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SHUTTLE/LIMOUSINE SERVICES-
Need a ride from the airport to your hotel or a want a classy night on the town:
Carey Limousine Hawaii 808 572-3400 - Airport -Hotel transfers
$170 for Sedan, $191 for Stretch including taxes and tip. If you
want to explore other parts of Maui you can take a limo for $80 per hour with minimum of 2
hour.
Maui Classic Coach 808
879-5595 - Vintage Rolls Royce Princess Limousine $300 for first 2 hours, $100 for each
additional hour. 1929 Ford Model A $100 for the first hour, $75 for each additional hour.
Speedishuttle 808 661-6667
Star Maui Limousine Service 808 875-6900 $100 for arrivals, $100 for departures, $175 for round trip.
Fresh flower lei greeting $25 per person. If you want to explore other parts of Maui you
can take a limo for $70 per hour including a fully stocked bar with minimum of 2
hour.
BIKE RENTALS- Explore from the mountains to the ocean on at your own pace.
Extreme Sports Maui,
808 871-7954- mountain bikes $29-$39 per day.
Haleakala Bike Company,
888 922-2453- Packages include Gary Fisher® mountain bike, helmet, rain/wind
gear, gloves, car rack mounted on your rental car, toolkits and packs. $45 per day.
The Island Biker, 808 877-7744- mountain bike start at
$29 per day, $95 per week.
West Maui Cycles, 808
661-9005- mountain bikes start at $30 per day, $120 per week. Tandem mountain bikes
rent for $45 per day, Tandem road bike $60 per day.
BIKE DOWN
HALEAKALA on a guided tour. You will coast
down a winding road from the summit of this mighty volcano. This is a thrilling 38 miles
of coasting and only 400 yards of pedaling. Bikes, helmets, and transportation provided
with all tours. Snacks, meals, and narrated scenic stops are available with some tour
providers. Early morning and mid day tours available. PLEASE
NOTE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 3RD 2007 ALL DOWN HILL BIKE TOURS ON HALEAKALA HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED
WHILE THE STATE REVIEWS THE SAFETY OF THIS SERVICE. SERVICES MAY OR MAY NOT RESUME IN
JANUARY 2008. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
Haleakala Bike Company,
888 922-2453, Sunrise tour $85 per person and includes a 2 hour narrated tour of Haleakala
National Park. The Haleakala Express tour leaves later in the morning and gives you a lift
to the top but skips the 2 hour tour, $65 per person.
Maui Downhill , 808 871-2155- $104-$150 per person.
Sunrise, early morning, and half day Haleakala downhill rides available.
Mountain Riders, 808
242-9739- Guided tours of Haleakala National Park area range between $50-$115 per person.
Self guided bike down Haleakala $70 per person with narrated van tour of Haleakala
National Park, $60 without the van tour.

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Lahaina to Hana Airport = 2 hours and 20 minutes
Kihei to Hana Airport = 2 hours and 10 minutes
Wailea to Hana Airport = 2 hours and 15 minutes
Kula to Hana airport = 1 hour and 45 minutes
Kahului Airport to Hana Airport = 1 hour and 45 minutes
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CAR RENTALS- rent a car and get out to explore the
island of Maui. $40 a day for mid size car, $75 a day for a convertible. We suggest
renting a car, to allow you to freely explore beautiful Maui.
DISCOUNT
CAR RENTALS
Maui Cruisers offers pre-owned Toyotas and Nissans for rental as a cost effective
alternative to the high priced national chains. Week rates for as low as $150! Must be 21
or older to rent with a US or Canadian drivers license. Call 1-877-749-7889 for more information and reservations.
