MAKAWAO PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Upcountry Maui Adventure — Makawao’s High-Country Farmland and Bi‑Coastal Views
A private, 5–6 hour guided tour with Maui Sunset Adventures that explores Upcountry Maui’s farms, gardens, and panoramic ocean vistas, with hotel pickup available and select garden admissions included.
Upcountry Maui Adventure — Makawao’s High-Country Farmland and Bi‑Coastal Views.
Leave the palm-lined postcard beaches behind and climb into Upcountry Maui’s agricultural heart: broad farmland, unfamiliar vegetation and open ridgelines that afford bi‑coastal ocean views. Maui Sunset Adventures leads a private, customizable exploration of Makawao and neighboring highlands—an in‑depth look at the island’s working farms, botanical gardens and small towns, offered while the operator remains open following recent wildfires on other parts of the island.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Custom stops across Upcountry’s farms and towns
This private tour is tailored to your interests and can include Paia and Makawao towns, Kula Country Farms, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, Maui Wine and other agricultural stops—an itinerary built around Upcountry’s patchwork of farms, distilleries and gardens.
Snacks, cold water and included garden admissions
Island‑style snacks and an ice‑cold cooler stocked with water are provided; entrances into Kula Botanical Gardens, Kula Country Farms and Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm are included in the package. Lunch is not included, but local restaurants and vendors along the route offer options.
A different side of Maui—vegetation beyond the palm trees
Upcountry’s vegetation and working agricultural landscape contrast sharply with coastal scenes—expect farmlands, botanical plantings and ridgeline outlooks that emphasize the island’s elevation and soils rather than its beaches.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The Upcountry Maui Adventure is an immersive, customizable private tour that moves through farmland, forests and small towns around Makawao, delivering a concentrated sense of the island’s agricultural backbone and expansive views while a local guide shares the best‑kept secrets of the region.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private Upcountry tour suits—and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The journey runs about 5–6 hours; tour departures begin between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Pickup from hotels, Airbnbs or other locations is offered for convenience.
Bring cash for meals or purchases at local vendors; snacks are provided and a cooler with water is supplied, but lunch is not included.
Meeting location is at the Kahului Safeway unless you arrange operator pickup from your accommodation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours.
When does the tour start?
Tours begin between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM; earlier starts help you beat crowds.
Where do we meet?
The designated meeting location is the Kahului Safeway; pickup from hotels, Airbnbs or other locations is also offered.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes—there is a two‑guest minimum per tour.
Are food and drinks provided?
The tour includes a selection of island‑style snacks and an ice‑cold cooler stocked with water; lunch is not included and guests are advised to bring cash for extra purchases.
Which garden admissions are included?
Entrance into Kula Botanical Gardens, Kula Country Farms and Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm is included in the package.