Your complete guide to Maui
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on Haleakala, Kaanapali, the road to Hana, and day trips across Maui, from Kihei to Paia.
Top-rated activities on Maui
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Top destinations in and around Maui
From Kaanapali on the west shore to Wailea, the road to Hana, and the slopes of Haleakala further inland.
Kaanapali
Kaanapali's resort beach, Beach Walk and Black Rock snorkeling, plus catamaran departures and what a stay here actually offers.
Wailea & Makena: Maui's Resort Coast and Big Beach
Wailea's resorts and Makena's wild coast: what a stay here costs, why Big Beach is beautiful and dangerous, and where the pavement ends.
Lahaina, Maui: What the Historic Town Is Today
Lahaina after the 2023 fire: what has reopened, what hasn't, and how to visit the historic town on Maui's west coast with respect.
Haleakala & Upcountry
Haleakala's summit and the Upcountry farms around it: sunrise, sunset, cold air, and where to base yourself in Kula and Makawao.
Hana & the Road to Hana
Hana and the windward coast: Paia, Hookipa, waterfalls and black sand along the Hana Highway, and why the drive takes a full day.
Molokini Crater
Molokini crater snorkeling explained: what it costs, when to go, and why no boat ever lets you set foot on the rim.
Things to do on Maui
Sunrise at the Haleakala summit, snorkeling at Molokini, whale watching, and windsurfing at Hookipa — the best things to do on Maui.
Molokini snorkel cruises
Boat trips from Maalaea or Wailea out to the Molokini crater for snorkeling in clear, sheltered water.
Haleakala volcano tours
Sunrise and daytime tours to the 3,055-meter Haleakala summit, including reserved sunrise-viewing access.
Road to Hana tours
Guided or self-drive routes along the roughly 100-kilometer Road to Hana, with stops at waterfalls and Paia.
Luau dinners and shows
Evening luau options around Lahaina and Kaanapali with a buffet dinner and a Polynesian dance and fire-knife show.
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
Haleakala Sunrise Reservation: How to Book It Step by Step
How to book the required Haleakala sunrise reservation on recreation.gov: the 60-day window, the 3-7 a.m. slot, and the separate park entrance fee.
Road to Hana Map: Every Stop in Order From Paia to Kipahulu
A stop-by-stop map of the Road to Hana, from Paia to the Kipahulu pools, so you can visualize the drive before picking what to see.
Molokini Snorkel Tour from Maalaea: What to Expect
How the Molokini snorkel trip from Maalaea Harbor works: shorter crossing, boat types, and a typical morning on the water.
Best Time to Visit Maui
Maui has two seasons, not four. Here's how whales, surf, rain and the Haleakala summit chill shape when to go.
Do You Need a Rental Car in Maui?
No interstate, limited buses, and a summit bus can't reach. Here's when a Maui rental car is essential and when tours cover you instead.
Whale Watching Tour from Lahaina: What to Expect
A Lahaina whale watching cruise in the Auau Channel, December to April, half-day at sea, no sighting guaranteed. How the tour actually works.
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
3 Days in Maui: The First-Timer's Itinerary
A 3-day Maui itinerary for first-timers: a Kaanapali base, a Molokini snorkel trip, a Haleakala sunrise, and a taste of the Hana Highway.
Five Days in Maui With Kids: Kaanapali, Kihei and Kahului
A 5-day Maui itinerary for families with young children, spread across Kaanapali, Kihei, Maalaea and Kahului, built around flat, easy days.
Seven Days in Maui: A Complete Island Itinerary
A seven-day Maui itinerary covering Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kihei, Wailea-Makena, Haleakala and Hana, with realistic driving times between bases.
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