** booked the trip through Cruiser Phil's but the storefront says Haleakala Bike Co,, the vans said…read moreBike Maui),This really should have been a fantastic time all around... that said, I did the full ride down years ago, my husband has never. First part was ok. Cory was very chatty and knowledgeable. We stopped to get helmets and jackets ( although the jackets were basically useless and not lined nor kept me warm). Arrived over an hour before sunrise... Cory's part ended and the bike portion started. To not rehash the entire thing, Russ was the leader and although he went over safety rules, he really didn't seem that concerned: big distances between riders, he mixed me up with another rider, chewed me out and told me I wasn't following directions and would not listen to me tell him otherwise;; later he said he couldn't tell us apart and I was the only one not in black/gray; it was a small group of 8 and there was a huge distance between the first two riders; he started off saying that the heaviest people would be the fastest-/ I was the lightest/ smallest and he told me I needed to go faster to catch up; he and the first rider who was a big girl and originally nervous and why she was in front were literally several hundred YARDS ahead of me ( and therefore everyone else); didn't go over speed bump navigation or hand signals until the last stop ( and there were multiple stops); I needed my bike adjusted bc the seat was too low and hurt my knees and he told me it was mostly cruising anyway and ignored my request after I told him I had had 2 knee surgeries.Appeared very condescending to me after the first incident. He also said if the directions aren't followed / he feels a rider is unsafe that he will have them sit in the van and that's the end of their ride---The sad thing was that one of the riders who went down literally less than a minute from the end and was taken away by ambulance..and she was the one he confused with me the very first part and obviously didn't follow his own safety instructions...but even their safety/ 911 protocol was unacceptable-- took them a while to call 911after she went down. Didn't seem like he knew how to handle the situation. Had two of the riders direct traffic using the companies walkie talkies and the batteries died ( aren't they supposed to be fully charged every ride???...)then Russ tells me after that he is certified as a first responder as he takes a 40 hour course yearly. Very pompous and showed no critical decision making skills the entire trip ( I am a physical therapist, 35+ years)....no tip for him. I highly recommend he be fired and welcome the owner to contact me through Yelp. Anthony, the assistant (driver) was very nice and helpful but the scary thing is he said that Russ is their best tour leader :0 Beautiful ride otherwise (5/5) DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY

This is an awesome organization. We did the Haleakala bike…read moretour and this group were awesome. They were organized, professional and very accommodating. Mike our driver very informative. Great guys overall. Our bike tour guide, I can't remember his name was also great. The whole groups are as awesome, I definitely recommend doing this excursion if your visiting Maui.

Kat, the owner is fantastic, accommodating and very knowledgeable. She took us on the Road to Hana…read more I let her know in advance what I wanted to see. She came up with the itinerary. It was perfect. She is very flexible and will adjust and change plans as the customer wishes. I know she did for us. She provided us with all kinds of history and info about Hawaii. She knows all kinds of hidden gems. Book with her, and you won't be sorry. I'll definitely be a customer for life!

We had an incredible experience with Kat on our Road to Hana tour. If you want to see Maui through…read morethe eyes of a local while learning lessons about the lore and culture, there is no better choice than to go with Kat! She is incredible and her tour is super informative, engaging, and top-notch. Truly worth every penny! I will recommend Kat's services and Hana tour to all of my friends who have the joy of visiting Maui!!

My wife and I took the Honolua Banyan & Blow Hole Tour. Our Tour Guide (Jimmy) was excellent and…read moreprofessional. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided very good details. He provided a lot of information about Maui and other surrounding islands. He was a very safe driver. I would highly recommend the tour.

We really enjoyed our Nakalele Blowhole Overlook tour with Jimmy. The scenery was spectacular and…read morethe info provided by our guide was interesting and informative. It's a great way to relax, enjoy some chill island music and see the west side of the island and areas north. Our teenage daughters also enjoyed the trip. Highly recommend!

