Im in Maui for 2 weeks... is there anything I should definetley do?
2007-12-21 15:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by Kelsey N 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
If you go to Maui, you gotta do the downhill bike ride. I don't recommend the sunrise one because you have to get up at 3:00 AM to get started up the mountain and its cold up there that early. If you are a romantic do it, but otherwise no.
There are different bike companies and some don't take you all the way to the top, and some don't guide you back down. You can come down by yourself, there's only one road with just a little traffic, but if you are squeamish about riding in the street, a company that accompanies you down will help watch the traffic for you. I have been twice and prefer Maui Downhill to the others. These companies have web sites They will pick you up at your hotel, take you to their shop to pick out a wet-suit (for the cold and mist/rain shower maybe) and gloves and helmet; then take you up the mountain; then follow your group down so they can block traffic for your ride; then afterwards take you back to your hotel. Expect this activity to take 75-80% or more of the day.
The Road to Hana is a great drive (you need a rental car). It’s a 45 mile winding road that takes 4 hours to drive. Its like driving through the jungle; has a bunch of one lane bridges. Then drive past Hana to the Seven-Pools attraction and go for a swim.
Even though you will be in Maui you should be aware that its very easy to take day trips to the other islands, like Oahu to see Pearl Harbor, or the Big island to see the Volcanoes National Park. Inter-island airlines run about every half hour and/or you can use a tour company like Roberts (web site below) that will arrange a package and tour for you.
2007-12-24 07:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, I would say a whale watch, but the whales seem to be dragging their flukes--not as many as we'd normally see by this time of year.
I live on a nearby island, and the things I love to do on Maui are:
drive up Haleakala,
visit the Maui Ocean Center,
go snorkeling,
watch 'ulalena in Lahaina
and eat, eat, eat!
2007-12-21 17:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be sure to take a sail on America's II. It's very exhilerating. She was a competitor in the America's Cup races and can really move. And join Hike Maui for a hike to the waterfalls.
Have fun!
2007-12-22 02:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by JulieMarg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snorkeling, whalewatching, and go to a luau. All of those are great fun. I just got back. Also, there is a show in Lahaina called U'la'lena and it is awesome.
2007-12-22 04:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by xraytls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go swimming
2007-12-21 15:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by pamela d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