Maui Downhill Bike Ride and Other Top Maui Activities

Maui boast a wonderland of activities. From sea and land excursions to even air tours, Maui is certainly  the place to go if you love adventure.

One of our favorite activities of course is the Maui downhill bike ride. Offering much excitement, but not too much, this bike tour is something almost everyone can do – you just need to know how to ride a bike. Starting with a tour of the Summit of Haleakala (and the Haleakala sunrise if you opt for that bike tour) as well as Haleakala Crater, our Maui downhill bike ride is an exciting land excursion with so many things to see along the way. The numerous towns, restaurants, and fruit stands along the route offer a variety of places to explore and enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing. Because our Maui downhill bike ride is self-paced, guests can ride at their leisure, not at the pace of the tour guide or the fastest biker. You can stop and go along the bike route as you like and really take in all the beautiful scenery of Upcountry Maui. This bike tour offers a relaxing and invigorating way to explore a side of Maui that many tourists never see.

Sea excursions are also a highlight in Maui. You can ride on sailing catamarans and enjoy an elegant sunset dinner cruise or take a snorkeling tour around Molokini. Snorkeling is a great water activity for a variety of ages and skill levels. Always a favorite, whale watching tours offer an opportunity to see the majestic humpback whales up close. The Pacific Whale Foundation offers a nice whale watching tour from both the Lahaina and Maalaea harbors. For a little more adventure, you can take a kayak tour, scuba diving tour, or go deep sea fishing.

Although more expensive, air tours of Maui provide guests with a gorgeous view of the island and certainly an unforgettable experience. There are a number of helicopter tour companies offering air tours of Haleakala Crater, the Hana rainforests and waterfalls, the West Maui Mountains, Molokini, and East Maui. You can also book a private helicopter charter for a real luxurious experience.

And besides the Maui downhill bike ride, there are a number of other Maui land tours you can try. Drive along the winding Hana Highway where you can stop to see gorgeous waterfalls and hike along the bamboo rainforest. Along this driving route, you can also stop to see the Oheo Gulch or “Seven Sacred Pools” in the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park. There are also numerous hiking trails in this area such as Pipiwai Trail and Kahakai Trail.

If you would prefer not to drive the winding Road to Hana yourself, there are also numerous van tours available to take you to all the scenic stops along the way.

The beautiful Valley Isle is the ideal place to vacation and explore. We invite you to take our Maui downhill bike tour with exciting views of Haleakala and Upcountry Maui. You won’t be disappointed!


(First two photos by PV Photography)