8 Sightseeing Tours in Lanai That You Shouldn't Miss

March 23, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Once a mere pineapple patch, the red-dirt island of Lanai is an oasis of calm. Reaching the island is difficult - no direct flights from the mainland - but once you arrive, the tropical surroundings are the ideal backdrop for snorkeling and scuba diving, swimming in Hulopoe Bay (a marine preserve), whale watching, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, four-wheeling and exploring the red spires of the Garden of the Gods. The 1920s-era town is small but quaint, and the locals go out of their way to be friendly.

1. 5 Island Maui County -Private- Discovery Flight, for up to 3 people: See it All!

Maui Plane Rides, 90 Kuhea St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA Maui Plane Rides
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As Seen on HGTV's 'Hawaii Life': Your Most Awesome Maui Day is just a Click Away! Enjoy Maui's Most Affordable Aerial Activity: Your Spectacular, Once-in-a-Lifetime, Award Winning Maui County 5 Island Discovery Flight! Enjoy your Private Cabin that Safely, Smoothly and Comfortably Seats up to Three and Offers your group Intimate Space to Create Cherished Memories for a Lifetime! Choose Maui's Only Private Cabin Airplane Made of Metal & featuring Non-Tinted Panoramic View Windows for Crystal Clear Clarity! Experience the Emotion of Leaving Earth Below as You Effortlessly Take Off and Fly- Free as a Bird! The Shift of Perspective is Powerful; the Achievement of Flying over Maui County's 5 Islands is Significant! Your Discovery Flight is documented with a Logbook Endorsement or Sticker souvenir!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Headsets to hear the pilot clearly, Live commentary on board, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Landing and facility fees, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By brianpbedsole

Very cool. I recommend this for anyone wanting to see everything at once with a beautiful Maui sunset. It's inspiring!!

2. Private Charter Sanity Vessel - With Yamaha Sea Scooter

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Eco Tours Maui LLC
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Unique Private Charter departing from Kaanapali Beach. This Eco Educational Fantasy Tour on Sanity Vessel holds 16 passengers. which is 1/2 capacity due to Covid-19 restriction. Comes with 8 Yamaha Sea Scooters and 4 Mermaid Shirts. Cruise with ease and no effort on your part to get to where you want to go. Which ever way you point these Yamaha with get you where you want to go in no time at all. Capture and video this once in a lifetime Adventures with 2 gopros (Guests keep SD Card). Share your Amazing Underwater World with your family and friends. No Experience like this in all of Maui and the State of Hawaii.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Reef and Skin Safe all organic sunscreen, Yamaha Sea Scooters, Tour Guide, 5 Mermaid Shirts -Upon Request Only, Provide only 2 Gopro and if you need more gopro request off vessel, Water, Juices and Sodas in cans only

Exclusions: Extra GoPros and SD Cards, Wet Suit tops

Reviewed By rachsrichmond

Barbi was such an awesome instructor! She explained everything really well and knew all the great spots to take us to! We saw beautiful fish and swimming turtles! We had such a great time!

3. Lanai Snorkeling & Dolphin Encounter Aboard Quicksilver (MAUI / Lahaina Harbor)

675 Wharf St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Quicksilver Maui Snorkeling Charters
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Experience the rare opportunity to travel and see an entirely new Hawaiian island, Lanai, during this 5 to 6-hour adventure aboard a catamaran.  Lanai is the Pineapple Island, and is home to incredible snorkel destinations and sea life.   Passengers commonly see Spinner Dolphins, which jump and spin in the air! Lanai has a resident pod of over 100 Spinner Dolphins. Snorkel destinations are beneath towering cliffs that climb to over 300 feet.  The photo opportunities are unbeatable. You and your small group will be among the few people in the world to snorkel locations like Shark Fin Rock and Manele Bay, each with up to 100 feet of visibility and in remote areas of Lanai. Breakfast and lunch is included. 

