Maui Shore Excursion: Tropics & Rainforest
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore lush tropical landscapes
- Visit the stunning Iao Needle
- Discover the beauty of Hana Highway
- Experience the serenity of rainforest valleys
- Enjoy panoramic coastal views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and drinks
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.
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.
Customers must purchase their own entrance to the Maui Ocean Center. Prices may change without notice. Here is a link to their page that has admission costs. https://mauioceancenter.com/buy-tickets/
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Wheel Chair: The mini van has space for one collapsible wheel chair or small collapsible scooter.
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Enjoyable Maui Tour
Nick was very knowledgeable and a safe driver. Even though that twin falls was closed, we got to see the other attraction. The tour was very enjoyable.
The Best of Maui
Nick was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Due to the flooding in Hawaii the week before and during our visit, some places and roads were closed. Nick did a wonderful job making substitutions to the original tour that still made it a fun and enjoyable time.
Perfect for a short tour
Short and sweet tour of Maui. Not a whole lot to see if you aren’t into aquariums and want to get a feel for the island. Told our tour guide that we wanted to see what locals do - shopping center, eateries and we didn’t get any of that. Beautiful sights and we saw plenty of whales and turtles which made it worth the day!
Good day in Kona
Marissa did a great job with explaining history and answering our questions. Bus was clean and cool. Enjoyed the turtles and coffee stops. Don’t miss the painted church
Memorable Maui Tour
We truly enjoyed our time with Nick! He was very informative and explained things well without going overboard. We never felt rushed during the tour and appreciated the flexibility of the schedule. Nick did an outstanding job getting us to the places we wanted to visit ahead of the crowds and had excellent suggestions for alternatives to the Ocean center (which we had visited before). Highlights included the magnificent Iao Valley and a stop to see turtles lounging on the beach and swimming in the clear water. Heartfelt thanks to Nick for the delightful, top-notch excursion!