Polynesian Adventure Tours – Best of Maui Sips, Sites & Bites

Trade beach traffic for mountain air as you wind up the slopes of Haleakala, the dormant giant that watches over Maui. Daylight paints its cinder cones gold, nene geese patrol the sparse terrain, and the rare silversword clings to the rocky soil. From nearly 10,000 feet the island stretches below like a living map, a view few visitors ever forget.

Back in Upcountry, you'll swap altitude for attitude at Pau Vodka, where small-batch spirits are distilled from Maui-grown pineapple and sugarcane. A guided tasting preps your palate for lunch at Haliimaile General Store, a plantation-era landmark turned farm-to-table favorite.

The afternoon belongs to green valleys and ancient stories. In Iao Valley State Park a short walk leads to the emerald spire of Iao Needle, once a natural lookout and sacred burial site. Lush walls rise on every side while your guide fills in the valley's dramatic history.

Tour Highlights

• Scenic drive to Haleakala summit, the "House of the Sun"
• Visitor center stops and sweeping lookout points at 9,740 feet
• Panoramic views of Upcountry Maui during the descent
• Pau Vodka distillery tour and tasting session
• Lunch at the celebrated Haliimaile General Store
• Drive through historic Wailuku Town
• Guided walk in Iao Valley State Park to view the iconic Iao Needle

Tour Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
• Admission to Haleakala National Park and Iao Valley State Park
• Three-course lunch at Haliimaile General Store
• Distillery tour with spirit tasting at Pau Vodka
• Live narration by a knowledgeable local guide