Experience Maui’s diverse landscapes – from the countryside to the coast – on this small-group luxury day trip. Aboard a luxury limo-van, soak in sweeping views from the Haleakala Crater in Haleakala National Park before descending into the beautiful Hana Coast rainforest. Travel through cowboy country, past waterfalls and bamboo forests and along the rugged Pacific coastline to Ho’okipa Beach. You’ll enjoy a light morning snack, ice-cold soft drinks on board and a gourmet Pacific Rim lunch including grilled chicken or seared ono with salads and fresh fruit. Throughout your journey, your guide will provide interesting commentary about the sights you see.
Highlights
- Small-group luxury day trip to Haleakala National Park and the Hana Coast rainforest
- Visit Maui’s beautiful highlights and journey along the rugged Pacific coastline aboard a luxury limo-van
- Soak in breathtaking panoramas from Haleakala Crater and visit the paniolo (cowboy) town of Makawao
- Dine on a gourmet Pacific Rim lunch in a scenic location
- Explore stunning waterfalls and bamboo forests of the Hana Coast rainforest
- Enjoy a light morning snack and ice-cold soft drinks on board
- Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a more personalized experience
Useful Information
Luxury Van Interior
After early-morning pickup from your Maui hotel, enjoy a light morning snack and begin your journey by luxury 8-seater limo-van to Haleakala National Park and the Hana Coast rainforest.
Travel through the picturesque Central Valley for 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your pickup location, and ascend to the pinnacle of Haleakala National Park at 10,023 feet (3,055 meters). When you arrive at the visitor’s center on the rim of the Haleakala Crater, marvel at breathtaking panoramas and enjoy countless photo opportunities before descending along the scenic mountain drive.
See cattle and dairy ranches on the way to the Hawaiian paniolo town of Makawao, which still has hitching posts from back when horses were more common than cars. Today, this quaint, rustic town is home to an eclectic group of little shops and boutiques, which you can browse during your free time here.
In between sightseeing, head to a scenic location -- depending on the weather and the group's preferences -- to relax and enjoy a gourmet Pacific Rim lunch served on linen tablecloths. Indulge in delectable dishes like grilled chicken, seared ono, organic mixed greens, vegetable pasta salad, fresh fruit and a fudge brownie.
After lunch, travel east through Ha’iku, whose grass is a beautiful emerald green. See bountiful avocados, citrus fruits, bananas and exotic flowers growing in the countryside before arriving finally at the spectacular Hana Coast rainforest. Get out and stretch your legs and explore stunning waterfalls and bamboo forests, soaking in the tropical atmosphere.
Hop back in the limo-van and continue on the Road to Hana, along the rugged Pacific coast, to the farming community of Ke’anae. Here, walk around and discover a traditional way of life that has endured for more than 500 years.
On your return journey, stop by Ho’okipa Beach, which reigns supreme as the world's premier windsurfing beach. Get out and feel the cool ocean breeze, and catch a glimpse of talented windsurfers putting on an aquatic show!
You'll arrive back at your Maui hotel in the early evening.
Travel through the picturesque Central Valley for 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your pickup location, and ascend to the pinnacle of Haleakala National Park at 10,023 feet (3,055 meters). When you arrive at the visitor’s center on the rim of the Haleakala Crater, marvel at breathtaking panoramas and enjoy countless photo opportunities before descending along the scenic mountain drive.
See cattle and dairy ranches on the way to the Hawaiian paniolo town of Makawao, which still has hitching posts from back when horses were more common than cars. Today, this quaint, rustic town is home to an eclectic group of little shops and boutiques, which you can browse during your free time here.
In between sightseeing, head to a scenic location -- depending on the weather and the group's preferences -- to relax and enjoy a gourmet Pacific Rim lunch served on linen tablecloths. Indulge in delectable dishes like grilled chicken, seared ono, organic mixed greens, vegetable pasta salad, fresh fruit and a fudge brownie.
After lunch, travel east through Ha’iku, whose grass is a beautiful emerald green. See bountiful avocados, citrus fruits, bananas and exotic flowers growing in the countryside before arriving finally at the spectacular Hana Coast rainforest. Get out and stretch your legs and explore stunning waterfalls and bamboo forests, soaking in the tropical atmosphere.
Hop back in the limo-van and continue on the Road to Hana, along the rugged Pacific coast, to the farming community of Ke’anae. Here, walk around and discover a traditional way of life that has endured for more than 500 years.
On your return journey, stop by Ho’okipa Beach, which reigns supreme as the world's premier windsurfing beach. Get out and feel the cool ocean breeze, and catch a glimpse of talented windsurfers putting on an aquatic show!
You'll arrive back at your Maui hotel in the early evening.
Itinerary
Pacific Rim lunch menu:
Choice of Southpointe or Pacifica main course:
Grilled herb-marinated chicken breast
Kula mixed organic greens
Roasted corn and black bean relish
Buttermilk ranch dressing and a roasted garlic tortilla
Lightly blackened 7-spice seared ono
Kula organic greens
Black olive and caper relish
Wasabi aioli spread and a sundried tomato tortilla
Accompanied with:
Fresh garden vegetable pasta salad with basil pesto vinaigrette
Chilled Maui Gold pineapple
Triple-chocolate fudge brownie with toasted Hamakua-grown macadamia nuts
*Vegetarian main course substitute:
Lettuce wrap filled with veggies
Roasted corn and black bean relish with a Maui herb and garlic vinaigrette dipping sauce
Lunch is elegantly served on linen tablecloths with linen napkins, crystalline plates and flatware, and includes tropical island fruit juices and bottled water.
Choice of Southpointe or Pacifica main course:
Grilled herb-marinated chicken breast
Kula mixed organic greens
Roasted corn and black bean relish
Buttermilk ranch dressing and a roasted garlic tortilla
Lightly blackened 7-spice seared ono
Kula organic greens
Black olive and caper relish
Wasabi aioli spread and a sundried tomato tortilla
Accompanied with:
Fresh garden vegetable pasta salad with basil pesto vinaigrette
Chilled Maui Gold pineapple
Triple-chocolate fudge brownie with toasted Hamakua-grown macadamia nuts
*Vegetarian main course substitute:
Lettuce wrap filled with veggies
Roasted corn and black bean relish with a Maui herb and garlic vinaigrette dipping sauce
Lunch is elegantly served on linen tablecloths with linen napkins, crystalline plates and flatware, and includes tropical island fruit juices and bottled water.
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