$249 per CARLOAD. One ticket is for up to four people in the car. (Kamaʻāina, Single passenger, and Veteran’s discounts available- Please call 808-500-1349)
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This tour explores highlights of Maui’s history before and after its contact with people outside Hawai’i in 1778.
The tour lasts about three hours. Two thirds will be traveling in the car where Tony will teach and explain what you are seeing as we drive about fifty miles through various parts of Maui.
One third of the time will be exploring on foot:
— At an overlook of the HaleKi’i – Pihana ancient temple mount.
— At the Kepaniwai Heritage Park in the Iao Valley to learn about Maui’s most significant military battle and why so many diverse ethnicities chose to immigrate to Maui.
–At an educational display about the sugar industry at Maui Tropical Plantation.
–At the Word War II memorial campsite of the USMC Fourth Marine Division in Haiku where we will learn about the Division’s role in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
Restroom breaks are available. Water and snacks are provided. Specific itineraries may change based upon weather, site availability, safety, passenger interest, and pacing. Please see the FAQ section for details.
* The car seats three passengers comfortably. A fourth passenger will sit in the center rear seat.
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Additional stops and sites can easily be accommodated based upon your desires for sightseeing, shopping or exploring the island. Call to discuss and obtain pricing.
Additional information
| Duration | 3 Hours |
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| Location | Maui |
- Learn about an ancient Hawaiian heiau (temple) site and drive through the royal compound of the last of Maui’s chiefs.
- Stand near the site of the Battle of Kepaniwai, where Chief Kamehameha I won control of Maui in 1790.
- Learn about Maui’s economic district, an Ahapuaha, to discover how Hawaiians on Maui lived before encountering people outside Polynesia.
- Discover island agriculture as we drive through the last of Maui’s Sugar mills, the new agriculture developments, and past the only remaining pineapple farm on-island.
- Visit Camp Maui, the 4th Marine Division’s WWII training base. Find out how people on Maui contributed to winning the War.
- Filipino, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, African, European and other ethnicities became part of Maui’s history and culture. Learn why.
- Examine maps, photographs, and handouts to better understand what you are seeing, and to better appreciate the rich significance of history on Maui.
- Travel up-country off-the-beaten-path to places often overlooked.
*Specific itineraries may change based upon weather, site availability, safety, passenger interest, and pacing.
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Additional stops and sites can easily be accommodated based upon your desires for sightseeing, shopping or exploring the island. Call to discuss and obtain pricing.
Tour Reviews
Google Review from John R-
We had a great time taking Tony’s tour. Tony provided a rich and well researched perspective on the human history of the island while being kind and courteous to our group. I highly recommend starting your Maui adventure with his tour—it offers a clear understanding of both the history and geography of the island, which made self-guided exploration later in our vacation much easier. Plus, he was spot-on with recommendations for restaurants and other outings. Well worth it!
Google Review from James S–
Tony’s Tropical Tours on Maui was fantastic. Tony’s tour was , and fun. My wife, Laura, and I enjoyed learning about the history and culture of Hawaii. Tony was more than accommodating in answering our questions and making our tour enjoyable. Tony has a wealth knowledge and is eager to share that with you and offers an unique experience worth your time and money. Thanks again Tony….
Google Review from Brendan C-
Absolutely wonderful tour of Maui with Tony. Clean and well presented car, water and snacks provided.
Tony is an historian and a mine of information on the Hawaiian people and their amazing history. He tells their story beautifully and with passion. We couldn’t believe our luck in finding this tour and highly recommend him.
Google Review from Tim S-
Tony gives an amazing tour—filled with history and interesting stories about Maui. I learned more with Tony than any guide book could have provided. Top notch historian with great hospitality! Highly recommend!
Google Review from Jeff R-
Maui was a dream destination for us and we learned so much on our tour with Tony. The rich history of the island and the spectacular sights; he was the perfect guide, an experienced historian with comprehensive knowledge of everything about Maui, but relaxed, engaged, and friendly. Highly recommend his tours, thanks Tony!
Google Review from Jennifer W-
Maui is such a special place, and it was made richer by going on the historical tour with Tony. He explains important locations, events and timelines well, and we appreciated gaining a deeper understanding of how these all fit together. We highly recommend Tony’s Tropical Tours on Maui! Thank you, Tony.
Google Review from Jaimie L-
My partner and I began our first visit to Maui with Tony’s Tropical Tour—a fantastic move! Learning about the history of the island oriented us, and allowed us to engage more thoughtfully with the people we met and places we visited the rest of the week. Tony is knowledgeable, open and engaging—you will learn a whole lot, and have meaningful discussions. Tony is a historian that makes history fun! If you book a Tony’s Tropical Tour, your vacation will be more meaningful!
Google Review from Preston S-
My wife and I booked a tour with Tony’s Tropical Tours during our trip to Maui in October. We thought a historical tour of Maui would be interesting as neither of us knew much about the island’s history. The tour was fantastic! Tony was knowledgeable and his tour provided historical context for the island and its people. Tony is a true historian and a wonderful storyteller which made the tour fly by. I appreciated that the tour was private so I could ask Tony all the questions that came to mind. Lastly, Tony was so accommodating and customized the tour to fit our time constraints.
Google Review from Anne C-
We had an amazing day with Tony. He is a storehouse of info about Hawaiian history and tells it in way that captivates the listener. We enjoyed our day with him.
Google Review from Scott N
We had a wonderful tour with Tony in Maui. His knowledge of the island’s history and engaging stories made for a fantastic experience. We visited beautiful sites and learned about Maui’s rich culture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about the island!-
Google Review from Laura S-
Tony provided a clean, safe, and pleasant environment. He gave us a rich history of Maui and we definitely learned a lot. Thank you Tony.
Google Review from Clara T-
Tony is a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable of the history of Maui. I totally enjoyed the tour.
Google Review from Barbara C-
Tony is knowledgeable, providing historical and military commentary, courteous, answered our questions, never felt rushed, reasonable price, comfortable transport (snacks and water), photos of events. Wonderful experience.
Google Review from Larry W-
Very knowledgeable with Maui history. Great tour.
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