HIKING TOURS
Haleakala waterfall hike
Eons before the first humans set foot here, time and
weather carved pristine valleys into the lush windward slopes of Haleakala
(House of the Sun), a 10,023-foot dormant volcano believed to be 750,000
years old. Come explore! Well follow a meandering stream whose
music, along with the areas lush flora, enhances this fun-filled
hike. The excursion ranges from an easy half-day walk to a moderate
full-day walk.
The hike begins at an elevation of
500 feet and climbs past groves of guava, koa, eucalyptus and Java plum
trees. As we ascend, well see mountain-apple, bamboo and ginger,
as well as endemic Hawaiian vegetation, and pass by waterfalls up to
60 feet high.
Be sure to bring a bathing suit and
towel for a swim in one of the four or five cool, clear waterfall pools
we'll encounter along the trail.
HALF-DAY, 3 MILES - EASY - $59
FULL-DAY, 6 MILES - MODERATE - $89
West Maui waterfall hike
The West Maui Mountains are actually a single extinct
volcano, sculpted by more than a million years of wind and water into
steep-sided canyons whose forests are vertical. A narrow valley winds
its way into the heart of the mountain, with a river charting its course.
Well hike through stands of bamboo that filter the sunlight green,
and follow the trail past thickets of rose apple and mountain apple,
guava and ginger, kukui nut and Java plum trees.
On this moderate, half-day excursion,
we'll ascend from 700 to 1,200 feet, keeping the river near us for a
refreshing wade. The ultimate reward? A plunge into a cool, fresh-water
pool for a swim against the spectacular backdrop of a cascading waterfall
30 feet high.
HALF-DAY, 4 MILES - MODERATE - $59
Maui Rain forest hike
Ascend into the center of a vast valley that plunges
deep into the windward face of the West Maui Mountains. Rivers, fed
by the mountains lei of clouds, flank the valleys tableland
and center spur, pouring perennially to the sea. Above the trail, canyon
walls soar several thousand feet; waterfalls spill over them in long,
glistening ribbons, carving natural amphitheatres over tens of thousands
of years.
And we explore, humbled by scale,
on a trail that brings us to guava, Christmas berry, loquat, ginger,
banana, eucalyptus, koa, mango and ohia lehua.
After the hike, the river invites
a refreshing swim.
HALF-DAY, 4 MILES - MODERATE - $59
Combination Maui hikes
Our favorite way to show off Mauis exquisite diversity
is a combination hike. Choose two of the following:
- Maui Rain Forest Hike
- Maui Mountain Hike
- West Maui Waterfall Hike
We are the only company that
offers two trails combined into a full-day hike.
FULL-DAY, 8 MILES - MODERATE TO STRENUOUS
- $109
Maui Valley hike
The volcanic range known as the West Maui Mountains rises
to a 5,788-foot summit that is among the wettest spots on earth. Well
trek deep into one of the verdant valleys on the mountains windward
side on a full- or half-day hike that ranges from moderate to strenuous.
At 500 feet the trail levels out,
revealing scenic vistas of the valley, and waterfalls plunging down
sheer canyon walls. To the east, were treated to a panoramic view
of Haleakala volcano and the islands lush north shore.
Native and tropical flora thrive
along the trail: ginger, ti, banana, guava, bamboo, and Java plum, to
name a few. Youll want to bring a swimsuit, as well, for a refreshing
dip in one of the naturally formed pools.
HALF-DAY, MODERATE - 4 MILES RT - $59
FULL-DAY, STRENUOUS - 7 MILES RT -$99
Maui Mountain hike
On the windward side of the West Maui Mountains, a ridge
trail rises to 2,600 feet, winding its way toward the clouds. The view
looking down into Waihee Valley is spectacular.
To the east lie the isthmus, the
islands north shore, Haleakala volcano and the Pacific Ocean.
(On a clear day, the island of Molokai is visible to the west.)
At lower elevations on this moderate, half-day hike, well encounter
guava and thimbleberry before ascending into a forest of eucalyptus
and pine. By 1,500 feet, we'll see uluhe (staghorn fern) and endemic
flora like the ohia lehuathe tree whose feathery crimson blossoms
are steeped in Hawaiian legend.
HALF-DAY, MODERATE - 4 MILES RT - $69
ALL HIKES INCLUDE:
* Informative and informal narrative.
* Waterproof day pack and rain parka.
* Iced bottled water and island snacks (dried fruit and organic chips)
on half-day hikes; picnic lunch on full-day hikes.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING:
Tennis shoes, shorts and a T-shirt
are acceptable for most of the hikes. A swimsuit and aqua socks or Teva's
are suggested for waterfall hikes.
TERMS:
Mauis wilderness is best explored
in small groups. We limit hikes to six clients, except for families
and others booking as a group.
*Hikes are limited to six clients;
two-client minimum.
*Prices quoted are per person. General excise tax of 4% additional.
MC/VISA accepted.
A 10% discount
is applied for each of the following:
*hikes booked two weeks in advance
*children 13 and under
*parties of 6 or more |