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    4.7 (226 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Banana bread sundae for the win - YUM!
    Julie F.

    HUGE HIGHLIGHT of my trip to Maui. I really wanted to swim under a waterfall and a friend had recommended a helicopter tour... So Temptation Tour's Road to Hana Sky Trek was the perfect combination + SO much more! Scott was our tour guide for the van portion of the day. Scott's enthusiasm, careful driving, and willingness to take photos was so appreciated. He was easy to talk to and shared great info, while navigating the (very tricky) road to Hana with ease. I cannot imagine driving this, invaluable to have an expert driver. The stop at the waterfall exceeded my expectations, and the last stop swimming at the black sands beach was also magical. I recommend bringing water shoes (i picked up a pair for $20 the day before and was so glad I did to navigate the rocks and water easily). The banana bread stop was DELICIOUS -- I highly recommend the banana bread ice cream sundae -- still dreaming about it!! The helicopter ride was magical, Chris was so relaxed and put us all at ease. The views were stunning and I was surprised to feel so good since this was my first helicopter ride. Originally I thought 35 minutes seemed short for the helicopter ride, but really it was just perfect, I loved every second but also felt ready to land when we did. I did the morning tour, 6:45am arrival felt early but boy was it worth it! I was so glad we got to visit the spots when they were less crowded. The tour group size was wonderful - only 5 people + Scott. Thank you Scott, Chris and Temptation Tours. I'll recommend this adventure for anyone going to Maui, it was worth every penny.

    Hāna airport
    Lawrence S.

    This is the first Hāna tour I have been on and it was definitely a great experience. Even as a local who was born and raised here on the island and I actually live along the road to Hāna. The first leg is a helicopter that leaves out of Kahului heliport. Then you fly out to Hāna where you are met at the Hana Airport by a very nice van with all captain chairs. The pilot of the flight was great he was very entertaining and very knowledgeable. The type van driver was also very knowledgeable and entertaining. After we landed we were taken over to Wai'anapanapa State Park where we were served lunch. Which was included with the tour. Then we spent about an hour at the park. After this we headed back towards Kahului. We made several stops along the way. Our driver was great and knew the road very well. I would definitely recommend this tour versus driving the road. For one you get to see places that you would never see from a car, plus you don't have the stress of driving crowded and very small and narrow roads. I highly recommend the tour.

    Black sand beach

    We went on the Hana Sky Trek tour with our wonderful guide, Scott! Scott is friendly and knowledgeable. He told us all about the road to Hana plus Hawaii state history and about the people and culture. He offered to take pictures of each couple in our group and he showed us new photo tricks with our phones that we didn't know! The photos turned out great. This is the best way to see Hana. The drive out to the town of Hana was great and then we took a helicopter ride back. Derek our pilot was great, too. He told us all about the terrain we were flying over and about the island. I would highly recommend this trip and Scott as the tour guide.

    Gasper M.

    Scott was absolutely amazing. The drive was great and he made it so enjoyable. Also it felt like we had a personal photographer with him. He took some of the best photos and videos. He really knows his stuff. I'm having friends and family request him when they come out to Maui and want to do this tour.

    Black Sand beach park

    Beautiful trip. I must admit I was a little nervous driving the road to Hana on my own, and signed up for the Temptation tour. We had an excellent tour guide, Gail who drove us in comfort in a luxury van. She stopped at several scenic spots, my favorite was the Black Sand beach. Here we had the option of swimming in the ocean or hiking. This place was breathtaking. Gail gave us a lot of information about the local plants and a Hawaii history lesson. We really enjoyed this tour.

    Cave exploration!

    Great Road to Hana tour! Picked up from our Lahaina hotel. All-day went by in a flash. Caves. Lunch. Waterfalls. History. Education. Inspiration. Our guide Ray was masterful! Saw twice as much in half the time. Why would you drive yourself??!!??

