Full-Day Road to Hana
$345 / guest · About 8½ hours
I pick you up in Kahului at 9am and have you back around 5:30. The whole road, routed around your group.
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Maui, the way a local sends it.
People ask me for Maui recommendations all the time, so this is the list I send them. My tours come first, then the best of the island from a local guide.
Start with the road.
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Spearfishing
$200 / guest · About 2½ hours
A morning in the water with me — reefs, underwater caves, and a tradition this island has kept for centuries.
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Halfway to Hana
$250 / guest · About 4 hours
The waterfalls and the swims without the full eight hours. Built for tight schedules and second trips.
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Maui Animal Safari
$345 / guest · About 7¾ hours
The Road to Hana for animal people — sea turtles, Highland cows, kunekune pigs, peacocks, and whoever else shows up.
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Things to do.
Haleakalā Summit
Requires an online reservation for sunrise viewing. No reservation needed after 8 am. Easy to drive yourself for midday or sunset. Stay for stargazing and dress warm. Visit site
Snorkeling
Hookipa Beach
Spot 10–30 turtles sunbathing, and watch pro surfers in winter. Visit site
Surf lessons
Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm
Peaceful atmosphere. Visit site
Kula Country Farms
Pick your own strawberries when in season. Visit site
Iao Valley State Monument
Short nature walk with streams. Reservation required. Visit site
Maui Ocean Center
Great for kids and local marine life. Visit site
Maui Tropical Plantation
Lunch, duck feeding, zipline and a farmers market. Visit site
Waihou Spring Trail
Shaded hike with unique foliage. Visit site
Makamakaole Stream Trail
Jungle hike with 13 stream crossings. Visit site
Triple L Ranch
Horseback riding and burgers. Visit site
Where to eat, by region.
South Maui
Kihei & Wailea
- Monkeypod KitchenWaileaBy Chef Peter Merriman.
- Da KitchenKiheiClassic Hawaiian plate lunch.
- 1054KiheiAuthentic nigiri-focused sushi.
- Cafe O’LeiMultiple locations including South Maui.
- Ululani’s Shave IceMust-try dessert, with locations in Kihei and Kahului.
Central Maui
Wailuku, Kahului & Waikapu
- Sam Sato’sWailukuLocal noodle favorite. Breakfast and lunch only.
- Kaohu StoreWailukuMom-and-pop poke spot.
- Saigon CafeWailukuVietnamese food.
- Tiffany’s MauiWailukuOwned by a top chef.
- Waikapu on 30Plate lunches loved by locals.
- Da Soriano GrindzWailukuHawaiian Filipino food truck.
- Guri GuriKahuluiIconic local ice cream.
- Oki’s Seafood CornerKahuluiInside Foodland. Great poke.
- Tamura’s Liquor StoreMultiple locations. Good poke and alcohol.
North Shore
Paia & Haiku
- Flatbread CompanyPaiaPopular pizza spot.
- Lima Cocina + CantinaPaiaPeruvian food. Get the grandma’s special.
- Oʻo FarmHaikuFarm-to-table dining.
- Umi SushiTrendy local sushi spot.
Upcountry
Makawao & Kula
- Komoda BakeryMakawaoHistoric bakery.
- La ProvenceKulaFrench pastries and brunch.
- Grandma’s Coffee HouseKulaCountry-style breakfast.
- Ocean Organic Farm & DistilleryKulaSunset views, live music, cocktails and pizza. Kid-friendly early evenings.
West Maui
Lahaina & Kapalua
- Merriman’s KapaluaKapaluaOne of Maui’s top upscale restaurants.
- Star NoodleLahainaAsian fusion, oceanfront dining.
- The Fish Market MauiLahainaFish market and restaurant.
Shopping.
Depo Market
Wailuku
Provides job opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Upcountry Farmers Market
Kula
Saturdays, 7–11am.
Maui Swap Meet
Kahului
Saturdays, 7am–1pm.
FAM Hawaiʻi
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Trendy clothing store.
A sample day on the way to Haleakalā
- 01
Grab breakfast at Sam Sato’s.
- 02
Short nature walk at Iao Valley. Make a reservation beforehand.
- 03
Take a stroll through Market Street for a little local shopping.
- 04
Head up to Makawao. Komoda Bakery is a historic landmark. Do some more local shopping.
- 05
Drive up to Haleakalā, walk around at the very top, then also visit the lower parking lookout.
- 06
Lunch at Kula Lodge.
- 07
Visit the lavender farm.
- 08
Visit the Maui Winery.
- 09
Arrive at Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery between 5 and 7pm for open grass seating, live music, sunset cocktails and food.
Know someone coming to Maui?
Send them this page, or the PDF. It has the same list, built to save on a phone.
rentamauiboy.com/maui-recommendations
Tell me your dates.
Send over when you’re on island and how many of you there are. I answer these myself — usually the same evening, once I’m off the road.
Meeting point
Kahului, Maui · 9:00 AM
Enquiries
Through the booking form
Group size
Up to 6 · 7 on a private charter