As my grandboys say...Two Big Thumbs Up! Everything on the trip exceeded expectations. I could…read moredetail the tour and talk about all the great views but that is pretty much the same with all the bike tour companies that go up the volcano. Since we have toured with other companies, I want to tell you what I think Maui Bombers does better. If you want general information about the route, check their website. Communication- instead of only getting canned responses from the internet reservation program you get messages from Matt that respond back to his cell phone. Small Group- only six in our group. We jumped in a Honda Pilot and headed up the volcano with Matt and Eric. The small group size created a more intimate experience. We talked with each other, shared experiences and had laughs. Matt and Eric joined our conversations as well. We all got to know each other a little bit. You don't get that on a bus with 15 other people. Hospitality- we were taken care of by the guys who run the company not employees who may or may not have the best interest of the company in mind. Matt fresh baked treats for us and worked to make everyone feel like family. Seriously, Matt could also be a baking star with his Coconut Muffins and Lilikoi Bars. Guess Eric doesn't bake, but he does drive well. Equipment- we rode newer Trek mountain bikes with street tires. Comfortable helmets, windbreakers and gloves also provided if you like. Upgrade from the single speed heavy cruiser bikes most tour companies use. The Treks are nimble and easy to ride. Tour Route- we had a longer tour route than other companies, on the way down we passed the other groups loading up while we were on the way to the beach. Personality- Matt is a loud energetic let's have fun kinda of guy, great for a guide. Played inspirational music from his bike to keep the energy up. Did I mention Matt is loud and animated? Eric is a little more reserved but is there to take care of business loading/unloading bikes, driving the safety car and just making sure everything is great. Great team, very professional. Safety- I don't mean to imply that you will be unsafe on any of the other tours but we felt safe and taken care of on our tour with Maui Bombers. Good bike check and safety briefing and hand signals. I appreciate that Matt leads the way, warning if necessary and making turns on the correct roads. Eric followed behind in the safety car keeping traffic at bay and letting Matt know when we needed to find a pull off spot to let traffic pass. We saw one tour where the guide followed the pack, yikes...guide following? Our tour also left a little later allowing most of the local and tourist traffic to clear the volcano and villages so we had the road pretty much to ourselves. Photos and Videos- along the tour Matt takes photos and videos of the group and scenery. While that is not unique, on the way back Matt airdrops all the photos and videos to everyone. No extra charge and they are great quality. Really nice perk. Price- Maui bombers was a bit higher than some of the others but you know what, you get what you pay for. Small group, equipment, snacks, photos...yeah, you get what you pay for. The Real Deal- Matt and Eric are the guys. They take care of you like their business and reputation depends on it because it does. The energy is great. These are the reasons for my five star review of Maui Bombers. Highly recommended.

Communication from Matt was excellent. He contacted me the day before to let me know the national…read morepark was closed and that we would have to do an alternate route. He left it up to me if I wanted to do that or cancel. We were game and we said let's go. Pick up was easy. Plus Matt does small parties. We start off with the coconut pineapple muffin he made. Which was insanely delicious. Then he says"we are going to drive up and double check to see if we can get in because there has been no updates". We got lucky and we made it up the mountain as they had fixed the sink hole and the road was clear. We were the only ones up there because the other bike company did not even try. So that was a big bonus. We had one in our party decide it was too dangerous and Matt handled that perfectly. And then she tried to bike an easier part and quit. He handled that perfectly too. Then we got to check out Makawao for 20 min. Which was cool. Then we rode all the way down to Pa'ia. And met him at Baldwin Beach area. 17 total miles of bike riding. All easy coasting. Of course the first 7 miles is all switchbacks and thrilling. With Matt you do not have to wear motorcycle helmets, you wear bike helmets. Matt provides that and optional bike gloves. He even has wind breakers if you forget yours. We all had the best bike ride of our lives. No joke. We are still talking about it today. And actually that is not a bike ride. That is a thrill ride. All those switchbacks etc. Matt drives you back to your car at Target. He gives you a second treat. His passion fruit squares. These were very delicious too. But I personally liked the coconut pineapple muffin better. We will most likely do this again if we come back to Maui. It is that good. Hitting the red button now.

This was our first time camping and it was an absolute blast. Sean thought of everything we could…read moreneed to camp and gave great local advice on how / what to check out the island. We couldn't imagine experiencing Maui in a more convenient, intimate and fun way. We really appreciate the time Sean took to explain all the equipment and how to set up the tent so we would feel comfortable when we were on our own. We highly recommend Camp Maui X and can't wait to go back!

We're not resort people. When we travel, we want to do as many things as humanly possible in the…read moretime we have without having to budget because of lodging. Sean and Anna at Camp Maui X made Maui and all it had to offer happen for us even the day after the worst series of storms the island had seen in years. They had our vehicle fully stocked and ready to go as mud was being plowed out of their neighborhood. We'd never used a tent top rig before but after a practice run with Sean, we took off to the grocery store, stocked our cooler and had the time of our lives. ....In case you're wondering, we're not "young" people at 45 & 60, that can sleep anywhere, so I have to admit, I was a little worried about the comfort factor of sleeping on top of a car for 9 days. Truly, we had no need to worry. The tent floor is a super thick and comfortable, queen-sized, memory foam pad. It was a pretty sweet place to lie down every night! Having our sleeping quarters on top of our rental car meant we could pop up at night whenever we were done for the day and then skeedaddle in the morning for our early plans. Due to the destruction on the island from the storm, we were able to change our plans on the fly and stay on the south side of the island where the waters were calmer and clearer. We weren't nailed into a condo or hotel somewhere where the conditions were trashed. We had a few nights reserved at Camp Olowalu for our 9 days but went ahead and made that our base camp. They have hot showers and a view from the beach to die for right on top of a gorgeous snorkeling reef. Sean & Anna checked in with us through the week, letting us know they were there if we needed them and answering questions. We were so busy having the time of our lives that I think they thought we were "dead in a ditch" somewhere....whale watching in Lahaina, snorkeling spot after spot off the side of the road, SCUBA diving at Mala & airport, paddling an outrigger off Makena, doing a massage training in Makawau and kayaking to Molikini. Having all the gear in the Xterra was so easy!!!! We loved it! Camp Maui X!!!!! You rock! Thank you!!!!