    My wife and I did the Sky Trek tour (combo of helicopter tour and drive to/from Hana from OGG airport) with Derek (sp?) as our pilot and Scott Ferguson as our driver and it was an all around phenomenal experience! The views and sights that can only be seen from the helicopter were amazing and Scott's knowledge of the history and best sights along the Road to Hana and expert photography skills made for unbelievable pictures and videos. He even made a slow motion video of me jumping off of a 30ft waterfall. He's also a former chef at Mama's Fish House so he knows all of the best dining spots in that area and some tricks of the trade for getting into popular spots. Hands down the best tour guide I've ever had - be sure to request him when you book your tour. And the best part, this combo tour is only ~$125 more than the road-only tour (which takes about 10 hours to complete versus a 5 hour outing with the chopper).

    Melody V.

    If you're even thinking about doing Road to Hana this is the way to do it. Having an experienced driver made the trip extremely comfortable. Scott was our guide and he was phenomenal! He was extremely knowledgeable, knew Hawaiian culture & history beyond what's in the tour guide textbook, and made the trip super fun for our entire group. We hit every spot on my Maui bucket list and it was just an overall amazing experience. If you're in between packages, splurge on the Hana Ultimate. The breakfast and lunch locations on the trip were both fantastic and made the overall day trip very enjoyable.

    Lindsay W.

    If you're going to be in Maui, you cannot miss this experience. It is the perfect way to take in the island's natural beauty without stress and with experts leading the way. The road to Hana is amazing in and of itself but if you can do do it without having to drive yourself and not needing to figure out all the best places to stop along the way ahead of time, it is pure perfection. My husband and I visited Maui for our honeymoon and drove the road to Hana, experienced it all and also did a separate day's helicopter tour back in the day. This time with our kids, 10 and almost 12, we let Scott take the lead and show us the way. He knew exactly when there would be a perfect picture opportunity. He even took the family pics for us! He also guided us into the natural springs and told my kids where to climb for an amazing 30-ft waterfall jump. (Scott also took the perfect slow mo videos and family shots while we were enjoying the water and experience). Scott was friendly with the locals and knew exactly how to maneuver to get us to the black sand beach with plenty of time to enjoy the surf and sites. A beautiful lunch in Hana, as provided by Temptation Tours was the perfect break before meeting Blue Sky Hawaiian helicopters for the breathtaking ride above Maui and its unbelievable natural wonders as we headed back to Kahului by air. Our family really cannot say enough about this defining experience of our overall amazing Hawai'i vacation between Oahu and Maui.

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    Scotty is a fantastic tour guide. He was friendly, took us to all the great spots to take pictures and was a great photographer himself.

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    Great tour-Road to Hana. Great views, winding roads, waterfalls! Our tour guide Randy was fantastic!!!

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    Gayle was great. She was very informative. Loved the trip. Great tour of a beautiful area of Hawaii.

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    Hike Maui

    Hike Maui

    4.9(774 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    41 years in business
    Eco-friendly

    We had to reschedule our hike day..due to the Kona low and the office staff were more than helpful…read more This is not our first hike with Hike Maui... we've come to Maui for the past 50 years..37 times to be exact... and Hike Maui is our go to during the past 20 years when we want to get out into the rainforest. We have taken three of their "Morning Walks" with our grandkids and it's a perfect introduction to hiking. Honestly we've had three different ...wonderful.. experiences. It's not strenuous and you're taken back to some private land that you'd not have access to if you just drove up and parked (if you found a parking spot) and hiked back in. We were lucky to have the lovely, fun, and knowledgeable guide named Randolyn ..aka Ran. She was the perfect blend of kind, patient and engaging with the grandkids, and very helpful with us old folks! On the drive on the way home she advised a few newbies to the island where some great places to eat were... they greatly appreciated her ideas! She had the most pleasant demeanor.... :) If you want a fun morning walk, call Hike Maui