EXPLORING
BY CAR is a great way to see the many diverse
eco-systems of Maui. There are tropical rain forests and waterfalls, sunny beaches and
beautiful flowers, ranches and cacti, lush valleys, and a large dormant volcano. When
driving, please watch for wildlife that may cross the road, especially at night. There are
signs that mark frequent animal crossing locations. If you make purchases place them in
the trunk for safe keeping. Watch your gas gauge and refuel at ˝ a tank. There are public
bathrooms at most parks found around the island. They are usually pretty clean, but bring
tissue just in case they are out. There arent many food stops around many parts of
the island so bring snacks and soft drinks to enjoy on your adventures. For island
specific suggestions on where to go car cruisin' visit www.alohafriends.com/ptcruiser.html
DRIVE to the TOP OF HALEAKALA for a
view above airplanes and the clouds. Haleakala means House of the Sun. At the summit
10,300 feet above sea level you can look into its three-mile-deep chasm. Sunrise or
sunset views are spectacular making for an awesome experience. You will find rare plants
and animals that make Haleakala their home. As you ascend the winding road up the volcano
you will feel the change in air pressure in your ears, feeling compressed. Just yawn to
relieve the pressure. The air also gets thinner as you ascend. It takes one hour to reach
the summit when leaving from Kahului, 1-˝ hours from Kihei, and 2 hours from Lahaina.
Make sure you have a full tank of gas, warm clothes to put on (it is COLD at the summit),
your camera and plenty of film, and snacks/soft drinks for the journey. Directions:
from the Kahului Airport follow highway 37, Haleakala Highway, going Southeast. Stay on
Haleakala Highway and follow signs to the summit or to the Silverswords. Park infoline
572-4400.
DRIVE TO UPCOUNTRY MAUI by
Haleakala Highway 37. Makawao is an old cowboy town where you can still see hitchin
posts and a few cowboys among many unique restaurants and shops. The Tedeschi Winery is
located in this area and gives tours by appointment, call 808 878-6058 to arrange
one. There is also wine tasting and a museum at King Kalakauas Cottage in Kula. In
this area along highway 37 and 377 you will find several public gardens, flower &
produce farms, restaurants, and shops.
DRIVE THE ROAD TO HANA
- a 53-mile one way driving adventure down a winding ocean cliff highway that takes you
through tropical rain forest, past several waterfalls, and lots of beautiful scenic views.
There are many photo opportunities of scenic
overlooks, waterfalls, exotic flowers, and tropical fruit trees. If you get hungry on your
drive there are several grass shack roadside fruit stands and even a smoothie stand that
will tempt your taste buds with fresh pineapple, papaya, bananas, home baked fruit breads,
and more. There aren't many grocery stores so it is best to stop in Pa'ia to pick up
refreshments for your adventure. A great place to get a hamburger or sandwich for lunch in
Hana is the grill at the Hana Ranch Restaurant. Across the street from the Hana Ranch
Restaurant is Hasagawa General Store where you can restock on refreshments. Continue past
the town of Hana for beautiful views of mountain ranch land and ocean cliffs. There is a
wonderful hiking trail to seven waterfall pools at Ohe'o Gulch in Haleakala National Park
at Kipahulu where you can even swim in waterfall pools. One of the waterfalls falls 400
feet! This is a 2-3 hour hike with many great photo opportunities. Mosquito
repellent, water, a snack, and closed toe shoes are recommended. If you are staying in the
Lahaina or Kahului area we recommend starting your driving adventure no later than 9am. It
is about a 3 hour driving adventure from the Kahului Airport to Ohe'o Gulch, you can then
hike for 2-3 hours, and/or then drive 2-3 hours back. Directions: from the Kahului
Airport follow highway 37 going Southeast. Turn left onto highway 365. Turn right onto
highway 36 and follow to it to Hana. For
more details on what you can see and do on the road to Hana see/print out our list of
Adventures
on the Road to Hana.
There are also CASSETTE GUIDES you can rent that
provides the same information about your journey to Hana, on cue, as you drive along. Call
Boss Frogs at 808 875-4477 for tape rental information.
Valley Island Guides specializes
in customizable PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS throughout the
island
of
Maui
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Experience Maui as you have always dreamed and receive personalized attention by your
knowledgeable guide with the "Aloha Spirit". Your guide accompanies you in your
rental car and is only $225 per car load for the six-hour all day tour guide service. Call
1-866-661-8008 for reservations and more information.
