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What to see in Maui

The island of waterfall-lined roads, Haleakalā volcano and humpback whales in winter.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

4 must-see places
Stay in Ka'anapali

Photo: lamoix · CC BY 2.0

Maui highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

Road to Hana
A road with 600 bends through the rainforest, with waterfalls and black-sand beaches; set off early.
Haleakalā
A volcano over 3,000 m high: sunrise at the summit requires a reservation and warm clothes.
Molokini snorkelling
A partly submerged crater with crystal-clear water and tropical fish; you get there by boat from Maʻalaea.
Kāʻanapali Beach
Golden sand and snorkelling at Black Rock; neighbouring Lahaina is being rebuilt after the 2023 wildfire.

Where to stay in Maui

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

Recommended areas
Ka'anapali · Kihei

Day trips from Maui

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Maui

Any time of year is good to travel to Maui: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

Jan no warnings
Feb no warnings
Mar no warnings
Apr no warnings
May no warnings
Jun no warnings
Jul no warnings
Aug no warnings
Sep no warnings
Oct no warnings
Nov no warnings
Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood food hall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the United States guide.

Mama's Fish House
Paia

Recommended in Paia.
Star Noodle
Lahaina

Recommended in Lahaina.

Frequently asked questions about Maui

What to see in Maui?

Road to Hana, Haleakalā, Molokini snorkelling and Kāʻanapali Beach.

What to see in Maui in one day?

Don’t miss Road to Hana, Haleakalā, Molokini snorkelling and Kāʻanapali Beach. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Maui?

The handiest areas to stay are Ka'anapali and Kihei.

What’s the best time to travel to Maui?

Any time of year is good to travel to Maui: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Maui?

Road to Hana and Molokini.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.