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Maui Fantastic Tours
215 reviews
#1 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"A wonderfull day with our Tour Director Oscar .... he takes varé about us and he show up Maui’s Wonders - Turtle tiene- Beach @ Ocean @
Rainforest
@ Up country excellent and Aldo fluent in Spanish @ High recomiend..."
"We went different location Waterfall was very nice, Hookipa beach & tourtle town was great also visit
IAO Valley
nice views and refreshing after went Maui tropical plantation and saw pineapple and tropical gardens..."
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Haleakala National Park
2,437 reviews
#2 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"... the cosmic landscapes of its dormant Haleakala Volcano and out of this world volcano crater lookouts, Haleakala National Park is definitely worth a priority place on your itinerary when visiting
Maui
in Hawaii."
"Spanning more than 30,000 acres of public land, the stunning landscapes range from Mars-like red deserts and rock gardens near the summit to lush waterfalls and streams in the
park
’s coastal Kipahulu section, near..."
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Haleakala Crater
7,938 reviews
#3 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Pros: Unique and Stunning Views, Great Hiking Trials Cons: Can be cold,
weather
changes quickly Everybody talks about visiting the crater during sunset or sunrise, but its absolutely fantastic during the middle of..."
"Haleakala Crater is a dormant volcano located within Haleakala National
Park
, which covers the summit area and extends down the Hana side of the mountain, all the way to the ocean and includes the Kipahulu area, w..."
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Keawakapu Beach
534 reviews
#4 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Like almost all beaches in south Maui, the sand is perfect and waves are gentle, but this
beach
is lined mostly by expensive ($10M+) homes and the
beach
can’t be seen from the street, so it is often missed."
"Extremely beautiful beach with gorgeous views of
nature
.My 3 old daughter liked it a lot.You can see small fishes in tide pools.And sunset was worth watching.Loved the place !"
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Pipiwai Trail
1,259 reviews
#5 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Approximately 4 mile round trip trail alongside a swift flowing
stream
, hike by the seven sacred pools, a 200 foot waterfall, cross bridges over the
stream
, by a huge banyan tree, by a huge bamboo forest (make sur..."
"This hike feels so diverse as you start near the ocean, go through some sun-exposed portions, see a waterfall, pass by a huge banyan tree, explore the
bamboo forest
and end at the beautiful Waikomo Falls."
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Wai'anapanapa State Park
1,946 reviews
#6 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Then continue passed the blow hole and hike, yes hike, a gorgeous short trail that embodies what you think of when you think about Hawaii... lush greens and bright flowers against lava rock and
ocean
waves."
"The main features here are the small but gorgeous
black sand beach
, freshwater caves (after which the park is named – “wai’anapanapa” means “glistening water”), sea arches and a small lava tube framing the ocean."
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Sliding Sands Trail
145 reviews
#7 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"the hike was easy on the way down, but we felt it on the way back up. the every 20-30 minutes the
terrain
changes and when the fog clears the majestic views seem like you are on a different planet."
"Best way is to
park
at Halemau'u and do the hitch hiker pick-up or have someone you know take you up to the summit while you leave your car at Halemau'u."
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Ho'okipa Beach Park
1,521 reviews
#8 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"You can walk down to the beach and see many
turtles coming
and going... also beautiful waves and many surfers... the colours of the water are incredible!!"
"Ho'okipa Beach Park is a well worth stop for couple of hours, to see resting green turtles, observe surfers in their natural environment, enjoy waves and catch a glimpse of rainbow over the
ocean
."
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Kapalua Coastal Trail
1,105 reviews
#9 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"The Coastal Trail provides spectacular views of the ocean and coast with much of it going through the bird sanctuary for the largest known colony of wedge-tailed shearwaters in
Maui
(keep on the trail)."
"Great
tide pools
at the beginning, bird sanctuary, walk by some awesome hotels, walk on some amazing beaches, cliff jump nearby too!"
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Wailea Beach
1,906 reviews
#10 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Just like the postcard... ❤️ We stayed for ten days with our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren and it was everything we hoped for - a beautiful beach with coral reefs just offshore, volcanic rock,
sea turtles
..."
"Everything u want from a
Maui
beach, gentle rolling Pacific surf, quiet golden sands, fringed with tropical plants and palm trees and for us a short walk down from The Palms at Wailea."
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Ka'anapali Beach
9,199 reviews
#11 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"This may be the most beautiful beach on the planet, from the brilliant aquamarine color of the
ocean
to the nearby islands to the amazing snorkeling opportunities to the immaculate sandy beach, this is a beach you..."
"If you are lucky enough to be on Maui, make sure to visit this gorgeous wide,
soft-sand
beach with beautiful views of Lanai and Molokai, and- in the winter months- a fantastic place to watch the humpback whales as..."
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Napili Beach
2,680 reviews
#12 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"There's a small natural reef about 30-50 yards in, and tons of marine life living on it -- brain coral,
sea turtles
, moorish idol fish, convict tang, needlefish, ornate wrasse, and more."
"We stayed on Napili Bay and love it so we're a bit biased but trust me, it's an awesome place to spend the afternoon boogie boarding,
body surfing
or just chilling catching some rays."
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Acid War Zone Trail
234 reviews
#13 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Keep going along the rocks above the sea shore and you will see a very interesting
landscape
, which looks like a war zone."
"You walk down a path, which turns into a muddy jeep trail that ends after about 5-10 minutes at a
lighthouse
on the coast."
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Kahekili Beach Park
431 reviews
#14 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Beautiful beach with soft sand, small crowds, refreshing
ocean
, clear waters, clean restrooms, picnic tables, shade trees, and lovely views!"
"An easy hike/walk from the
Honua Kai resort
, this trail is beautiful and can be enjoyed by all ages of outdoorsy types!"
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Waihee Ridge Trail
361 reviews
#15 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"While hiking the trail (you won’t need to use your hands at all) you’ll experience several different types of
terrain
and ecological settings, ranging from evergreens and forest to lush greenery to red clay and rock."
"You turn one direction and you see the vast valley below you of uninhabited greenery, and the other side, you see more plants, the
ocean
, and the occasional mansion on the hillside."
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Bamboo Forest
227 reviews
#16 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"The
road to Hana
is very scenic, but on the first leg of the road around mile marker 6 is a lovely hike through a dense bamboo forest to some stunning waterfalls."
"Lots of fun! Depending on the weather there can be lots of mud in sections of the hike that you can wash off in the
pools
of water."
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Wailea Beach Path
553 reviews
#17 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Stop for a visit at the Kehei boat dock, watch the turtles along the shore, enjoy sand castles, drift wood, the magnificent
ocean
and some spectacular landscaping by true artists."
"The paved pathway curves along the edge of the Wailea Elua Village, a timeshare condominium complex, with vast acreages of manicured grass amid the palm trees with easy walking access to Ulua Beach
Park
, one of th..."
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Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve
237 reviews
#18 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Established in 1973, ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve includes a coastal lava field and surrounding waters on the southwest coast of the island of Maui, Hawaii off
Makena Road
just north of La Pérouse."
"The
lava fields
you pass are amazing but at the end, where the free parking is, the hike through the
lava fields
along the beach is mystifying."
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Maluaka Beach
374 reviews
#19 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Yeah you have to
park
up the hill and its a little bit of a walk but there is a great lawn grassy area, nice bathrooms and showers and just enter the surf and head south to the rocks for tons of turtles!"
"We especially loved the atmosphere of the picturesque tree lined streets surrounding the
beach
, with a lovely churchyard down the street and many beautiful birds."
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Kapalua Beach
1,172 reviews
#20 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"You’re able to rent snorkel gear right on the
beach
and my husband was able to see some amazing coral reefs and tons of fish, from right off the shore!! Had a nice breeze and chairs with umbrellas."
"Great beach along the Kapalua trail, great for kids and good place to snorkel, parking is free, but you want to get there early to grab a spot, otherwise you can
park
along the road a short walking distance away"
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Kamaole Beach Park I
362 reviews
#21 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"... like an entire aquarium while snorkeling by the rocks and since the waves are calm it’s safe to do! Great food around, snorkeling places really close to rent and an ABC store
across the street
for some snack!"
"Each day, there was something new from the beach...sea turtles one day, fantastic waves another, and lifeguards who keep you updated as to any change in the forecast and
water
."
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Kamaole Beach Park II
1,028 reviews
#22 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"When the afternoon beach winds subside, Bring your beach chairs onto the early evening moonlit beach and cozy up with your toes in the
soft sand
for some romance shared over refreshing Maui gelato while listening..."
"Oh, almost forgot the footpath around the south end overlooking the ocean makes for an interesting walk and good views of the small inlets where
sea turtles
pop up on occasion."
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Ulua Beach
656 reviews
#23 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"... the local hotels - Has bathrooms/showers - Great snorkeling area (lava rock) on the north side of the
beach
- Incredible backdrop on the mauka side of palm trees, clouds (generally), and Haleakala - Incredible..."
"
Soft sand
, great snorkeling for fish, eels and turtles and good waves for boogie boarding.We were even able to spot many whales in the distance."
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Makena Beach
966 reviews
#24 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Amazing
beach
, the sand is very unusual in a good way, the views are impeccable, you have a beautiful scenery with water and island on the horizon and mountains in the back."
"The lava outcropping at each end offer nice snorkelling but ... the small
cove
before the beach is what the call “Turtle Town” and is great snorkelling with Sea turtles."
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Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach
767 reviews
#25 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"The beach is at the end of the trail and has a secluded pool for fun snorkeling and easy swimming while the
ocean
beats against the cliffs just on the other side of the natural lava rock breakwater."
"Visited Red Sand Beach on the
Road to Hana
your (guided using the Shaka app which l highly recommend) Fantastic trail that opens out to the most beautiful cove!"
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Honokalani Black Sand Beach
287 reviews
#26 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"This is a beautiful stop along The
Road to Hana
! Between the black sand beach, the views from the lava formations that the surf crashes into, and the history of the area, it was quite peaceful, even with a lot of..."
"There is a
small cave
to the right to walk in and enjoy more natural beauty (public bathrooms and ample parking above) - note - there are a lot of steps to get to the beach if you have older friends with you"
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Slaughterhouse Beach
98 reviews
#27 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"We snorkeled with turtles, saw plenty of fishes, played in the waves,
great beach
even on a very windy day!"
"A great place to bring a cooler of whatever your heart desires,
park
yourself on a beach, swim out and do some snorkeling, or read a good book."
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Nakalele Blowhole
1,240 reviews
#28 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"... plenty of laying seaside or poolside, head north on Hwy 30 past Napili Bay and look just past mile marker 38 for parking and trailhead to the Maui Blowhole and
Heart Shaped
rock... Easy hike and so much beauty."
"
Beautiful drive
over to the Nakalele Blowhole.. Ever go farther, as just more incredible as you continue the journey down this winding road.... Great way to spend the afternoon."
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Kamaole Beach Park 3
1,094 reviews
#29 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"... jutting out from the shore making for easy access to see an abundance of beautiful tropical fish....stay calm and watch, there's more to see than you'd think....along with the
sea turtles
that frequent the area."
"I stood next to a humongous one sunning off the
nature
trail leading south from this beach (which is a great walking trail if you're here), and saw them in the surf eating off the rocks on the south side of the be..."
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Maui Ocean Center
6,085 reviews
#30 of 174 Nature & Parks in Maui
"Loved this place amazing Turtles manta rays sharks everything ocean tunnel tidepools
gift shop
very nice people beautiful view of the harbor where the humpback whales come to give birth in a few months first sight..."
"Funtabulous snorkeling excursion, Lizzy, Sarah, Karin, Jamie and Capt Doug best crew!!! ALL educated
marine
biologists, great times in Maui, lots of BEAUTIFUL stuff to see underwater!!"
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