What to do and see in Lahaina, Hawaii (HI): The Best Tours

January 26, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Traditional Hawaiian luaus, surf lessons and tours on horseback are fun, but let’s be realistic—you wouldn’t be in Hawaii if you didn’t want to go to the beach. Try Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s best.
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1. Lahaina Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Chocolate Tasting

78 Ulupono St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Maui Chocolate Tour
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Visit our 20-acre cacao farm in Lahaina to learn how we produce our award-winning chocolate. From farm to bar, we will guide you through the chocolate process, complete with a chocolate tasting in our custom built tree hale!

Inclusions: Chocolate tasting, Certified Guide

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Reviewed By lindaaN8096GV

We thoroughly enjoyed the Ku’la Estate chocolate farm and factory tour near Lahaina! We took a taxi there from Wailea, enjoyed the 2 hour tour, then took an Uber to Whaler’s Village for lunch and shopping which made a fun day. Took another Uber back to Wailea. The cacao tree farm was fascinating, and we did a chocolate tasting in a treehouse! Christina was an awesome guide! We bought chocolates and had them sent home. Make a reservation and go, if it interests you!

2. Semi-Private 2 hours Surf Lesson in Lahaina

Honoapiilani Highway, HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Keep It Simple Hawaii Surf School
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Personalize surf experience. We care. We treat you and your 'ohana as if you were ours. With our 2 hours surf lessons you got all the time you need to not only learn how to surf, but also advance with your techniques! We also provide the best rash guards, water shoes and boards in Maui! We are not only a surf school, we are a way of living. Keep it Simple.

Inclusions: Surboard, Water Shoes, Rashguard

Exclusions: Towels, Sunscreen, Water

Reviewed By NoahL_13

Took my wife for a surf lesson at Keep it Simple Hawaii Surf School. We live on Island but don't have any surf background. My wife LOVED the surf lesson. Matias was an awesome instructor and she felt confident and competent at the end of the lesson. She wants to go back for another lesson and is super excited to learn more. Can't recommend Matias and his instructors more. Definitely worth it!

3. Maui Three-Brewery Tour with Lunch

Maui Brewing Co., 605 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753, USA Maui Brewery Tours
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This experience takes you on a scenic day trip that showcases the best of Maui’s craft breweries. Each brewery is unique, offering you several different styles of beer. Try your favorites and bring some home with you for later. We take you on a personal tour of all three local breweries, with a flight of beer at each stop, a delicious lunch and heavy appetizers. We do all the driving, so all you need to do is enjoy the great food and amazing craft beer. The ride between breweries will take you through some of Maui’s most gorgeous scenery. In the winter, there's even a good chance you can see humpback whales!

Inclusions: Three Flights of Beer Or Beverage of Your Choice (one at each brewery), Private Brewery Tour Price at Each Brewery (3 in total), Heavy BBQ Appetizers at Waikiki Brewing, Lunch at Maui Brewing Company (your choice of an Origami Pizza, burger, veggie burger or kale salad), Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Must Be 21 or Older

Reviewed By cindycX5148CD

Scott was awesome! We had a great time. Services was top notch and tours were super informative. Book your trip today!!

4. Maui Brewery Tours Dinner Tour

Maui Brewing Co., 605 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753, USA Maui Brewery Tours
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The Maui Dinner Time Brewery Tour offers you a fun night on the town that showcases the best of Maui’s craft breweries. We take you on a personal tour of three local breweries, with a flight of beer at each stop, a delicious dinner and heavy appetizers. Each brewery is unique, offering you several different styles of beer. Try your favorites and bring some home with you for later. We do all the driving, so all you need to do is enjoy the great food and amazing craft beer. The ride between breweries will take you through some of Maui’s most gorgeous scenery right during sunset. In the winter, there's even a good chance you can see humpback whales!

Inclusions: Your choice of an Origami Pizza, burger, kale salad or veggie burger, BBQ Sampler platter served family style at Waikiki Brewing, Three Flights of Beer or Beverage of Your Choice (one per brewery), Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private Brewery Tour (3 total)

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Reviewed By Mondy R

We accidentally booked for the wrong date and they still manage to accommodate us!! Our guide was so much fun worth it!!!

5. 4 Dual-Zipline Mountain Adventure ~ Maui

500 Office Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Kapalua Ziplines
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Craving an adrenaline-pumping adventure? Come soar with us on the lush tropical slopes of 1.7 million year old volcano, while taking in spectacular panoramic views on Maui’s only ALL DUAL zipline course.

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Reviewed By Chris L

Great crew, great site, great experience!!! Johnny, Kyle, and Chance were so good at easing my (unfounded) fears and the safety equipment and their professionalism at their jobs shined through. I highly recommend it especially if you think you think you may be afraid and are looking for a fear to conquer

6. 6 Dual-Zipline Mountain Adventure in Maui

500 Office Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Kapalua Ziplines
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West Maui's only ALL dual-line course offers the longest ziplines, breathtaking views, a thrilling ATV ride and a spectacular 360 foot suspension bridge.Tours sellout sometimes weeks in advance so book early! Come adventure with us!

