Maui Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Maui tours on Hawaii’s Valley Isle: drive the legendary Road to Hana past waterfalls and rainforest, watch the sun rise above the clouds from the summit of Haleakala, snorkel the crystal waters of Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, sail into a golden sunset, and feel the spirit of aloha at a traditional luau. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect island getaway.
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Explore Maui by interest
Whatever brings you to Maui — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Maui
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Road to Hana
Waterfall drive.
Haleakala
Sunrise summit.
Molokini Crater
Clear-water snorkel.
Luau
Feast & fire.
Sunset Sail
Golden hour.
Whale Watching
Winter humpbacks.
Helicopter Tour
Aerial island.
Surf Lessons
Lahaina breaks.
Maui in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Road to Hana
- 2Day 2: Haleakala & Molokini
- 3Day 3: beach & luau
- 4Sunset sails
Maui for couples
- 1Sunset dinner sail
- 2Road to Hana
- 3Haleakala sunrise
- 4Beach sunset
East coast awayRoad to Hana
Waterfall drive.
Summit awayHaleakala
Sunrise volcano.
Offshore awayMolokini
Crater snorkel.
Resorts awayLuau
Feast & fire.
West coast awaySunset Sail
Golden hour.
Lahaina awaySurf Lesson
Catch a wave.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Maui visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
April–May and September–October bring great weather, calmer crowds and better value between the peak seasons.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm, sunny and less crowded — an excellent time for snorkeling and island tours.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, dry and busy with families; calm seas make it ideal for water activities.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm and quieter after summer — one of the best-value times to visit.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Busy peak season with bigger surf on the north shore, and the magical humpback whale season.
Whale season
For humpback whales, visit between December and April when they fill Maui’s waters.
One day
A Molokini snorkel and a sunset sail.
Three days
Add the Road to Hana and Haleakala.
A week
Add beaches, ziplines and more snorkeling.
Beach break
Add relaxed days on the golden sands.
Adventurers
Add ziplines, ATV and surfing.
With kids
Mix snorkeling, a submarine and a luau.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours with pickup are the easiest way to do the Road to Hana, Haleakala sunrise and snorkel trips.
Car hire
A rental car gives the most freedom to explore the beaches, towns and scenic drives at your own pace.
By boat
Snorkel and sunset cruises depart from Ma’alaea and Ka’anapali on the west and south coasts.
Where to base
West Maui (Ka’anapali, Lahaina) and South Maui (Kihei, Wailea) have most resorts and beaches.
Plan the drives
The Road to Hana and Haleakala are long; a guided tour saves the demanding drive.
Getting there
Kahului Airport (OGG) is Maui’s main gateway, with flights from the US mainland and other islands.
US dollars & tipping
Hawaii uses the US dollar; cards are widely accepted, and tipping is customary for guides and crews.
Reserve Haleakala sunrise
Sunrise summit entry needs an advance reservation — guided tours handle this for you.
Book Molokini early
Popular morning snorkel trips have the calmest water and sell out — reserve ahead.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Hawaii requires reef-safe sunscreen — bring or buy mineral-based to protect the coral.
Layer for Haleakala
The summit is freezing at dawn — bring warm layers even in summer.
Respect the aina
Treat the land and ocean with care: don’t touch turtles or coral, and follow local guidance.
Molokini snorkel trips
Calm morning cruises sell out — book ahead.
Haleakala sunrise
Limited summit reservations and tours fill up — reserve early.
Road to Hana tours
Popular guided drives have limited seats — book ahead.
Luaus
Top luaus sell out, especially in peak season — reserve early.
Whale watching
Winter cruises are in high demand — book ahead.
Peak season
Christmas, spring break and summer are very busy — plan early.
Molokini snorkel
Around €90–160 for a morning crater snorkel cruise.
Road to Hana tour
About €130–220 for a full-day guided tour.
Haleakala sunrise
Roughly €120–200 for a sunrise tour with breakfast.
Luau
Around €100–180 for a dinner-and-show luau.
Sunset cruise
About €80–150 for a dinner or cocktail sail.
How to save
Choose group tours and combine snorkeling with a sunset sail.
Maui through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm, calmer, value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great all-round.
- Best for
- Calm seas, beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy & hot.
- Best for
- Quiet, warm, value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best-value months.
- Best for
- Whales, big surf.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak; book ahead.