A HANA
LIMOUSINE TOUR is a relaxing and luxurious way to
see the beautiful tropical side of Maui in style. It is 53 miles to Hana, relax in style
and enjoy yourself. A deluxe tour down the road to Hana includes continental breakfast,
lunch at the beautiful Hana Hotel, fully stocked bar in the limo, and a relaxing day!
Carey Limousine Hawaii 808 572-3400 - Hana tour in a stretch
limousine $299 per person up to 2 people, $189 per person for 3, $149 per person for 4-7. Hana tour in a chauffer driven Lincoln Navigator $219 per person
up to 2 people, $209 per person for 3, $179 per person for 4-7.
Star Maui Limousine Service 808 875-6900 Hana tours are
$199 per person for up to 2 people, $168 per person for 3-6 passengers.
Air-conditioned MOTOR COACH TOURS lets you leave the driving to someone else while you relax and enjoy the
beautiful sights. Adventures includes lots of scenic stops for great photos, pick up and
return to your hotel or condo, and picnic lunch.
Akina Aloha Tours 808
879-2828, has large comfortable tour style busses and a variety of tours. Hana Tour $75
per child, $37 per child under 12. Sunrise Haleakala Tour $58 per adult, $45 per child
under 12. Upcountry Tour $72 per adult, $55 per child under 12. Ecological Tour is a full
day adventure which includes tours of Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Nature Center, and
the Maui Ocean Center for $78 per adult, $70 per child under 12.
Maui Tours 808 874-5561,
Half Day Upcountry Maui Summit Tour $59 per person, Full Day Upcountry Maui Summit Tour
$89 per person. Half Day Central Maui Tour $59 per person, Full Day Central Maui Tour $89
per person.
Temptation Tours 808 877-8888, Upcountry Maui Summit Tour
$184 per person, Haleakala Sunrise Tour $129 per person, Haleakala Crater with Rainforest
Tour $149 per person, Haleakala Day Tour $139 per person, Hana Tour $140 per person, Hana
Tour with Helicopter Tour of Hana $239 per person, Hana Tour with Ka'eleku Cave Adventure
$177 per person.
Valley Isle Excursions 877-871-5224 - Luxury 12 passenger
motor coach with reclining captains seat chairs for your comfort on your all day adventure
to Hana. $109 per adult, $89 per child under 12.
GOLF Hawaii where you will find some of the best and most beautiful 18 hole
golf courses in the world. Green fees range from $40 through $125 per person. Shoe and
club rentals available. Proper golf attire is required at all golf greens.
Call STAND-BY-GOLF for discounted tee-times on any
island. They only take reservations for the current and next day tee times. Call
888-645-2665 between 7 am 9pm, 7days a week.
The Dunes at Maui Lani
is Hawaii's only true Irish-linksl and golf course. Day rounds are $65, twilight rounds
$35, cart fee $20, club rental $25, shoe rental $5. Call 808 872-9047 for reservations.
Grand Waikapu Resort,
$200 per round, Black Cat (Men's) and Links Paralex (Women's) golf clubs rental $30, shoe
rental $5, cart fee $15. Call 808 244-7888 for reservations.
Kaanapali Golf Course
is the Hawaii course selected as part of the Senior PGA Tour. Day rounds are $130
and twilight rounds are $65, cart fee $30, club rental $27, shoe rental $5. Call 808
661-3691 for reservations.
Kapalua Maui is the
host of the Mercedes Championships, PGA's Tour's season-opening Tournament of
Champions, each January. The Plantation Course offers Hawaii's only par of 73 for men, 75
for women. Village and Bay courses range $140-$160 per round, Plantation course ranges
from $155-$175 per round. Cart fee $18, shoe rental $10, steel shaft clubs rental $35,
graphite shaft clubs rental $45. Call 808 669-8044 for reservations.
Maui Prince Hotel, $140 for
day tee times, $70 for twilight tee times, $35 for 2nd round replay, Cart fee $20, King
Cobra clubs rental $35, Shoe rental $10. Call 808 879-3344 for reservations.
