--- title: Fun! Open-Air Banyan Tree Forest & Blowhole Sight-Seeing MauiTour lang: en type: tour city: Maui country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 269 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Island Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/fun-open-air-banyan-tree-forest-blowhole-sight-seeing-mauitour/ --- # Fun! Open-Air Banyan Tree Forest & Blowhole Sight-Seeing MauiTour **Guidekin's take:** An open air ride through West Maui takes in Coffee Farms Overlook, Honolua Bay Lookout and a banyan tree forest. Guiding and tour fees are included; narration is in English only, and you meet at Whalers Village shopping mall. 4.93 from 269 reviews at €90 per person for 2h 15m. In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Hop aboard one of our breezy open-air vehicles for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on this guided open-air ride featuring stunning ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems. Starting in the Kāʻanapali Resort area, enjoy scenic stops including the Coffee Farms Overlook, Kapalua Resort, and the famous Honolua Bay Lookout. View the enchanted banyan tree forest, take in the grandeur of the West Maui Mountain preserve, and witness the raw power of nature at the Nakalele Blowhole overlook. This tour offers a relaxed pace perfect for soaking in views and snapping unforgettable photos. We offer several stops including the Nakalele Blowhole, Coffee Farms Lookout, Honolua Bay Lookout and Mama Leis Banana Bread and Homemade Goodness! Please note that our minimum age requirement is 5 years old. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet the Shaka Shuttle at Whalers… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 13:30 - Age rule: **MINIMUM AGE IS 5 YEARS OLD**Minimum age is 5… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 269 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Shaka Tours Maui - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.93 from 269 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 265 of 269. - 5 stars: 257 (96%) - 4 stars: 8 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - Guide (English) - All Fees and Taxes ## Itinerary 1. **Nakalele Blowhole** (10m) - Hop aboard our breezy open-air vehicle for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on this guided open-air ride featuring stunning ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems. Starting in the Kāʻanapali Resort... 2. **Kaanapali** (pass by, no stop) - Hop aboard our breezy open-air vehicle for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on this guided open-air ride featuring stunning ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems. Starting in the Kāʻanapali Resort... 3. **Kapalua Resort** (pass by, no stop) - Hop aboard our breezy open-air vehicle for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on this guided open-air ride featuring stunning ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems. Starting in the Kāʻanapali Resort... 4. **Honolua Bay** (5m) - Hop aboard our breezy open-air vehicle for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on this guided open-air ride featuring stunning ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems. Starting in the Kāʻanapali Resort... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please meet the Shaka Shuttle at Whalers Village 15 minutes before the start of your tour in the grassy area in front of the valet/pick-up roundabout on the street side of the shopping mall where the bus pickups are. This is located behind the Tommy Bahama store in the mall. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - **MINIMUM AGE IS 5 YEARS OLD**Minimum age is 5 years old and must be in a booster seat unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. Our tours are immersive, narrated experiences that require guests to remain seated and respectful of the shared environment. Children must be comfortable sitting for the duration of the tour and able to follow parent guidance. - Please meet the Shaka Shuttle at Whalers Village shopping mall 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of the valet/pick-up roundabout on the street side of the shopping mall where the bus pickups are. This is located behind the Tommy Bahama store in the mall. - The pick up address is 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761 - If you are driving to our pick-up location, please give yourself extra time to park and get to the pick-up location. There is parking available for a fee at the Whalers Village shopping mall parking structure. - **Drinks:** - You can bring drinks but they must be in spill proof container. There is a ABC store located right by the pick up spot and has a large variety of drinks. - **Sunglasses** - Please bring sunglasses. The ride will be more enjoyable with sunglasses as it get windy at times. - **Sweater or Jacket** - Sometimes it gets chilly depending on the day, especially in the open air at higher speeds. Even though we are in the tropics, some people get chilly, so bringing a sweatshirt or jacket may make the ride more comfortable. - - **Check out our Road to Hana Open-Air Jungle Adventure** - Experience Maui’s jungle, waterfalls, and dramatic coastline in a open-air safari vehicle on a relaxed 5.5-hour adventure. Check out our website for more details ShakaToursMaui.com ## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 6** | €90 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (269) | shared | | [Epic Waterfall Adventure, the Best of Maui](/usa/maui/tours/epic-waterfall-adventure-the-best-of-maui/?format=md) | €163 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (365) | private | | [Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle](/usa/maui/tours/private-tour-of-maui-the-valley-isle/?format=md) | €478 | 8h | 4.94 (33) | private | | [Maui Historical Island Tour in a Stretch Limousine](/usa/maui/tours/maui-historical-island-tour-in-a-stretch-limousine/?format=md) | €137 | 4h | 4.75 (64) | shared | Ranked #2 of 6 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €478, median €136; typical length 3h 45m. 3 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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