We had a wonderful time here with our little toddler and will be sure to come back next time we are…read moreon Maui!! There are pigs, horses, tortoises, ducks, and more! Our toddler loved feeding and petting all the animals and Farmer Heidi was so wonderful!! Even though she isn't originally from the Islands, she learned all about the history and culture so that she could share it with us. It was a great half-day family outing and is close to the touristy area of the island so not a far drive from the resorts. To note: The farm is all dirt (no paved areas) so make sure you wear appropriate shoes and plan on bath/beach time for the kiddos after.

Was hoping for a better experience. Sadly I felt bad for the animals and their living conditions…read more Owner is very sweet and bubbly, but feel like it's too much for her to undertake. Farm needs funding bottom line - Bless her for doing this though. Too many chickens and ducks, saw a couple of dead ones..... which then I think of diseases spreading. Animal pens were small too.

Worth the drive. Just be careful. Definitely put on bug…read morespray. I didn't and did not realize i was being bitten by mosquitoes until the next morning. Great info along the trails and beautiful views and opportunities for pictures.

The Garden of Eden Arboretum was one of the most scenic stops we made on Maui. The property is…read moreexpansive, with beautiful tropical landscapes, towering trees, colorful flowers, and stunning ocean views around nearly every corner. There are plenty of places to stop, take photos, and simply enjoy the natural beauty of the island. What impressed me most was the size of the arboretum. You could easily spend a few hours exploring the grounds, wandering between overlooks, and discovering different plant collections. The views alone make it worth a visit, especially if you're driving the Road to Hana. That said, some areas felt a bit rundown and could use more maintenance. While the gardens are undeniably beautiful, there were spots where the facilities, pathways, or displays seemed a little neglected. Overall, I still enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful place to experience Maui's lush tropical scenery. It's a beautiful destination with incredible views, even if it could benefit from a little extra upkeep.

This mango farm tour is awesome! The couple running it are so sweet and know so much, too. It was…read morereally awesome to learn how their mango farm works -- as someone interested in gardening, and especially curious about exploring the "food forest" permaculture side of growing food, it was really educational. She taught us the different plant groups that feed each other, and what order to plant to get the most productivity (and safety! We learned that papaya makes a good windbreak for smaller and more delicate plants, and agave makes a good firebreak!). I wish I lived in Maui because I'd be planting mangoes, papayas, bananas, coffee, and cocoa, RIGHT away. It was wild finding out how fast and tall papaya trees grow! These plants don't grow well in Seattle, but we are still going to take what we learned and see how we can apply similar features for our own food forest. I appreciated the very real perspectives about what works - as well as pitfalls and challenges with their food forest / mango farm. The tour was really interesting and fun, and we even had a resident cat named Tyson who took the tour with us! SO CUTE! The view there was beautiful, and though our tour group was tiny, I could see this being a fun activity for kids and families, too. Enough safe space for little folx to run around safely, and so much is stackable. She let us try mango (and wild mangos), ice cream beans (what an experience!), fresh coffee, and more. So good! They said they are going to do dinner parties here and I look forward to coming back to the Maui mango farm when we visit next time. Hopefully we'll have some good photos to show off of the garden upgrades that they've inspired. We really wanted to do something to support the Lahaina community (without being a disaster tourist, either), so visiting a regenerative farm seemed like an awesome choice, and I'm very glad we went. Bonus: since Olowalu was on our way back, we got a spectacular sunset, too.

We had to sign a waiver for this tour beforehand so my idea about this trip was pick all you can…read moreeat mango. "Do we need a hazmat?"We were joking around. "What are the odds of having concussion due to the high velocity of mango falling on your head?!?!" We were greeted by a very nice couple and served a very refreshing glass of lemongrass and cardamom leaf tea to start to hear about regenerative farming. It was invigorating and soothing at the same time. It was especially helpful for me to get over the mild cold during this trip. The walk was very easy and informative and we wore tennis shoes but it could have been easily done with flip flops or sandals. At the end, we were served delicious box of star fruit, papaya, and different mango samples . Also, we were given some recommendations on good local eats, cafes, and bakeries and some or then we spent time ourselves to find!! They are planning on serving dinner as well in the future mango farm tours so be on the lookout!!!

