Maui has many well-known sights and destinations you’ll want to check out on your vacation. But if you’re
looking for adventure off the beaten path and unusual things to do in Maui, this island will not disappoint.
Consider the following five of our favorite unusual things to do in Maui before you plan your next visit:
1. Spend time with the animals at Leilani Farm
Sanctuary.
Rolling green pastures, expansive ocean vistas, tropical environments, and herds of cute animals await you on
this 8-acre farm. Animal lovers will fawn over meeting, feeding and petting the many rescued animals who now
call this slice of paradise home. These happy herds include deer, sheep, rabbits and more.
Tours are held Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Reservations are required.
2. Tour the grounds and sample vodka at Hawaii Sea
Spirits Organic Farm and Distillery.
Hawaii may make you think of tropical drinks like mai tais, but did you know Maui is renowned for its vodka
distilleries? At Hawaii Sea Spirits Organic Farm and Distillery, delicious drinks are made from the farm's own
sugarcane crops. While the family that runs the facility offers exciting tours around the farm and distillery,
what we love most is the Martini Garden, a unique, one-of-a-kind space where guests can meander through rows
of lovely-scenting Kula lavenders, passion fruits, pineapples, strawberries and more. All of these ingredients
are used to provide cuttings and pairings for the distillery's own vodka martinis. That's an entirely in-house
drink you can only enjoy here!
All tours end with an optional sampling and a shot glass.
3. Enjoy the flower power of a sunflower field.
Have you ever wanted to get lost in a field of flowers? In Maui, there's a sunflower field perfect for you.
These plants are part of a
Pacific Biodiesel project and will be harvested and used to make an expected 100 gallons of oil
per acre. In the meantime, they create a stunning sight as they sway in the gentle breezes and rotate their
enormous petals to follow the sun. Locals and visitors alike enjoy standing underneath the giant sunflowers
and their huge golden heads.
4. Combine canoeing with culture in the
Ko'ie'ie Fishpond Cultural Canoe Tour.
Kula Bistro is the place to go when you've got a big party to feed and/or you have a big appetite to satisfy
because this unassuming cafe is known for its massive menu selection and huge servings. Notable menu items
include the crab cakes, made in-house and served with mango aioli sauce, and the slow-roasted prime rib,
seasoned and seared with au jus. Be sure to grab one of the freshly baked goods on your way out (as you'll
be too full to enjoy it then!).
5. Browse and buy at the Maui
Swap Meet.
If you’re looking for unique souvenirs to take home, the Maui Swap Meet offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind
items from local artisans. While there, treat yourself to a refreshing drink served in a coconut or some
delicious Hawaiian ice.
The swap meet is open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you're planning a visit to Maui, an aerial tour with
Maverick Helicopters will give you a unique perspective of the island. Several tours are available,
including the Hana Rainforest tour,
which offers an exclusive landing in a taro plantation. To book your tour or to find out more information
about these and other unusual things to do in Maui, call us at 1-800-978-0266 or 1-808-893-7999.