Maui Cave Adventures doesn’t offer the same freedom of choice as other Maui activities, but it’s far from boring. Its only hike is a self-guided tour that shows you a side of Maui that few tourists even know of. You’ll have to drive yourself around, but aside from that it’s pretty cheap—tours go for about $12 per person, and kids under 5 are free of charge.

The first stop is the Hana Lava Tube, also known as the Ka`eleku Caverns. This is a series of small caves that you can explore on your own. Main features include ancient rock formations and colorful natural stones. The two main caves are less than half a mile apart, so the hike is far from strenuous. You’ll need your strength for the rest of the tour.

About a mile ahead is a small black sand beach located at the Wainapanapa State Park. This is a great photo opportunity, but swimming is allowed only if the weather is good. Otherwise, there’s a little freshwater pool by the parking lot where you can get a well-deserved dip. From here, you can take the trail from the left of the beach to see some beautiful sea cliffs. Hana Town is also nearby, so you can grab lunch as well.

Next, you’ll be driving a little further to another beach, Kokee. It’s a little on the rough side with rocks in and around the water, so it’s not worth a stop except for some pictures. There’s more to see on Hamoa Beach a couple of blocks away, a white sand beach popular among body surfers. Finally, take a final stretch up to the Haleakala National Park, Maui’s main natural attraction and the main highlight of the trip.

For more info and reservations visit http://www.mauicave.com