Pukalani Country Club,
$55 per round for morning tee times, $42 per round after noon, $16 after 3 pm. Club rental
$20, shoe rental, 7, cart fee $15. Call 808 572-1314 for reservations.
Waikapu Sandalwood Golf Course, $75 per round, Black Cat
(Men's) and Links Paralex (Women's) golf clubs rental $30, shoe rental $5,cart fee $15.
Call 808 244-4653 for reservations.
Wailea Maui offers
three challenging courses with 54 championship fairways. The courses range $70-$140 per
round. Twilight deals available. Cart fee $25, Callaway clubs rental $30, shoe rental $10.
For the deluxe Gold and Emerald courses call 808 875-7450 for reservations. For the Blue
course call 808 875-5155 for reservations.
GET MARRIED OR
RENEW YOUR WEDDING VOWS while in the Hawaii. Click
here for extensive tips and suggestion on pledging your love to your someone special while
in the Hawaiian Islands.
GOLF
SCHOOL is a great way to get into the swing of
things! The Kaanapali Golf College offers a variety of programs with optional rounds of
golf. Private lessons are $45 for a half hour or $80 for an hour. A half day of group
lessons is $175. A full day of group lessons is $275. A-Star computer analysis $45. Call
the Roger Fredericks Kaanapali Golf College at 808 661-0488 for reservations or more
information.
HUNTING ADVENTURES are available year round to help rid Hawaii of feral pigs,
goats, and rams which are destroying Hawaii's fragile ecosystems. Please note a Hawaii
hunting license is required and are about $100 per person. Licenses are available through
any Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office. In order to purchase a Hawaii hunting
license, hunters must posses either a Hawaii Hunter Education Wallet Card or a Letter of
Exemption. A Letter of Exemption is issued free to those hunters who are able to show
proof of successfully completing a hunter education course that is recognized by the
National Hunter Education Association, or, proof of having been issued a Hawaii hunting
License prior to July 1, 1990. For more information regarding Hawaii hunting licenses
contact the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office at 808 587-0166.
Professionally GUIDED
HUNTS on private land throughout the island of
Maui.
Hawaii Sportsmen's Adventures - information and reservations (877)737-3755.
Maui Hunting Service - Guided management hunts, trophy hunts, and game hunts on Maui.
Call 808 876-1955 for more information and reservations.
Ulupalaku Hunting Club - Guided big game and game bird hunts on Maui. Call Tobi Fisher
at 808 572-0227 for more information and reservations.
HORSEBACK
RIDING adventures from the slopes of Haleakala to
the ocean.
Adventures on Horseback offers
rides along the lower outside rim of Haleakala, then through rainforest, and to remote
waterfalls you can swim in. 5 1/2 hour adventure $185 per person including breakfast,
lunch, and snacks. Call 808 242-7445 for more information.
Ironwood Ranch Riding Stables offers rides along the lower outside rim of Haleakala, then through
rainforest, and to remote waterfalls you can swim in. 2 hour adventure $100 per person
including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. They will also pick you up at your hotel if
staying in West Maui. Call 808 669-4991 for more information.
Makena Stables offers
challenging trails on a huge cattle ranch on the southern most part of Maui. The ranch is
spread from the slope of Haleakala to the Ocean. 2 hour adventure $99, 3 hour adventure
$115. Call 808 879-0244 for more information.
The Maui Mule Ride & Crater Bound offers fully narrated tours of Haleakala Crater to amazing scenic spots.
2 hour adventure $95, 6 hour adventure $190 including lunch and snacks, 7 1/2 hour
adventure $190 including lunch. Call 808 244-6853 for more information.
Mendes Ranch & Trail Rides offers novice to advanced riders exciting adventures from the mountain to
the ocean. $85 for 2 1/2 hour ride Call 808 244-7320 for more information and
reservations.
Ohe'o Stables rides
out of Hana up through lush tropical rainforest and to the top of Wailua Falls. 4 hour
adventure $119 per person, 5 hour adventure $139 per person. Call 808 667-2222 for more
information.