    I would give 10 stars if I had the choice…read more This was an easy Rainforest walk package with a little adventure of diving and swimming in the water added in, if you wanted to that is - no force. Brian was just soo fun, and soo informative. He balanced all our interests absolutely wonderfully, it was just amazing. The kid was thrilled with the his dino costume (Oh my god! the costume, he wore it on the Entire trip except when jumping off the rocks ofcourse), the adult in the other group with all the geological tectonics knowledge that flowed like an uninterrupted volcano from his mouth...non stop, and me with all the native plant life info. The Hala tree amazed me and so did the big red flower- torch ginger, which actually looks like a vibrant staff fit for a king. I would never have learnt about them in detail if not for this trip. All this besides the actual trip to the waterfalls, the encouragement he gave to the other group was astounding (I don't swim myself unfortunately, or the fun would have tripled for me). He supported, guided, advised, and made them have the time of their life with the diving and the swimming. Three cheers to the B.Rex. Hike Maui site itself had useful info for the walk and I brought the water shoes after reading about it on their site, it really worked great out there. Pick up was right on time and the directions were pretty clear, but u could have mentioned near Kahului Park and Ride, I mistook the 8 min drive for 8 min walk, and walked up from my hotel ! Hike Maui arranged for backpacks and that was very useful too. To just it throw it on our shoulders and walk freely. The little snacks were good after the walk. The best part was the passion fruit which was handed out as a parting gift. It was my first time to eat that fruit too. Note: The waterfalls are accessible privately with rental car too. You could explore the area in your own sweet time. But I did notice there were not many signs with specific directions inside the forest. And no labels on the plants. Most places no mobile signals either. That said, you could do it on your own. I cannot say enough about this trip. It is for all ages and a great little Maui to explore comfortably. PS: Hope Brian wins the Halloween costume contest today ( 31st Oct 2025)

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    Ali'i Kula Lavender - Ali'i Kula Lavender

    Ali'i Kula Lavender

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    14.8 mi

    Where to start this place is unbelievable the view and the relaxing country vibe. Entrance fee is…read more$5 although being Kamaaina it's only $2 what a deal . This Alii Kula Lavender farm is located in Kula approximately 25 mins from the airport. This farm is not only strictly Lavender they have all kinds of pretty flowers and trees . There's a nice little gift shop which they sell all kinds of merchandise from Lavender oils, lotions, bar soap, clothing, exfoliation soaps and more. Inside their Gift shop they also have a small cafe that they sell coffee, teas, scones, muffins and cheesecake. Normally I'm not a cheesecake person but this cheesecake also had a hint of lavender taste it was very good . The only downside to this review is that they only have porta potty . Other then that i highly recommend this stop if your visiting Maui. Support local

    After checking out of our hotel, we needed to kill some time before our red-eye flight out of Maui,…read moreso we decided to stop by Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm. We had visited before in 2012 during lavender season, which was lovely, but coming in mid-January there really wasn't much to see. Admission is $5 per person, and there's a café and gift shop on-site for souvenirs. During our previous visit, we really enjoyed the lavender scone and iced tea from the café. The views at the top are still beautiful, but I'd honestly recommend visiting only when lavender is in season to make it worthwhile. Also worth noting: it's quite windy in this part of Maui, and the terrain is very steep, so walking around can be a bit challenging.

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    Mahalo Tours & Transportation - Red Sand Beach

    Mahalo Tours & Transportation

    4.7(169 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    This was a wonderful experience. Louie made the trip over the top. I compared a lot of tour…read morecompanies and so glad I chose this one. Homemade hot lunch compared to premade added extra bonus. Louie's stories and experience made the trip something we will remember forever.

