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I recommend
We had excellent tour. Jess was informative and friendly.
Operator response
Mahalo for the 5 stars! We’re so glad you had a great experience with C Big Island Tours. Hope to welcome you again soon! 🤙
Private Best Highlights of Maui
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $620 / person
- Location
- Maui, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- C Big Island Tours
Description
PRIVATE TOUR – Price is per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) Cruise ship–friendly tour with pickup from Kahului Port. Departure times are 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Travel in a private minivan as you explore the highlights of Maui. Journey through Kahului to historic Wailuku Town, nestled beneath the lush West Maui Mountains, and continue into the scenic Iao Valley. Enjoy a stop at Maui Tropical Plantation, where you can stroll through beautiful gardens, take photos, and relax with refreshments available for purchase. Your final stop is the Maui Ocean Center, the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Discover incredible marine life, including sharks and stingrays, and experience the immersive 3D Humpback Whale exhibit. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups looking for a comfortable and personalized Maui experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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/
What's included
Included
Entrance Fees to Iao Valley
Not included
Stop is made at local vendors for customers to purchase and foods or drinks they may like.
Gratuities
Maui Ocean Center
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup available from your accommodation in Kahului, Wailea, Kihei or Lahaina. Enjoy a private minivan tour for up to 6 passengers, departing at 10:00 AM. Explore the highlights of West Maui, including Iao Valley, the Iao Needle, historic sites, scenic beaches, and more. Perfect for couples or small groups seeking a personalized experience We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes before the PICK UP time
Traveller Ratings
4.8
6 reviews
Important Information
- 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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Best Highlights of Maui take?
Private Best Highlights of Maui lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Best Highlights of Maui cost?
Prices start at $620 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Best Highlights of Maui for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup available from your accommodation in Kahului, Wailea, Kihei or Lahaina. Enjoy a private minivan tour for up to 6 passengers, departing at 10:00 AM. Explore the highlights of West Maui, including Iao Valley, the Iao Needle, historic sites, scenic beaches, and more. Perfect for couples or small groups seeking a personalized experience We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes before the PICK UP time Pickup points include Maui Seaside Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport.
What languages is Private Best Highlights of Maui offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller 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.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(6)
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Enjoyable Maui Tour
Nick was very knowledgeable and a safe driver. Even though that twin falls was closed, we got to see the other attraction. The tour was very enjoyable.
M
The Best of Maui
Nick was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Due to the flooding in Hawaii the week before and during our visit, some places and roads were closed. Nick did a wonderful job making substitutions to the original tour that still made it a fun and enjoyable time.
Operator response
Aloha, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Yes, guide Nick really knows how to pivot and give alternatives when something comes up, like the flooding we have had.
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Perfect for a short tour
Short and sweet tour of Maui. Not a whole lot to see if you aren’t into aquariums and want to get a feel for the island. Told our tour guide that we wanted to see what locals do - shopping center, eateries and we didn’t get any of that. Beautiful sights and we saw plenty of whales and turtles which made it worth the day!
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Good day in Kona
Marissa did a great job with explaining history and answering our questions. Bus was clean and cool. Enjoyed the turtles and coffee stops. Don’t miss the painted church
Operator response
Thank you very much for sharing your review. We love hearing from our customers.
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Memorable Maui Tour
We truly enjoyed our time with Nick! He was very informative and explained things well without going overboard. We never felt rushed during the tour and appreciated the flexibility of the schedule. Nick did an outstanding job getting us to the places we wanted to visit ahead of the crowds and had excellent suggestions for alternatives to the Ocean center (which we had visited before). Highlights included the magnificent Iao Valley and a stop to see turtles lounging on the beach and swimming in the clear water. Heartfelt thanks to Nick for the delightful, top-notch excursion!
Operator response
Wendy, we can’t wait to share your 5-star review with our team. They’ll be thrilled to hear their hard work has paid off!
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