Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch
$210per person
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Maui excursions: the six trips worth a vacation day
From the sunrise on Haleakala to the clear water inside Molokini crater: what these Maui excursions are like, when they start, and which tours travellers rate best on Viator and GetYourGuide.
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Start times and lengths are typical for the tours listed below. Prices are the lowest per-person price among them on 12 November 2026.
| Excursion | Starts | Takes | From | Best for |
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| Road to Hana | Pick-up 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. | 10 to 12 hours | $210 | Waterfalls, rainforest and black-sand beaches |
| Haleakala sunrise | Pick-up 2 to 3:30 a.m. | 6 to 9 hours | $229 | The sun rising above a sea of clouds |
| Molokini snorkeling | Boats leave 6:30 to 8 a.m. | 3 to 5 hours | $160 | Clear water, reef fish and green sea turtles |
| Whale watching | Several departures daily | About 2 hours | $60 | Humpback whales, December to April |
| Lanai snorkel trip | Morning departures from Lahaina and Ka'anapali | 4 to 6 hours | $97 | Spinner dolphins and quiet reefs |
| Helicopter tour | Flights throughout the day | 45 to 75 minutes | $368 | Waterfalls you cannot hike to |
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Road to Hana
Pick-up 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.10 to 12 hoursWaterfalls, rainforest and black-sand beaches
The road from Kahului to Hana runs about 64 miles with more than 600 curves and 59 mostly one-lane bridges. On a tour, the driver handles the curves while you look at the waterfalls. Small-group vans stop at the black-sand beach in Wai'anapanapa State Park and at several waterfalls along the way.
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Maui: VIP Private Road to Hana Tour with Pick Up
$599per person
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Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van
$250per person
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Haleakala sunrise
Pick-up 2 to 3:30 a.m.6 to 9 hoursThe sun rising above a sea of clouds
The summit of Haleakala stands 10,023 feet above the sea, high above the clouds. Haleakala National Park asks every private car that wants to arrive between 3 and 7 a.m. for a sunrise reservation. Reservations open 60 days ahead and often sell out fast, and a few more go on sale two days before. Tours with a park permit take care of this for you. Bring a warm jacket, because at the top it is often below freezing before sunrise.
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Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast
$229per person
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Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour
$273per person
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Maui: Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour
$236per person
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Molokini snorkeling
Boats leave 6:30 to 8 a.m.3 to 5 hoursClear water, reef fish and green sea turtles
Molokini is a half-sunken volcanic crater about three miles off Maui's south coast. The water inside the crescent is often clear to a depth of 100 feet. Most boats leave Ma'alaea Harbor or Kihei early in the morning and stop again at Turtle Town on the way back, where green sea turtles graze along the reef. Compare all Maui snorkeling tours.
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town
$160per person
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Molokini Crater Snorkel and Turtle Cove High Quality Adventure!
$205per person
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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui
$233per person
See dates & pricesPlan around the whales
Humpback season on Maui
Humpback whales spend the winter in the shallow channel between Maui, Lanai and Molokai. If whales are on your list, plan your trip between December and April.
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Whale watching
Several departures dailyAbout 2 hoursHumpback whales, December to April
Every winter thousands of humpback whales come to the warm, shallow water between Maui, Lanai and Molokai to give birth and raise their calves. The main season runs from December to April, with most whales between January and March. Rafts bring you closer to the water, larger boats are steadier and have a toilet on board.
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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina
$85per person
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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina
$77per person
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Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea
$60per person
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Lanai snorkel trip
Morning departures from Lahaina and Ka'anapali4 to 6 hoursSpinner dolphins and quiet reefs
Lanai lies across the 'Au'au Channel from West Maui. Snorkel boats and rafts head for the reefs along Lanai's south coast, where pods of spinner dolphins are often seen. The trip is longer than a Molokini tour but usually less crowded.
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Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter
$175per person
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Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui
$97per person
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2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers
$307per person
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Helicopter tour
Flights throughout the day45 to 75 minutesWaterfalls you cannot hike to
From the air you see the sea cliffs of Molokai and the hidden waterfalls of West Maui, which no road or trail reaches. Doors-off flights give the clearest view for photos. Most flights start at Kahului Airport.
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West Maui and Molokai Special 45-Minute Helicopter Tour
$368per person
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Doors Off West Maui and Molokai 45 minute Helicopter Tour
$452per person
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Deluxe Helicopter Tour of Molokai and Maui
$385per person
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Good to know before you book a Maui excursion
What is the best excursion on Maui?
For most first-time visitors it is either the Molokini snorkel trip or the Haleakala sunrise. Molokini snorkel trips are among the most reviewed Maui excursions on both platforms. Haleakala is the trip people remember longest, but it starts in the middle of the night.
How far ahead should I book Maui excursions?
Book Haleakala sunrise tours and Molokini boats at least one week ahead in winter and during school holidays. Whale-watching trips from December to April also fill up early. Most trips on Viator and GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.
When is whale season on Maui?
Humpback whales are off Maui from about December to April. Most whales are there between January and March. Outside these months, boat trips look for dolphins and turtles instead.
Do I need a reservation for the Haleakala sunrise?
Yes, if you drive yourself. Haleakala National Park requires a sunrise reservation for every private car entering between 3 and 7 a.m. Tours with a park permit include this, so you do not need your own reservation.
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