Comments on: What are some fun affordable activities to do in Maui in January? http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:43:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: dpw789 http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january/comment-page-1#comment-2846 dpw789 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:53:59 +0000 http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january#comment-2846 You can hike in Haleakala, take the drive to Hana and see the waterfalls, boogie board and snorkel off shore. There is a very reasonable trip snorkeling by Boss Frogs, I believe, where if you rent their inexpensive snorkeling equipment for a week for $10, you get a trip to Molokini for something like $10 more. It's really a great deal. We saw eels, someone saw a walrus, and we saw dolphins and whales. You can go to the Whale Center in the winter, go to Lahaina and see the ship, and the museum and shopping at Kaanapali. Catch a luau, too! There's lots to do, you can see more below. <br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.stayinparadise.com/thingstodo.asp You can hike in Haleakala, take the drive to Hana and see the waterfalls, boogie board and snorkel off shore. There is a very reasonable trip snorkeling by Boss Frogs, I believe, where if you rent their inexpensive snorkeling equipment for a week for $10, you get a trip to Molokini for something like $10 more. It’s really a great deal. We saw eels, someone saw a walrus, and we saw dolphins and whales. You can go to the Whale Center in the winter, go to Lahaina and see the ship, and the museum and shopping at Kaanapali. Catch a luau, too! There’s lots to do, you can see more below.
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]]> By: SG http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january/comment-page-1#comment-2845 SG Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:31:59 +0000 http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january#comment-2845 My husband and I loved the Hana lava cave tour... it was just us and our tour guide, who owned the caves (how cool would THAT be to OWN your own lava tubes... those lava tubes had endless places to explore!). One of the great things about the lava tubes are that there are no bats, bugs or other creepy-crawly-type things in there... just the hardened lava. We also loved our day-trip to Lanai - we got to snorkel in 2 spots, plus walk around the island a bit. On the boat ride back, we found a bunch of dolphins who swam right alongside our boat! I could have reached out and touched them - they were THAT close!! It was absolutely amazing! Since you specified affordable, I'd highly recommend driving the Road to Hana - if you can, allow for 1 day there and 1 day back - that way, you can see EVERYTHING along the way, and all it will cost you is gas money (plus hotel if you stay the night in Hana). Also, if you go a bit past Hana, you can hike the 4.5 mile trail that ends at the 400' Waimoku falls - to save money, you can go without a guide - We saw absolutely breathtaking views - bamboo forests, jungles, waterfalls - it's just incredible! Another FREE activity is snorkeling at the famous Black Rock on Kaanapali beach - there are TONS of marine life there, and it's known as a great spot for beginners. Another cheap activity is driving up to the summit of Mt. Haleakala - don't think you HAVE to go at sunrise either! If early mornings aren't your thing, you'll still get great views a little later on - we went late morning and it was still awesome! Plus, if you like to hike, you can research ahead of time some of the trails up there - the views are wickedly awesome, and unlike anything else on Maui. If you want detailed descriptions of some of the more adventurous things to do on Maui, my husband and I have all of our favourite Maui adventures here: http://www.paradise-found-in-maui.com/things-to-do-in-maui.html Have a great trip! Sheralyn :) <br><b>References : </b><br> My husband and I loved the Hana lava cave tour… it was just us and our tour guide, who owned the caves (how cool would THAT be to OWN your own lava tubes… those lava tubes had endless places to explore!). One of the great things about the lava tubes are that there are no bats, bugs or other creepy-crawly-type things in there… just the hardened lava.

We also loved our day-trip to Lanai – we got to snorkel in 2 spots, plus walk around the island a bit. On the boat ride back, we found a bunch of dolphins who swam right alongside our boat! I could have reached out and touched them – they were THAT close!! It was absolutely amazing!

Since you specified affordable, I’d highly recommend driving the Road to Hana – if you can, allow for 1 day there and 1 day back – that way, you can see EVERYTHING along the way, and all it will cost you is gas money (plus hotel if you stay the night in Hana).

Also, if you go a bit past Hana, you can hike the 4.5 mile trail that ends at the 400′ Waimoku falls – to save money, you can go without a guide – We saw absolutely breathtaking views – bamboo forests, jungles, waterfalls – it’s just incredible!

Another FREE activity is snorkeling at the famous Black Rock on Kaanapali beach – there are TONS of marine life there, and it’s known as a great spot for beginners.

Another cheap activity is driving up to the summit of Mt. Haleakala – don’t think you HAVE to go at sunrise either! If early mornings aren’t your thing, you’ll still get great views a little later on – we went late morning and it was still awesome! Plus, if you like to hike, you can research ahead of time some of the trails up there – the views are wickedly awesome, and unlike anything else on Maui.

If you want detailed descriptions of some of the more adventurous things to do on Maui, my husband and I have all of our favourite Maui adventures here:
http://www.paradise-found-in-maui.com/things-to-do-in-maui.html

Have a great trip!

Sheralyn
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]]> By: Tara B http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january/comment-page-1#comment-2844 Tara B Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:16:59 +0000 http://www.gracefultraveler.com/adventure-activities/what-are-some-fun-affordable-activities-to-do-in-maui-in-january#comment-2844 You can have the same fun in January as any other month. You mentioned since you are not staying at a hotel you can't sign up for activities there. Yes you can, you can go through the expedia desk at the Hyatt Regency or call Boss Frogs and book through their activity desk. It's all good. If you are going in january though make sure you take a whale watching tour. <br><b>References : </b><br>I have visited Maui mulitple times and go every year. Would live there full time if it wasn't so expensive. You can have the same fun in January as any other month. You mentioned since you are not staying at a hotel you can’t sign up for activities there. Yes you can, you can go through the expedia desk at the Hyatt Regency or call Boss Frogs and book through their activity desk. It’s all good. If you are going in january though make sure you take a whale watching tour.
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I have visited Maui mulitple times and go every year. Would live there full time if it wasn’t so expensive.

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