Oahu to Maui: Best of Maui Tour – Sips, Sites & Bites

Round-trip Airfare Included

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Kahului, Maui, roundtrip transportation from the Kahului Airport (OGG) and a sightseeing land tour is included.

Discover Haleakala National Park

Experience Maui’s highlights on this laid-back journey showcasing nature’s finery, historic landmarks, and charming country towns. Haleakala is truly magnificent in the daytime hours; bathed in sunlight which brings its steep slopes to center stage and when endemic wildlife freely roams the landscape. Leisurely observe Nene geese in their native habitat and discover the secret of the rare Silversword plant.

Explore Scenic Overlooks and Stunning Views

Continue your journey as you descend through the Haleakala Visitor Center Overlook Areas, offering sweeping views of Kula and upcountry Maui. Stop for a delicious lunch at Hali’imaile General Store and experience the flavors of Maui. Then, enjoy a tour of Pau Vodka Distillery. (Guests under 21 must wait outside during tastings, and a valid ID is required.)

Browse Local Shops in Paniolo Town, Makawao

As you travel through upcountry Maui, visit the charming shops in the historic paniolo town. Experience the authentic atmosphere of this former Hawaiian cowboy town and take in the local culture.

Explore Iao Valley and Iao Needle

After a short walk past a meandering stream through a forest full of native Hawaiian plants, gaze high above at the iconic Iao Needle – a natural outcropping jutting from the mountain side; covered in emerald green vegetation and towering 1,200 feet over Iao valley. The valley is rich in history as a former ancient burial site for Hawaii’s royalty.

Highlights Include:

Fly from Oahu (HNL) to Kahului (OGG)
Haleakala National Park is home to over 1,000 different species of plant life. During the 38-mile drive to the summit you will view the magnificent silver sword plant, found nowhere else on earth, and will pass ancient sacred locations, and breathtaking views from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Hakeakaka was was formed approximately 1 million years ago through the building up of layers of flowing lava. It has been a sacred location for Polynesian people who settled on the island 400-650 A.D.
Haleakala Visitor Center Overlook Areas , constructed in 1936, is a small stone structure on the edge of a cliff.
Experience Climate and Topographical Changes as you gently glide through the varying elevations. Keep an eye out for the Silversword plant that is only found at Haleakala, and the rare Nene Goose.
Views of Kula and upcountry Maui come into focus when approaching the open country slopes of the district meet agricultural land in this rustic region, home to early Portuguese and Chinese immigrant plantation workers.
Makawao Town
Hali’imaile General Store (lunch included)
Pau Vodka Distillery Tour
‘Iao Valley, a dense rainforest and ancient battleground, it was a burial site for ancient Hawaiian royalty. The iconic, greenery covered ‘Iao Needle towers 1,20 feet above the valley floor.
Return to Oahu (HNL) from Kahului (OGG)