West Maui Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Take a trip around the West Maui Mountains. Drive through the historic town of Lahaina, the famous resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua, before checking out an awesome blowhole! Then come with us as we wind along coastal cliffs, finishing the tour in 'Iao Valley State Park. Skip the tour bus and explore Maui at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! WHY SHAKA GUIDE: ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
Your experience
Stop 1
The Bailey House was built on the site where Kahekili, the last ruling chief of Maui, had his royal compound. In 1833, one of the first western-style houses in Wailuku was built here with koa wood and lava rock. The museum houses over 100 landscape oil paintings that Edward Bailey became known for. There are also rare artifacts from pre-Western contact, like ancient Hawaiian tools, weapons, and a carved statue of the demigod Kamapua’a that was recovered from an upcountry cave where it was hidden for well over a century. There is even a replica of the Hokule’a, the Polynesian-style sailing canoe that made a voyage around the world, navigating by the stars. The gift shop is full of handcrafted artisan items and books on Hawaii’s history. It’s a great place to pick up unique gifts or souvenirs.
Stop 2
One of the most well-known places in Maui - along with Haleakala and Road to Hana. A definite must-visit when traveling to Maui!
Stop 3
An awesome place to visit and learn about how sugarcane and pineapples are grown locally here in Maui.
Stop 4
A popular aquarium located in Wailuku Maui... and one of our first stops!
Stop 5
Along an unassuming dirt path, you’ll find giant boulders inscribed with carved images. The Olowalu Petroglyphs, known as Pu’u Kilea, were a form of communication for Native Hawaiians. Instead of developing a writing system, ancient Polynesians used hula, oral accounts of events, and carved images like the petroglyphs you’ll see to tell stories. The Hawaiian name for these carvings is “Ki’i Pohaku” or stone images.
Stop 6
Make a quick stop for some snacks. If you’re looking for some ono mini pies with Hawaiian flavors like coconut cream or macadamia nut with pineapple, check out Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop. This local shop has sandwiches, salads, and burgers as well.
Stop 7
A mile-long beach and is most popular and known as one of the best beaches in Maui. It's located along a multitude of hotels and can get quite crowded.
Stop 8
Located near the Kapalua resort area, this half-mile hike follows the rocky shoreline and offers beautiful views of the bay. It is named Dragon’s Teeth Trail after the jagged lava rocks near the shoreline that, from a distance, look like the teeth of a dragon.
Stop 9
A beautiful, wide, white sand beach located in Lahaina. An awesome beach for lunch picnics and occasionally boogie boarding!
Stop 10
Also known as "Mokule'ia Beach", Slaughterhouse Beach is a secluded little white sand beach.
Stop 11
During the summer months, divers and snorkelers enjoy this marine-life conservation district where tropical fish and turtles flock to the warm waters. The beach is rocky and not especially great for swimming or sunbathing, but if you want to see tropical fish, you’ve come to the right place! The bay itself is the real draw. There are two parking areas for this beach and each requires a short hike before you can access the bay. We recommend driving down to the second parking area, which is larger. You’ll see porta-potties in the lot; don’t let that discourage you. The walk to the water takes you through a beautiful jungle trail.
Stop 12
A quick little hike down to an incredible blowhole.
What’s included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Not included
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Car rentals and crowded tour bus fares not included
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour has three starting points: Kahului, Ka'anapali, and Kapalua. It ends wherever you began.
- Expect to spend about 6-8 hours on the tour if you plan on doing all the activities.
- We recommend starting before 9 a.m.
- Maui Ocean Center, Bailey House Museum, and 'Iao Valley all have entrance fees. See below for more information on budgeting.
- Bailey House Museum is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you start early, you may wish to save this stop for another day.
- There are limited restroom stops on this tour. We’ll point out restrooms along the way.
- Parking can be extremely limited at popular spots. There are paid parking options available at some beaches.
- ‘Iao Valley State Monument: Will be CLOSED until June 26, 2026 for safety improvements.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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