The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Maui, Hawaii (HI)

We take you places the bus tours don't for an unforgettable experience driving around Haleakala Volcano through the rainforest of East Maui with a private guide. As a result, there are numerous locations not listed in our outline for a reason, making your private tour flexible with additional suggestions along the way, while being educated about Hawaiian history, flora, fauna and Volcanology. You can choose between Hana & Back Rainforest Tour or Full Road to Hana Loop with or without entry to Wai'anapanapa State Park (stated in tour options headlines). Discover numerous waterfalls for picture taking and swimming! Stunning coastline views; explore black sand beaches, red sand beaches, pristine local beaches, bamboo forests, lava tubes, a blowhole, backside of Haleakala (Hana Loop only) for a completely different experience, with panoramic views, wildlife and more! Enjoy excellent local food places, farm to table experiences, tasty Hawaiian snack stands with a variety of local flavors

Inclusions: Fresh local banana bread, Bottled water, Extra towels, first aid kit, Dramamine, hand wipes, hand sanitizer, Mosquito repellant, trekking poles, head lights, underwater lights, Umbrellas, paper towels, trash bags, & other necessities

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (Optional/Recommended)

Begin Maui’s best adventure by exploring Haleakala National Park, then cruise at your own pace down 23 scenic miles on top-of-the-line Kona mountain bikes. Top it off with 7 exhilarating zipline runs with ocean and treetop views of Maui's famed North Shore.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Access and Entrance Fees to Haleakala National Park

Exclusions: Gratuities

You'll feel like your on top of the world as you watch the sunrise on Haleakala -- it's truly an awe-inspiring experience. Let us guide you there with stories and legends along the way! Our Sunrise at Haleakala National Park Tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots in the park! With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the sites you want and skips the ones you don't. Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! *Please note, if you want to visit Haleakala at sunrise you'll need to make a reservation.*

Inclusions: Offline map of the entire island with turn-by-turn navigation and the freedom to go at your own pace, Interesting stories and history, Purchase never expires and tours work 100% offline once downloaded, Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations

Exclusions: Sunrise reservation, Parking fees, Meals

The Road to Hana is the ultimate adventure in Maui and this "Reverse" Tour is the most adventurous option available! You'll start your excursion on the rarely explored back side of Hana making your way to waterfalls, hikes and scenic viewpoints. Why choose the "Reverse" Tour? You'll visit some of the most popular spots first! This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots along Hana Highway with the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't. Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!

Inclusions: Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation, Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace, Purchase never expires, Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations

Exclusions: Parking fees, Attraction entrance fees, Meals, Car rental, Crowded tour bus

Personalized tours ensure a relaxed and easeful day. Let us handle the logistics, you enjoy the ride. Our private setting supports an intimate experience and space to thrive. Build memories together. Reconnect from the heart. The summit of Haleakalā is 10,023 feet above sea level. The drive up to the crater will take you through a variety of landscapes and microclimates with expansive scenes and a birdʻs eye view. The National Park begins at the 7,000 foot elevation and encompasses the entire mountaintop. There are just a few companies that have earned permits to enter and explore the area. We are one of them!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Hotel Transportation can be included at an additional cost. Please inquire.

Segway tours are the best way to explore the West Maui town of Lahaina on a guided Segway tour. It is a lot of fun for older or younger. Age is no difference on a Segway PT. As you cruise through town on your own Segway — an electric form of personal transport that allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour but still enjoy the fresh air and sunshine — you’ll see historical and cultural sites like Seamen’s Hospital, Lahaina Front street and glide past the ocean, feeling the sea breeze on your face. And don't be worry, we'll teach you how to handle Segway properly, your guide will make sure you're confident during the practice, it's included. This Segway tour is limited to 6 (per guide) max to 12 people for a tour, ensuring you enjoy a small-group experience.

Inclusions: All necessary equipment, including helmet, Local guide, Segway safety briefing and introductory lesson

Exclusions: Food and drinks (snacks and water are available to purchase before the tour), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

This is a great loop to add to your Maui visit! Loop leaves from Kahului Harbor every hour starting at 11:30 am till 4:00 pm Hop aboard the Hula Hula Hopper Trolley and learn a little history as we travel along the historic North Shore. Stops include world famous Kiteboard beach (Kanaha), sugar museum, the groovy old plantation town of Paia, plus two of the best beaches in the area for body boarding, playing in the sand, and catching a sun tan! Hop on and off the trolley at any of the stops along the way. From there you can explore on your own, or book additional excursions. • Restaurants and boutique shops in historic Paia Town • Baldwin Beach, the North Shore’s largest beach • Paia Bay, playful waves and nearby amenities • Alex and Baldwin Sugar Museum • Kanaha Beach Park

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Hop-on hop-off tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Private and customizable in an open-top (weather permitting) Jeep, our adventures provide a truly immersive experience, both in and out of the vehicle. All Hana adventures begin at 6:15 am or 7:30 am. This early start time allows us to get ahead of the crowds so you can enjoy the popular locations with as few people as possible. If 6:15 am or 7:30 am is too early for you, we can pick you up at a time that works best for you (no later than 9 am). Take as much or as little time as you need at each stop, this is your adventure! We are here to do the driving, so you can relax and enjoy the views on your customized private tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Soda/Pop, Bottled water

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Lahaina was once the capital of Hawai’i, and a bustling harbor town that saw upwards of 400 whaling ships per day. It is now a favorite Maui destination for its wonderful beaches–great for surfing and snorkeling–and its lively downtown area littered with boutique shops, restaurants, and museums. Since Lahaina is on the dry side of the island, we’ll visit some more exotic locations along the way, including a sacred burial ground and a heritage park tucked high in the West Maui Mountains, lush botanical gardens, and a beautiful plantation property. Your day will be complete with the best of Maui, including beaches, mountains, gardens, dining, shopping, and numerous photo opps!

Inclusions: Entrance fees for Iao valley state park and Maui Tropical Plantation are included.

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There are a few options to choose from to explore the Road to Hana so you can experience the rainforest and its waterfalls, streams, fresh water ponds, bamboo forests and lush foliage, but there is only one company where the owners are actually a Native Hawaiian husband and wife team that were born in the Hawaiian islands. There's also only one company that offers service in luxury Cadillac Escalades & Platinum Custom Minibuses. Purposefully named "Hawaiian Style Tours & Transportation" we pride ourselves in sharing our Hawaiian culture, history, and stories about what it's like to live in Hawaii and to live life as Native Hawaiians, while treating you like the VIP that you are! Our family history goes back 150 years and still lives in a little community out on the Road to Hana. While on tour we'll stop by our family's fruit stand that has been operating for 40 years and is the home of "the original banana bread," as well as have a fresh hot lunch at the famous Hana Ranch Restaurant.

Inclusions: Hot fresh lunch at Hana Ranch Restaurant. Choice of various menu items (salads, burgers, fish or chicken sandwiches and plate lunch choices) unlimited sodas, iced tea & coffee., Hawaiian Isle Bottled Water & Aloha Maid Canned Juices, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Towels for swimming in the waterfalls (weather permitting), Certified Local Knowledgeable Guide, Luxury Vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities