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Lahaina Shore Excursion: Tropics of Maui & Rainforest Valley

Lahaina Shore Excursion: Tropics of Maui & Rainforest Valley

Overview

PRIVATE TOUR: PRICE IS PER VEHICLE - HOLDS 1-6 PASSENGERS. Cruise ship-friendly tour with Kahului Port pick up by private minivan 8:30 am and 1:30 pm are departure times. We start our drive through Kahului up the hill to Wailuku Town. The town sits in the shadow of the lush, ancient volcano known as Hale Mahina. The road heads directly into the erosion valley known as Iao. Maui Tropical Plantation. It’s the largest on Maui. Take advantage of all the flowers and ponds for a great photo op. Ice cream, coffee and other treats are for sale here. Grab one and relax under a Banyan Tree or walk over to the small pineapple farm. Our final stop is the renowned Maui Ocean Center. It is 3 acres big, making it the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Here you’ll find ocean wonders of all sorts, including a 750,000 gallon tank filled with sharks and stingrays. Become immersed in the 3D Humpback Whale experience that puts you up close and personal with these gentle giants.

City: Maui

Sat 10 May

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Starting at $699.00

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Sat 10 May

Starting at $699.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Entrance Fees

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

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/

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (1)

Wendy_W

Mar 2025

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!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

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!