Finding the Best Maui Activities

 Wow, there is so much to do in Maui it is almost overwhelming.  That's one great reason to book or plan as many activities as possible before you go.   Maui has so much to offer that the options are almost unlimited.  However, there are some definate "musts" when in Maui.  Many of these "musts" are in our list of the Top 10 Things To Do on Maui.  Some of the many things to do on Maui are absolutely free.  Of course, this is Hawaii, so some of the activities are absolutely expensive.   But, if you can pick and choose up front where to spend your money, you'll be better off. 

 

The "Must Do" Activities While on Maui

If you only have a day or two, this is your short list of what I consider the "Best of Maui"

  1. Horseback Ride into the Dormant Haleakala Crater

  2. Take a Day Trip to Hana

Each of these activities will require just about a complete day to fully appreciate.  Horseback riding into the dormant volcano is something you have never seen and probably can see few places on Earth.  Even for the inexperienced rider this long ride is really enjoyable.  The horses know the trails and the guides make the journey interesting.  If you do the road to Hana, remember that this trip is about the journey not the destination.  If you blaze past everything on the way to Hana, you will have missed one of the most spectacular drives in the United States.

 

What To Do For Free (or almost free)
  1. Beach Hop (Beaches in Hawaii are all Public, Explore Them All)
  2. Watch the Sunrise Atop the Clouds on Mount Haleakala
  3. Rent Your Own Snorkel Gear and Snorkel the Maui Coast
  4. Take a Day Trip to Hana
  5. Whale Watch in Lahaina (seasonal)
  6. Take in a Breathtaking Maui Sunset
  7. Drive to Makena to Witness the Most Recent Lava Field on Maui
  8. Drive to the Iao Valley
What To Do That's Not So Free
  1. Air Tour to the Active Kiluea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii
  2. Horseback ride into the dormant volcano crater on Mount Haleakala
  3. Book a Kayak Tour of the Maui Coast
  4. Take a Sunset Cruise on a Catamaran or Sailboat
  5. "Ride" a Bicycle 37 Miles Downhill from the Peak of Mount Haleakala
  6. Helicopter Tour of Maui
  7. Take a Snorkel or Scuba Dive Excursion to the Molokini Crater
  8. Take a Day Trip to Neighboring Lanai To Do Some Exploring
  9. Take a Day Trip to Neighboring Molokai To Do Some Exploring
  10. Have a Sunset Dinner at an Oceanfront Restaurant in Lahaina
  11. Take a Dolphin or Whale Watching Cruise (Whales are Seasonal)
  12. Take a Zodiac Snorkeling Trip Around the Island of Lanai
  13. Attend a Luau at the Hyatt in Kaanapali
  14. Golf Some of Maui's Incredible Golf Courses

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