Guided Tours

Would you like a knowledgeable friendly guide to drive you in a van, to see the sights of Maui? 

Advantages of a van tour include not having to find your own way around, being able to look at the sights instead of at the map or the traffic, and learning all about Maui from your experienced guide and driver.

Places you can go on guided tours lasting half a day or all day include:
-- Road to Hana
-- Crater at the top of Haleakala volcano
-- Iao Valley
-- Upcountry gardens
-- Hiking and secluded waterfalls
You can even hire a private van for just you and your family, and choose your own personal itinerary for the day.

Guided van tours of Maui from various companies differ in the size of the van, the number of passengers with whom you share your ride and guide, plain to luxurious accommodations, and price you will pay. 

See below for a discussion of some of the companies offering guided van tours of Maui, and the differences that will help you choose the right one for you.

The most important thing you need to know is that cheaper tours use bigger vans with more people on  your tour.  If you pay more, you usually get a smaller van with a smaller tour group, so you get more personalized service, and you spend less time waiting for a large group to get on and off the van and to return to the van at the end of each stop.

Temptation Tours   800-817-1234
This is a first class tour company with only 6 to 8 people per van.  The vans are luxurious, with large windows and leather seats.
Temptation website

Valley Isle Excursions   877-871-5224
This company is between mid-range and luxury.  Their vans take up to 12 passengers and have luxurious captain chairs.  Senior discount available.
Valley Isle website

Ekahi Tours   888-292-2422
This is a mid-range company with 13-passenger vans.
Ekahi website

Polynesian Adventure   800-622-3011
This is a large company that is able to offer lower tour prices by using larger vans or small buses that take 25 passengers per tour.
Polynesian Adventure website

Guides of Maui   808-298-9434
Unlike all of the above companies, Guides of Maui does not use their own vehicles.  Instead, their guide drives you in your own rental car.  Tours are only for you and your family, so all tours are customized to your own personal wishes.
Guides of Maui website