Like most people, you have dreamed of a Maui vacation for almost as long as you have understood that paradise exists, and now that your dream is coming true, you may be worried that you will miss something important or that there are some things you can do that you just didn’t know existed. Fortunately, you have turned to Maui Life Realty for your vacation accommodations, and for a little more information on how you can best enjoy this trip in paradise, offering tips, hints, and ideas on what will make it more special. Today, we thought we would talk about the adventures and things to do in Maui you weren’t aware of and have created this guide to the five things you didn’t know you could do on the island.
Take a Tour of the Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery, 4051 Omaopio Road in Kula
This adventure involves a little bit of a drive inland, as it is about 30+ miles away from your Maui Life Realty vacation escape, but the drive will be a scenic one, and there will be vodka waiting for you when you reach your destination, so we think it is worth checking out! This 80-acre farm is beloved in the area, creating delicious vodka from water that is drawn from 3000 feet below the Kona coast. Yes, the water in their vodka is mineral rich water of the sea, offering magnesium, potassium, and calcium, something you wouldn’t normally expect from your alcoholic beverages; their organic vodka offers a unique taste and a velvety finish. Tours and tastings are available every day, and although they do try to fit drop-ins whenever possible, you may want to reserve your spot to ensure you aren’t turned away.
Rappel Down a Waterfall with Rappel Maui, 10600 Hana Highway in Haiku
Rappelling is the closest thing to flying without jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet, and Rappel Maui offers rappelling trips with a twist. Visitors actually get to rappel down a waterfall in the midst of the rainforest, feeling the spray of water tumbling over rocks cooling your body as the roar of the waterfall brings you peace. If you are a dinosaur movie fan, the areas you will be rappelling in may look familiar, as the opening scenes of Jurassic Park were filmed in the very area in which you will be rappelling.
Visit the Nakalele Point Blowhole, Poelua Bay in Wailuku
A blowhole is a hole in the ground that is connected to an ocean cave that is partially submerged, and every time a wave crashes into that cave or the ocean rises, the water is propelled out of the hole, looking like a fountain or Old Faithful geyser. The hike to the Nakalele Point Blowhole can be a challenging one, so this adventure is not for people with mobility issues, but if you can handle the rough spots, watching the natural phenomenon from a safe distance is something you will never forget. But remember, even though there is no barrier around the blowhole, it is still a dangerous place to get to close to, and the pictures you take from a distance are sure to be as magical as you hoped they would be.
Canoe with the Sea Turtles with Hawaiian Paddle Sports, 81 Hale Kuai Street in Kihei
The green sea turtles that inhabit the waters that surround our island offer a thrill for those unaccustomed to coming across them in everyday life, and Hawaiian Paddle Sports offers a chance to see, meet, and understand them a little better with their West Maui Olowalu Kayak Tour. Offering group tours and private ones year round, the tour travels through shallow waters, allowing paddlers to see not just the sea turtles, but schools of fish, brilliantly colored coral, and an abundance of marine life certain to make you happy. Snorkeling is a part of this tour, and as you swim with all that you have been watching from within your canoe, we have a sneaking suspicion that this adventure will be the one you never forget.
Feeling at Home in Our Maui Life Realty Vacation Rentals
If you have traveled a lot, you may have noticed that you don’t often feel comfortable and at home in the vacation accommodations you have chosen to reside in, but with Maui Life Realty, you may be surprised at just how at home you feel. Our homes and condos are designed to be an important part of your vacation experience, offering walls of windows that can be opened to bring the beauty of the outside in, outdoor kitchens in addition to the standard indoor ones, and so much luxury and beauty, you shouldn’t be surprised to discover that you really don’t want to leave at the end of your stay. Reserve your favorite Maui Life Realty retreat today!
