Authenticity is at the forefront of ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau. Where other luaus replace accuracy with kitsch or dramatics, Aulii Luau showcases the genuine culture of Polynesia. The show takes the audience on a voyage through time, from when the Maʻohi people crossed the Pacific using the stars as their navigational guides to when Hollywood became infatuated with Hawaii in the 1950s. Listen as mythological tales are recounted through hula and chant and watch as ancient fire-throwing demonstrations are honored. After introducing the audience to Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Maori cultures, the evening culminates with a thrilling Samoan fire knife dance.

FOOD AND DRINK

Aulii Luau is as much about showcasing Polynesian culture as it is Hawaiian fare. Get the evening started at the open bar, where an endless flow of Mai Tais, Blue Hawaiians, wine, and beer are served. Or, sample a delightful selection of Hawaiian pupus like beef pipi kaula, purple sweet potatoes, and tako poke. As the sun sets, indulge in the all-you-can-eat buffet. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau works with talented chefs at the Sheraton Resort to prepare an unforgettable Hawaiian feast. Entrees include favorites like chow mein, fresh fish, kalua pork, taro rolls, and Huli Huli chicken. Just be sure to save room for a dessert of mango cake, coconut cake, pineapple upside-down cake, brownies, or fresh pineapple.

THE SETTING

Few Kauai luaus take place in such a heavenly setting. Located on the oceanfront lawn of the Sheraton Resort, the action unfolds just steps from Poipu Beach. After arrival, guests are invited to enjoy a cocktail amid swaying palms and bask in the fading sunlight and gentle tradewinds.

PACKAGES

Choose from the Aloha standard package or the Aliʻi premier package. The Aloha package provides guests entrance to the luau, a shell lei greeting, and access to the open bar and buffet. Meanwhile, the Aliʻi package offers express check-in, a specialty lei, and reserved tables within the first four rows of seating.

Nearby Areas:
Poipu • Lihue • Kapaʻa

Aulii Luau Photos & Video

One of our favorite Kauai Luaus.

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Climb aboard a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe for an adventure through Kailua Bay. This three-hour semi-private tour kicks off with a 30-minute sail through crystal blue waters to the small island of Moku Nui. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to talk story with your guide and learn about the history of Hawaii, Kailua, and Moku Nui itself. Prepare to see lots of native wildlife once you arrive on the island: Moku Nui is a seabird reserve and favorite hangout spot for basking green sea turtles and monk seals. As you explore the island, your guide will happily point out any native plants and animals you might encounter and maybe even show you to one of Moku Nui’s secret tide pools. Then, as the day winds down, you can kick back on the beach and enjoy some complimentary snacks or snorkel the surrounding reef off Moku Nui.

HOE WAʻA – Paddling Tour

Paddling was once the primary form of transportation in the islands. Canoe paddling is also an important practice in Hawaiian culture. Even today, there are countless canoe clubs and high school paddling teams across the state that paddle Hawaiian outrigger canoes. Hawaiian customs, names, techniques, and traditions are still used in all aspects of the sport. Aboard this three-hour tour, you’ll learn the very same techniques and traditions as you paddle from Kailua Beach to Moku Nui. In addition to learning the art of paddling, your guide will share with you the folklore, history, geology, and fauna of the Kailua area. After a good paddle, you’ll have some time to explore the island and take a dip in the famous Queen’s Bath. Keep in mind, this tour is physically demanding. So if you’re looking for a leisurely cruise, the Huakaʻi Waʻa Pea tour might be for you.

WHAT TO BRING

You might as well show up in your swimsuits- you’re going to get wet on this tour. Although it might be a good idea to pack some sun protection as well, there’s no shade aboard an outrigger canoe. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a UV shirt will do the trick. You’ll also be doing some exploring once you reach Moku Nui, so bring some sandals, or as we call them in Hawaii, slippahs. Lastly, water is a must! Don’t forget to pack your Hydroflask. Included on this tour are dry bags for any items you don’t want to get wet, as well as some light snacks. Lifejackets are mandatory for all guests while onboard the canoes. This is, without a doubt, one of the best tours in Oahu.

Nearby Areas:
Kailua • Kaneohe • Waikiki

Kailua Ocean Adventures Video

Kailua Ocean Adventures Photos

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Maui is full of hiking trails for different fitness levels and preferences. Whether you’re an avid hiker looking for a challenging adventure or someone who wants to take it easy and enjoy Maui’s natural beauty, Epic Experience Maui will help you sort out where to go and pick the best sites for you. Trek through bamboo forests and swim upriver to hidden waterfalls, or cruise along with one of Maui’s many coastal trails.

