Top 10 Activities on Maui

My favorite of all of the Hawaiian Islands is Maui. It offers a little bit of everything you could imagine on a beautiful tropical island. Beautiful beaches, amazing water activities, hikes through the rainforest, quaint towns, waterfalls, a volcano and more! 

Check out my Top 10 list of things to do when visiting Maui.

1. Take a sunrise bike ride tour down Haleakala. Believe me when I say nothing will take your breath away like watching the sun come up over the volcanic crater at the top of Haleakala! Worried about the ride down? Don’t be! Its all down hill, and easy no matter what you’re fitness level. 
2. Look for secluded beaches. With 120 miles of beaches along its coastline, Maui has no shortage of places to stop! Drive down the coast from your resort and look for one of the many quaint, secluded beaches, and have a day all to yourselves! 
3. Drive the Road to Hana and hop in the waterfalls. This drive will take you a full day to complete, but driving the Hana Highway's switchbacks is not to be missed! Along the way you’ll find fruit stands and small markets to stop at, as well as small waterfalls just a short walk off the road. Plan to stop frequently to check it all out!
4. Swim in the Seven Sacred Pools. Once you’ve made it out to the town Hana, take the short drive out to the Seven Sacred Pools. A cascade of 7 separate waterfalls dropping from one pool into the next, this sight is definitely not to be missed. And you can swim in the pools at the bottom of each waterfall! 
5. Snorkel Molokini. Take a guided snorkeling trip out to this extinct volcanic crater just off the coast of Maui! It is now a nature preserve with a wide array of sea life making their home in the peaceful waters. One of the top experiences for many who visit Maui!
6. Explore the towns. While known best for the towns of Lahaina and Kahului, there are many small towns scattered all over the island with local shops, restaurants, and artists. Take an afternoon or evening to go explore some of the culture!
7. Go to the Old Lahaina Luau. An entire evening, right on the beach in Lahaina, this luau will take you on a Polynesian journey! Including a full dinner along with the show, it is well worth the time and money to have this unique view into the island culture. 
8. Relax at your resort! Walk the beach, swim in the pools, sit on a lounge and drink a Mai Tai, and just forget about your everyday life! 
9. Hike the Iao Valley. Tailored to many different fitness levels, there is a walk/hike for everyone through the rainforest that is the Iao Valley.
10. Watch for whales! If you’re lucky enough to be in Maui from Mid-November through early April, you’ll have the opportunity to see the majestic humpback whales that migrate to the warm waters of Maui each year. You can take a number of whale watching tours, or you can watch for them from a snorkeling tour, and many times you can watch them right from the beach!

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