Explore Maui Nature

Explore Maui Nature

Explore Maui Nature
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Hiking & Camping ToursPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife ToursAir Tours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Explore Maui Nature is the only birdwatching tour company on Maui, and one of the handful of companies who can take you hiking in Haleakala National Park! We also offers fully customized private tours for up to 11 passengers. We craft the perfect itinerary for you, based on your interests, so you can truly experience the BEST of Maui at your own pace. With your own HTA-certified tour guide at the wheel, take the best photos (and let us photograph you!) and experience everything this amazing island has to offer.
Kihei, Hawaii
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Travelers' Choice
2024

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brianbyungsunkoh
New York City, NY9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
We did a private tour to Haleakala Crater and Ioa valley and it was one of the best tours we've ever been on. Wendy was our tour guide and she was absolutely incredible. We were traveling with young kids and Wendy was extremely accommodating and patient and kept the kids engaged the entire time. Wendy made our tour perfect and was Laser focused on all of our needs from the ride up the windy road to Haleakala to providing snacks and water and refreshments throughout the 8 hour tour.

We recommend explore Maui nature specifically Wendy with the highest level of enthusiasm and without any reservations.

If you want to see Haleakala or Ioa valley or any other places in maui, you have to reserve a private tour with explore Maui nature !!!!!
Written May 9, 2021
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Mahalo nui loa for the praise for our guide Wendy! She is the best, so happy she showed you a good time around the island :-) Aloha!
Written March 20, 2022
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ilac318
Austin, TX117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Friends
My friend and I took a tour with Explore Maui and had a wonderful time! Wendy was our guide and she was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and fun. We had 12 days on Maui and our hiking and sunset trip with them was honestly the best trip of all in all aspects - food, professionalism, communication, safe and comfy transport, guide knowledge and flexibility. We had a delicious catered meal and Wendy had plenty of snacks and beverages to keep us energized through the afternoon. 12/10 recommend Wendy and Explore Maui for any excursion you’re doing in Maui, and especially up in Haleakala NP!
Written July 18, 2022
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Thank you so very much for the compliment--there are many tour companies on Maui and we're very honored to have hit the point for you with this trip :-) Mahalo!
Written October 12, 2022
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Dan G
Berkeley, CA13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
We hired Explore Maui Nature for a birding and natural history tour. It was super-great, though we are not avid birders. Hawaii has a mostly-isolated ecosystem with unique birds, so the story of its birds are the story of natural migration via wings, water, and wind. Polynesian and European migration and trade also changed evolution on the island.

Wendy, our tour guide, was a former Maui Haleakala National Park ranger, who first sang a song about our tour (hilarious), then provided many interesting facts and anecdotes about Maui, Hawaii, volcanism, evolution, and, of course, birds. I was entranced by her thoughtful descriptions, and her wide-ranging knowledge. We saw many bird species unique to Hawaii, and learned how the environment impacts them.

Though I have been to Maui many times, this tour has changed how I think about wetlands and birds. I can now identify many bird species, and I understand how they eat, reproduce, and otherwise interact with their environment.

