Enjoy summit views at Haleakala National Park, a Pau Vodka distillery tour and tasting, and lunch at Hali'imaile General Store. This full-day Maui tour continues through Wailuku to Iao Valley State Park, home to lush rainforest and the iconic Iao Needle.

Best of Maui: Sips, Sites & Bites

Experience some of Maui's most remarkable landscapes on this full-day sightseeing adventure. Begin at Haleakala National Park, home to the island's massive dormant volcano and a unique high-elevation environment found nowhere else in Hawaii. Take in sweeping views from the slopes of Haleakala and keep an eye out for native wildlife, including the Hawaiian nene goose and the rare silversword plant.

After exploring Haleakala, head to Pau Vodka for a guided distillery tour and tasting. Learn how local spirits are crafted using ingredients inspired by Maui's agricultural heritage before continuing to the renowned Hali'imaile General Store for a relaxing lunch featuring fresh, island-inspired cuisine.

Your journey then continues through Wailuku to Iao Valley State Park, a lush rainforest surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. Take a short walk along the stream and through tropical vegetation to see the iconic Iao Needle, a towering green rock formation rising 1,200 feet above the valley floor. Beyond its natural beauty, Iao Valley also holds great historical and cultural significance and was once associated with Hawaiian royalty.

🌟 Tour Highlights:

Small group experience enhanced with a curated lunch at Hali'imaile and a Pau Vodka distillery tour and tasting
Haleakala National Park, including the Visitor Center and lookout points
Views of Kula town and upcountry Maui
Iao Valley State Park

🧳 Tour Inclusions:

Admission to national parks
Lunch at Hali'imaile
Lively tour narration by knowledgeable tour guide

Special Instructions

Before you go

Where & When

Pick-ups start at 6:00 am depending on your hotel location. The exact pick-up time will be in your confirmation email. Hotel drop-offs end at 5:30 pm.

Requirements

Dress warmly (important) to be prepared for the Haleakala summit area where the temperature can be as low as around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 C).

Equipment

Air-conditioned luxury minibus with Polynesian Adventure Tours

Restrictions

This tour is not recommended for guests with heart or respiratory conditions that may be exacerbated due to high altitude.
People who have gone scuba diving should wait 72 hours before going on this tour.
No refunds due to inclement weather conditions impacting visibility.
This tour is operated on rough, winding roads. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with back or motion problems.
Guests under age 21 must wait outside during tastings at Pau Vodka (15-20 minutes). A valid ID is required to consume alcoholic beverages.

Operation Days

Wednesday & Friday

Duration

11.5 hours

Best of Maui: Sips, Sites & Bites

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