YOUR GUIDE

Our guides are on a mission to help you make the most out of your adventure, and their local knowledge is unrivaled. Safety is the top priority, which is why they only employ guides with the utmost knowledge of the area, from the roads and trails to ocean conditions and weather. Your guide will help you craft your custom adventure, as well as be your personal photographer and friend!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Guides will provide transportation from a negotiated location.  The tour is 10 – 11 hours, and you can expect to get a little muddy.  Water, snacks, and photos are provided as well.  This is a customizable tour, so make sure you agree on what you want before you go along the Road to Hana!

Nearby Areas:
Hana • Paia • Wailuku

Maui Private Guided Hiking Tours

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Located on the northern side of Oahu in Laie, the sprawling Polynesian Cultural Center is known for being the #1 paid attraction in Hawaii. This 42-acre park is a one-stop shop for visitors interested in learning about the cultures of the Pacific. The Polynesian Cultural Center is home to six different villages representing individual island nations and cultures, including Tonga, Tahiti, Fiji, Aotearoa, Samoa, and Hawaii. The park is also home to a meandering river where guests can ride in a canoe, an evening luau and buffet, and the live production of Hā, The Breath of Life.

Packages

This experience offers a range of packages to choose from to custom tailor your day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The VIP Package includes a lei greeting, admission to the park and luau, special seating at all events, a backstage tour at Hā, and much more. Other packages include entrance to the park’s award-winning Aliʻi Luau or Gateway Buffet dinner, with special access to the center’s six villages and the Hā show.

Aliʻi Luau & Gateway Buffet

In a park dedicated to Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, one can expect that the evening luau is top-notch. At least, that’s the case when it comes to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Aliʻi Luau. The Aliʻi Luau shares the songs, sights, dances, and food from across Polynesia. This all-you-can-eat buffet boasts countless traditional fares, from imu roasted pig to poi. Alternatively, the Gateway Buffet serves as another dinner option. The Gateway Buffet is the park’s most popular dinner option and boasts delectable entrees like a whole grilled Kanpachi as well as live music.

HĀ, The Breath Of Life

The Polynesian Cultural Center is also home to a 2,770-seat amphitheater that hosts the stunning production, Hā, Breath of Life. The show tells the emblematic story of Mana and his upbringing, accentuated by Polynesian song, dance, and fire knives. The show also features an ensemble of 100 Polynesian performers.

Polynesian Cultural Center Photos

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Located off of Maʻalaea Road near Maʻalaea Harbor, the Maui Ocean Center is Hawaii’s top-rated aquarium. Open since 1998, the Maui Ocean Center hosts thousands of visitors each year who come to learn more about Hawaii’s endemic marine life and witness it up close for themselves. Maui AquariumFeaturing outdoor tide pools, interpretive displays, and over 60 exhibits, including marine life found nowhere else on earth, the highlight of the Ocean Center is the 750,000-gallon Open Ocean Exhibit, which offers a unique guided experience for certified scuba divers to swim alongside local sharks, rays, and a variety of tropical fish species, as well as guests to watch them through the 54-foot walk-through tunnel. Na Moʻolelo Cultural ProgramOpen daily from 9 am to 5 pm, guests can time their visit with an array of daily presentations, including the Turtle Lagoon, Nursery Bay, Shallow Reef, and more, as well as the Na Moʻolelo Cultural Program, which features experiences such as ukulele lessons, wood carving, and coconut weaving. Dedicated to fostering respect, wonder, and understanding for Hawaii’s marine life, guests can feel good about spending their time and money at a local business working hard to protect the future of local marine life.Nearby Areas: Kihei • Wailea • PukalaniMaui Ocean Center Photos

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West Maui and Molokai Helicopter Tours

Maui helicopter tours offer an assortment of tour options around Maui and beyond, including the West Maui Mountains, West Maui & Molokai, Hana & Haleakala, Complete Island Tour, Maui Spectacular with a Landing in Upcountry Maui, and Maui & the Big Island. We’re not alone in believing the West Maui & Molokai trip is the best, which is what we almost always opt for.

On this helicopter tour, you’ll see the dramatic scenery and hidden waterfalls of the West Maui Mountains as well as take a quick flight to Molokai to witness the majestic sight of the highest sea cliffs in the world.

All of the Maui helicopter tour companies pride themselves on offering the very best in safety standards, and flights that are smooth and relaxing for those who may be nervous about the process. This is a phenomenal experience and a truly luxurious and exhilarating way to explore Maui.

West Maui and Molokai Photos

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SNORKEL SITE

The Wikiwiki Molokini snorkel tour takes you to Molokini Crater, a protected Marine Life Conservation District, offering up to 150 feet of water visibility. Molokini is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and seabird sanctuary status. As one of the clearest snorkeling spots in Hawaii, it provides an unparalleled view of Maui’s marine life, from colorful reef fish to rare seabirds, making it a premier snorkeling destination.