My last memory of Maui before flying home was of peaceful and relaxing morning yoga to the soothing…read moresounds of the ocean waves. Candy leads a lovely beach yoga session (she offers both private and group sessions)- she is flexible and accommodating. We coordinated by text, as she usually only has a group session if there are at least 2-3 participants. (My group session as a visitor was $20 for an hour). We met at a secluded beach in Waimea and only had to bring beach towels. She gave us useful tips on how to yoga without getting sand all over. The class was suitable for any level, as it was a gentle, flow style yoga. The point is to be in sync with the ocean, learn some Hawaiian, and just feel your toes in the sand. Mahalo, Candy!

I contacted Candy, the instructor, about booking a private session for Thanksgiving sunrise yoga…read moresession. She was very accommodating, and getting there was a breeze! I got a nice sweat from the yoga session, but also enjoyed the explanation behind the poses and meanings. Overall, it was worth it and can't beat the Maui beach view. I would highly recommend doing this as part of your itinerary, because it will serve as a nice spiritual part of your Maui journey. Namaste, and mahalo!

We enjoyed our time thoroughly at the Butterfly Farm. It was easy to find just off a main road next…read moreto some food stops. The guides were tremendous with explaining the life cycle of butterflies and made it easy to understand. We enjoyed having butterflies land on us and able to take photos. As a relaxed excursion, we found it was worth it if you love butterflies like I do! We do not have kids, but very child friendly and educational but fun.

We've been to Maui several times, but this was our first time going to the Maui Butterfly Farm. I…read morethink it's a good one-and-done experience if you have younger kids and you're looking for an activity to do, but I don't think I'll come back. In my opinion, the experience doesn't justify the cost. Adults are $39 and kids 6 months to 10 years are $34. Google considers an infant as a child 12 months of age or under, but the butterfly farm considers an infant to be under six months old (ticket is free). It felt a little ridiculous paying $34 for our eight month old. They didn't even ask us to wash her hands because they knew she wouldn't be touching a butterfly. If I could give half stars, I would probably give 3.5. We were told that the rain also affected the butterflies from landing on us and flying around because they avoid the rain so they don't get hurt. Maybe we would've had a better experience if the weather was better. The lady working there was extremely nice though!

Deni teaches yoga with a level of expertise that is very hard to find outside of a big city. How…read morelucky we are to have her on Maui, teaching out of a space that I would think has to be among the most beautifully located yoga studios in the world! Deni has internalized both the spiritual and physical aspects of a Iyengar yoga, and inspires her students to follow that path. This is not a "fun" class with groovy music playing in the background and emphasis on "flow" . This is instruction in a method that is transformative for the body and mind. Because of her depth of experience, Deni changes the content of each class, carefully choosing postures that circle around a theme. This is a great class for a serious student of yoga.

The gentle beachfront yoga class was an excellent experience. I highly recommend taking the class…read moremore than one time. Deni provides instruction and options for all levels of participants.

100% recommend this trip. Shauna and Alba were great guides! Educational, patient, and the comic…read morerelief was a bonus. Our small group consisted of total rappelling newbies and some with experience but we all had a blast! Take this trip!!!

Guide Alba and her colleague did excellent work to make 4 of us safe and experience the thrill of…read morerappelling. It was first time and one of us does not know swimming. Both guides gave us the confidence that it will be okay and it was one of the most exhilarating experience of Maui visit. Highly recommend

A must when visiting Maui! Don and the rest of the staff were great. I am a beginner when it comes…read moreto horseback riding and the crew at Circle M did a good job on briefing us on the proper safety measures and how to steer the horses in the proper direction while riding. They also provide a small bag for your belongings that hooks onto the saddle, cold water bottles, and sunscreen prior to the ride. They have an area with old cowboy boots and hats that you can borrow for the ride too! During the ride, my horse occasionally got side tracked and pulled away to sneak a few bites of grass and tree leaves (don't blame him whatsoever for wanting to snack!), but Don was really patient and always helped me with redirecting him. As a whole, the horses were all well trained and knew the route, which made for a comfortable ride. The views were unreal and Don was very knowledgeable on paniolo history. They also have a great shop with lots of reasonably priced items that are good quality. Would 100% come back for another horseback ride with them the next time I return to Maui. Thanks Circle M!

I decided to book the horseback riding tour with Circle M Ranch because of the views I saw on their…read morewebsite. I'm so glad because seeing the views in person was just an awesome experience! The guides were informative and so pleasant to talk to. They made sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the ride. They told us about the history of how horses came to HI and how the farm became. If you want a great horseback riding experience with a spectacular view, this is who I would 100% recommend!!!!