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Go hiking in the sacred historical IAO Valley and admire the famous IAO Needle. There are several trails with different difficulty levels. Make sure to bring lunch and water as there are no shops nor restaurants in the area.
For this tour we had to get up at 2 am in the morning but we did not regret it. Our trip started in Paia where we got instructions and bikes from the Maui Sunriders bike company. They take you in a mini-van to the top of the Haleakala Volcano where the waiting starts. Make sure you dress warm cause it is freezing cold and very windy at the 10.000 feet summit. Just before sunrise some of the guides started to sing traditional Hawaiian songs, this together with a spectacular sunrise made this tour an unforgettable experience.
midtown madness 2 patch After sunrise, they will take you in the mini-van back down to about 6,700 feet where the real work starts. The Maui Sunriders tour is an unguided tour but we were very well prepared by the guide during our way up so we did not face any issues. It is an incredible and sometimes scary feeling midtown madness 2 patch to bike down with a speed up to 35 mph especially since it is really windy and there are some quite sharp bends. In addition you have to share the road with the cars.
Lahaina is an old whaler's village. On the main square near the Courthouse building you can find a huge Banyan tree , which was planted in 1873. You can also go shopping or visit one of the many art galleries in Front Street.
I loved Maui and although I usually do not visit the same place twice, I really hope to get back to Maui one day. During my Hawaiian holiday, I also visited Kauai and put together a list of my top 5 things to do in Kauai .
Hello Freya, the photos are gorgeous! I remember my trip to Hawaii about 10 years ago. I loved it. The weather was perfect and the people friendly. I wish to go back and visit Maui next time :) have a wonderful midtown madness 2 patch Sunday, best wishes midtown madness 2 patch Duni - new follower :) Reply Delete Replies Freya Renders 09 December, 2012
I was just going through looking for old posts of your s to read. I got engaged in Maui and married in Kauai. That was back in 1994. It s built up soooo much now from what I ve read and heard and that s is so sad to me. The volcano trip was one of my favorite activities and sights but the helicopter ride over the entire island I will never, ever forget! :) Reply Delete Replies Freya Renders 16 November, midtown madness 2 patch 2013
WoW getting married in Kauai that is so romantic, it is one of the most beautiful islands I have ever seen. I regret now not having done a helicopter ride over Maui but maybe next time. Delete Reply Add comment Load more...
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