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Here at Hike Maui, safety is our top priority. That’s why we recently held a water safety training class for our guides to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to keep our guests safe while having fun at the waterfalls. We’d like to give a huge mahalo to Andrew and Kona for sharing…

Believe it or not, this is a very important topic. The right or wrong shoes can completely make or break your waterfall and rainforest adventure with Hike Maui. If you haven’t hiked with us before, you might not know what to expect; but we do want you to be prepared. So what works for these…

Crumpled cigarette butts, initials etched into a boulder or tree stump, remnants of Fido’s breakfast . . . Sound familiar?   If you’ve hiked before, there’s a solid chance you’ve encountered some of these unsavory scenes along the way. Rather than pointing fingers or condemning this behavior, let’s talk about how to be better environmental…

1. EDIBLE PLANTS . . . YUM!   Maui’s trails are lined with tasty wonders—from the purple vervain plant that tastes like a mushroom to the wild lilikoʻi (passionfruit) that strikes an addictive balance of sweet and tangy. Of course, you have to know what you’re looking for. Before you begin nibbling on every leafy green…

To many, this may seem a silly thing to ask. But if you’ve never been hiking, you might not know what to expect. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a hike as “a long walk, especially for pleasure or exercise.”  The opportunity to get out in nature, walk around, and enjoy Earth’s incredible beauty, while also getting…

Aloha! My name is Isaiah, and I became a Hike Maui guide in 2015. Since then, I’ve hiked hundreds of Maui visitors through our island’s awesome rainforests. Most days, I can hardly believe I get paid for what I do! Lots of people on my tours ask what it’s like being a guide for Hike…

We’re often asked about the benefits of doing a guided hike vs. venturing out on one’s own. Here are our top ten reasons: Safety. Hike Maui guides are experts in determining where and when it’s safe to hike. You don’t need to worry about getting yourself in a dangerous situation you won’t know how to…

Just another day at the office!

Here’s a little bit of zen for you to enjoy on this Aloha Friday!

Experience this breathtaking trail through a forest of bamboo trees on your way to visit Waimoku Falls on our Hana Full-Day Waterfalls & Rainforest Hike.  We’d LOVE to take you out hiking with us!!!