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Maui, HI

5 THINGS TO DO IN MAUI, HI (MAY 13 - MAY 22)

Beach Season

Beach Season

March–May (all year round) • activity

A time to enjoy the most exotic beaches of Hawaii!

Ziplining

Ziplining

all year round • activity

America's first zipline appeared in Hawaii and the activity still remains one of the major attractions on the islands

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving

all year round • activity

A romantic and touching experience on Maui Island, unique to Hawaii

Luau Party

Luau Party

all year round • activity

A trip to Hawaii isn't complete without a traditional Hawaiian party

Stargazing

Stargazing

all year round (best from March to September) • nature

Hawaii features plenty of breathtaking spots, with the sky filled with trillions of stars

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Lahaina Noon

Lahaina Noon

out of rangelate May | mid-July • activity

An interesting solar position can be observed in various locations

Hawaii 4th of July Fireworks & Events

Hawaii 4th of July Fireworks & Events

out of rangeJuly 4, 2024 • event

Fireworks and celebrations all over Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island

Maui Film Festival

Maui Film Festival

out of rangeAugust 29–September 2, 2024 • event

Watching a movie right on the beach under a starry tropical sky is a great festival experience

Turtle Town in Maui

Turtle Town in Maui

out of rangeMay–September • activity

A beautiful snorkel location with friendly Hawaiian sea turtles and a variety of colorful tropical fish

Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom

out of rangemid-January–early March • nature

Japanese brought the cherry trees to Hawaii along with hanami tradition

May Day (Lei Day)

May Day (Lei Day)

out of rangeMay 1 • event

Lei is not just an accessory. This element of Hawaiian culture even has its own holiday

Haleakala Sunrise and Sunset

Haleakala Sunrise and Sunset

out of rangeMarch–May • nature

A magnificent sunrise and sunset at Haleakala summit among volcanic scenery will leave you breathless

Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking and Canoeing

out of rangeApril–October • activity

Explore the amazing islands and bays from the water

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

out of rangeMay 25–27, 2024 • event

Flower shower, floating lanterns, and other events to commemorate fallen heroes

Hawaii Cruises

Hawaii Cruises

out of rangeApril–August • activity

Be prepared for adventures when cruising the Pacific

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

out of rangeMay–September • activity

Explore picturesque lagoons, tunnels, reefs, and underwater canyons of the Hawaiian Islands​

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

out of rangemid-November–early May| best: January–March  • activity

A spectacular and moving show of whales with their calves cresting and breaching around your boat​​

Plumeria Blossom

Plumeria Blossom

out of rangeApril–August • nature

Plumeria flowers have become a symbol of Hawaii. Don't miss their beautiful bloom season

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

out of rangeFebruary 10-February 24, 2024 • event

Immerse yourself in vibrant street celebrations on Maui

Hiking

Hiking

out of rangeyear round (best time: Sep-Oct, Apr-May)  • activity

It feels like Hawaii exists to impress visitors with stunning views of bamboo forests, coastal trails, and volcanic areas

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

out of rangeDecember–February • nature

Hawaii is home to a number of rare birds and a great number of seabirds

Apple Bananas

Apple Bananas

out of rangeJune–October • food

Forget your supermarket bananas. Taste Hawaiian apple bananas for the first time

Jacaranda Tree Blooming

Jacaranda Tree Blooming

out of rangelate April–mid-May • nature

A beautiful spectacle of Jacaranda trees blooming along the Haleakala slopes on Maui

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangeOctober  • event

Don't miss out on fun fall activities when you are in Hawaii

Lychee

Lychee

out of rangeMay–June • food

Try this sweet and juicy fruit with a short harvesting season

Ohi'a'ai or Mo​untain Apples

Ohi'a'ai or Mo​untain Apples

out of rangeJune–October • food

Try these exotic Hawaiian fruits which are absolutely delicious

Mango

Mango

out of rangeJune–October • food

There are over 60 varieties of mango in Hawaii

Pineapple

Pineapple

out of rangeMarch–July • food

A delicious fruit that grows in many backyards in Hawaii

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

out of rangemid-December–mid-April (best time: January–March) • activity

Up-close look at magnificent humpback whales and their natural habitat

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

out of rangeNovember–March • nature

Ready to witness Mother Nature in action?

Soursop

Soursop

out of rangeJanuary–April | June–August | October–November • food

This strange looking fruit is great for smoothies

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

out of rangeMay–September • activity

A real Mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers where surfing is a way of life

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

out of rangeMay–September • activity

Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where you can still catch a 50 kg yellowfin tuna

Avocado

Avocado

out of rangeSeptember–April • food

Even though avocado is not native to Hawaii, it's widely used in modern Hawaiian cuisine

Rambutan

Rambutan

out of rangeOctober–March • food

A colourful and hairy fruit very popular in Hawaii

Surinam Cherry

Surinam Cherry

out of rangeSeptember–November | March–June • food

It doesn't look like a cherry at all, but the sour taste is somewhat close to one

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