09/03/2026
Aloha!
Just looking at our holiday bookings and we do still have some openings.
Love, love, love, Maui and the fall and winter yet can’t beat it. So many adventurous things to do in your shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops.
Things to Do Close to the Resort & Across Maui…. 👙🩴🕶️🐳🌴🌞🌈🍹⛳️🤿🏄🏼♂️🛶🚁🚤⛱️💚
When you’re ready to explore beyond the Maui Banyan resort, the best of Maui is right at your fingertips. From ocean adventures to local eateries and scenic day trips, there’s an entire island waiting to be discovered.
Outdoor Adventures & Excursions
• Redline Rafting – Depart from the Kihei Boat Ramp, just minutes away, for exciting snorkel and whale-watch tours to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town.
• Kai Kanani Sailing– Luxury catamaran that departs directly from Maluaka Beach in Wailea, one of the few beach-launch sailing tours in Hawaii. Guests enjoy scenic coastal views and snorkeling opportunities.
• Outrigger Canoeing – Paddle a traditional Hawaiian single-hull outrigger canoe (waʻa) with Hawaiian Paddle Sports from Makena Landing in Wailea, gliding along Maui’s coastline while learning Polynesian voyaging traditions, ocean navigation, and spotting turtles and marine life.
• Haleakalā National Park – Watch the sunrise from 10,000 feet (reservations required before 7:00 AM) or visit later for equally stunning views, followed by breakfast in Kula or Makawao.
• ʻĪao Valley State Monument – Stroll through rainforest trails, mountain streams, and Maui’s most iconic emerald peaks. Don’t forget to check the weather on the days you plan to go.
• Ho‘okipa Beach Park – Watch world-class surfers and windsurfers carve through the waves on Maui’s famous north shore.
• Makena & La Perouse Bay – Discover South Maui’s lava fields, tidepools, and pristine turquoise waters.
• Big Beach (Makena Beach State Park) – One of Maui’s most beautiful and expansive beaches; grab tacos from the Jawz Tacos food truck nearby.
• Upcountry Maui – Take a scenic drive through Kula and Ulupalakua, visiting lavender farms, local markets, and MauiWine for tastings among the rolling hills.
• Surf lessons – Catch a wave with Maui Wave Riders for all-day board rentals, Waves Hawaii for family-focused instruction, and Surf Club Maui for high-quality photography at the beginner-friendly Kihei Cove.
• Maui Ocean Center – Sea life aquarium in Māʻalaea featuring exhibits on Hawaii’s coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish, and a walk-through shark tunnel.
• Zip-lining – Popular zipline experiences in Maui include Kapalua Ziplines, Skyline Hawaii (Kaʻanapali), and Jungle Zipline Maui, offering courses set in scenic island landscapes.
• Helicopter Tours – Air tours are operated by Blue Hawaiian for luxury Eco-Star comfort, Air Mauifor exhilarating doors-off photography flights, and Maverickfor exclusive rainforest landings.
• Scenic Trail Hikes – Trail hikes include the Pipiwai Trail in Haleakalā National Park with its bamboo forest and waterfalls, the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail for sweeping valley views, and the Kapalua Coastal Trail along dramatic lava rock shorelines. Closer to the Maui Banyan, the Hoapili Trail at La Pérouse Bay crosses striking black lava fields from Maui’s most recent eruption. Good shoes and plenty of water and sunscreen are a must.
