Top 10 Must-Do Activities in Maui

• Sample the local cuisine: Maui has a diverse culinary scene, with everything from traditional Hawaiian dishes to fresh seafood to farm-to-table cuisine.

• Take the Road to Hana: This scenic drive through Maui's stunning seaside rain forest is all about the journey. Plan for plenty of stops on this all-day adventure. **DISCLAIMER: Some people find the road to Hana to be tough on young kids because of motion sickness and travel time. If you're not sure the Road to Hana is for you, click here for a helpful guide to making that decision.

There are over 600 twists and turns on the road to Hana.

• Go whale watching: Humpback whales migrate to Maui from November to April, and it's a magical experience to see them up close.

The whales put on a show with breaching and tail slapping.

• Visit Haleakala National Park: Haleakala is one of the world's largest volcanoes, and it's an incredible place to watch the sunrise.

In terms of ecology, Haleakala looks like another planet.

• Go snorkeling or scuba diving: Maui has some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world.

Our reefs are incredibly biodiverse and include over 1250 species of marine life.

• Visit Iao Valley: Iao Valley is a sacred Hawaiian valley with stunning waterfalls and lush vegetation. It's also home to the Iao Needle, a 1,200 foot (370m) tall cinder cone.

Spring for a helicopter ride and see Iao from a bird's eye POV

• Go surfing: Maui has world class windsurfing, surfing, and boogieboarding. Take a lesson and/or rent a board. Or bring your own.

• Attend a Luau: This is the cultural show you don't want to miss: traditional food, music, dancing, and Hawaiian history all in one jam-packed dinner party.

Maui has waves for beginners, intermediates, and pros.

Fire dancers know how to heat things up.

• Spend a day at the beach: If you only do one thing on Maui, go to the beach. Maui has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Maui has over 30 miles of beaches along its 120 miles of coastline

Shave ice or Hawaiian snow is silky smooth dessert and offers tons of flavors and toppings.

• BONUS: Maui has this and so much more to offer. Let me help you plan your perfect trip with my maui vacation guide here. Also, subscribe to my email list for more articles about Maui. And if you need a place to stay, check out my VRBO in the heart of Kihei, a beach town unlike any other.

My maui vacation guide is a complete itinerary for your whole trip with where to go & where to eat each day.

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