Day Trip Oahu to Maui: Sips, Sites and Bites
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15 hours
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Escape to the east side of Maui for day on this all-inclusive tour which includes airfare from Oahu to Maui, transportation from the Kahului Airport (OGG) and a sightseeing tour.
See the best of east Maui on this experiential sightseeing day trip with your informative local guide. Journey to Haleakala National Park to explore the raw natural beauty of Haleakala Crater known as the "House of the Sun." Glimpse Maui's stunning landscape from what seems like the top of the world.
Stop for a curated lunch at Hali’imaile General Store, to savor the flavors of Maui. Enjoy a tour at Hali’imaile Distillery. NOTE: Guests under 21 must wait outside during tastings (15–20 minutes), and a valid photo ID is required.
Marvel at the towering Iao Needle and stroll through the verdant Iao Valley.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Haleakala is known for rapidly changing weather conditions and dense clouds and rain are common. As a result, clear viewing of the sunrise is not guaranteed, and the tour operates rain or shine. Refunds will be granted only when the tour is cancelled for safety reasons.
The high altitude at the summit area may complicate health conditions and breathing difficulties. Elderly visitors, pregnant women, young children, and those with respiratory or heart conditions should consult their doctor prior to touring. Walk slowly and drink water to avoid dehydration. If you have gone scuba diving, you should wait at least 24 hours before going on this tour.
What To Expect
Haleakala National Park
Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its unique volcanic features, its long scenic drive with numerous overlooks, and the rare, endemic wildlife, flora and fauna.
Haleakala Crater
Views from what seems like the top of the world!
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What‘s Included
Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Haleakala National Park admission
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All encompassing tour of Maui from Ohua with flight
curiosityseeker19,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Note: departure at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport restrooms are downstairs, inside accessible by elevator. One has to get to the airport on your own to Hawaiian Airlines for a.quick flight. I must state that Hawaiian Airlines provided excellent service for the handicap. Once at the airport Polynesia Adventures tour takes over and arranges everything. Once at the Kahulu Airport make your way to the designated stop where you will transfer at Safeway supermarket to your tour bus. Restroom outside at airport.. After a long drive up the mountain of Haleakala National Park to the Haleakala Volcano to see the2.5 mile crater from last eruption of 1790. Bus can only go as far as the visitor's center, a lookout and restroom break. Able body tourist can hike up to the summit. They are building wind turbines there. Cool temperatures and very windy. Twice the wind almost blew my wheelchair over the cliff. Then off to Iao Valley State Park tropical rainforest to hike through the Iao Ethnobotanic Garden. Loved it and its emphasis on Hawaiian crop production ancient farming technics. From there one walks across the bridge but the uphill climb is for able bodied only. View the roaring river. At Makawao our included lunch at Hali'maile General Store restaurant, a former merchandise store now a busy popular restaurant Official entrance upfront has many steps. Handicap entrance is on the parking lot side.Good service, I believe my server was the owner. I ate fish. You have to request salt and pepper. Nonalcoholic drinks included. Afterwards we toured the glassblowing demonstration and art gallery across the street. Loved it. Next door is the Hali'imaile Distillery for a tour and tasting with a small souvenir shoppe. This organic farm makes Pineapple vodka. Afterwards we visited the Maui Tropical Plantation in Wailuku. Love this place. Tropical orchards, fruit and vegetable market, gift shop with restaurant and shop in the back . Beautiful landscaped with electic art works of wood or metal. Restrooms way in the backyard. Wish we spent more time here. Wheelchair accessible. Then homeward bound to your hotel or to Kahulu Airport.
Worth the $, Dress warm
H5281TSkathyc,Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience! I learned about some of the culture and watched a beautiful (and cold) sunrise. We couldn't imagine being cold in Hawaii, and it happened.
Mitchell was the best storyteller of history..I am more informed about the environment and culture, more than ever..
Arnold W,May 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All of the stops were great….all of the history was great…seeing the culture and hearing the culture was fabulous…I recommend highly.. Arnold
Excellent tour
amandaf765,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mel is wonderful and so funny. Thank you. He has a lot of knowledge about thr island and its history. I would book a tour again.
day trip to Maui
V2467SSjorgeh,Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Salesi was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a great service. the air-conditioning need to be reset to a confortable temperature. was top cold.
Great view of Haleakala Crater
frankpF1716GW,Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carley was an excellent guide. She is knowledgeable and attentive to her guests. View of crater was just awesome.
A great day in Maui!!!
DougC1615,Jan 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carly was terrific!!!!! She was a deeply involved with the fires that occurred. In Maui and was a very caring person.
For the amount we paid $1560.87 for three, it was a waste of our hard end money.
JesusB R,Nov 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00First of all our flight confirmation no was messed up. Polynesian Adventure told us we should check in round trip. But these confirmation number did not work. Mind you they gave us two different confirmation numbers and none gave us our return boarding passes and none worked. We had to look for help. After arriving in Maui the Polynesian representative called us and scolded us for not calling them when we arrived. She was very rude. She treated me like a kid. There were no instructions whatsoever to call them. The tour itself was terrible. Many of the supposed stop we were going to go were abandoned. For example, on the trip to Mokawao town where we were supposed to spend an hour there but instead we just passed thru it. The amount we paid to this tour at $529 person feels like a rip off. The only saving grace was our driver.
Road to Hana with Salese
V2807AKlaurak,Oct 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sales tour The Road To Hana was very interesting and informative. Felt very grateful that I took this tour. Thank you Salese
First visit to Maui
bjsully,May 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kanela was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Obviously loves his island and showed us the best of it. Nothing was an effort to engage and create a great experience of Maui. Provided options for continuing experiencing more of Maui. Great tour and value. Thoroughly recommend.
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