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title: Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 478
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/private-tour-of-maui-the-valley-isle/
---

# Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle

**Guidekin's take:** Shape a Maui itinerary around sightseeing, farms, food or adventure on a private tour for your party. Bottled water, extra towels and trekking poles are included; meals cost extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.94 from 33 reviews at €478 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience the diversity Maui has to offer by customizing your own private tour of Maui, The Valley Isle, with preferred locations and flexibility along the way. Whether you prefer more of an adventure tour, sightseeing, cultural, farms, food & spirits, or a combination, we will provide you with an exceptional experience! To keep it interesting, if you have special requests, please let us know, to see if we can accommodate you.

In addition, there are local spots we prefer not to have listed, to choose from during the tour. There are also tasty Hawaiian snacks, lunch places, food trucks, and upscale restaurants to choose from during tour. 

Your private guide will make sure you receive a unique experience that offers a broad perspective on how diverse this 727 square mile island is.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 6 start times: between 07:30 and 10:00
- Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €478 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Makana Maui Adventures
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.94 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33.

- 5 stars: 32 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- A cooler with bottled water, extra towels, first aid kit, Dramamine, hand wipes, hand sanitizer.
- Pair of trekking poles, head lights, Umbrellas, paper towels, small trash bags, other necessities.

## Not included

- Meals
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm - Optional (Pay onsite/Open Friday-Monday only).
- Iao Valley State Monument - Optional (Please inquire for advance reservations)

## Itinerary

1. **Optional - Open Monday-Friday** (30m) - The company is Hawaiʻi's largest farm-to-bar chocolate factory, which is 100%, powered by the sun. Admission is free for purchases and tastings at the cafe and pavilion.
2. **Kapalua** (30m) - Optional - Discover the coastline of bays and views of Molokai. Hiking is an option to moonscape areas, as well as ocean cliff jumping for families with kids (1 1/2 hour duration instead, should you choose this).
3. **Dragon's Teeth** (30m) - Optional - Take a stroll passed an ancient burial site to the legendary Dragons Teeth and labyrinth off the seashore.
4. **Honolua Bay** (30m) - Optional - Take a stroll through a beautiful lush forest with huge vines to the snorkeling bay. If your group prefers to snorkel here, the timeframe would be 2 hours instead.
5. **Nakalele Blowhole** (45m) - Optional - Drive around West Maui Mountains loop and hike down to the blowhole, where the eruptions are active 90% of the time and can often reach heights of 100 ft! If you're feeling adventurous, hike through lava rock zones that look like another planet! Customers also have...
6. **Olivine Pools** (1h) - Optional - View or swim in large crater pools (Depending on ocean conditions).
7. **Kepaniwai Park & Heritage Gardens** (30m) - Optional - Discover the multicultural history/heritage of this beautiful park in Iao Valley, commemorating the Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese immigrants contributions to Maui. There are also views and access to the Iao Valley's fresh water stream for rock hopping and...
8. **Iao Valley State Monument** (1h) - Beautiful up close views of Mauna Kahalawe's mountains, freshwater streams, the Iao Needle, native species, cultural experience, with the option of hiking into nature, cold plunge in streams, and rock hop.
9. **Maui Tropical Plantation** (45m) - Optional - Open Tuesday-Sunday. Have lunch at Cafe Olei, and/or explore impressive landscape views, Kumu farms, and West Maui Mountains . Visit their store for local produce, fruits, snacks, and a variety of local and foreign coffees.
10. **Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery** (45m) - Optional - Visit a unique family owned distillery that makes organic Vodka, Rum, and Gin from sugar cane. Visit their new Cocktail Cafe for seasonal menu that features locally grown produce, hand-tossed farmbreads, fresh salads, and Maui style pūpūs all intended to pair with...
11. **Alii Kula Lavender** (30m) - Open Friday-Monday (optional). Lavender fields, panoramic views at 4000 ft, products/snacks made from lavender, and a diverse garden with unique species.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Bring sturdy shoes with traction for uneven terrain, and bathing suits for optional swimming
- A maximum of 7 passengers per booking
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €956 | €478 |
| 4 | €1320 | €330 |
| 6 | €1692 | €282 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Island Sightseeing Tours start at €90 per person.

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 6** | €478 | 8h | 4.94 (33) | private |
| [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 |
| [Fun! Open-Air Banyan Tree Forest & Blowhole Sight-Seeing MauiTour](/usa/maui/tours/fun-open-air-banyan-tree-forest-blowhole-sight-seeing-mauitour/?format=md) | €90 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (269) | shared |
| [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 #3 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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