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Honolua Ridge Hike
$125 per hiker | 3 hours
Located in West Maui, above the prestigious Kapalua resort area, this extraordinary hike takes you into the historic Maunalei Arboretum, ascending the Honolua Ridgeline, ending at an incredible lookout with panoramic views of the Pu’u Kukui Watershed Preserve.
Forget about waterfalls! This tour helps you understand why waterfalls exist in the first place. In addition to the captivating stories and endless knowledge from your naturalist guide, adventure seekers can swing from vines on one of Maui’s largest Banyan trees, as well as walk through an ancient coffee farm and marvel at some of our island’s oldest native trees.
This trail is 2 miles roundtrip with several stop along the way. It’s perfect for the whole family and all ages are welcome. Our guides are local, born and raise on Maui, with incredible knowledge and insight of our cherished island we call home. No one is doing what we’re doing, so come with us into the mountains and discover what you’ve been missing on your Maui vacation.
Mahana Ridge Trail Hike
$325 per hiker| 4-5 hours
Journey through one of Maui’s most pristine native forests, led by a local naturalist guide that will connect you deeper to Maui and its ecosystem.
This moderate trek is about 6 miles with a 500 foot elevation change during the first 1-mile (uphill), and the remaining 5 miles are downhill. Beyond the vivid natural beauty and vistas, you will walk away with knowledge of the island’s sacred connection to water and the importance of nature conservation.
Reef to Ridge Snorkel & Hike Tour
$369 per per person| 6 hours
This is the most unique ocean-to-mountain tour on Maui! Starting out on the shoreline, guests will have a 1‐hour snorkel lesson with a naturalist guide who will educate them on the importance of native fish and ocean species. Following the snorkel experience, guests are given me to shower, change and grab a bite to eat at the Napili Plaza center before heading up the mountain into Maui’s largest conservation preserve.
The 2‐mile roundtrip trail is exclusive only to our guests, so the hike is private, quiet, shaded, and full of breathtaking beauty. You’ll learn about watershed management, and the difference between native & non‐native species, while truly connecting the Mauka (mountain) to the Makai (sea).
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Pu’u Kukui Watershed Preserve
Pu’u Ku Kui serves as the source of both irrigation and potable water for Kapalua Resort, Kapala Farms, Maui Pineapple Co. and West Maui residents from Kapalua to Honokowai. Conservation endeavors include non-native invasive species control, weed control, monitoring, research and most importantly protecting rare species.