YOUR BOAT

The Ocean Explorer is a custom-designed eco-adventure vessel, built for speed, comfort, and optimal viewing of marine wildlife. This high-performance power catamaran boasts a streamlined hull and a spacious, open-air layout, enabling passengers to move freely and enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean. Equipped with onboard amenities such as freshwater showers, shaded seating, and marine restrooms, the Ocean Explorer provides a smooth and comfortable ride while prioritizing both efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an ideal platform for snorkeling, wildlife watching, and educational marine tours led by certified naturalists.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The tour includes premium snorkel gear, including masks, fins, and flotation devices. Guests can enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and complimentary beverages. Alcoholic drinks are available after snorkeling, and there is also a Jr. Naturalist Program for kids, providing educational fun for families. Additionally, professional marine guides are on board to enhance your experience with facts and insights about the local marine ecosystem.

Nearby Areas:
Maalaea • Wailea • Kihei

3.5 Hour Molokini Snorkel Tour

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Grand Wailea Luau	Royal Lahaina Luau	Wailea Marriott Luau

Located on the Sunset Terrace at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in West Maui, the nearby sunset views on Kaʻanapali Beach and the stunning surrounding landscaping only add to the experience of this excellent Maui luau. Maui’s longest-running luau, Drums of the Pacific, shows the contrast of different island cultures, from Samoan fire dancing to Tahitian drumming to the mesmerizing Hawaiian hula. Since Polynesian culture dictates the welcome treatment of visitors, this luau emphasizes everyone be fed well and thoroughly entertained as an expression of hospitality.

Maui Luau Feast

Arrive and have your photo taken along the scenic beach walk, and enjoy a wide selection of food, including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Island Fish, Polynesian Rice, Makamaka, Molokai Purple Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Taro Leaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Fruits, Maui Onions, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Ahi Poke, Poi, Salad, Noodle Salad and Taro Rolls with Whipped Lilikoi Butter. Yum! There is also a full dessert bar with specialties like the Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cream Brownie, Pineapple Cake, and more, as well as cocktails, beer, wine, fruit punch, juices, and sodas.

Hyatt Kaʻanapali Luau Show

This lively luau is highly recommended for those interested in dance styles of the Polynesian Islands and Hawaii and makes for an unforgettable evening under the Maui night sky. Each guest will be treated to a lei and fresh drink greeting, traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, a torch lighting ceremony, an authentic Imu ceremony, a Polynesian fashion show, and the option to come on stage and learn the Hula!

Nearby Areas:
Lahaina • Napili • Kahana • Kapalua

Drums of the Pacific Luau Photos

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Sit back and enjoy the soothing sounds of Hawaiian music from Na Leo Hoʻoulu, and learn more about the history of Hawaii and its culture in the Laulima area near the ocean’s edge. Watch as the kalua pig is unearthed from the traditional Imu, and enjoy a range of spectacular cuisine, including Lau Lau, Poi, Ahi Poke, Heʻe Poke, Big Island Sweet Potato, Chicken Long Rice, Grilled Beef Steak, BBQ Guava Glazed Chicken, Maui Style Fish, Crab Salad, Pohole Salad, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Banana Bread, Fruit and desserts like the Upcountry Lavender Lemon Shortbread Cookies and more.

Choose from an assortment of beverages, including tropical cocktails with premium liquor, as well as wine and local beer varieties, juices, and sodas. The flickering torches set the mood for a wonderful evening, and the performances and Hula dance are very genuine and interesting. An excellent choice for a romantic evening or celebration of time well spent in the Aloha State.

Old Lahaina Luau Video

Old Lahaina Luau Photos

Grand Wailea Luau	Royal Lahaina Luau	Wailea Marriott Luau

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Departing from a centrally-located meet-up point near Maʻalaea Harbor, Rappel Maui guests will be driven down half of the famed Hana Highway with commentary from a team of knowledgeable guides. After arriving at the stunning, private 30-acre botanical garden known as the Garden of Eden, guests will gear up and take a quick hike through a rainforest canopy to the first rappelling practice site.

All gear and equipment, including a backpack with a dry keg, floatation jacket, helmet, harness, and footwear are included, and there is absolutely no experience necessary to participate beyond the minimum age, waist size, and weight requirements. The Rappel Maui team of expert canyoneering guides will lead guests through a safety briefing and demonstration before your first real practice down a 60-foot dry jungle wall.

After mastering your moves, you’ll be treated to two additional rappelling sites, including a 50-foot and 30-foot waterfall! Guides are present every step of the way, and the thrill of rappelling down a remote Maui waterfall is a truly exciting and beautiful experience. When you reach the bottom, take a dip in the large freshwater pools, and congratulate yourself on a job well done! Don’t forget your waterproof camera or phone case, and wear pants or shorts that are mid-thigh length or longer, as well as a t-shirt or rash guard to protect your waist.

Nearby Areas:
Hana & Paia

Rappel Maui Tour Photos

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