Comments on: Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/ Hawaii Travel Guide & Vacation Advice Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:33:47 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-463174 sheila Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:07 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-463174 Thanks for the feedback Scott. I'm glad you've found these suggestions for what to do in Maui to be useful. Thanks for the feedback Scott. I’m glad you’ve found these suggestions for what to do in Maui to be useful.

]]> By: Scott http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-452995 Scott Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:21:23 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-452995 Very helpful post. Me and my wife are in maui now for the first time, and I'm very thankful I ran across your site because we're not big on the touristy things. We checked out Haleakala this morning and it was fantastic! Heading snorkeling now, we're in for a long day. Very helpful post. Me and my wife are in maui now for the first time, and I’m very thankful I ran across your site because we’re not big on the touristy things. We checked out Haleakala this morning and it was fantastic! Heading snorkeling now, we’re in for a long day.

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10859 sheila Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:26:51 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10859 Hi Akky - I know what you mean about being a first timer to Maui and trying to figure out what to do and see. It can be overwhelming, but from my experience these are the best of the best! http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/01/18/top-5-things-you-must-see-and-do-on-your-maui-vacation/ When you go to Haleakala for sunrise, you are on top of Haleakala. You'll see the surreal landscape as the sun comes up. There are trails that you can take to explore Haleakala. You can learn tons more from here http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/index.htm and you can request free brouchures here: http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/brochures.htm What a helicopter tour will offer that you won't get to see from the ground is the bird's eye perspective. As you are trying to decide what to do, I think this post and the links will help you decide what to explore and if a helicopter tour is worth spending the money: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/02/20/maui-video-tour-by-helicopter-a-great-virtual-visit-and-vacation-planning-tool/ And, here's my final 2 cents - if you are considering a helicopter tour that covers the whole island including the top of Haleakala, that may be worth the time and money even if you are already planning to go to Haleakala for sunrise. If you are going to go to Haleakala for sunrise and the helicopter tour only takes you to the top of Haleakala, that, in my opinion, is not worth the extra money. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your decisions. Also, don't miss this post: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/07/17/see-an-unforgettable-sunrise-at-the-peak-of-a-volcano/ Hi Akky –

I know what you mean about being a first timer to Maui and trying to figure out what to do and see. It can be overwhelming, but from my experience these are the best of the best! http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/01/18/top-5-things-you-must-see-and-do-on-your-maui-vacation/

When you go to Haleakala for sunrise, you are on top of Haleakala. You’ll see the surreal landscape as the sun comes up. There are trails that you can take to explore Haleakala. You can learn tons more from here http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/index.htm and you can request free brouchures here: http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/brochures.htm

What a helicopter tour will offer that you won’t get to see from the ground is the bird’s eye perspective. As you are trying to decide what to do, I think this post and the links will help you decide what to explore and if a helicopter tour is worth spending the money: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/02/20/maui-video-tour-by-helicopter-a-great-virtual-visit-and-vacation-planning-tool/

And, here’s my final 2 cents – if you are considering a helicopter tour that covers the whole island including the top of Haleakala, that may be worth the time and money even if you are already planning to go to Haleakala for sunrise. If you are going to go to Haleakala for sunrise and the helicopter tour only takes you to the top of Haleakala, that, in my opinion, is not worth the extra money. Just my 2 cents.

Good luck with your decisions.

Also, don’t miss this post: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/07/17/see-an-unforgettable-sunrise-at-the-peak-of-a-volcano/

]]> By: Akky http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10847 Akky Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:43:21 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10847 Hi Sheila, Thanks for the really very helpful information about activities in Hawaii. It's a boon in disguise for first timers like me who is trying not to miss any of the must-see places or must-do activities. Since I'm planning to go to the Haleakala National Park to see the sunrise, is it possible to combine the Haleakala crater visit also together? I know there are helicopter tours available just to see the crater, but I wanted to check whats the best and economical way to do both. Thanks, Akky. Hi Sheila,

Thanks for the really very helpful information about activities in Hawaii. It’s a boon in disguise for first timers like me who is trying not to miss any of the must-see places or must-do activities.

Since I’m planning to go to the Haleakala National Park to see the sunrise, is it possible to combine the Haleakala crater visit also together? I know there are helicopter tours available just to see the crater, but I wanted to check whats the best and economical way to do both.