Pony Express Tours offers a spectacular 5 hour ride on Mt. Haleakala. Range riding adventure is $60
for a 1 hour ride or $85 for a 2 hour ride, Picnic range riding tour is $105, Half
day crater ride $155, Full day crater ride $190. Call 808 667-2200 for more information.
Sea Horse Ranch riding
tours take you to see beautiful views of the ocean, Mt. Haleakala, and waterfalls. $30 for
a one hour trail ride. $40 for a 1 1/2 hour beach ride in the sand and surf, $50 for a
trail ride & beach ride combo. Call 808 244-9862 for more information.
MAUI OCEAN CENTER opened in
early 1998. This aquarium allows you to go on an underwater journey and get a SCUBA divers
view of Hawaiian marine life. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits and an acrylic tunnel
that take you under the sea for a 360 degree view of the ocean. There are two restaurants
on site for your enjoyment. Admission is $19 per adult, $13 per child 3-12. It is open
9am-5pm daily and is located at the Maalaea Harbor Village. Call 808 270- 7000 for
more information.
At the MAUI TROPICAL PLANTATION AND
COUNTRY STORE you will see how a tropical plantation
works on a narrated tram tour through acres of tropical fruits and flowers. Admission to
the plantation grounds and country store is free but the tram tour is $9.50 per adult,
$3.50 per child. The tram ride runs 10am-4pm daily and runs every ˝ hour. The plantation
is open 9am to 5pm daily. The country store has unique Hawaiian products that can be
shipped home for your convenience. There is a café with buffet and a la carte menus.
Café hours are 10:30am-3pm daily.
Relax and
rejuvenate while in paradise with SPA TREATMENTS like a massage, facial, body scrub, water treatments,
anit-aging treatments, and more!
The Grand Wailea Resort features an amazing spa that is recognized as one of the
top ten spas in the USA by the Travel & Leisure Magazines! The 50,000 square foot spa
offers a selection of luxurious spa programs, massages, couples massage, facials, body
treatments, Hawaiian baths and more. Call 800 772-1933 for information, a brochure, or
reservations.
Four Seasons Wailea Resort features a wide range of massage services as well as
Vichy shower treatments, body wraps, Lomi Pohaku a hot stone massage, their
exclusive Aquacranial massage, couples massage, manicures, pedicures, facials, body scrubs
and more. Call 800 819-5053 for information, a brochure, or reservations.
Spa Moana at the Hyatt Regency Maui if famous for their exfoliating body treatments
which use ingredients such as sugar, Hawaiian coffee, honey and macadamia nut oil. They
also offer a wide range of massage services, couples massage, scalp massage, aromatherapy,
manicures, pedicures, hair services, nail services and more. Call 808 661-1234 for
information, a brochure, or reservations.
Mandara Spa at the Outrigger Wailea Resort is a 4,000 square foot relaxation and beauty center which features
Massage services, body scrubs, aromatherapy services, water treatments, manicures, and
pedicures. The spa has four deluxe treatment suites with private lanais and soaking pools
as well as three standard treatment rooms where massages and facials are offered.
Couples and friends are encouraged to pair up for treatments to add to the enjoyment. Call
808 891-8774 for information, a brochure, or reservations.
TEDESCHI VINEYARDS AND WINERY are located
on Maui on the 20,000 acre Ulupalakua Ranch on the picturesque slopes of Haleakala.
Tedeschi Vineyards opened in 1974 and in 1977 released its first wine Maui Blanc Pineapple
wine; which is still one of its most popular wines. The
vineyard is the oldest vineyard and winery in the Hawaiian Islands and it operates within
a historic landmark. The wine tasting room is located in the King's Cottage which dates to
1874 when it was built specifically for the visit of Hawaii's monarch David Kalakaua and
queen Kapi'olani who used it as a get away retreat. Tedeschi Vineyards offers free guided
tours of the vineyard and winery operations at 10:30am and 1:30pm. and fee wine tasting
9am-5pm every day, except holidays. You can call Tedeschi Vineyards for information on
shipping their wines at (877) 878-6058. Driving Directions: From Central Maui, take Hana
Highway (Route 36) to Haleakala Highway (Route 37). Heading up the mountain, stay on 37
all the way to the little community of Keokea. Pass Henry Fong Store on the right, and
continue on the narrow road 5.1 miles to Ulupalakua. The winery is just past ranch
headquarters and the Ulupalakua Ranch Store.
