Lonely Planet Maui
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Maui.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from digging into Maui specialty dishes at the revered Sam Sato's in Wailuku to snorkelling the abundant coral that line the edges of Honolua Bay, and hiking past stone temples and a burial ground in the Halawa Valley. 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Maui travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Maui and connect experiences together with ease
  • Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including ʻIao Valley State Monument; Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm; and Haleakalā National Park
  • Special features on finding your perfect surf beach, outdoor activity guide, Road to Hana driving tour
  • Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Connect with Maui culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Maui
  • Covers: Lahaina & West Maui, 'Iao Valley & Central Maui, Kihei & South Maui, North Shore & Upcountry, Haleakalā National Park, Hana & East Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Maui.

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Lonely Planet Maui
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Maui.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from digging into Maui specialty dishes at the revered Sam Sato's in Wailuku to snorkelling the abundant coral that line the edges of Honolua Bay, and hiking past stone temples and a burial ground in the Halawa Valley. 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Maui travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Maui and connect experiences together with ease
  • Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including ʻIao Valley State Monument; Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm; and Haleakalā National Park
  • Special features on finding your perfect surf beach, outdoor activity guide, Road to Hana driving tour
  • Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Connect with Maui culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Maui
  • Covers: Lahaina & West Maui, 'Iao Valley & Central Maui, Kihei & South Maui, North Shore & Upcountry, Haleakalā National Park, Hana & East Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Maui.

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Maui.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from digging into Maui specialty dishes at the revered Sam Sato's in Wailuku to snorkelling the abundant coral that line the edges of Honolua Bay, and hiking past stone temples and a burial ground in the Halawa Valley. 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Maui travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Maui and connect experiences together with ease
  • Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including ʻIao Valley State Monument; Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm; and Haleakalā National Park
  • Special features on finding your perfect surf beach, outdoor activity guide, Road to Hana driving tour
  • Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Connect with Maui culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Maui
  • Covers: Lahaina & West Maui, 'Iao Valley & Central Maui, Kihei & South Maui, North Shore & Upcountry, Haleakalā National Park, Hana & East Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Maui.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781838691578
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Publication date: 09/03/2024
Series: Travel Guide Series
Edition description: 6th ed.
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.50(d)

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Table of Contents

Plan Your Trip

Welcome to Maui 4

Maui Map 6

Maui's Top Experiences 8

Need to Know 18

What's New 20

Accommodations 22

Getting Around Maui 24

Month by Month 26

Itineraries 28

Eat & Drink

Like a Local 34

On the Water 42

Diving & Snorkeling Maui 46

Surfing Maui 52

On the Land 57

Hiking & Biking Maui 60

Green Maui 66

Family Travel 71

Regions at a Glance 74

On the Road

Lahaina 78

History 81

Sights 81

Beaches 83

Activities 83

Tours 86

Festivals & Events 89

Sleeping 89

Eating 90

Drinking & Nightlife 93

Entertainment 95

Shopping 95

West Maui 98

Lahaina to Ma'alaea 101

Ka'anapali 107

Honokowai 114

Kahana 115

Napifi 115

Kapalua & Northern Beaches 117

Kahekili Highway 122

'Iao Valley & Central Maui 126

Kahului 129

Wailuku 139

'Iao Valley

State Monument 144

Waikapu 145

Ma'alaea 147

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge 148

Pu'unene 149

Kihei & South Maui 150

Kihei 153

Wailea 165

Makena 170

Beyond Makena 173

North Shore & Upcountry 174

Pa'ia 177

Ha'iku 187

Hali'imaile 189

Makawao 189

Pukalani & Around 193

Kula 194

Keokea 196

'Ulupalakua 197

Haleakala National Park 198

Summit Area 201

Kipahulu Area 213

The Road to Hana 214

Huelo 217

Ko'olau Forest Reserve & Around 220

Honomanu Bay 221

Ke'anae 221

Ke'anae to Nahiku 224

Nahiku 226

'Ula'ino Road 227

Wai'anapanapa State Park 228

Hana & East Maui 230

Hana 233

Haneo'o Road Loop 245

Hana to Kipahulu 245

Kipahulu 246

Kaupo & Around 247

Lana'i & Moloka'i 248

Lana'i 251

Lana'i City 251

Hulopo'e & Manele Says 257

Keomuku Road 259

Keomuku to Nana 260

Moloka'i 261

Kaunakakai 262

East Moloka'i 267

Central Moloka'i 269

Kalaupapa National Historical Park 271

West End 271

Understand

History 274

The People of Maui 284

Hawaiian Arts & Crafts 289

Lei 294

Landscapes & Wildlife 296

Survival Guide

Directory A-Z 302

Transportation 309

Index 313

Map Legend 319

Special Features

Surfing Maui 52

Hiking & Biking Maui 60

Family Travel 71

The People of Maui 284

Landscapes & Wildlife 296

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