4 Hiking Tours on Maui We Would Put on an Itinerary

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Meet at Kahului Park & Ride at 9:30 a.m. for a small-group ride along the Hana Highway, then hike through East Maui rainforest with guides such as Des, Michael, Joel, and Abby. Expect streams, slippery rocks, waterfall pools, optional jumps, local plants, fruit tastings, snacks, and lunch. Water-friendly footwear is essential.

“My favorite part was definitely seeing the waterfalls. I did expect to see more wildlife… definitely more birds. But our guide couldn’t have done a better job. She made it fun and informative!”

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2.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Follow the Hana Highway from Kahului into East Maui with a local guide such as Pasco, Des, Sara, or Gail. Walk 2.5 miles through rainforest, find at least three waterfalls, swim in tropical pools, and choose a 10 to 15-foot rock jump. Lunch, snacks, water, and resort pickup are included.

“Had a Great and knowledge tour guide (Sara) and amazing scenery. We Got to swim, hike, and cliff jump!”

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3.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend about eight hours on Maui’s Road to Hana in a private Jeep with guide Alec. You can shape the day around waterfalls, swimming holes, a bamboo forest, black sand beaches, sea turtles, local food, and photography. The route usually reaches halfway to two-thirds of the way to Hana, giving you more time outside the Jeep and less time simply driving.

“Alec is laid back yet adventurous which is a perfect match for our family! Countless friends who drove themselves on the Road to Hana said it was not worth the trek. Alec explained that most people are in such a rush to get to Hana that they miss all of the beautiful sites along the way which is what happened in these cases. While we only made it 3/4 of the way to Hana, we saw everything on our list. Alec took care of every detail - water, snacks, lunch, photos, etc - allowing us to truly enjoy every minute of our day. Even returning us to our hotel almost…”

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4.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Follow two streams through East Maui’s rainforest with guides such as Gale, PT, or Kaden. You’ll visit three to five waterfalls, swim in freshwater pools, learn about ti, bamboo, taro, and local fruit, and stop for a picnic lunch. The five-hour hike includes water, snacks, a backpack, and optional hotel pickup.

“I loved all the information and knowledge that was provided about the plants”

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