The 11 Hiking & Trekking Tours on Maui That Earn Their Price

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

You’ll ride the Hana Highway from Kahului, then hike East Maui’s rainforest with guides such as Des, Joel, Michael, or Abby. Expect muddy paths, stream crossings, several waterfalls, freshwater swims, optional rock jumps, local fruit tasting, snacks, and lunch in a small group.

“This is a Maui must! Des, our guide, was absolutely fantastic! 3 waterfalls, cliff jumping, with lunch included made for a perfect day! Your feet will get wet, wear shoes with a good grip, as the rocks are slippery in areas. The hike itself is not hard. Couple spots where you have to navigate some rock formations, but nothing difficult. Book it and take your friends!”

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2.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend about seven hours in East Maui, hiking 2.5 miles through rainforest to at least three waterfalls. Guides such as Pasco, Des, Sara, and Gail add local plant, history, and geology insight. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and optional swimming or rock jumping are included.

“Amazing tour guide! Showed up an amazing time and helped us with the cliff jump. Highly recommend!!!”

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3.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Set out at 7 a.m. from your Maui resort or vacation rental with Alec of Jungle Tours Maui. In a private Jeep, you can shape an eight-hour Road to Hana day around waterfalls, bamboo forest hikes, black sand beaches, swimming, lunch, and plenty of photos.

“Alec is the best..... from the timely pickup to just being an all around a good guy. We had a blast on this tour with him. His knowledge and personality made for an amazing time and many beautiful spots visited and he took many many pics and videos of us all so we could sit back and enjoy the day. We highly recommend him to everyone wanting to have a safe, fun and well rounded tour. If we could give six stars we would. Mahalo Alec, may you continue to have much success and bless those lucky to tour and know you.”

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4.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Spend five hours hiking East Maui’s rainforest with a guide such as Gale, Jacob, or PT. Follow streams to three to five waterfalls, learn about ti, bamboo, and taro, sample seasonal fruit, swim in freshwater pools, and eat a picnic lunch beside the falls.

“The hike and waterfalls were great ! The food provided was perfect ! The guide was wonderful. She knew so much about the flora and fauna. It was very educational especially and fun.”

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5.Hike Honolua Ridgeline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk two miles along Maui’s Honolua Ridgeline with a guide such as Jason, Yancy, or Kevin. Expect shaded native forest, valley lookouts, native and invasive plant lessons, and a clear look at Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve conservation work. The pace is moderate, with walking sticks available.

“The leader was very knowledgeable but you shouldn’t advertise snacks with the hike when all it consist of is a few pieces of a cut up pineapple”

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6.Haleakala Crater Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $208

Meet at Kahului Park & Ride for a seven-hour Haleakala adventure. A local guide leads a moderately difficult, 4-mile hike through the crater, with stops near 8,000 and 10,000 feet, lunch, snacks, volcanic scenery, rare plants, and a ride back down the mountain.

“Excellent well organised day trip. Just enough hiking with some very nice people ,small group. The tour leader had an abundance of knowledge!! Thank you”

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7.Amazing Maui Ridge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159Best value

Hike Maui’s Waihee Ridge with Andy or Andrew, a local guide who adjusts the 2 to 4 mile route to your pace. Start at 7 AM for sea, valley, and waterfall views, with trail photos and local advice included. Expect slick footing after rain and no transportation to the trailhead.

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

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8.Waterfall Tour w/ Kayak, Snorkel, and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7h 30m · from $260

Meet your guide at Makena Landing for ocean kayaking and turtle-spotting, then follow a rainforest trail to waterfall pools and cliff-jump spots. Guides such as Tim and Jacob add island history, plant knowledge, and practical help throughout this active 7.5-hour day.

“Super fun, educational and amazingly scenic day in kayaking, snorkeling and hiking with waterfall swim/jumps. Jacob (Hike Maui) was especially awesome with his knowledge about the island, the plants and beautiful secluded spots for our family. Highly recommend!”

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9.Waterfall Hike and Kayak Snorkel & Paddle from Makena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $270

Start at Makena Landing at 7:15 a.m. for guided ocean kayaking, about 45 minutes of snorkeling, and possible sea turtle sightings. Then head to Twin Falls for a cultural rainforest hike, waterfalls, lunch, and fresh fruit. Small groups max out at eight.

“Great time. Guides were very nice and had good info. Lots of fun.”

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10.Guided Hike of Haleakala Crater with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $208

Spend seven hours hiking Haleakala with an English-speaking guide, including a 2-mile walk near the 10,000-foot summit and another at 8,000 feet. You’ll see cinder cones, rare native plants, and wide volcanic views, with snacks, lunch, water, gear, and safety support provided.

“Great hike! Our guide was very helpful, she made sure we have everything we needed.”

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11.Hana Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours · from $292

Travel the Hana Highway with a guide such as Pascua, then hike 4.5 miles through East Maui’s rainforest and Maui National Park. See the Seven Sacred Pools, Oheo Gulch, and a dramatic 400-foot waterfall. Snacks, water, backpacks, ponchos, insect repellent, and picnic lunch are included.

“Pascua was great guide! A true very knowledgeable local! He was energetic, thorough and we had a blast. Thank you”

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