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Home/Destinations/Maui/Maui in 1 day
1 day · Maui itinerary

Maui in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Maui? Hit the water and the sunset. Here is how to spend one perfect day on the Valley Isle — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Molokini snorkel
  2. 2Beach time
  3. 3Sunset sail
  4. 4Luau

Morning: Molokini

Snorkel the crystal crater and Turtle Town.

Afternoon: beach

Relax on a golden west-coast beach.

Evening: luau or sail

A sunset sail or a traditional luau.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Maui — prices per person.

Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui
Maui
Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui
5.0(309)·2 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu
Oahu
Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu
5.0(144)·2h–2h 30min
from$236/ person
via Viator
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu
Oahu
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu
4.9(3,819)·3 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour from Shore at Turtle Town
Maui
Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour from Shore at Turtle Town
5.0(213)·2 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
Big Island Of Hawaii
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
5.0(261)·2–3 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History
Honolulu
Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History
4.8(3,878)·4 hours
from$146/ person
via Viator
Private Road to Hana Tour Black Sand Beach/Waterfalls/Sea Turtles
Maui
Private Road to Hana Tour Black Sand Beach/Waterfalls/Sea Turtles
5.0(234)·8 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Maui Parasailing Experience from Ka'anapali
Maui
Maui Parasailing Experience from Ka'anapali
4.9(416)·1 hour
from$89/ person
via Viator

Maui in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Maui in one day?
Yes — snorkel Molokini in the morning, relax on the beach in the afternoon, and finish with a sunset sail or a traditional luau.
What is the best one-day Maui tour?
A Molokini snorkel cruise combined with a sunset sail or a luau is the perfect one-day plan.
Is one day enough for Maui?
One day covers the water and a sunset; add days for the Road to Hana and the Haleakala sunrise.

Explore more in Maui

Road to HanaHaleakala & VolcanoMolokini & SnorkelingLuaus & CultureSunset & Whale Cruises