3 Shore Excursions Tours in Maui to Plan a Maui Day Around

1.Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Kahului Heavenly Hana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242Our pick

Board a Roberts Hawaii bus at Kahului Harbor for an 8.5-hour trip along the twisting Road to Hana. The route includes Ho‘okipa, Ke‘anae, waterfalls, Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand beach and Hana Bay. Guides such as Bjorn are known for sharing island history and nature along the way. Port pickup and drop-off are included; lunch is not.

“Tour guide, Jared was wonderful, so nice and very helpful. very knowledgable. We have a very gơod time. One thing we nêed the company should provided better transportation, the bus wasn't comfortable enough .”

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2.Kahului Shore Excursion: Private Tropics of Maui & Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend five to six hours exploring Maui with a private guide, with round-trip pickup at Kahului Port. The usual route takes in Iao Valley, Maui Tropical Plantation, a central-valley viewpoint, Makena Beach and Ho‘okipa. Guide Nick has also tailored days around Rice Park, Makawao and family-friendly stops. The tour is in English; the plantation tram is not included.

“Great trip. iNick brought us to see about 60% of the island at our own pace. Very professional and informative tour. Our three kids ages 10, 10, and 11 enjoyed the jungle, farmers market and cowboy town. All had animals to feed, which they love them most.”

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3.Private Shore Excursion: Best Highlights of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private, roughly 3 to 4-hour Maui tour with port pickup, a visit to Iao Valley and Maui Tropical Plantation, and an optional stop at Maui Ocean Center. You set the pace and can discuss alternatives with your guide. The aquarium’s admission is not included; ask about your preferred stops before setting off.

“We truly enjoyed our time with Nick! He was very informative and explained things well without going overboard. We never felt rushed during the tour and appreciated the flexibility of the schedule. Nick did an outstanding job getting us to the places we wanted to visit ahead of the crowds and had excellent suggestions for alternatives to the Ocean center (which we had visited before). Highlights included the magnificent Iao Valley and a stop to see turtles lounging on the beach and swimming in the clear water. Heartfelt thanks to Nick for the delightful, top-notch excursion!”

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