Lā Kāhea Community Farm is located in Waikapu. Their mission is to foster re-connection and respect…read morefor our āina through experiential learning. The community farm is a hub for people to learn and share the wealth of knowledge, also addressing food security on our islands. Not only is @la_kahea a community farm, but they also have a catering company, 'Āina Tacos. The ingredients that  'Āina Tacos use are truly locally grown and sourced on Maui. Featured in the picture are pumpkin and carnitas tacos, which both options are gluten free. The tortillas are hand pressed and made with kalo and cassava. You are able to find  'Āina Tacos at the @upcountryfarmersmarket or at La Kahea Community Farm. The tacos are so 'ono!

We just went there today. We have 3 kids (3, 6, and 8) and decided to pony up for the private tour…read more Let me tell you, private means you're HANGING with the owners. They are so warm and easy to be comfortable with, within 5 minutes it felt like a friend was talking to us. These people are talented and dedicated to restorative farming. That alone is reason enough to take this tour. This isn't a manicured "farm" where there's some tour guide reading a script. This is a few people working a few acres of land, manually, for real. You're learning about why good farming matters, and they literally show you why and how as they walk you through their farm. They also very clearly respect the native Hawaiian culture and helping restore the land. Now, on to the fun stuff. It's rugged! Remember when I said it's not manicured? So, wear sneakers, not flip flops! Taro is such a cool food to find out about, both how it ties to culture of Hawaii (Hawaiians believe all Native Hawaiians are born via a stillborn baby taro and thus call taro brother?) Amazing! I'm 43 and they made me feel like I was on a school field trip I came home and gushed to my mom about (which is what I'm doing here on Yelp instead) My kids are also in love with all 3 of the owners, and they were all so so sooooo good with the kids (made the whole time so much easier and engaging even for the 3 year old) They have a stand at a Farmer's market and I will make it my Mission (no pun intended) to make sure their taro tortillas are sold in california some day so I can eat the hell out of them to and fro all the live long day.

We had a joyful day with Kelsey. She tailored the day to fit what we wanted to do and understood…read moreour limits as folks over age 65. We arranged the day so we could have lunch at an authentic bbq which was incredibly delicious. Saw the best stops on the road to Hanna that a big tour bus would miss. We ended up going to the Ioa Valley and waded in a mountain stream. Wow. Can check that off my bucket list! Booking Kelsey was the smartest thing we did on our trip to Maui.

Taking a trip to Maui? BOOK A TOUR WITH KELSEY! She is the ultimate tour guide: knowledgeable,…read moreadventurous, prepared, safety conscious and FUN! She knows so much about the land in Maui and has wonderful stories to tell and incredible people to introduce you to! The weather in Hana was not so great, so she decided it would be best to take us to the West Side of Maui, a sort of "mini Hana" road trip. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! We explored a few small trails and breathtaking waterfalls. We were blown away. She came prepared with towels, bug spray, extra water, and sunscreen. Thanks Kelsey! During our tour, we stopped to visit Auntie Lorraine's Shaved Ice! We highly recommend this place as the banana bread and shaved ice are out of this world amazing. (May have to go back to get more before we leave!!!). Auntie Lorraine is a sweetheart who is known by many visitors and locals and you're sure to be captured by her captivating stories and kindness. Kelsey really made our trip to Maui unforgettable because we would have never found such beautiful spots on our own. She'll take the leap for you and you can't help but follow her lead. She's inspiring and motivates you to step out of your comfort zone when traveling. Jump off that rock, climb down that tree, and book a tour with Kelsey TODAY for a trip you'll never forget!

If you want to experience a breathtaking sunset followed by an incredible night of stargazing, this…read moreis an absolute must-do! Trish takes care of everything, from warm pants, jackets, gloves, and hats to warm drinks. She is a fantastic drive up the crazy mountain, guide and storyteller, making the entire experience feel special from start to finish. She brings a large telescope so you can see the different planets and moon! My wife and I would highly recommend booking this tour with Trish. -Craig

Magical trip with a very knowledgeable guide. She is well prepared to make it truly amazing. From…read morewarm coats and chairs to hot chocolate and for me , not being able to bear weight on my leg and requiring a scooter, very supportive and flexible. The sunsets can be described and the stars will be something I will never forget. Thank you for the memories.