The 10 Best Tours from Kahului & Central Maui

1.Deluxe Halfway to Hana: Private Tour from Kahului

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of Maui’s private Halfway to Hana tour, with waterfalls, turtles, banana bread, local stories, flexible stops, and practical booking tips.

“Joe was a wonderful guide. He knew all the perfects spots for pictures, turtle watching and where old Hawaii meets new. So many waterfalls!!! He did a great job in providing us with the history of the area. It was fascinating and beautiful beyond words!”

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2.Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · from $120Best value

Explore Kahului’s rainforest on a family-friendly hike to two waterfalls, with swimming, optional 10-foot jumps, snacks, and local stories.

“The hike was beautiful and our tour guide Nick was awesome! Would definitely recommend!!”

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3.Central Maui: Two-Island Scenic Helicopter Flight to Molokai

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 55 min · from $369

Fly from Maui to Molokai for waterfalls, sea cliffs, Iao Valley, and sweeping island views on a 55-minute helicopter tour.

“Family of 4. We really enjoyed this experience. Great views, insightful instructor. Felt like we were traveling inside a drone through set of Jurassic World.”

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4.Maui Tour : Road to Hana Day Trip from Kahului Lunch, Water, Chip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $199

Review of Maui’s small-group Road to Hana tour, with waterfalls, black-sand beaches, banana bread, meals, pickup, and practical tips.

“Malia, our tour guide, was absolutely amazing. Very informative and seemed to know just about everything about Maui/Hana. Opportunity for great photos. Also got to try a lot of local banana breads, tried lilikoi ice cream, and local chocolate. The dark chocolate is not good at all imo, but still a cool experience.”

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5.Private Haleakala Summit & Stroll from Kahului

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Haleakalā summit tour from Kahului, with Hosmer’s Grove, short hikes, local guides, snacks, and practical booking advice.

“It was wonderful to have a private tour that provided flexibility for us. Luke was a terrific guide and the scenery is breathtaking”

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6.Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Kahului Heavenly Hana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242

Review of Roberts Hawaii’s 8.5-hour Road to Hana shore excursion, with waterfalls, black sand, expert guides, lunch, costs, comfort, and cruise tips.

“Our guide Bjorn was fantastic! He shared so much information throughout the day and threw in some fun, extra stops. The lunch at Tony & Caroline’s was exceptionally good; one of the best burgers we’ve had - totally unexpected! The different waterfalls were beautiful and even though it’s a long tour, it’s so worth it!!”

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7.Doors-off West Maui and Molokai Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · from $403

Review of Air Maui’s 45-minute doors-off flight from Kahului over West Maui and Molokai, with sea cliffs, waterfalls, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing! I booked this tour for my husband’s birthday, and he loved it! Our pilot was fantastic, he made sure all passengers had an opportunity to view the sights of islands. One of the best things you can experience on Maui is to get a flight on helicopter! Absolutely recommend!”

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8.2.5-Hour Private Kiteboarding Lessons at Kanaha Beach in Kahului

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $394

Learn kite control, safety, and water skills in a private 2.5-hour lesson at Kanaha Beach Park, with gear and an instructor included.

“Great experience. Miki really took the time to explain kiteboarding to me. She made it very easy to follow and went at my pace.”

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9.Heavenly Hana Full-Day Excursion from Kahului

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9h 30m · from $274

Ride Maui’s Road to Hana through rainforests, waterfalls, black sand shores, and coastal lookouts on a 9.5-hour guided tour.

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10.Kahului Shore Excursion: Private Tropics of Maui & Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Explore Iao Valley, Maui Tropical Plantation, Makena, and turtle-filled Ho'okipa on a flexible private shore tour from Kahului.

“Very nice tour. We were able to adjust the schedule as we didn’t want to spend hours or a long time in the same spot. Since this was a private tour we were able to do so. We had a delicious lunch at Mam’s fish house which is a must go to if you can get in as usually there is a 6 month wait list for reservations. We went to a beach where a lot of surfers are which is a joy to watch and huge turtles are sunbathing. We saw the rain forest and where the desert lines up next to the rain forest. Cute little town with…”

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