Follow the Pīpīwai Trail through bamboo forest and rainforest on a private East Maui adventure
10–11 hrs
1–11 people
Private guide, park admission
Explore East Maui with a private guide on a hike into the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park. Travel beyond roadside viewpoints to walk the Pīpīwai Trail through rainforest, past waterfalls and an ancient banyan tree, toward Waimoku Falls.
Your guide can shape the day around your group's hiking pace and interests as conditions allow.
Full refund for cancellations over 15 days before departure. Receive a 90% refund from 14 days to 72 hours before departure. No refund within 72 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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Wear sporty clothes and comfortable shoes that can get wet or muddy. Bring a change of dry clothes, a light jacket or long-sleeve shirt, sandals or flip-flops, a hat, sunglasses, a beach towel, any needed medication, and a phone or camera.
Swimming depends on current conditions and access and is not guaranteed. Swimming at ʻOheʻo Gulch, also known as the Seven Sacred Pools, may be restricted or closed by Haleakalā National Park.
Stops, routes, and activities may change for weather, road and trail conditions, National Park restrictions, reservations, safety, and your group’s hiking pace. The full East Maui loop cannot be guaranteed.
Your hotel or central meetup
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With a flawless reputation among recent visitors, this tour operator consistently delivers memorable Maui experiences through knowledgeable local guides. Shannon stands out in multiple reviews for her photography skills, cultural insights, and ability to make the winding Road to Hana feel safe and enjoyable even in rainy conditions. Guests also praise Wendy for exceptional birding tours, Harrison for his expertise at Haleakala National Park, and Maika for his authentic local perspective. The guides clearly know their stuff, sharing Hawaiian vocabulary, island lore, and historical context that transforms sightseeing into genuine cultural immersion. The Road to Hana tour emerges as the most popular option, with visitors raving about stops at waterfalls, bamboo forests, sea turtle viewing, and local treats like Coconut Glenn's ice cream. The specialized birding tours also get enthusiastic feedback from both serious birders and beginners. Many reviewers mention that their guides doubled as photographers, capturing professional-quality images throughout the day. Private tours receive particularly strong praise for their flexibility and personalized pacing. The relaxed, friendly energy of the guides creates an easygoing atmosphere that guests consistently describe as a highlight of their Maui vacation.
We thoroughly enjoyed our group birding tour! Our tour guide Kate was incredibly knowledgeable and full of stories and details. We were able to get great photos of colorful I’iwi, Apapane, and Amakihi, plus so many other species. Six additions to my life list! It was a fantastic day.
John Stults
September 3, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our group birding tour! Our tour guide Kate was incredibly knowledgeable and full of stories and details. We were able to get great photos of colorful I’iwi, Apapane, and Amakihi, plus so many other species. Six additions to my life list! It was a fantastic day.
John Stults
September 3, 2026
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