Hike Maui Hike Maui is the oldest adventure/eco land tour on Maui. Begun in 1983, our guides are all trained naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany and history in amongst the fun of hiking. Their stories are inspiring and fascinating, and you can read about them at www.hikemaui.com/guides.html. We intend to introduce you to the natural beauty of Maui; teach you the history and workings of nature; guide you safely into pristine and breath-taking environments; and share with you the uplifting energy of this island in a way that expands awareness, increases well-being and instills a sense of wonder and awe at the workings of nature. Please see our web site at www.hikemaui.com for a more complete description of our program, slide shows and more pictures as well as biographies of our guides.

ACTIVITIES:

Short Waterfalls Adventure On the wild side of West Maui tour a wilderness rain forest valley of small pools and waterfalls. Hike one mile (round trip) to three pools and waterfalls from 8 to 20 feet high. It's a fun spot to play, a beautiful place visit. Swimming is optional, but it's terrific fun to "shower" under a 20-foot falls or "water slide" through a tunnel of falls to the pool below. The rain forest can be dark and mysterious; the pools sunny and refreshing. >>> SUMMARY <<< - one mile hike round trip - moderate for most; easy for many - remote wilderness rain forest valley - fun spot to play; beautiful place to visit - three waterfalls from 8 to 20 feet high - "shower" under a 20-foot falls - try out the natural water slide - jump from an 8-foot cliff into the pool below All this and it's only THREE HOURS! >>> DETAILS <<< Either 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. We prefer the 1 to 4 time slot because the water is warmer, the sun hits the waterfalls better and others who might find this valley are generally gone by the afternoon. Meet us in Central Maui then ride in Hike Maui's van 20 minutes to the trail. Minimum age 5. >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

East Maui Waterfalls & Rain Forest Hike It's unusual for a rain forest valley to have this many waterfalls close together, so this is a popular spot on Maui's famous Hana Highway. But, since we know the owners well, we're the only tour company allowed in the valley. We hike 2.5 miles round trip to four or five waterfalls from 10 to 40 feet high. Great waterfalls, big, clear swimming pools, terrific bamboo and tropical rain forests, fresh-water streams. Plus, we jump off rock cliffs and swing from rope swings into the pools. It's fun and it's beautiful. And the waterfalls can't be beat. >>> SUMMARY <<< - 2.5 miles round trip - moderate for some; easy for most - very popular valley on famous Hana Highway - five waterfalls 10 to 40 feet high - rope swinging into two pools - jumping off rock cliffs from 5 to 15 feet - We are the only tour company allowed in the valley. >>> DETAILS <<< Pick up at East Maui hotels from 10:15 to 10:30. Return at 4:30 p.m. Price $125. OR Meet in Central Maui at 11. Return at 4 p.m. Price $105. Minimum age 6. >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

