Maui Birding Group Tour

Spot endemic birds at Haleakala and Kealia Pond with a guide, snacks, and picnic lunch

5.0 stars• 118 reviews

From$289/ person

Duration

7 hours

Includes

Snacks, Picnic lunch, Binoculars

Highlights

Join a guided birding adventure to Haleakala National Park and Kealia Pond. Ride in comfort and enjoy snacks and a picnic lunch as you learn about Maui’s ecology, history, and legends.

Search Haleakala National Park for native honeycreepers and Nene
Travel to Kealia Pond to look for Hawaiian Stilt and Coot
Learn about Maui ecology, history, myths and legends
Enjoy juices, fruits, snacks and a picnic lunch
Use provided checklist of Maui birds with Hawaiian names
Borrow binoculars at no extra charge

What's Included

Juices, fruits, snacks, and picnic lunch
Binocular use
Checklist of Maui birds

Things to know

Minimum 4 participants required; ages 10+. Expect substantial driving and elevation up to 7,000 ft, with temperatures 20–40°F cooler. Wear layers, bring a rain jacket, and wear hiking boots or sneakers.

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

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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.

What people are saying

I did the private tour with my daughter of the 7 sacred pools, pipiwai trail, bamboo forest, full loop of the road to Hana and other stops on our recent holiday to Hawaii. Our guide Allison was an amazing host for the day with incredible knowledge of everywhere we were going and the Hawaiian culture in general. The hike to see the beautiful waterfalls, banyan tree and bamboo forest was the highlight and so enjoyable. Can definitely recommend the tour to anyone visiting Maui.