Amazing Maui Ridge Hike

Beautiful weather! Stunning views! Challenging hike! Andy was an excellent, knowledgeable, friendly guide who made the hike fun!

This is an amazing hike! Slippery as promised, and I'd bring hiking poles / think they should be provided at this price point. You absolutely do NOT need to pay $159 to have a guide do it with you. Andrew is very kind and knowledgable, but spends a lot of time talking and making unnecessary stops every 3 to 4 minutes, so that there "isn't time" to go up to the top. I understand that for some it may be too slippery, but I didn't pay this much, plus the hour drive/expensive uber each way (transport isn't included) to do half of a 3 hour hike. Luckily, there were a few in the group who broke off and went the rest of the way while he waited / head back down with the 1 person who didn't want to go to the top. We were still able to do the entire hike in 3 hours (start at 7, done by 10), -and the excursion is advertised as 4 hours, so I'm not sure why he kept pushing that we may not make it to the summit - I believe it was because he had plans afterwards to see Santa jumping out of a helicopter at 11:30am. I think there is also a safety concern if it gets rainy/more slippery - but weather was fine on this day. Would have also been helpful to know it was going to be 3 not 4 hours (as it says on viator) to plan the rest of the day. I avoided booking a sunset Haleakala tour that started at 1pm as I thought it would be too tight - by the time I got a message that we'd be done by 10 (not 11am) that tour sold out so I couldn't adjust my itinerary. If you don't go the whole way, and are in decent shape, it'd take even less time. If you go solo, plan to get there at 7am so you can park at the top lot. Better visibility as well at that time and nice sunrise view over the water!

Awesome Hike with out of this world views. The hike was amazing. Andrew is full of knowledge and makes for great company. I would 100% recommend that you take this hike with Andrew.

I’m very glad we did this hike with a guide. Our friends did it without one and regretted it. Andy was very knowledgeable and planned the hike well so that we could have the best experience. Getting there for 7 am was smart as we didn’t have to fight for a parking spot, the temperature was perfect and not too hot, and the trail wasn’t crowded since we went early. He even brought snacks and beverages for us as well as recommended local restaurants and things to do. Fantastic time!

Andy is very knowledgeable about the area. He also is very flexible and will adapt to needs of the group. It was a wonderful experience!!

This hike was one of the highlights of our trip !!!! It has everything !! Amazing views, beautiful scenery, it is not crowded at all, gorgeous trees, majestic mountains … it is also great if you like a good hike that involves exercise. You will feel great when u make it to the top ! Andy our guide was amazing. Highly recommend ! One of a kind adventure and hike !!

This hike has everything - great scenery, history lessons, local recommendations, and awesone conversations. Without Andrew, we would have missed so many things going on our own (it wasn't just about getting to the top). He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, personable, and safely conscious. We highly recommend doing this!

Andy was an awesome tour guide. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and an overall great presence to be around

This experience is one in a lifetime it was amazing to meet Andy he is the perfect most informative guide! Please book this you won’t regret it !!

The Maui Ridge Hike was one of the best hikes we have ever done in Maui. The views were incredible. Our guide, Andy, knew so much about the island that you could tell he did his research. He answered all our questions and then some. This is not a “walk in the park” hike. Within 2 miles you’re going to have a 1600 foot elevation gain, so make sure you’re in shape. We will definitely tell all our friends about it. Have fun.