Private Best Highlights of Maui

4.8 (6 reviews) 3–4 hours Private tour

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Private Best Highlights of Maui — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Iao needle located in the Iao valley — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is per vehicle (up to 6 passengers)

Cruise ship–friendly tour with pickup from Kahului Port. Departure times are 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

Travel in a private minivan as you explore the highlights of Maui. Journey through Kahului to historic Wailuku Town, nestled beneath the lush West Maui Mountains, and continue into the scenic Iao Valley.

Enjoy a stop at Maui Tropical Plantation, where you can stroll through beautiful gardens, take photos, and relax with refreshments available for purchase.

Your final stop is the Maui Ocean Center, the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Discover incredible marine life, including sharks and stingrays, and experience the immersive 3D Humpback Whale exhibit.

Perfect for couples, families, or small groups looking for a comfortable and personalized Maui experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: C Big Island Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees to Iao Valley

Not included

Not included: Snacks: Stop is made at local vendors for customers to purchase and foods or drinks they may like.
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Maui Ocean Center

Itinerary

Iao Valley

45 min Admission included

Come explore the highlights and secrets of West Maui! This experience starts with driving through the historical plantation town of Wailuku and visiting an ancient volcano that possess a spectacular rainforest valley known as Iao Valley, and is home to the famous Iao needle. Due to many years of erosion and rainfall, Iao valley has become a stunning lush green valley with a river running through its valley floor all while hosting many different species of flora and fauna. While enjoying the botanical garden you will learn about the history of this grand valley and the Hawaiians that first settled here along with one of the bitterest battles ever fought on Hawaiian soil.
Maui Tropical Plantation

40 min

Next is the Maui Tropical Plantation. Easy walking paths lead through tropical plants and enjoy the artfully displayed antique equipment from the old sugar milling days. The local gift shop has island made vodka, coconut candy and many other fun items! Tram Ride is not part of the tour.
Maui Ocean Center

40 min Admission not included

Customers must purchase their own entrance to the Maui Ocean Center. Prices may change without notice. Here is a link to their page that has admission costs.

https://mauioceancenter.com/buy-tickets/

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Maui Seaside Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
Maui Beach Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea
Maui Beach Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea
Kahului Airport
Sprecks Plantation House
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

and 4 more pickup points

Pickup available from your accommodation in Kahului, Wailea, Kihei or Lahaina. Enjoy a private minivan tour for up to 6 passengers, departing at 10:00 AM. Explore the highlights of West Maui, including Iao Valley, the Iao Needle, historic sites, scenic beaches, and more. Perfect for couples or small groups seeking a personalized experience

We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes before the PICK UP time

Using your ticket

We do not require customers to have a voucher or ticket upon check in. You can check in with your name.

Kahului Port: Exit the ship terminal building, you will then walk past signs numbered 1-5. Continue to exit the fence. Tell security you are waiting for PRE ARRANGED TAXI. YOU MUST SAY PRE ARRANGED TAXI, NOT tour or private tour. Stay there, and your guide will pull in to pick you up. Stay there, and your guide will pull in to pick you up. Check in 10 min prior.

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HOTEL:

We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10-15 minutes before the PICK UP time listed above.

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The entrance fee to Maui Ocean Center must be purchased by the customer. Stops can be customized since the tour is private.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheel Chair: The mini van has space for one collapsible wheel chair or small collapsible scooter.
Infants: You are welcome to bring a car seat for baby but you are not required to and they are allowed to sit in parents lap.

Options

Hotels -Lahaina 8:30 am

Duration: 5 hours: 4.5-5hrs

Lahaina: Only select 1 passenger on check out because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included
Hotel Kihei / Wailea 8:30 am

Duration: 4 hours: 4-4.5 hr

South Side Hotel Kihei/ Wailea: Only select 1 passenger on check out because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included
Hotels -Lahaina 1:30 pm

Duration: 5 hours: 4.5-5 hrs

Lahaina: Only select 1 passenger on check out because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included
KAHULUI CRUISE SHIP 1:30 pm

Duration: 4 hours: 3.5-4

Kahului Cruise Ship pick up : Only select 1 passenger on check out because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included
Hotel Kihei / Wailea 1:30 pm

Duration: 4 hours: 4-4.5 hr

Kihei / Wailea 1:30 pm: Only select 1 passenger on checkout because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included
KAHULUI CRUISE SHIP 8:30 am

Duration: 4 hours: 3.5-4 hr

Cruise ship pick up : Only select 1 passenger on check out because this tour is 1 private vehicle that can hold 6 passengers.

Pickup included