West Maui Waterfalls and Rain Forest Hike We hike down a private trail (we built it) from a 1,000-foot ridge to the valley below. We follow a stream past ancient stone-walled taro terraces to three waterfalls and pools. This is a deep, secluded valley with about 350 feet of elevation change each way -- which makes it a good aerobic workout. The three waterfalls are 10 to 20 feet high. For the adventuresome (and even the not-so-fit), climb down the roots of a huge banyan tree to a magical area where you stand at the tippy-top of a 35-foot falls. From that overlook you see nothing but rain forest canopy down down the valley to the ocean far away. Takes your breath away. >>> SUMMARY <<<< - 2.5 mile hike round trip - moderate - good aerobic workout up and down the valley - remote, secluded valley - three waterfalls, 8 to 20-feet high - "shower" under the falls - jump and water slide into the pools >>> DETAILS <<<< Pick up at West Maui hotels from 8 to 8:45. Return around 3 p.m. Price $125. OR Meet in Central Maui at 9:15. Return at 2:30 p.m. Price $105. Minimum age 6. >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Hana Waterfalls & Rain Forest Hike Maui's ultimate waterfall wonderland--the pristine Kipahulu Valley, an area still described as Old Hawai'i. We hike 4.5-miles (round trip) along national park trails following the most beautiful stream on Maui. It's hard to say which is the most heart stopping: the 200-foot waterfall seen from a spectacular lookout or the 400-foot falls at the end of the trail. Or, it could be the break in the greenery where the rain forest becomes a giant forest of solid bamboo. There is nothing like a dark hike through dense bamboo. The whole place is so spectacular it should be a national park. And it is. >>> SUMMARY <<<< - a narrated, two-hour drive on the Hana Highway - 4.5 mile hike in the national park - 'Ohe'o Gulch - Maui's most magnificent stream - a network of pools and cascading waterfalls - acres of towering bamboo - huge rain forest of tropical plants and trees - 45-foot, 200-foot, 400-foot waterfalls and more - lunch and snacks included. >>> DETAILS <<<< Meet in Central Maui at 7 a.m. Return at 6 p.m. Minimum age 8. >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Kayak, Snorkel and Waterfalls Hike Do it all -- waterfall and rain forest hike, ocean kayak and snorkel -- all in one trip. This tour showcases Maui's beauty both offshore and onshore. First, we kayak along West Maui's rugged coastline for 2.5 hours. We snorkel by sliding off the kayak into a sea filled with colorful fish and large, green sea turtles. Then we hike the one-mile Short Waterfalls Adventure explained above. We?re hiking to three waterfalls, from 8 to 20 feet high, where we swim, waterslide, climb and jump into clear, fresh pools. No experience needed for the kayak. We teach you well. >>> SUMMARY <<< - 2.5 hours of ocean kayaking - snorkel off the kayak with green sea turtles - 1 mile hike (the "Short Adventure Hike") - moderate for most, easy for many - remote wilderness rain forest valley - three waterfalls, 8 to 20 feet high >>> DETAILS <<< 7:15 a.m. meet Kelii Kayak Co.(our partner) on the beach at Olowalu 2 to 2:30 p.m. return to your car >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Haleakala Volcano Hike 4-Miles Grandeur, majesty, vastness. Haleakala's energy is intense and ethereal, and it's absolutely silent. We'd never visit Maui without experiencing the Crater. It's where our guides go for inspiration. A great amphitheater of silence and expansiveness. A place of beauty that always evokes awe. The four-mile trip is a good Crater sampler -- we hike through three very different environments with views stretching for more than a hundred miles in all directions. We hike two miles at the 8,000-foot level through native alpine scrub forest on a lava rock trail where most of the plants are rare, endemic species. We then hike another two miles at 10,000 feet along a sandy cinder path called Sliding Sands Trail, a route famous for its panorama of giant cinder cones, each one colored in the rose-orange-tan hues of the desert. An extra for those interested in endemic birds: we can do a half-mile loop trail at 7,000 feet through Hosmer Grove, a temperate dry-land cloud forest. >>> SUMMARY <<< - Haleakala means House of the Sun - It is Maui's most famous volcano (dormant) - hike two miles at the 8,000-ft. level - hike two miles at the 10,000-ft. summit - experience three different environments - an aerobic hike without being strenuous - experience a high alpine desert - for birders: endemic birds at 7,000 feet >>> DETAILS <<< Usually 9 to 4; sometimes 8 to 3. Times vary, so call Hike Maui for timing. Minimum age: 8 >>> CREDENTIALS <<< Hike Maui is the oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state - celebrating 25 years (since 1983) of adventures. We are renowned to have the most thorough training on Maui, and our guides are considered the best. They are naturalists who weave geology, botany, ethnobotany, Hawaiian culture and history into the fun of hiking and swimming. Most of our guides are life-guard trained and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 24 hours or more prior to the date of the event, you will receive a full refund less a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 24 hours for any reason, you will receive no refund. If Hike Maui cancels (which we do for dangerous weather), you will receive a full 100% refund.

Website: http://www.hikemaui.com
Phone: 808-879-5270 • Toll Free: 866-324-MAUI (6284)
Year Established: 1983