MAUI, HAWAII (2026) | 15 Best Things To Do On The Island Of Maui (+ Travel Tips)

MAUI, HAWAII (2026) | 15 Best Things To Do On The Island Of Maui (+ Travel Tips)

Nestled in the central Pacific, Maui is the second-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Often called the “Valley Isle,” it’s typified by the dramatic narrow isthmus separating its two major volcanic masses. For travelers, Maui offers a unique middle ground within Hawaii. It possesses the upscale sophistication of Oahu without the urban density, alongside raw natural landscapes. In this video, we highlight 15 of the best things to do on Maui. At the end, we’ll also share a few essential travel tips.

🔗 MAUI LINKS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS
☑️ Molokini Crater & Turtle Town snorkeling tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/maui-l657/from-kihei-molokini-crater-and-turtle-town-snorkeling-t436002/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Maui_video
☑️ Kapalua Coastal Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/kapalua-coastal-trail
☑️ Hoapili Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/hoapili-trail-la-perous-bay
☑️ ‘Ohai Trial Loop: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/ohai-trail-loop
☑️ Road to Hana guided tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/maui-l657/maui-excursions-road-to-hana-adventure-from-maui-t66257/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Maui_video
☑️ ʻĪao Valley State Monument reservation: https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/iao-valley
☑️ ʻĪao Valley Walking path: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/iao-valley-hike-b0f9bea
☑️ Old Lahaina Luau: https://oldlahainaluau.com/
☑️ Pīpīwai Waimoku Falls Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/waimoku-falls-via-pipiwai-trail
☑️ Seven Sacred Pools Trial: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/seven-sacred-pools-trail-oheo-gulch
☑️ O’o Farm tours: https://oofarm.com/tours
☑️ Waihe’e Ridge Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/waihee-ridge-trail
☑️ Whale watching tour small group: https://www.getyourguide.com/lahaina-l89798/maui-epic-small-group-whale-watch-t885969/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Maui_video
☑️ Sliding Sands to Halemau’u Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/keoneheehee-trail-to-halemauu-trail

😴 WHERE TO STAY ON MAUI:
– Kihei: Condo with 2 bedrooms ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/keawakapu-208-kihei.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Lahaina: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa ($$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/hyatt-regency-maui-resort-spa.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Kahana: Mahina Surf ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/mahina-surf-208.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

🎥 MORE HAWAI’I VIDEOS:
– Haleakalā National Park: https://youtu.be/vmZwZh_ef6w
– O’ahu: coming soon!

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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva

🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Just Leave Him Instrumental Version by Jim Gaven
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
All Of My Heart Instrumental Version by Bradbury Lane
Toodle-Loo-Loo feat The Hazelnuts Instrumental Version by O P Baron
Beach Day by Max Hixon
River Mountain Instrumental Version by Russo
Never Thought I’d See The Day Instrumental Version by Patric Lemieux
Feel Inspired by Ben Fox
At The Sea by CTRL S

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Molokini Crater
2:04 Coastal Hikes
2:48 South Maui Beaches
3:46 Road To Hāna
4:36 ʻĪao Valley
5:37 Old Lahaina Lūʻau
6:49 West Maui Beaches
7:36 Seven Sacred Pools and Pīpīwai Trail
8:52 Pāʻia
9:46 Kahekili Highway
11:37 Upcountry Maui
12:48 Spot Turtles
14:09 Waihe’e Ridge Trail
15:06 Whale Watching Tour
16:29 Haleakalā Summit
17:59 Maui Travel Tips

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