Overview
PRIVATE TOUR: PRICE IS PER VEHICLE - HOLDS 1-6 PASSENGERS.
Cruise ship friendly tour with Kahului Port pick up by mini van at 10:00 am. Come explore the highlights and secrets of West Maui! Includes Iao valley, Iao needle, historical sights, beautiful beaches, Makena lava flow and much more! This tour is perfect for groups or couples wanting a personal experience of Maui. The vehicles offered are clean comfortable mini vans that hold 1-6 passengers. If you have more that 6 passengers we can simply add on another mini van.
Packages & Options
1 Vehicle 1-6 passengers
1 Vehicle mini van: Select 1 " This is for 1 private vehicle" 1-6 passengers Pickup included
Itinerary
Come explore the highlights and secrets of West Maui! This experience starts with driving through the historical plantation town of Wailuku and visiting an ancient volcano that possess a spectacular rainforest valley known as Iao Valley, and is home to the famous Iao needle. Due to many years of erosion and rainfall, Iao valley has become a stunning lush green valley with a river running through its valley floor all while hosting many different species of flora and fauna. While enjoying the botanical garden you will learn about the history of this grand valley and the Hawaiians that first settled here along with one of the bitterest battles ever fought on Hawaiian soil. (45 mins)
Next is the Maui Tropical Plantation. Easy walking paths lead through tropical plants and enjoy the artfully displayed antique equipment from the old sugar milling days. The local gift shop has island made vodka, coconut candy and many other fun items! Tram Ride is not part of the tour. (40 mins)
We then climb up a west Maui slope to enjoy stunning views of the central valley from this King Kamehameha look out. Hear the story of how these grounds hold a historical structured connected to the famous Frank Lloyd Wright and Marilyn Monroe. (20 mins)
Now it’s time to cruise the south shore to show you beautiful Maui beaches and moon scape lava fields from Maui’s 1790 volcanic eruption from Haleakala (60 mins)
On our pleasant drive back to North shore our final stop will be the sea cliff look out over the beautiful Ho‘okipa Beach. Enjoy views of the ocean, waves and surfers. Frequently Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are sunbathing right on the beach! A short walk can bring you down to the water to get even closer to the local wildlife. Relax and enjoy the spectacular views on your drive back to the port. (40 mins)
What's Included
Inclusions
- Entrance Fees
- All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions
- Stop is made at local vendors for customers to purchase and foods or drinks they may like.
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
We do not require customers to have a voucher or ticket upon check in. You can check in with your name. Kahului Port: When you exit the ship terminal building follow the fence and stand numbers 1-5 until you exit the security gate, cross the crosswalk and continue to STAND 7 " Your guide will be holding a sign for you that says "TOPICS OF MAUI TOUR." We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location 10-15 minutes before the designated PICK UP time.
Photos
Kahului Shore Excursion: Private Tropics of Maui & Rainforest Photos
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Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheel Chair: The mini van has space for one collapsible wheel chair
- Infants: You are welcome to bring a car seat for baby but you are not required to and they are allowed to sit in parents lap.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
