PRIVATE TOUR: PRICE IS PER VEHICLE - HOLDS 1-6 PASSENGERS. Cruise ship-friendly tour with Kahului Port pick up by private minivan 8:30 am and 1:30 pm are departure times. We start our drive through Kahului up the hill to Wailuku Town. The town sits in the shadow of the lush, ancient volcano known as Hale Mahina. The road heads directly into the erosion valley known as Iao. Maui Tropical Plantation. It’s the largest on Maui. Take advantage of all the flowers and ponds for a great photo op. Ice cream, coffee and other treats are for sale here. Grab one and relax under a Banyan Tree or walk over to the small pineapple farm. Our final stop is the renowned Maui Ocean Center. It is 3 acres big, making it the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Here you’ll find ocean wonders of all sorts, including a 750,000 gallon tank filled with sharks and stingrays. Become immersed in the 3D Humpback Whale experience that puts you up close and personal with these gentle giants.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance Fees
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Stop is made at local vendors for customers to purchase and foods or drinks they may like.
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Maui Seaside Hotel
2. Maui Beach Hotel
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Additional Info: CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS:
Kahului Port: When you exit the ship terminal building follow the fence and stand numbers 1-5 until you exit the security gate, cross the crosswalk, and continue to STAND 7 " Your guide will be holding a sign for you that says "TOPICS OF MAUI TOUR."Please plan to be at the designated departure location 10- 15 prior to departure time.
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.
Itinerary
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Iao Valley
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Maui Tropical Plantation
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Maui Ocean Center
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/
Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• 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.
