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HAWAII · USA

The 6 Best Things to Do in Maui

Road to Hana, volcano sunrises, and reef snorkeling

Maui delivers the full Hawaiian dream: waterfalls along the Road to Hana, sunrise atop a volcano, and some of the best snorkeling in the islands.

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BEST TIME
April–May and September–October
HOW LONG
5–7 days
TYPICAL BUDGET
$2,000–$3,800 per person for a week

6 best things to do in Maui

1
Sunrise atop Haleakalā
2
Drive the Road to Hana
3
Snorkel Molokini Crater
4
Whale watching (Dec–Apr)
5
Beaches of Wailea and Kāʻanapali
6
Old Lahaina town and luau

How to fit it into a day

Sunrise atop Haleakalā
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: drive the road to hana.

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LOCAL TIP
Reserve a Haleakalā sunrise permit in advance — it sells out.
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