9 expériences choisies
Kula
Watching the sun rise above the clouds at 10,023 feet is transcendent — you are literally above most of Maui's clouds. Temperature is 30–40°F at summit; bring layers, gloves, and blankets. Allow 1.5 hours driving from Kihei at 3am. Schedule this early in the trip while the group is still on mainland time and naturally waking at 4–5am — it is far easier than on day 8. If sunrise permits are unavailable, the sunset visit (no reservation required) delivers nearly the same experience with none of the hardship; many visitors actually prefer it.
Kula
An 8-acre upcountry garden of native and exotic plants (proteas, orchids, a small petting area) on the slopes of Haleakalā; a relaxed, low-key stop to pair with a Haleakalā sunrise/summit trip or the 'Ulupalakua wine/vodka run through Kula. Not a headline attraction, more a pleasant half-hour to hour detour.
Kula
80-acre organic sugarcane farm and distillery on the slopes of Haleakalā making vodka (and a limited-release rum, Brum) from deep ocean mineral water; a relaxed tasting-room stop with a cocktail café, easy to combine with Kula Botanical Garden or 'Ulupalakua. Price is not firmly confirmed — verify before quoting a client.
Kula
The underrated alternative to sunrise — warmer temperatures, the drive up in daylight, and the same extraordinary sky show above the clouds, without the 3am alarm. Do a 20–30 minute walk down the Sliding Sands Trail into the crater before sunset to experience the scale of the caldera from inside. After the sun sets, stay 20 more minutes for the cloud color show below the rim. If sunrise permits are sold out (which happens constantly), recommend sunset without hesitation — many visitors actually prefer it for comfort and for having energy to appreciate what they are seeing.
Kula
The most beautiful farm on Maui — 55+ varieties of lavender on the slopes of Haleakala with sweeping ocean views. The terrace tea service is a lovely slow morning. Combine with an Upcountry Maui drive.
Makawao
The old paniolo (cowboy) town where Baldwin Ave, Makawao Ave and Olinda Rd meet. The forest reserve above it was proclaimed on 21 April 1908 to protect East Maui's watershed.
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Dec 15 – Apr 15, peak Feb–Mar
Leeward coast (ʻAuʻau Channel)
Every winter, thousands of North Pacific humpback whales migrate roughly 3,000 miles from Alaska to the warm, shallow waters around Maui to mate, calve and nurse their young. The ʻAuʻau Channel between Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi becomes one of the best whale-watching areas on Earth, with sightings of breaches, tail slaps and mother-calf pairs. You can watch for free from Maui's leeward coast — the Papawai Scenic Lookout (Māʻalaea Pali), McGregor Point, and the beaches of Kāʻanapali and Wailea are reliable vantage points — or take a naturalist-led boat tour out of Lāhainā or Māʻalaea harbors. Morning trips generally have the calmest water. Peak season is February and March, though whales arrive as early as December and linger into April. Federal law requires staying at least 100 yards from a whale.
2026-01-01
A running race on Maui, Hawaiʻi, held January 1, 2026. See the linked listing for distances, start time and registration details.
2026-01-03
The Quadrantids are one of the year's strongest meteor showers, with a brief, sharp peak in early January that can produce 40 or more meteors per hour under dark skies. Because Hawaiʻi has some of the clearest, darkest skies in the U.S., the islands are a superb place to watch. Look in the hours before dawn, away from town lights — a high-elevation spot or a dark leeward beach is ideal. No telescope needed; just let your eyes adjust for 20 minutes.
2026-01-05 – 2026-01-11
Kapalua Plantation Course
The Sentry is the PGA Tour's season-opening event, a winners-only tournament that gathers the previous season's Tour champions to tee off the new year. It is played on the dramatic Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui's northwest coast, famous for its sweeping downhill fairways, trade-wind-swept greens and Pacific-and-Molokaʻi backdrop — including the par-5 18th, one of the most photographed finishing holes in golf. Held in early January in Kapalua, West Maui, it draws the world's top players and pairs perfectly with the start of humpback whale season just offshore. Grounds tickets and hospitality packages are sold each year; the West Maui resorts book up early around the event.
2026-02-04
An amateur surf contest on Maui, Hawaiʻi, held February 4, 2026. See the linked listing for distances, start time and registration details.
2026-02-15
Kīhei · Kalama Park
World Whale Day is the centerpiece of the Maui Whale Festival — a whale-themed parade followed by an all-day festival at Kalama Park in Kīhei. The free celebration features live Hawaiian and contemporary music, food trucks, local craft and nonprofit booths, and keiki (children's) activities, all honoring the humpback whales that winter in Maui's waters. Held in February; come early for parking along South Kīhei Road.
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