Unique Experiences in Maui

Haleakala Sunrise- An Early Morning Maui Honeymoon Experience

One of Maui’s most memorable honeymoon experiences is seeing the Haleakala sunrise or sunset from almost 10,000 feet above sea level, and like anything worthwhile, it takes some planning. Here are a few tips to make the most of your Haleakala expedition.

Depending where you get started from on Maui, it can take you up to two hours to drive the Haleakala Highway (HI 37) and then up the winding Haleakala Crater Road leading to the summit of Haleakala. It’s an early wake-up call, but the reward is well worth it. Drive past the Park Visitors Center at 7,000 feet to get to the Haleakala Visitors Center at 9,740 feet. Try to arrive at the Haleakala Visitor Center no later than a half hour before the sun rises — earlier for a good spot. In the summer the sun rises as early as 5:38 AM, in the winter as late as 6:55 AM. The color of the sky and clouds before daybreak are stunning.

Haleakalā National Park

Meaning “house of the sun” in Hawaiian, this park covers 30,183 spectacular acres of volcanoes, forests, and coastline, of which more than 24,710 acres of the park is purely wilderness area. Local tip: Bring your layers and stop for hot chocolate or coffee at Pukalani Superette. It may be Maui, but it gets cold up there during sunrise! Bring a blanket and you’ll thank us as you snuggle up!

Haleakalā Volcano Crater

The main attraction at Haleakalā National Park, the dormant volcano last erupted in the late 1600s and today forms a spectacular crater that can be hiked, biked, or accessed from Hawaii state road 378 for especially breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset. Due to popularity, reservations are required to visit for sunrise.

Lahaina Town- Perfect for romantic strolls on our Maui Honeymoon

Take unforgettable romantic strolls after sunset, or party at night in one of the bars with live music including Fleetwood’s on First
We love the charmingly quaint town of Lahaina- it is the heartbeat of Maui, and no Maui honeymoon is complete without taking a stroll down Front Street at sunset and browsing through the galleries and shops. Lahaina is on the National Register of Historic Places–visit historic stops like the U.S. Seamen’s Hospital, Hale Paaho (Lahaina Prison), the Pioneer Inn and other sites on the Lahaina Historic Trail. Approximately 55 acres of old Lahaina have been set aside as historic districts.

Road to Hana- Honeymoon adventure you’ll never forget 

Stretching for 68 unforgettable miles and more than 600 curves from Kahului to Kipahulu, the road is in view of miles of dazzling waterfalls, rugged cliffs set against vast ocean expanses, lush rainforests, secluded black sand beaches, and historic sites such as the grave of aviator Charles A. Lindbergh.

Banyan Tree Park- a great honeymoon photo opportunity in Lahaina Maui

Covering 1.94 acres, this is the oldest and largest bayan tree in Hawaii. Visit this incredible landmark located in the historical Lahaina town, which was the former capital of Hawaii.

Explore Iao Valley State Park

Surround yourself with the verdant peaks and valleys of Maui’s most accessible and beautiful state park. Iao Valley State Park is a place to soak up peaceful, scenic views, explore botanical gardens, swim, hike and sample fruit like guava and mountain apples fresh from the trees. A guided tour introduces you to the wonders of the Iao Valley’s plants and animals, and the park’s Bailey House Museum is home to Hawaiian artifacts, paintings and an original koa wood surfboard. Embark on adventure in the Jurassic Park-style atmosphere of this park.

Ocean Center Maui- Fun day of learning

The Hawaiian Islands biggest draw are the lush coral reefs teeming with life. Now you can explore them without getting wet at the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium. Offering the world’s biggest display of live Pacific corals and more than 60 indoor and outdoor exhibits, you can experience Hawaii’s diverse sea life. Check out turtles, sharks and rays from every angle in the 54 foot walk-through, glass tunnel. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture at the Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit, interactive demonstrations and special events. If you’re a certified scuba diver, you can come face-to-face with sharks in the 750,000 gallon Open Ocean Exhibit on a Shark Dive Maui tour.

Live Music, Traditional Hawaiian shows and Luaus, and fine art on Maui

No honeymoon in Maui is complete without a luau or magic show at Annabelles. You can get your tickets to some of Maui’s best seaside luau where you can eat, drink and watch the traditional dances of Polynesia. The award-winning show Ulalena at the Maui Theatre offers a Broadway-caliber production showcasing the culture of Hawaii.

The Island of Molokini

Perfect for a day trip and you might see some dolphins
The beautiful crescent-shaped island of Molokini off the southwestern coast of Maui is by far the most ideal destination for snorkeling and diving. In fact, the waters and colorful reefs here are so rich with life, Molokini was named a State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District. Molokini is only accessible by boat tour. (which we can set up for you)

Haleakala Sunrise - Courtesy of Jeremy & Rachel

Maui Honeymoon Activities and Adventures

The adventure side of Maui was even more amazing!-We hiked at the Haleakala national park into the volcano. It was like walking in another world! Being able to walk into a volcano was a bucket list adventure for us! We also hiked the Waihee Ridge trail. I can’t even describe the beauty of this hike! It was like walking at the top of the world. Like you were in Jurassic park! The views were unbelievable.

Tessa & Joe Svonavec

Banyan Tree Park

The road to Hana was hands down our best experience in Maui. We drove it ourselves and it was incredible.  We loved all the magical waterfalls on the road to Hana.

Kassi & Justin

Iao Valley State Park

The Island of Molokini