I've lived in Kihei for many years, but have wanted to know more about the history of our town…read more Thankfully, I found that Keith does a FREE walking tour of Kihei that takes about 90 minutes. So, we signed up on their website, which is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people, so it won't be crowded. We met outside the Kihei Library. Keith was there, eager to get to know us and we got to know each other. Keith is a fountain of information and had a notebook of visual aids to share with us. We had a short walk through Kalama Park and learned lots of the history of Kihei, back through the time of the Hawaiian kingdom, during World War II and the present day. The mystery of the life size Humpback Whale statue was solved. Who made it? How did it wind up here? Who adds a giant lei to it twice a year? My favorite part was learning about the Maps of the Mokupuni, and finding our Ahupua'a and Moku. The tour ended with a beautiful sunset from the seawall at Kalama Park. Please don't forget to tip your nice tour guide!

Keith offers 2 free 90 min tours one of Kihei one for Wailuku. We've been on both and they are…read moreexcellent. The Wailuku one starts at the court house and wanders over to the Iao theater. He goes through lots of explanation for 12 of the 30 murals in this town. We've seen these murals many years so was interesting to learn about the artists and reason behind them. Be sure to tip him at the end for the wonderful experience.

We had to reschedule our hike day..due to the Kona low and the office staff were more than helpful…read more This is not our first hike with Hike Maui... we've come to Maui for the past 50 years..37 times to be exact... and Hike Maui is our go to during the past 20 years when we want to get out into the rainforest. We have taken three of their "Morning Walks" with our grandkids and it's a perfect introduction to hiking. Honestly we've had three different ...wonderful.. experiences. It's not strenuous and you're taken back to some private land that you'd not have access to if you just drove up and parked (if you found a parking spot) and hiked back in. We were lucky to have the lovely, fun, and knowledgeable guide named Randolyn ..aka Ran. She was the perfect blend of kind, patient and engaging with the grandkids, and very helpful with us old folks! On the drive on the way home she advised a few newbies to the island where some great places to eat were... they greatly appreciated her ideas! She had the most pleasant demeanor.... :) If you want a fun morning walk, call Hike Maui

I would give 10 stars if I had the choice…read more This was an easy Rainforest walk package with a little adventure of diving and swimming in the water added in, if you wanted to that is - no force. Brian was just soo fun, and soo informative. He balanced all our interests absolutely wonderfully, it was just amazing. The kid was thrilled with the his dino costume (Oh my god! the costume, he wore it on the Entire trip except when jumping off the rocks ofcourse), the adult in the other group with all the geological tectonics knowledge that flowed like an uninterrupted volcano from his mouth...non stop, and me with all the native plant life info. The Hala tree amazed me and so did the big red flower- torch ginger, which actually looks like a vibrant staff fit for a king. I would never have learnt about them in detail if not for this trip. All this besides the actual trip to the waterfalls, the encouragement he gave to the other group was astounding (I don't swim myself unfortunately, or the fun would have tripled for me). He supported, guided, advised, and made them have the time of their life with the diving and the swimming. Three cheers to the B.Rex. Hike Maui site itself had useful info for the walk and I brought the water shoes after reading about it on their site, it really worked great out there. Pick up was right on time and the directions were pretty clear, but u could have mentioned near Kahului Park and Ride, I mistook the 8 min drive for 8 min walk, and walked up from my hotel ! Hike Maui arranged for backpacks and that was very useful too. To just it throw it on our shoulders and walk freely. The little snacks were good after the walk. The best part was the passion fruit which was handed out as a parting gift. It was my first time to eat that fruit too. Note: The waterfalls are accessible privately with rental car too. You could explore the area in your own sweet time. But I did notice there were not many signs with specific directions inside the forest. And no labels on the plants. Most places no mobile signals either. That said, you could do it on your own. I cannot say enough about this trip. It is for all ages and a great little Maui to explore comfortably. PS: Hope Brian wins the Halloween costume contest today ( 31st Oct 2025)

We thoroughly enjoyed our pineapple tour. Our tour guide was not only knowledgeable but she had a…read moregreat way of presenting the pineapple "process" A must go to for everyone coming to Maui! We loved having the pineapples to take . so delicious!!!! Thank you for all! Carol and Kathy

This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui! Our tour guide, Gabe, was absolutely…read morefantastic. He mentioned it was his first day, but honestly, I find that hard to believe. He was knowledgeable about the entire pineapple-growing process. Not to mention made us laugh We learned so much about how pineapples are planted, grown, and harvested. It was fascinating to hear about the life cycle of a pineapple, the care that goes into growing them, and what makes Maui Gold pineapples so unique and sweet. Of course, the star of the show was the pineapple itself. It was hands down the sweetest, juiciest, and most delicious pineapple I've ever tasted. After trying one, it's hard to go back to grocery store pineapple! The gift shop was also wonderful, with lots of cute souvenirs, gifts, and pineapple-themed items to browse. If you're visiting Maui, I highly recommend adding the Maui Gold Pineapple Tour to your itinerary.

If I could give more stars I would. Casey offers the coolest knowledge about coffee and all of the…read morevegetation found on his farm. Not only is this highly informational, this might be the best view in all of Maui. I've been to Maui 5 + times and have never had a more fun, informational, person to person experience. Very highly highly recommended time and time again.

