Maui Land Activities - Beaches, Biking, Camping, Horseback Riding and more.

There is so much to see and do on Maui. We've chosen our top ten things to do on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Part of Maui's lure is that it offers such a wide variety of activities, many family-oriented. Here are 21 exciting Maui activities available to visitors.

A thousand years ago, Hawaiians gathered at `Iao Valley to celebrate and honor the bounty of Lono, god of agriculture, during the annual makahiki festival. More than a hundred years ago visitors began coming to witness the natural beauty of this valley.

The drive starts at the North Shore town of Pa'ia, continues through the paniolo town of Makawao, to Kula known for its flowers, vegetables and ranches and ends at ‘Ulapalakua.

Our picks for some of the best beaches on the island of Maui, Hawaii

A day trip to the summit of Haleakala and upcountry to Ulupalakua and the Tedeschi Winery should not be missed.

The Superintendent of Haleakala National Park announced that as of October 10, 2007 all commercially guided bicycle tours will be barred from the Park.

As part of our ongoing series on the parks of Hawaii, we visit Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui.

We look at one of the most famous drives in the world and include our extensive Hana Highway Photo Gallery.

Tips for things to see and do along the Hana Highway from Hawaii for Visitors Forum Member Heidi Scoggins aka MauiHeidi

A photographic report on a hike through the rainforest of Waihe'e Valley otherwise known as Swinging Bridges with Maui Eco-Adventures.

Take a trim, tidy New England whaling town, plunk it in the middle of the Pacific, sketch in some rainbow-crowned mountains, and add a generous helping of palm trees. Stir in the biggest Buddha outside of Asia, a banyan tree the size of a city block, and a history that reads like an epic novel, and you might come close to defining Lahaina.

Where a beautiful beach, busy harbor, excellent restaurants and the Maui Ocean Center invite you to spend a day.

Pineapple. It's still one of the images that come to mind when people think about Hawaii. In the late 1940's, Hawaii was the pineapple capital of the world, producing more than 80 percent of the world's pineapple. At that time, only sugar cane was a larger industry.

On Maui three companies offer zip line adventures. The first Maui zip line or Maui zipline company was Skyline Eco-Adventures. This was followed several years later by Kapalua Adventures. The most recent entry in the Maui zip line business is the Piiholo Ranch Zipline.

Hawaii is known for its floral splendor and wide variety of plant life. No where can this be better seen than on the island of Maui. With its tropical rainforests, cool Upcountry slopes, and sunny western shores Maui is a botanical paradise. Driving down any road, you'll see multi colored bougainvilleas and hibiscus in almost everyone's garden.

Find out about West Maui's former sugar industry as you take a ride on the Sugar Cane Train in Lahaina.

This guide to visiting Haleakala on Maui for sunrise gives background on the sacred mountain as well as tips for making the most of your pre-dawn visit.

A visit to Upcountry Maui can take a full day, or more, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Here are a few of our favorite Upcountry Maui attractions.

Join us as we travel west Maui's rugged north shore from Kapalua to Wailuku by the Honoapi’ilani Highway and Kahekili Highway.

Tell us what your favorite thing to do is on the Garden Isle of Maui.

Each horseback riding adventure is exciting and different. All participants ride beautiful, very well trained, privately maintained horses. A maximum of 6 guest riders is permitted at one time. An experienced and helpful guide accompanies each group.

An "at your own pace" Haleakala downhill ride. Begins in Kula.

Haleakala Bike Company is Maui's most experienced, most affordable downhill tour company. Home of the original Freestyle Haleakala downhill. The freedom and independence of mountain biking at your own pace. No lines to follow, no timetable to keep, it's your day on the mountain.

Three escorted hikes to choose from, rain forest, mountain and waterfall.

Kapalua, West Maui. Five walking pace tours (all skill levels), one given in Japanese, one for intermediate/advanced pace tour.

North and South Courses offer you 36 championship holes to play. Located just south of the Wailea Resort.

They offer an introductory ride (for beginners), two 3-hours rides, morning and sunset (intermediate to experienced), and a Western style ride for children 12-14.

Ever want to go cave exploring, and do it in Hana? This company provides a two and four-hour cave adventure through Ka`eleku Caverns.

Voted Maui's Best Land Tour  you glide down 38 miles from the summit of Haleakala with only 400 yards of pedaling from the Summit to the Sea.

Escorted sunrise and morning bike tours down Haleakala.

Located on their ranch. They have a Paniolo Horseback Adventure Ride, Horseback Trail Ride and a Helicopter Tour and Paniolo Horseback Adventure.

Hana. There are two riding adventures daily. All rides commence at the Kipahulu Ranch House, with continental brunch.

Photo Safari Hawaii provides private photo ecotours on each of the Hawaiian Islands. They create a custom experience for each client to provide a safe nature experience and photography adventure in awe-inspiring spots around the islands. Their professional guides are experts in their knowledge of the islands and offer fine art photography exercises at beautiful scenic locations to enhance your photography and provide the ultimate nature experience. I went out with them on Kauai and had a great experience.

Four motor tours in either vans or coaches. If you prefer groups and guides this will suite you.

This company will take you into Haleakala Crater or across Haleakala Ranch. Introductory and Picnic rides are available.

Covers club activities; skiing, snowboarding, snowblading, and snowboarding in Hawaii; and organized ski trips to out-of-state destinations.

Choose from their three courses; Emerald, Blue and Gold. Green fees are $60-$130 depending on specials.

Eleven courts, including a stadium court that seats 1,000 (so bring your entire family to watch you miss that backhand (G). $25/hour for Wailea guests.