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Reviewed By Chris L

Great crew, great site, great experience!!! Johnny, Kyle, and Chance were so good at easing my (unfounded) fears and the safety equipment and their professionalism at their jobs shined through. I highly recommend it especially if you think you think you may be afraid and are looking for a fear to conquer

7. Ultimate 2-Hour Small Group Whale Watch Tour from Lahaina Harbor

Lahaina Harbor, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
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Our most popular 2 hour Maui Whale Watch! For the health and safety of our visitors, our tours will be operating at 50% vessel capacity to allow for social distancing this season. Only 11 guests maximum will be on this tour. Our small groups of guests make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard. Our inflatable rafting vessels are modeled after Coast Guard rescue rafts and are safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family. On our whale watch we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina harbor, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. All trips from December – April are guaranteed to see whales or you go again for FREE! We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements.

Inclusions: Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.

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Reviewed By David M

The trip was great despite the windy weather. The ladies gave us a great ride to and back from Lanai. Saw some great fish snorkeling and a few turtles.

8. 4-Hour Lanai Snorkel Dolphin Express Tour from Lahaina Harbor

Lahaina Harbor, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
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4.9 based on 126 reviews

Our small group snorkeling tours are locally owned and operated, making you feel like a part of our Maui ohana! Since 1982 we have offered snorkeling trips on our quick and safe rafting vessels to the island of Lanai where we find secret coves, sea cliffs, tropical reef, marine life and dolphins! This trip includes whale watching during whale migration months (December-April). Every ticket supports active marine research and our efforts as part of the whale entanglement response team here on Maui!

Inclusions: Homemade banana bread with passion fruit cream cheese and fresh pineapple and strawberry fruit, Maui style potato chips and homemade cookies, Purified water, diet coke, coke, sprite and unsweetened green tea, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Flotation Devices, Complimentary Reef Safe Sunscreen, Wetsuit tops for rent

Exclusions: No guests under age of 4, pregnant or with back or neck injuries

Reviewed By Nicole B

Last month we went on a private charter with Ultimate. This is not the first time that we have used them and certainly won't be the last. We had booked a Whale Watching tour, but decided to switch to a private charter as we were there to spread some ashes and wanted to have the time to ourselves. Toni quickly changed our reservation and accommodated our request. We met Peter at the harbor and we took off. Peter was awesome! He took us way out in the ocean to a beautiful spot to spread the ashes. He did a video for us and sent us a screen shot of the exact spot that we placed the ashes. He also shared traditions with us about sea burials and performed those for us. We would never have known those details and really appreciated being able to perform this ritual in the correct way. After that we took off and went whale watching. We saw a ton of whales and their babies. Peter was so informative. We learned so much about them. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. This trip just exceeded the last trip that we took with them. We would highly recommend Ultimate for anything that they offer.

9. Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

Kāʻanapali Beachwalk, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Sea Maui
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Sea Maui’s Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise takes place on our new larger vessel and includes elevated pupus (appetizers), a full open bar, and a champagne toast at sunset! Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the land when you're welcomed onboard our newest vessel the beautiful Sea Maui III, a 65ft newly refurbished luxury catamaran. Feel the mana of the ocean beneath you as you sail with the tradewinds along the shore of Maui and enjoy the humbling panoramic views of Maui and its surrounding islands during the magic hours of sunset. This ocean experience will not be forgotten as you enjoy delicious pupus (appetizers) prepared by Executive Chef Joey Macadangdang. (Whale Watching included from Dec 15th - April 15th)

Inclusions: Elevated pupus (appetizers). Open bar also included!, Full open bar included, 4 hours of parking validation included, Whale Watching (Dec 15th - April 15th)

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Reviewed By Dsg92688

What a wonderful day. Phil, James and Quinn were an awesome team making sure everyone was having a nice time. We motored to the snorkeling spot and were able to sail back. Lots of fish and a couple of turtles ????

10. Sunset Sail with Live Music and Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

Kāʻanapali Beachwalk, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Sea Maui
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Exclusive to Sea Maui, it's the only sail that departs Ka'anapali beach 3 times a week with awesome LIVE music on board. It's sunset sailing with a twist! If you're looking for a little more excitement than the traditional sunset sail, this is the trip for you. Popular local performers play traditional, contemporary and reggae versions of well known songs and much more. Includes whale watching from Dec 15th - April 15th. All inclusive premium bar and pupus (appetizers) included!

Inclusions: Heavy appetizers , Open bar included, Live entertainment , 4 hours of parking validation included

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Reviewed By Dsg92688

What a wonderful day. Phil, James and Quinn were an awesome team making sure everyone was having a nice time. We motored to the snorkeling spot and were able to sail back. Lots of fish and a couple of turtles ????

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