    In response to the owners lies - (Original reviews in…read morephotos. Yelp said I reached my character limit capacity. Added more photos for our proof). There was no one else on the tour except one couple, whom we had no issues with. The 7 people on the bus was my family of 5 and one couple. 1. There was a hiccup in your booking system, you allowed us to book a tour because you did not close your online reservation window. If you were sold out why did the website allow us to make a reservation? Hence the "hiccup". After we booked the tour, we did move a flight around so this person could make the tour that we had a confirmation email for. Very unprofessional to email the next morning saying you were sold out AFTER we made the booking. Yes we did book late but if you were sold out you shouldn't have allowed us to make the booking plain and simple. We called multiple times because we were asking about pick up arrangements and were told to keep calling back to see when/if the tour filled up, because only then would they be able to tell us what pick up rotation we would be in. I wanted to know what hotel would be the first pick up, etc. I didn't care that our two parties were not on the same bus, which was why I didn't mention it in the booking. 2. Since you claim to have the proof that he wasnt speeding, why dont you show it? It absolutely does corroborate with the Google maps picture. I did move the camera to get a video of how bumpy the bus was DUE TO HOW FAST THE DRIVER WAS SPEEDING! But I'll include another video straight ahead where you can see how fast he flies past the mountain. As for your lies, you need to come up with better ones. I asked for a Spanish translator due to the fact only ONE person in our party spoke Spanish. The fact that you guys said we were speaking Spanish all day is hilarious because NO ONE IN OUR PARTY SPEAKS SPANISH except my mother in law, who didn't speak the whole trip. Let's add more proof that you guys are racist - when the driver picked us up II asked about the Spanish ear piece translator before my mother in law was there. The driver said no, he said I speak a little Spanish so I will do my best to speak to help you guys out. 5 minutes later he came up to my husband and started speaking Spanish. My husband told the driver he speaks ENGLISH. Louie said oh you were quiet miguel so i figured you were the spanish speaker. we were asking about translation for my mother in law. I'll also add he made multiple claims about how Latinas were "so violent" and people had to watch out for us. let's add to the review that not only are you guys liars, you are racist liars. Your tour driver is a liar, we were all sleeping on the drive back due to how sick/tired we were. Your tour driver is clearly lying to cover his mistakes. 3. We didn't ask the tour driver for ONE illegal thing AT ALL. Due to the fact he was an arrested convict (which you can find proof of by googling it) he made illegal stops on his own! He even mentioned how the rangers loved him and when HE chose to make the illegal stop in front of the waterfalls, the ranger allowed it bc they told him make it quick. We appreciate the opportunity but never asked him for one illegal stop. 4. I never said we missed anything, I said I couldn't help but wonder if we missed something. Since you want to be so detailed, we actually DID miss Ohe'o Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools (D) Charles Lindbergh's Grave / Palapala Hoomau Church Kipahulu scenic ocean views, St. Joseph Church Kaupo Ranchlands / Haleakala backside views / Maui's Last Lava Flows (D) Maui's Upcountry / Kula (S) 6. The entire tour WAS my family. Let me also add one thing I forgot to the review someone in your company gave our tour guide my number and he texted me twice asking me for his tip which was EXTREMELY unprofessional. This is an extreme safety violation. He unprofessionally texted me "This ***** Just making sure I did venmo right.. If sent tip, I have not recieved..." at 7:27pm. And "If you could let me know.." at 7:56pm. For my safety, I should NEVER have received text asking about a TIP! Even if he was wondering about the tip because he wasn't used to electronics, you still should never text someones personal cell phone number. Since he did mention multiple times that he was a liability I was scared he was going to show up to our hotel since he knew my number, hotel location, etc. Where is the response to the bulk of my review??? Do you have an explanation for how we know all this information about him being fired from his last tour job? How the current owner was only allowing him to drive as a fill in driver as a favor? Why was he a liability? Bc he speeds and risks the lives of passengers? In one of my videos I do have him talking about the story of how his dad gave him money and guns to illegally transport. As I have over 500 videos from this tour, you guys are lucky I don't want to go through and find the hard proof I have. Where is your hard proof?

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    Valley Isle Excursions - Chilly chilling at Haleakala!