Inclusions: Water slide, Professional captain and crew, Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices, Ice-cold soda, juice, coffee or tea, Two restrooms, Two freshwater showers, Informative and historical narration, "Jump for Joy" Jumping Platform, Dolphin Search, Whale Watching (In Season)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Adult beverages (for purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off not included nor available, Wetsuit and underwater digital camera rentals (for purchase), Dramamine (for purchase), Paid parking available in Lahaina, T-shirts available (for purchase)

Reviewed By Brad H

We really enjoyed our tour. It was one of our top experiences while in Maui. Guy - one of the team members was so helpful and fun.

4. Private Lana'i Circle Island Experience

Lanai Airport Road, Lanai Airport Rd, Hawaii 96763, USA Paradise Helicopters

Experience the entire island of Lāna‘i from the air on Paradise Helicopters’ Lāna‘i Circle Island Experience! This thirty-minute air tour is a great way to acquaint yourself with the island upon arrival, and gain a better understanding of its history, culture, and beauty. Your pilot will follow the perimeter of Lāna‘i’s singular volcano, Pālāwai, which is now extinct. By air, you will see the Mānele Bay on the southern shore, and as you turn north toward the home of the Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, view Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), and Polihua. Finish out your island orientation with East Lāna‘i - virtually one long, sandy beach.

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5. Private Helicopter Excursion of Maui Nui from Lana'i

Lanai Airport Road, Lanai Airport Rd, Hawaii 96763, USA Paradise Helicopters

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Maui, and Moloka‘i from above on the only helicopter tour of “Greater Maui” with Paradise Helicopters. Over one million years ago, Maui Nui (“Greater Maui”) was a single island forty percent larger than present day Hawai‘i Island. Over time, natural forces drew Maui Nui lower into the Pacific, and its saddles fell below sea-level to form separate islands.

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6. Private Moloka'i Sea Cliffs Helicopter Excursion from Lana'i

Lanai Airport Road, Lanai Airport Rd, Hawaii 96763, USA Paradise Helicopters

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i from above with Paradise Helicopters. Launching from Lāna‘i, there is no time to waste getting to the north side of Moloka‘i, where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. They are sure to take your breath away as you explore amidst the sheer waterfalls and drop offs decorated by lush tropical forests. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches - as you finish the circuit.

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7. Private Helicopter Excursion over Moloka'i Sea Cliffs with Landing from Lana'i

Lanai Airport Road, Lanai Airport Rd, Hawaii 96763, USA Paradise Helicopters

Launching from Lāna‘i, view where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Touch down at our exclusive Molokai Lookout and slow down to "Molokai time". The expanse of the Kalaupapa Peninsula nestles 600 feet below at the foot of the cliffs. This landing is a special opportunity to grasp how the unique history of Kalaupapa is intimately tied to the isolation of its landscape. It was on this remote finger that over 8,000 people were sentenced to live and die due to leprosy. Now a National Park, Kalaupapa is a monument to the strength of the human spirit illustrated time and again by these brave souls and by the immense compassion of the people who were compelled to help them. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches.

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8. Private Helicopter Excursion of Maui Nui with Landing from Lana'i

Lanai Airport Road, Lanai Airport Rd, Hawaii 96763, USA Paradise Helicopters

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Maui, and Moloka‘i from above on the only helicopter tour of “Greater Maui”. Over one million years ago, Maui Nui (“Greater Maui”) was a single island forty percent larger than present day Hawai‘i Island. Over time, natural forces drew Maui Nui lower into the Pacific, forming separate islands.Touch down at our exclusive Molokai Lookout and slow down to "Molokai time". The expanse of the Kalaupapa Peninsula nestles 600 feet below at the foot of the cliffs. This is an opportunity to grasp how the unique history of Kalaupapa is tied to the isolation of its landscape. Kalaupapa is a monument to the strength of the human spirit illustrated by these brave souls and by the compassion of the people who were compelled to help them. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches.

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