Maui Things To Do

Rising 10,000 feet above the sea, dormant Haleakala (“House of the Sun”) is Maui’s dominating natural wonder. Hike the crater’s Mars-like terrain, coast down on a bike, or arrive before dawn to witness sunrise at the summit.

Sail to Molokini crater or nearby Lanai. Numerous outfitters offer full-day snorkel excursions that include breakfast and lunch. It’s a great chance to view dolphins, and whale-watching is particularly good in the winter.

A variety of trails takes you through the misty, green valley where the 2,250-foot ‘Iao Needle rock pinnacle, used as an altar in ancient Hawaiian cultural rituals, hovers over the Puu Kukui Crater.

Kapalua Resort’s two 18-hole championship golf courses are a golfer’s paradise. The Plantation Course is the perennial home of the PGA Tour’s Mercedes-Benz Chanpionship, and Kapalua is one of Hawaii’s best golf resorts.

Maui’s winding Hana Highway is more about the journey than the destination. Discover countless waterfalls along this breathtaking 35-mile coastal drive, which deposits you in rustic Hana town.

Owned by Native Hawaiians, Maui Stables offers morning and afternoon horseback tours that immerse you in both the beauty and the cultural history of the Eden-like Kipahulu region.

If you’ve ever wanted to swing from tree to tree like Tarzan, Skyline’s zipline tours provide the perfect opportunity. Choose to zip through a stunning eucalyptus forest on the slopes of Haleakala (a 2-hour tour) or traverse the tree-lined valleys of Kaanapali (a 3.5-hour journey), enjoying views over the gulches, cliffs, and lush vegetation as you soar between 25-150 feet above the earth.

Atlantis Submarines’ 70-minute tour (of which, you’ll spend about 35 minutes underwater) is an excellent option for non-swimmers and non-divers who want to view Kona’s abundant marine life and amazing underwater habitat. Diving to a depth of 100 feet, the 48-passenger submarine takes guests to an expansive fringing reef where giant coral heads and tropical fish thrive. Cost is $99 for adults, $45 for children (must be 36” tall to participate).