    Valley Isle Excursions

    4.5(431 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    A week before our trip to Maui I had a question about changing into swimsuits for our scheduled…read moreRoad to Hana tour and sent an email to the company. I received a reply within 30 minutes. The answer was Yes, one can change into swimsuits during lunch before the black sand beach visit and then change out of them at a stop after the waterfall stop to be dry for the ride back to the hotels. A few days before our tour I received an email confirmation that included other useful information, such as bring along swimwear, towels, water shoes and a light jacket for the air conditioned van. I had not considered the A/C and I'm always cold, so that is a very welcome heads-up. On the day of our tour we received texts that the driver was on his way. Pretty close to the scheduled meeting time the van pulled up to our resort. The van was spacious with huge windows. Our tour was full with all 12 passenger seats occupied. Our driver/guide was Travis. He was born and raised in Hana and was a wealth of knowledge about Hana, Maui, and Hawaii. He seemed to be related to all the locals he passed on the road. There was not dull moment. Among the stops along the way were Maui Tropical Plantation for breakfast, Auntie Sandy's Banana Bread stand for those that wished to purchase, Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach, also with a lava tube and a blow hole), Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park (usually calm enough to swim but the falls were roaring due to rain earlier in the day), and Ho'okipa Beach with turtles on the beach. Travis was an excellent driver and guide. We got great value from the cost of the excursion. One minor thing did bother us. We are Jewish and were uncomfortable during the praising Jesus sing-along. Regardless, we recommend this tour and especially Travis as a guide.

    Did the sunrise tour and it was great! Everything ran on time, bus held up to 22 people, the fleece…read morelined ponchos they handed out help with the wind and cold and the views were breathtaking! I would highly recommend this tour company and the sunrise tour. Breakfast food at the end was good too! There were three options but I only got a picture of 2. The 3rd was a fruit plate with yogurt.

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    Alii Nui Sailing Charters - The Alii Nui

    Alii Nui Sailing Charters

    4.9(814 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    Mahalo for such an incredible experience out on the water! From start to finish, everything…read moreexceeded our expectations. The captain and crew were not only extremely knowledgeable about the boat, the island, and the sea life, but they also made the entire trip feel personal and welcoming. You can truly tell it's a tight-knit team--the same crew providing full service with food and drinks throughout made it feel seamless and special. Their attention to detail and genuine care really captured the spirit of aloha. It was an unforgettable part of our Maui adventure, and we're so grateful we got to experience it. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something truly memorable on the island. Mahalo again for such an amazing day!

    Alii Nui snorkel tour is definitely a 10. All crew was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a snorkel…read moretour, but when we had whale sightings the captain added some whale watching with lots of information about whales. The breakfast and lunch were first class, the equipment was a high end brand and in good shape. The unlimited drinks were the real thing. Not watered down like I've had on other excursions. But it wasn't a party boat. Family friendly and the snorkeling was great! I'm super glad we chose Ali Nui for our snorkeling adventure.

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    Alii Nui Sailing Charters - A toast to love aboard our beautiful luxury catamaran, watching another glorious Maui sunset.

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    Coconut Information - A "wild" or untrimmed coconut tree with 16 "racks" of coconuts, each different in age, flavor & use.

    Coconut Information

    5.0(11 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    So happy we found this amazing experience. I really wanted to check out a farm in Maui but all the…read morepopular tours were booked up. I found Coconut Information and thought it was a great fit because our group loves coconuts! Ryan was so passionate and knowledgeable not only about coconuts but also conservation and sustainability - we were all amazed at the work he put in for his farm. It was so lush with all types of fruit trees and produce - we even saw baby ducks that had hatched just the day before. The experience was a farm tour, educational workshop, coconut tasting, and cooking class all rolled into one. We really enjoyed learning about the multi-faceted coconut and about Ryan's journey with the farm. The coconut noodles he made us were SO GOOD. Seriously blew our minds and can't wait to make it at home and share with others. Truly a fun, inspiring, and educational experience. We couldn't stop raving about it after we left. Ryan even sent us home with a "4-pack" of coconuts so we could have some fresh coconut water for the rest of our trip. Highly recommend - please go check it out!

    Saw this place on Guy's Hawaii trip and the coconut soba noodles are a definite MUST HAVE!!!…read more Looks so yum!!! See you in October!

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    Coconut Information - Our logo, an original art piece by one of our students. Thank you Jamie!

    Our logo, an original art piece by one of our students. Thank you Jamie!

