display (with CarPlay) so the driver can see it.”

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6.Haleakala Summit Best Self-Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $238

Take an air-conditioned shuttle from Haiku to Haleakala, hear Hawaiian history and culture from an interpretive guide, then ride a Kona bike downhill at your own pace. The route includes the volcano’s famous switchbacks and passes through Makawao on the way back to Haiku. Guide Kimo is one of the guides you may meet.

“Our family had a great experience on the self guided bike tour. Our guide was very informative about local history on the bus ride up the mountain. Gave plenty of directions for us to remember how to bike down on our own. The bikes were safe. You do have to go on the edge of the road and be very careful of traffic, but we felt safe the entire time. We did have to rely on Google maps on our phones a few times to double check the directions. Stopped for a good lunch on the way down the mountain. Definitely would recommend this for families with older children/young adults.…”

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7.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Road To Hana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.)

Drive Maui’s Road to Hana with a location-based GuideAlong audio tour that plays stories, directions, and stop suggestions as you go. Plan a half-day, full-day, or longer route, then pause or skip stops at your own pace. Download the tour before setting out: it works offline and costs $19.99 for up to eight people in one vehicle.

“Loved this it was really cool it’s like he was in the car with us before any landmark the Audio would play and tell us the history of it. This Audio made the road to Hāna enjoyable.”

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8.Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 6 days (approx.)

Shaka Guide’s Maui Adventure Bundle pairs GPS-triggered narration, music, offline maps, and route prompts with six self-guided drives. Follow the Road to Hana, explore Haleakalā and Upcountry, or take in West Maui’s beaches and coastal roads. It costs $27.99 per vehicle group of up to 15, but it is an audio guide, not a replacement for a navigation app.

“The app worked better than expected, and the GPS narration was spot on. Like it so well, I’ll be using this same tour app while on Kauai.”

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9.Maui “Loop” Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

This self-guided Shaka Guide tour uses GPS to play narration, music, and turn-by-turn directions as you drive Maui’s Road to Hāna. It covers more than 30 possible stops, from Paia and Twin Falls to Hāna and the Kīpahulu district. Start when you choose, skip stops, and use the offline map. The tour costs $15.99 per vehicle, but is currently offered only on weekends.

“The audio was awesome I loved the guide and his tips. Only suggestion is to have a return audio from Amy point on the tour. We went all the way past the seven pools and then turned around and there wasn’t any audio coming back. Other than that I highly recommend this audio tour it was awesome and had great information. I will use Shaka again in the future.”

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10.Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 2 hours

At Makena Landing, Clear Kayaks Maui provides a clear-bottom kayak, paddles, a life jacket, basic instruction, local route tips, a fish identification card, and a squirt gun. You paddle on your own for most of the two-hour rental, with chances to see turtles, reef fish, rays, and seasonal humpback whales.

“super activités on voir bien les récifs a travers le fond du kayak il manquerait peut-être une Map de la côte et des fonds juste pour repérer ou se trouvent les zones où il y a le corail et les récifs et donc les poissons”

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11.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.)

GuideAlong’s self-guided Maui audio tour uses your phone’s GPS to play stories, directions, and tips as you drive. Choose routes around Haleakalā, the Road to Hana, and Maui’s beaches, or follow an in-app trip planner. It costs $29.99 for up to eight people, works offline after downloading, and has no expiry.

“Great tour! The tour guide was very good and we learned a lot about the culture and history. It was nice to sight see on our own time and leisure. Would definitely recommend!”

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12.Maui “Reverse” Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Drive Maui’s reverse Road to Hana route from Kula toward Paia with Shaka Guide’s GPS-triggered narration, offline map, turn-by-turn directions, stories, and music. Your group shares one $15.99 tour, but you’ll need your own car and should plan a full day. Stop for waterfalls, black-sand beaches, gardens, and Hana’s local shops, or skip stops to fit your pace.

“The road is about 120 miles but it takes all day!! We did not make anywhere near the possible stops that were mentioned. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride! I drove a rental minivan so that my 4 travel would not miss out. The weather was perfect and it was a great learning experience!”

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13.Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Drive from Kahului toward Haleakalā with a GPS-guided audio tour for your group of up to five. The route points out Upcountry Maui, Hosmer Grove, crater overlooks, short trail options, and the 10,023-foot summit for sunset. Download the narration and map before you go. Stargazing is in the tour’s title, but the route details focus mainly on sunset and daytime stops.

“The Maui Sunset & Stargazing at Haleakalā Audio Driving Tour was fantastic! The narration was engaging—informative but not overwhelming. I loved that it wasn’t just constant talking; there was a nice balance with instrumental music between stops, which made the drive even more enjoyable. The tour gave helpful suggestions and pointed out things to look for ahead on the road, making the experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Haleakalā!”

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14.Haleakala Sunrise Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

This self-guided Shaka Guide tour takes you from Kahului up Haleakala and back, with GPS-triggered narration, turn-by-turn directions, Hawaiian stories, crater overlooks, and optional hikes. It costs $15.99 for a group of up to 15, but you must arrange the sunrise reservation and pay park and parking fees separately. Download the tour before you set out.

“This tour was awesome. Lots of great information- felt like we got everything we need and got to go at our own pace vs. an expensive bus tour.”

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15.Ultimate Hawaii Road Trip: 4-Island Self-Guided Audio Tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 15 to 20 hours (approx.)

This $39.99-per-car bundle pairs GPS-triggered audio with driving routes across Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island, plus walking tours in Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. Hear about the Road to Hana, Hawaiian surfing, and the overthrow of the kingdom. Download the Action Tour Guide app and tours before you set out; they work offline afterward.

“Perfect. And so much cheaper than a guided tour. We only made it to 1/2 way before turning around. Motion sickness took us down.”

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