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Mauka‑to‑Makai Maui Teen Adventure Package

7 Days / 6 Nights | Volcano Peaks, Coral Reefs & Pure Adrenaline for Ages 13–17

Designed for active teens and their adventure‑loving families, this itinerary stacks high‑altitude thrills, undersea discovery, and Hawaiian culture—balanced with time to chill on Maui’s legendary beaches. Bike down a dormant volcano, rappel jungle waterfalls, zipline lush gulches, surf warm waves, and snorkel the crystal‑clear Molokini crater, all while exploring one of the world’s most beautiful islands.

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What's Included

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    Round‑trip airfare from major U.S. cities*

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    6 nights at a Maui resort, ocean‑view condo, or family‑friendly hotel

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    Full‑size rental car or SUV with GPS and custom activity routes

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    All excursions and entry fees pre‑booked (see itinerary)

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    Custom GPS‑guided Road to Hāna route

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    Local Hawaii‑based travel‑advisor support before & during trip

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    All taxes, resort fees, and booking‑service fees included

*Airfare varies by departure city. Use our Trip Planner Tool for estimates.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 – Arrival in Paradise

Trade airplane aisles for warm trade winds as soon as you step out of OGG. Cruise the coastal highway to Kāʻanapali, wiggle your toes in the sand, and feel jet‑lag melt away while fiery colors streak the sky over Lānaʻi. Farm‑fresh fish tacos and a hulking slice of Hula Pie at Monkeypod officially kick off a week of bucket‑list thrills.

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    Arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG)

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    Collect rental car or meet private transfer

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    Check into resort or condo

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    Beach / pool orientation swim

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    Dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen (sunset views + teen‑friendly menu)

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Day 2 – Bike Down Haleakalā

Before dawn, stars glimmer over a moon‑like crater as you sip cocoa atop Haleakalā’s 10,023‑foot summit. When sunrise ignites the clouds, hop on two wheels and carve 23 downhill miles—from alpine desert through eucalyptus forests to rolling ranchlands—feeling the temperature rise with every bend.

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    Sunrise or late‑morning summit shuttle

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    Guided downhill bike tour (all gear provided)

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    Stops in Makawao & Paʻia for snacks / shopping

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    Afternoon beach chill

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    Dinner: Casanova Italian (Makawao) or Tin Roof Maui

Day 3 – East Maui Choice Day

Option A – Rappel & Half‑Way Hāna: Clip into harnesses and descend a jungle veil, then refuel with banana bread so warm the chocolate chips still melt. Meander coastal viewpoints and tide pools on your drive back.

Option B – Full Hāna Loop: With our GPS guide narrating legends, weave through 620 curves past rainbow eucalyptus, swim beneath roadside cascades, and picnic on black‑sand Waiʻānapanapa before a lazy lunch at Hāna‑Maui Resort.

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    Choose guided rappel OR full Road to Hāna self‑drive

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    Scenic photo stops per route

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    Dinner: Paʻia Fish Market or Tin Roof (return through Kahului)

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Day 4 – Molokini Snorkel, Surf & Lūʻau Night

Dawn reveals Molokini’s crescent rim like a jewel. Slip into gin‑clear water where coral spires host rainbow fish and the occasional reef shark cruising below. Back on shore, master pop‑ups during a private surf clinic, then feast beneath torchlight at an oceanfront lūʻau where fire dancers spin stories into the night.

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    Catamaran snorkel cruise (gear + instruction)

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    Surf lesson in Lahaina or Kīhei

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    Evening luʻau with buffet & show (fire knives, hula, storytelling)

Day 5 – Forest Zipline Adventure

Soar across gulches and through giant eucalyptus stands on one of Maui’s top zip courses—speed, height, and sweeping ocean views.

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    Guided zipline tour (helmet, harness, instruction)

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    Optional stop at ʻĪao Valley or Maui Tropical Plantation

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    Dinner: Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop (comfort food + epic pies)

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Day 6 – Free Beach Day

Trade adrenaline for saltwater therapy. Pick your perfect shoreline—Wailea for calm paddling, Kāʻanapali for snorkeling, or Napili for mellow boogie‑boarding.

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    Open day: beach, pool, shopping, or add‑on activity

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    Optional paddleboard or kayak rental

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    Dinner: Star Noodle or Māla (harbor views)

Day 7 – Aloha ʻOe

Grab that last sunrise selfie, pack sandy sneakers, and point the rental car toward the airport—Maui memories riding shotgun.

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    Hotel checkout & farewell photos

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    Quick bakery or craft‑market stop

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    Return rental car & depart OGG

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Volcano biking, waterfall rappelling, ziplining, surfing, snorkeling, plus downtime—every day delivers brag‑worthy moments.

Important Notes and Customization Options

  • “Bare Bones” package available (air, lodging, transfers, itinerary)

  • Add‑ons: private guides, SUP yoga, helicopter tours

  • Dinners priced à la carte

  • Trip Planner Tool provides live cost breakdowns

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Optional Add-Ons

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Sunrise Haleakalā Summit Permit & Breakfast

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West Maui & Molokaʻi Helicopter Flight

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Private Family Surf‑Photo Session

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Sunset Sail
off Lāhainā Coast

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