Thanks,
Akky.

]]> By: Martin http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10128 Martin Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:29:54 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-10128 This is very interesting siteh This is very interesting siteh

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-9225 sheila Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:34:56 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-9225 @ Chris - a belated thank you for adding the Makena Beach body surfing suggestion. @ Joanne - the Kapalua area of Maui is my favorite. I think partly because we stayed in the Kapalua villas on our very first visit to Maui and partly because it's just beautiful there. I actually did not know about Dragon's Teeth. I was probably nearby and was so in awe of everything that I completely missed it. I will definitely check that our next time. As for the maze, I just tried looking it up in my brand new Maui Trailblazer guide and on the Kapalua official website and didn't find any mention of it. @ Chris – a belated thank you for adding the Makena Beach body surfing suggestion.

@ Joanne – the Kapalua area of Maui is my favorite. I think partly because we stayed in the Kapalua villas on our very first visit to Maui and partly because it’s just beautiful there. I actually did not know about Dragon’s Teeth. I was probably nearby and was so in awe of everything that I completely missed it. I will definitely check that our next time. As for the maze, I just tried looking it up in my brand new Maui Trailblazer guide and on the Kapalua official website and didn’t find any mention of it.

]]> By: Joanne http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-9152 Joanne Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:27 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-9152 While on Maui this past June, my brother took us to see Dragon's Teeth, near the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Kapalua. It is a very dramatic sight, lava upturned by wave and wind action as it was flowing into the ocean. It really resembles the teeth of a giant dragon laying right before you, yet my brother says that it looks like someone performed some amateur dentistry on it as it doesn't look as snarling as it did before. Just be careful of your step, as the area is not even, or the Dragon may take a bite out of you (my brother took a nasty spill his 1st time there and needed stitches!). If you continue past the Teeth , you will come upon a maze made of rock, coral and a coarse grass. Several of my traveling companions walked the maze, taking 5-10 minutes to get to the center. I was just wondering if you or anyone reading this would have any knowledge of what this maze is all about. It isn't even mentioned in my Maui Revealed book. It would be a good addition to my mementos of my trip to Maui. This isn't a BIG item to see on Maui, but it is a beautiful dramatic piece of shoreline that is truly PURE HAWAII, and it's FREE While on Maui this past June, my brother took us to see Dragon’s Teeth, near the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Kapalua. It is a very dramatic sight, lava upturned by wave and wind action as it was flowing into the ocean. It really resembles the teeth of a giant dragon laying right before you, yet my brother says that it looks like someone performed some amateur dentistry on it as it doesn’t look as snarling as it did before. Just be careful of your step, as the area is not even, or the Dragon may take a bite out of you (my brother took a nasty spill his 1st time there and needed stitches!).
If you continue past the Teeth , you will come upon a maze made of rock, coral and a coarse grass. Several of my traveling companions walked the maze, taking 5-10 minutes to get to the center. I was just wondering if you or anyone reading this would have any knowledge of what this maze is all about. It isn’t even mentioned in my Maui Revealed book. It would be a good addition to my mementos of my trip to Maui.
This isn’t a BIG item to see on Maui, but it is a beautiful dramatic piece of shoreline that is truly PURE HAWAII, and it’s FREE

]]> By: Chris (Amateur Traveler podcast) http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1146 Chris (Amateur Traveler podcast) Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:00:42 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1146 A very good list. I was trying to think of anything to add but there is not much. Go down to Makena beach and bodysurf would be my #8 (or if you are trying to teach kids to bodysurf go to one of the Kamaole beaches in Kihei). A very good list. I was trying to think of anything to add but there is not much. Go down to Makena beach and bodysurf would be my #8 (or if you are trying to teach kids to bodysurf go to one of the Kamaole beaches in Kihei).

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1119 Sheila Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:19:55 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1119 Hi Kailani - Well not too crazy, really. I grew up near snow ski resorts and I didn't ski until I was 21 and even after that I rarely skied. Hi Kailani – Well not too crazy, really. I grew up near snow ski resorts and I didn’t ski until I was 21 and even after that I rarely skied.

]]> By: kailani http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1117 kailani Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:17:00 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/#comment-1117 I've done all of the above except snorkeling. I don't really care for the water. Crazy, huh? I’ve done all of the above except snorkeling. I don’t really care for the water. Crazy, huh?

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