If you want to explore Maui at your own pace, or simply go off the beaten path, Open Eye Tours has the perfect Maui activity for you. The family-owned company takes you to the most popular sites as well as the places seldom visited, with an interpreted narrative by a professional tour guide. Even the drivers are state-certified and more than happy to share their local knowledge.

Tours can be customized to suit any tourist’s tastes. For example, if you’re a nature lover, you can tailor your Maui activity to include exotic gardens, lush rainforests, and hidden bays and beaches on the island. A typical nature tour would include a trip up the Haleakala Mountain, the island’s major landmark, and down its famous 2500-foot deep crater.

Other tourists may prefer a culture and history trip. You can also customize your tour to include significant places in Hawaiian history, including sacred temples (heiaus), monuments, churches, and ancient battle grounds. You’ll also get to see petroglyphs and local museums, and check out any art exhibits open during your tour. You’ll have first pick on the sites you want to visit, so check for upcoming events ahead of time.

The tour rates are based on a trip that includes one to two adults, although larger groups are usually allowed. Fees are $575 for a 4-hour trip, $675 for 6 hours, $875 for 8 hours, and $1075 for a 10-hour trip. Additional hours cost an extra $100 and should be arranged ahead of time.

For more info and reservations http://www.openeyetours.com