I loved this tour. I'm now recommending it to my visiting friends.
Written April 26, 2021
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Mahalo nui loa for the detailed review of our birding tour! I can tell someone was paying attention when Wendy talked story about Hawaii's unique ecosystem ;-) So happy that you gained a new perspective on how special our archipelago really is. Aloha!
Written March 20, 2022
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Sarah from MN
Saint Paul, MN2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Our guide, Wendy, was extraordinarily knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. She went way beyond knowledge of birds to talking about Hawaii/Maui culture and history and even sang to us and chanted for us at the top of Haleakala. We couldn't have had a better experience. Highly recommended!
Written November 7, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review! Wendy is indeed a gem, we're so happy to have her and glad she showed you a wonderful time up the mountain :-) Aloha and a hui hou!
Written December 20, 2022
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dellogina
Kihei, HI4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
This was the best tour we have ever been on. Wendy & Nan were our guides. They sang us songs, taught us about the history of the island. We seen stunning views and were treated with such aloha. We seen rare birds, had a delicious lunch and Nan taught us how to make Ti Leaf leis. 10/10! Highly recommend
Written May 29, 2023
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Mahalo for your kind words about our brand-new tour Haleakala and Hawaiian Craft! We're so excited to have launched this truly unique experience for Maui visitors :-) A hui hou
Written September 14, 2023
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Marianne S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
This review is for the Road to Hana private tour. Lance was our terrific tour guide - very knowledgeable and interesting guy. We actually did the reverse tour from Hana to Paia and then our hotel in Wailea. I highly recommend the private tour as they can stop where you want and you stay as long as you want. The Explore Maui Nature team is the best!!
Written November 26, 2023
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Mahalo nui loa for the kind words! Lance is definitely one-of-a-kind :-) So glad to read he made your day so very special! A hui hou!
Written December 11, 2023
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Vacationer669800
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We are just finishing an absolutely amazing two week vacation on the beautiful island of Maui. One of the biggest highlights for our party of five form Maine, was the Explore Maui Nature Bird Tour. Wendy and Amandine were fantastic! They really immersed us all in the beautiful world of Maui birds. We learned so much and had such an incredible day as we toured the mountains to the ocean, identifying many of Maui's unique birds. We had a blast driving around the island and counting birds with another wonderful couple who joined our tour! I highly recommend taking this tour even if you know nothing about birding at all. It truly was one of our most memorable days of our vacation. Wendy goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable and happy! Btw, Wendy has the best bird tour play list we have evah heard! Mahalo, Wendy and Amandine!!
Written May 5, 2023
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Mahalo for the kind words :-) Ah, Wendy's bird playlist is definitely a game changer--so glad you enjoyed that and much more! A hui hou
Written September 14, 2023
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daviddean2022
Rochester, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Explore Maui Nature gave us memories we will not soon forget! We (tor adults and two teens) were picked up at our hotel in ka’anapali promptly and immediately offered snacks, drinks, and hot coffee. Marla was our guide and she did a great job describing everything we saw and gave us fantastic history, ecology, geography, and nature classes along the way. She is super knowledgeable and such a wonderfully nice person. We had a great visit to the top of the volcano and walked into the calvera for about 45 min. How beautiful. We don’t do much hiking so Marla really did a good job to let us go at our own pace. We never felt rushed and she made us feel like we could do anything. She was great. After this we spent some time birdwatching on a short hike in a forest halfway down the mountain and had a delightful lunch. We could not have been happier with the trip. Explore Maui Nature just made everything so simple. We will definitely do it again!
Written October 19, 2022
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Thank you so much for the kind words and detailed review! We're so happy you had a good time with us up Haleakala--it is truly an exceptional location :-) A hui hou!
Written December 20, 2022
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penrose53
Austin, TX9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Wendy was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable, kind and flexible. We got to see many wonderful birds in several different locations, had a yummy picnic lunch with vegan options and she even sang to us in the van! She has a lovely voice and has a great playlist of bird related songs. She kept in touch with us afterwards and sent us the list of everything we’ve seen and the bird related playlist. I highly recommend doing this tour no matter what your level of experience is. You’ll learn a lot and have a great time!
Written November 5, 2021
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Mahalo nui loa! So glad you enjoyed Wendy's singing talents--she's the best and we're so lucky to have her!! Aloha and a hui hou!
Written March 20, 2022
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Carey F
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
We went on an incredible 11 mile guided hike at Haleakalā National Park. Our guide Wendy was super knowledgeable, fun, and a great singer! The hike itself was spectacular. We saw so much other worldly scenery and learned a ton about the plants and animals. We would highly recommend this tour for any hikers who want to make the most out of this amazing route. Shout out also to Lance for being a fun and funny hiking companion. We loved this tour!!
Written March 26, 2023
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Mahalo nui loa for sharing your awesome experience in the crater! Few visitors ever take the time and effort to hike 11+ miles through Haleakala National Park, but those who do sure are well rewarded :-) A hui hou!
Written April 24, 2023
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