About Oahu to Maui - Best of Maui: Sips, Sites & Bites
Fly from Oahu to Maui for a full-day inter-island tour with Haleakala National Park, upcountry Maui, lunch at Hali'imaile, Pau Vodka and Iao Valley.
Fly north across cobalt waters and touch down on Maui, where the road climbs through mist-kissed ranchlands toward Haleakala National Park. Along the rim of the dormant volcano, look for endangered nēnē geese and the shimmering Silversword plant while sweeping views span the island's rugged upcountry.
By midday the tour pauses in plantation-era Makawao, now a haven for art galleries and cafés, before a relaxed sit-down lunch at Hali'imaile General Store and a tasting tour of nearby Pau Vodka distillery. Afternoon brings the lush embrace of Iao Valley State Park—4,000 acres of rainforest threaded by a gentle stream. A short path leads beneath kukui and hala trees to the emerald-clad spire of the Iao Needle, a natural sentinel steeped in royal history, before your guide returns you to the airport for an island-sweeping flight back to Oahu.
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
- Makawao town
- Hali'imaile General Store
- Pau Vodka distillery tour
- Iao Valley State Park / Iao Needle
Tour Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Maui
- Admission to national parks
- Lunch at Hali'imaile
- Chilled bottled water and local treats
- Lively tour narration by knowledgeable tour guide
Please note: Guests under age 21 must wait outside during tastings at Pau Vodka (15-20 minutes). A valid ID is required to consume alcoholic beverages.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Airport check-in time: 5:30 am:
Return to Honolulu: 8:15 pm.
Please note there are no Oahu hotel transfers for this tour. Please proceed to the Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter to check in for your flight to Kahului.
Restrictions
Due to stringent airline requirements there is a NO CANCELLATION/NO REFUND policy for this tour. This includes name and date changes.
For all island flights or day trips, the NAME ON TICKET MUST APPEAR AS IT IS ON PICTURE ID (license or passport). The airline will deny boarding if the passenger's legal name, as shown on their valid, government-issued ID, does NOT match the name on their E-Ticket. IF A PASSENGER IS DENIED BOARDING, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. All passengers MUST present government issued photo ID for airline check-in. International travelers must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in.
Children 2 years old are required to pay for the airfare and ride in the lap of an adult in the vehicle. Children (0-23 months) still require birth date and full name.
This tour is not recommended for guests with heart or respiratory conditions that may be exacerbated due to high altitude (9,740 ft / 2,968 m elevation). People who have gone scuba diving should wait 72 hours before going on this tour. No refunds due to inclement weather conditions impacting visibility at Haleakala. This tour is operated on rough, winding roads. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with back or motion problems.
Special Notes
The airlines are adding surcharges for some dates that are close to selling out. Please call us at 1-866-482-9775 if you would like to check if there is a surcharge for your travel date.
Bring a warm jacket to be prepared for Mt. Haleakala where the temperature fluctuates and can be as low as around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 C).
Operation Days
Wednesday
Duration
14 hours
Equipment
Hawaiian Airlines and Polynesian Adventure Tour Bus
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours.