TATTOOING
has been a part of Polynesian culture since long before the first Polynesians landed in
the Hawaiian
Islands and
become a very popular lifetime souvenir from an awesome Hawaiian vacation. Choose from a
catalog of designs or bring in your own!
AlleyCat Tattoo Parlor (Kahului) 808 871-7464 - Specializing in custom designs and
custom cover ups with over 12 years experience.
Artistic Skin Design (Lahaina) 808 661-9084 - specializing in all styles of
tattooing.
Class Act Tattoo 808 875-1110 - specializing in all styles of tattooing with over
21 years experience.
Highway 30 Tattoos 808 667-0951
Island Ink Tattoo (Paia) 808 579-9461
Skin Deep Tattoo (Lahaina) 808 661-8531 - specializing in traditional, modern,
tribal, Hawaiian, custom, and custom cover ups with over 21 years experience.
Enjoy the beautiful
sites of the West Maui Mountains and coastline on an historic SUGAR CANE TRAIN RIDE. The old-style steam
engines with open air coaches operate out of Lahaina and run to Kaanapali using
a 6 mile segment of track used by the Pioneer Mills sugar-cane railroad. call
808 667-6851 for the train schedule and more information. The
central station is located in Lahaina, north of downtown, on Honoapiilani Highway (Highway
30). A free ride on the Sugar Cane Trains double-decker bus from Fort Street to
Lahaina Station. $16 per adult, $9 per child for your round trip adventure.
WHALE WATCHING is a popular past time from December
to April. Approximately 2,000 Humpback whales
migrate from Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands to mate and give birth each year. That
is estimated to be half the population of Humpback whales in the Pacific. The most
frequent sightings on Maui are between Makena and Kapalua on the North-West and South-West
sides of the island. Whales can be spotted from roadside lookouts, they may come
very close to shear sea cliffs. We saw a mother and calf from a roadside lookout in
Lahaina! Boat tours for whale watches are also available.
FREE
WHALE AND OCEAN INFORMATION at MacGregor Point Lookout on route 30
(Honoapiilani Highway) between Lahaina and Kihei . You can pull off the highway and see
whale artifacts and interesting whale displays. Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Outreach
Van is at this scenic lookout area daily from December 15 through May 1, 8am to 4pm.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Marine Research Naturalists will be on hand to help you spot
whales from one of the best shore-based whale watching locations on Maui. For information,
call (808) 879-8860.
WEDDING OR WEDDING VOW RENEWAL ~ If you are
considering getting married or renewing your wedding vows while in the Hawaiian Islands
visit or resource page at www.alohafriendshawaii.com/engagementandmarriage.html
for details on licenses as well as tips and suggestions on making your dream wedding in
Hawaii a reality.
ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
across canyons of the East Maui shield volcano, the home of Haleakala crater. Tour
provider, Skyline EcoAdventures, has created this adventure so nearly any thrill seeker
over the age of 12 can experience it. All the equipment is provided and the hikes to get
to the zipline sites are low impact. Although this adventure appears to be dangerous it is
actually very safe. The ziplines are made of galvanized aircraft cable with a minimum
breaking strength of 14,400 pounds. The pulleys, carabiners and seat harness have a
minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds. This is defiantly a unique way to site see
while on Maui! Rates are about $70 per person but they typically offer a discount on
reservations of more than one person. Inquiries and reservations are taken through
Activity World at 808 667-7777. Skyline EcoAdventures is located on Crater Road which is
the road up to Haleakala crater.
PLEASE
NOTE: Prices for island activities featured within our
site are NOT guaranteed. Since we are not
affiliated with any of the activity providers we are not notified if services or prices
change. You will need to contact the activity
provider directly for a current price quote and for availability information.
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