Tours
CRUISER PHIL’S VOLCANO RIDERS Relax and enjoy the scenic view by van on your way up to the summit of Haleakala Volcano, and then get ready for the ride of your life as you coast down for 28 miles to the historic town of Paia at sea level. Both sunrise and morning tours offer hotel pickup and drop-off. Bicycles, gloves, wind suits, winter jackets and helmets are provided along with coffee and snacks prior to the tour. cruiserphil.com. 808.893.2332. DUNE BUGGY TOURS Get down and dirty in a dune buggy while you rip through the valleys of the West Maui Mountains. kahomaranch.com/. 33 Lono Ave., 808.667.1978.
HALEAKALA BIKE COMPANY Selfpaced and guided tours include a 24-speed mountain bike with front and rear disc brakes, helmet and backpack. Choose either a Sunrise Special or a Summit Deluxe tour. bikemaui.com. 808.575.9575 or 888.922.2453. HANA LAVA TUBE The road to Hana is paved with hidden adventures, and Ka‘eleku Cavern’s lava tube tour is a worthy stop. A thousand years ago, oozing magma flowed and cooled into a hard rock ceiling, while molten rock surged, forming Maui’s largest underground lava cave. Equipped with LED flashlights, admission to Hana Lava Tube allows you to descend into darkness and twist through the cool pathways history left behind. Mile Marker #31, Hana Hwy. www.mauicave. com. 808.248.7308. MAUI PINEAPPLE TOURS Learn everything about Hawai‘i’s pineapple heritage from the staff of Hali‘imaile Pineapple Plantation. The two-hour tour includes education on harvesting the pineapple fields and tastings. www. mauipineappletour.com. 883 Hali‘imaile Rd. 888.665.5491. MAUI SUNRIDERS BIKE CO. Bike down Haleakala Volcano at your own pace. No groups, no pressure and no timetable at the lowest prices guaranteed. mauibikeride.com. 71 Baldwin Ave., C1/ C2, 808.579.8970. MAUI WINE Take a stroll into the past when you visit Maui’s winery, where its tasting room is the former guest cottage of King Kalakaua, “The Merrie Monarch.” Enjoy free tastings of pineapple wines made from locally grown, hand-picked pineapples, as well as grape and sparkling wines. Take a free guided tour of the Ulupalakua vineyard. Daily tours offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 14815 Piilani Hwy., mauiwine. com. 808.878.6058. MAUI ZIPLINE Ziplines are nothing new in the islands, but only Maui Zipline allows kids as young as 5 years old to experience the same adrenaline rush as their parents. Zip over the verdant landscape of Maui Tropical Plantation, taking in the bird’s-eye view of swaying palm fronds and majestic Haleakala in the distance. With five side-by-side lines ranging from 300 to 900 feet, this tour offers a memorable experience for the entire family. Knowledgeable, friendly guides narrate the adventure. mauizipline.com. 808.633.2464. PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION Choose from an array of eco-cruises and water excursions, whether it’s a snorkeling trip to Molokini or a dolphin and whale watch cruise. Private charters get you up close and personal with Hawai’i’s unique marine life. 100 percent of profits goes toward research, education and conservation efforts. pacificwhale. org. 300 Maalaea Rd., 808.249.8811 or 800.942.5311. PIIHOLO RANCH ZIPLINE This sevengeneration family-owned cattle ranch now offers Hawaii’s newest and longest side-by-side zipline. Enjoy coastal and canyon views as you zip through a lush Hawaiian forest. piiholozipline.com. 325 Waiahiwi Rd., 808.572.1717. PROFLYGHT PARAGLIDING SCHOOL OF HAWAII Train to fly tandem or solo over Mt. Haleakala and look down into “The House of The Sun.” paraglidehawaii.com. 1065 Waipoli Rd., 808.874.5433. ROBERTS HAWAII With 70 years of experience in providing first-class transportation services and personalized sightseeing tours and excursions, let Roberts Hawaii be your guide to the island of Maui. robertshawaii.com. 800.831.5541. SKYLINE ECO ADVENTURES Strap into a harness and zip above the natural wonders of Hawaii with one of two tours. The Haleakala Skyline Tour, in Upcountry Maui, soars along the slopes of one of the world’s largest volcanoes. The Kaanapali Skyline Adventure in west Maui begins with a six-wheel drive into the rugged and beautiful lands above Ka’anapali, where eight ziplines allow you to soar high above streams and waterfalls. zipline.com. Haleakala Crater, 15-200 Haleakala Hwy., 808.878.8400; Kaanapali, 2588 Kekaa Dr., 808.878.8400. TRILOGY EXCURSIONS Sail to the island of Lanai for an excellent day at sea. If the season is right, you may see a whale or two. Trilogy is the only company that offers a personalized ground tour of the island and the only one that can land on Hulopoe Beach. sailtrilogy.com. 180 Lahainaluna Rd., 808.874.5649.