This was a really enjoyable and memorable afternoon while in Kula. If you are here to learn all…read moreabout coffee and tour a roastery, this isnt the right place. If you are interested in spending some time with a true gem of a person in one of the most beautiful places on Maui while exploring an expansive garden, then this is the the right place. Honestly, When Casey Shim welcomes you to his "utopia", thats exactly what it is. With high-elevation bi-coastal views of Maui island, surrounded by rolling green hills, fruit trees and flowers, up in the clouds, just standing on the property was a surreal experience. From there, you will spend time touring the garden, learning a bit about coffee and all the very many kinds of plants and fruit trees on the property. We even got to meet some horses and saw at least 3 geckos! At the end of the tour you can purchase some freshly bagged coffee as well as some coffee candy treats which were quite good. While not the traditional coffee tour you might expect, this was truly one of the highlights of our time in Kula and would recommend this to anyone open to spending some time in a beautiful place with a very very nice host.

Gorgeous property in the country side of Maui. My family and I enjoyed the various flowers and…read morescenery. We purchased lots of lavender gifts to bring home, and ate the delicious lavender scones with spreads.

After checking out of our hotel, we needed to kill some time before our red-eye flight out of Maui,…read moreso we decided to stop by Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm. We had visited before in 2012 during lavender season, which was lovely, but coming in mid-January there really wasn't much to see. Admission is $5 per person, and there's a café and gift shop on-site for souvenirs. During our previous visit, we really enjoyed the lavender scone and iced tea from the café. The views at the top are still beautiful, but I'd honestly recommend visiting only when lavender is in season to make it worthwhile. Also worth noting: it's quite windy in this part of Maui, and the terrain is very steep, so walking around can be a bit challenging.

This is our second time visiting Maui and we wanted to do the Road to Hana but neither my husband…read moreor myself felt like driving all day long on our short vacation. Luckily for us, the Airbnb we decide to stay in had Kelsey's card. We gave her a call last minute and she was more than willing to do a half day Road to Hana tour. Long story short, we had a great time and she is a great tour guide at a reasonable price. If you are a foodie, make sure you stop at the BBQ spot, Ka Haku Smoke Shack. It was to die for, seriously, it was that good.

We had a joyful day with Kelsey. She tailored the day to fit what we wanted to do and understood…read moreour limits as folks over age 65. We arranged the day so we could have lunch at an authentic bbq which was incredibly delicious. Saw the best stops on the road to Hanna that a big tour bus would miss. We ended up going to the Ioa Valley and waded in a mountain stream. Wow. Can check that off my bucket list! Booking Kelsey was the smartest thing we did on our trip to Maui.

We had an incredible experience with Kat on our Road to Hana tour. If you want to see Maui through…read morethe eyes of a local while learning lessons about the lore and culture, there is no better choice than to go with Kat! She is incredible and her tour is super informative, engaging, and top-notch. Truly worth every penny! I will recommend Kat's services and Hana tour to all of my friends who have the joy of visiting Maui!!

We had such an incredible experience with Kat at Oui Tour Maui! If you're taking the trip to Hana,…read morethis is the way to go. Oui Tour Maui is the only way to experience Hana and the true Hawaiian culture like a local. Our experience was so personalized and intimate. Kat is so friendly and knowledgeable. Our day was filled with learning and laughs - Kat treats you like family and we are so blessed to have met her!

Bryan is a great guide. Very knowledgeable about Maui…read more Bryan drove us to Hana on Christmas eve. Perhaps the best tour we have ever experienced. Bryan was great in providing context for the much of the history of Maui. The Hana side of Maui is so different from the West Coast (Waiea, Kapua, Kihei), very rugged. It is very worth seeing and Bryan is an ideal guide.

5 stars Absolutely the best day....Keenan our driver was…read moregreat and flexible with what we did along the road. A lot of good laughs along the way. We are a family of 9 with 4 grandchildren. They had a blast....

January 16, 2026 - After talking a few days before, and booking the reverse road to Hana trip, we…read moremet up with Kellen. Kellen's vehicle was a very clean and comfortable newer Jeep Wagoneer. My wife, Kari, broke her foot 2 days ago so we modified our excursions and eliminated hiking to attractions. Kellen quickly came up with some alternatives and explained/described them perfectly. Kellen's knowledge of the area, the plants, the trees, and the sights were full of insight and knowledge that only a local would have! We throughly enjoyed it. His driving was superb, professional, and cautious (complete with short horn honks on the countless 1 lane blind turns). We enjoyed the small independent farms, stands, and choices for lunch too. As a side note, Kellen's personal relationship with those owners opened the door to Kari being able to use a non-public restroom. We truly appreciated your assistance helping Kari to the lookouts, negotiating the roadsides, and especially to the swim under a waterfall (Kellen knew the easiest to access and really made getting to it possible for Kari). We hope others utilize this personalized service. -JoeandKari

We had an incredible experience with Local Maui Tours and our amazing guide, Kellen! The tour was…read moreboth fun and informative, and we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Maui. Kellen was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire day feel special. One of the highlights was the breathtaking drive along the Kahekili Highway (Highway 340) -- a scenic, single-lane road winding along West Maui with unforgettable views. Kellen brought the journey to life with local stories and insight. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Maui!

I had a beautiful beach day. Ellie is a wonderful guide and so personable that you feel like you're…read morespending time with a good friend.

Met Ellie as we got off the ship. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She loves Maui and has…read moreso much information about the history of the island. The rate she charges is reasonable for a private tour. She provided drinks and excellent hospitality. Thank you Ellie for making our trip so epic!!!