![]() ![]() Known as outrigger canoes, these colorful watercraft are the descendants of the cargo-filled canoes used by Polynesian explorers thousands of years ago to reach and eventually settle the Hawaiian Islands. You’ll see them packed tight on beaches across Maui: long, narrow canoes with lateral support floats. Paddle an outrigger canoe along the coast Here are our 12 picks for the best things to do. Adventuring is best complemented with local food and an evening immersed in the island’s many cultural offerings. Highlights include the beaches, where you can sunbathe, snorkel and surf, and Haleakalā National Park, home to a stark crater plus a swath of lush coastal acreage. Add in intriguing historic sites and soul-stirring cultural attractions, and it’s easy to see why the Valley Isle consistently ranks as a top global destination. I will 100% be reaching out to Nick + team for our next visit to Maui and I'll be excited to explore other parts of the island with them.Maui serves up an appealing mix of adventure, beauty and urban fun. He melted my nephew's heart by playing with him in the sand and carrying him around the waterfall so he could see it and still be safe. Nick was a little more hands-on as he got out of the car and walked the different locations to tell the story of the places and he participated at the events and provided a lot of help with the kids who had some exhausted parents and grandparents along. He would take family pictures, was patient as we enjoyed each stop! James provided a relaxed and laid back tour - he added context for each of our stops and a lot of history as he's been living in Hawaii for 50 years +. This allowed for a more personal tour that wasn't rushed by a timeline of places/events and time to be back by. One group was with James and two groups were with Nick - all on separate days with their max of 6 people per tour. My family and I had the pleasure of using Maui Island Taxi Tour with Nick + James.īoth provided a great experience for our trips to Road to Hana. It would be great if there was a way to see the entire falls without being in danger. There is a sign that you cannot go past due to rocks coming over the falls. It was a great hike, however, you cannot hike all the way to the falls. We had a table by the window so we were able to watch their beautiful garden.Ī few days later, we did the Road to Hana & hiked the Waimoku Falls trail on the other side of the park. I would dress in layers because we got hot hiking down, then when we walked through the cloud going back up, we got wet & cold again.Īfter we came down the mountain we ate a delicious lunch at the Kula Lodge restaurant. We saw some amazing views & hiked through a cloud back up. We hiked almost to the crater about 2-1/2 miles down. After we saw the sunrise, we ate breakfast which I had brought with us, then we took the Sliding Sands trail. My fingers turned purple trying to take pics. We felt sorry for the people in flip flops & shorts. We had wind breakers & blankets, but I wish I had brought beanies & gloves too. It was FREEZING, even in June, so bundle up. Once that parking lot is full, you have to park down at the visitor center. The wall around the overlook is the best place to watch the sunrise. The ranger was closing the gate to the parking lot. National Park employees, if you are reading this, put guard rails on that road!! When we got to the park, there was only 1 parking spot left at the top where the overlook is. The road on the way up in the dark is SCARY, SCARY! After you enter the park, there are NO guard rails & you are driving along cliffs. We got up at 3 am & drove to the top to see the sunrise which was AMAZING! It seems crazy to get up at 3 am while on vacation, but it was so beautiful! It is a special memory that I will never forget! ![]()
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