Maui Day Tour by Car Private and Customizable

4–8 hours Private tour

Maui Day Tour by Car Private and Customizable, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the Valley Isle exactly how you want on this private, fully customizable driving tour of Maui where you design the route. This day trip fits your preferences, allowing you to choose between high-altitude crater vistas, lush volcanic valleys, or historic coastal surf towns. Avoid rigid timelines, set your own pace, and decide how long to spend at each scenic stop. Your guide handles all driving so you can relax, take stunning photos, and immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture.

Select your stops: Choose between otherworldly volcanic summits or historic plantation towns.

Choose your route: Pick between trekking through rainforest valleys or tracing black-lava shores.

Pick your duration: Spend time at the park or coastal lookouts as you prefer.

Customize your focus: Decide whether to hunt for wild green sea turtles or explore sacred heritages.

Please note: The advertised itinerary is a sample; your final route can be modified on the day of the tour to suit your preferences.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Private professional local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Fully customizable itinerary layout
Included: Haleakala National Park Entrance Fee
Included: Hotel or harbor pickup and drop-off
Included: Iao Valley State Monument entry fees

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Haleakala National Park

2 hours Admission included

Stop 1 — Choose one option:

Option A: Haleakala National Park Summit View — Journey up the winding mountain roads to the 10,023-foot volcanic summit of Haleakala to marvel at the otherworldly, Mars-like crater slopes above the clouds.
Iao Valley State Monument

45 min Admission included

Option B: Iao Valley State Monument Exploration — Take a gentle walk through a lush, rainforest-blanketed valley floor to view the iconic 1,200-foot volcanic Iao Needle.
Ho'okipa Beach Park

30 min

Stop 2 — Choose one option:

Option A: Ho’okipa Beach Overlook — Watch professional windsurfers tackle world-class waves and spot wild Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles basking along the shoreline.
Paia

45 min

Option B: Historic Paia Town Stroll — Walk through a colorful, historic sugarcane plantation town filled with local boutiques, rustic surf shops, and classic bohemian charm.
Ke‘anae Point

45 min

Stop 3 — Choose one option:

Option A: Ke‘anae Peninsula Lookout — Experience the raw power of the Pacific Ocean crashing against jagged, jet-black volcanic rock peninsulas along the coastal highway.
Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden

45 min Admission included

Option B: Garden of Eden Arboretum View — Stop at a breathtaking botanical paradise featuring panoramic ocean views, massive bamboo forests, and vibrant tropical flora.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Complimentary pickup is included from your centrally located Maui hotel or the designated cruise ship harbor. Please specify your pickup location at the time of booking.