    Coconut Information - Sharing with the kieki is our absolute favorite thing in the world. Have a group of kids? Please call us!

    Sharing with the kieki is our absolute favorite thing in the world. Have a group of kids? Please call us!

    Coconut Information - Teacher Ryan, holding a baby coconut tree waiting to be planted!

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    Teacher Ryan, holding a baby coconut tree waiting to be planted!

    Maui Stargazing - This is the telescope... The "main event"

    Maui Stargazing

    4.5(99 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    OMG, what a fantastic excursion! Jan had all the bases covered, you can tell that she cares deeply…read morefor her guests and that she's got the experience necessary to anticipate everyone's needs. We loved not having to drive all the way up the mountain and were completely confident in her skill navigating that winding road. Jan gave us plenty of breaks on the way up and the group got a chance to get to get comfortable with one another before star gazing time. I must admit that I was a little concerned that she "only" had a manual telescope and not a computerized, motor driven one but Jan doesn't need anything like that. She put all the electronic ones I experienced to shame. She is able to slew to targets far more quickly and accurately than any computer can guide a scope. Furthermore, she keeps her 12" Dobsonian finely tuned and the stars appear crystal clear and her telescope, with its large aperture, can resolve individual stars in tight globular clusters. This was a great experience and not one to be missed, I highly recommend it.

    I want to start with the disclaimer that everyone is on their own journey in life, and because of…read morethat, experiences are personal and may be seen differently by others. I also want to apologize for revising this review twice; my first attempt was rushed and full of misspellings, and the second was a quick fix of those errors. However, after being home and having the time to relax and reflect, I realized there were details gnawing at my soul that I needed to share. While I could have justified the $250 price tag if the experience had met my expectations of what was included, I simply cannot justify it for the experience we actually had. I am left with a soured, bitter aftertaste in my heart for an experience that I wanted with my family. It is hard for me to give a five-star rating just because someone "tried"; I believe a top-tier rating must be earned through the experience one had, and Jan lacked in presentation, friendliness, and overall value. For our party of four, we paid $1,000, and in hindsight, we could have had a significantly better experience by using our own rental car and buying a high-quality telescope for half the cost. Don't get me wrong, the views were amazing, but Jan expected the National Park (which she did not create) to carry the entire value of the tour. There was no historical context shared about the land; she simply relied on the scenery to do the work. The lack of consideration for her guests was most apparent in how she rushed us. Both of my parents have medical limitations--my mother is a brain surgery survivor and my stepfather was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. Both were medically cleared by their doctors for this visit, so while their conditions were not life-threatening, they naturally move at a slower pace, or what some would refer to as "Hawaii time." At the stop at the top of the mountain, Jan initially told us we would have an hour to look around, then suddenly changed it to 15 minutes. This was incredibly insensitive; 15 minutes is a rush for someone physically fit, let alone for people managing mobility issues. The actual stargazing was equally frustrating and felt hypocritical. Jan would complain if someone accidentally turned on a phone screen, claiming it affected her dilated pupils, yet she had no problem using a high-powered laser pointer against rocks instead of the sky, refracting the light directly into our eyes. Furthermore, none of us got long at the telescope because she insisted on refocusing it after every two people, all while a personal friend of hers joined for free and took up our paid telescope time. To put the lack of value in perspective, we recently paid $165 for a snorkeling tour on a catamaran that included a crew of five, two full meals, and equipment. Here, we had to bring our own snacks and water, and Jan even requested to use our personal National Park passes to get the group through the gate. Between the conspiracy theories playing loudly on the radio, her robotic and demanding attitude, and the underwhelming equipment, we felt massively overcharged. You can find better value elsewhere or by driving yourself at your own pace.

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    Maui Stargazing - Bundled up thanks to Jan!

    Bundled up thanks to Jan!

    Maui Stargazing - Clouds

    Clouds

    Maui Stargazing - View from Haleakala at sunset

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    View from Haleakala at sunset

    Temptation Tours - tours - Updated May 2026

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