Whale watch tours get you even closer to these beautiful animals and it’s one of my all-time favorite Maui experiences. Whale watching tour: If you visit Maui from November to April, you’re sure to see humpback whales popping out of the water as they overwinter in the warm Maui waters. Take a half-day guided tour out to snorkel the reefs out there. Snorkel tour: Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped, uninhabited island off the coast of South Maui and it has some of the richest underwater life in Maui.
Save some time to stop at the Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula Lavender Farm, the garden tours and farm-to-table dinners at O’o Farm, scenic lookouts, and roadside produce stands. Far from the beaches, there are farms and ranchers growing foods that are enjoyed across the island. So whether you go at sunrise or not, just go.Įxploring Maui Upcountry: The drive up the hill to Haleakala passes through the agricultural heart of Maui. We arrived at the crater mid-day and it was still a spectacular and an otherworldly experience. I’m not knocking the “magical” experience that I’m told it is, but I’m not a morning person and wasn’t up for the 3am wake up call that the long drive requires! We rose at a normal hour and took our time driving up the hill, stopping at fruit stands and scenic vistas in Maui’s Upcountry region (see the next point). Haleakala National Park: Everyone recommends you get to the top of the Haleakala crater to watch sunrise in the morning. If you’re looking for a quiet retreat away from the crowds, book a B+B or vacation rental over in Hana and stay there for a few nights instead of rushing to do everything in one day. For more Road to Hana tips, check out this post: The Best Road to Hana Stops & Travel Tips
Like most travelers, we did the drive as a day trip and it didn’t give me enough time to actually enjoy any of the beautiful places we saw. The road winds through lush green tropical forests, cloud-capped mountains, waterfalls, and some of the most beautiful and interesting beaches on the island. Road to Hana: There’s a reason this day-long drive is top of the list for many Maui travelers. I shared some of my favorite Maui beaches in this post: Best Maui Beaches & Sunsets. Though I love to look at beaches, I’m cursed with the inability to sit down and actually relax on a beach, so I’ve spent my Maui vacations driving around the islands beach-hopping to look for the hidden gems. Things to do in Maui:Įxplore the beaches: Maui’s beaches are stunning and represent a wide variety of landscapes. Here are my favorite things to do in Maui and my top Maui travel tips. I figured it was high time I pull it all together into this travel guide. When she told me she was going and I offered my advice, I realized I’d only done a few posts about the island.
My friend Layal is headed to Maui tomorrow. Whether you are looking for a solo retreat, romantic getaway, family-friendly vacation, active adventure, culinary adventure, or even sports outing (our last visit was driven by Kevin’s college team playing in the Maui Invitational college basketball tournament!) everyone can find something to love on Maui. Planning a trip to Hawaii? Maui is a popular choice because it’s maybe the most diverse Hawaiian island, offering adventures for every type of trip.
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