Maui Theatre Presents Ulalena, a theatrical experience as impressive as the story. This is not just a theatre. It is a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art venue built for this presentation. It employs the talents of some of Hawaii's most distinguished musicians and performers, combining live traditional Hawaiian music with 8-channel surround sound.

Every seat maintains a sense of intimacy and interaction with the performance. Traditional Butoh theatre is blended with acrobatic feats of strength and beauty. Hula is combined with modern dance. Rich costumes, lighting and stage design are woven together into a filagree of fantastic images drawn from Hawaiian legend and history, pulling the viewer out of time and into a place of wonder, experiencing with awe the spirit-filled landscape of the imagination of the ancient Hawaiian story tellers.

The Ulalena Soundtrack is also fantastic. Click the link to obtain it. It's one of our favorite Hawaiian music CD's.

For inquiring minds, 'Ulalena means "The Red Rain" in Hawaiian....

At Ka'eleku Caverns you can journey back in time into an incredible underground world that's been preserved unchanged for 30,000 years. Walk the winding trails of this ancient underground lava tube system safely and easily. Witness fascinating worlds of Stalactites, Stalagmites and fantastic lava formations created thousand of years ago.

Lava tube tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable caving guides who explain how the cavern was formed geologically and interpret the lava formations within.

From Kahului, drive the Hana Highway past mile marker #31. Turn left on Ulaino Road. Drive 4/10 of a mile to the Caverns. Allow 3 hours drive from Kihei or West Maui....

Travel with Polynesian Adventure Tours for sunrise at the 10,023-foot summit of the dormant volcano, Haleakala!

You’ll have to get up early, but sunrise at Haleakala is well worth it and a once in a lifetime experience. You’ll journey with a knowledgeable Polynesian Adventure Tours driver/guide in one of their spacious and comfortable Premier Mini Coaches. At Haleakala National Park you’ll visit the House of the Sun Visitor Center and Puu Ulaula Overlook for sunrise and photo opportunities, complimentary coffee and fresh pastries top off your morning. Heading back you’ll have the opportunity to see the diverse landscape of Haleakala National Park and possibly view a rare Silversword Plant or a Nene, the Hawaii State Bird.

Location: Major Maui hotels departure

Time: Approximate 2:10am-3:55am pick-up / approximate 10:00am-10:30am return (times vary slightly depending on time of year)

Days of operation: Monday-Friday...

Hike into an enchanting valley and follow one of the most magnificent streams on Maui to a network of pools and cascading waterfalls! Choose from the following 3-hour, half, or full day adventures:

3-Hour Hike: Explore West Maui’s wilderness valley of pools and waterfalls, as you follow an isolated stream through a forested valley to the top of a triple cascading falls. You’ll have an opportunity to swim in the pools beneath the small waterfalls. Then, climb down a banyan tree’s roots to a magical spot and shower under a hidden 15-foot falls. Hotel Pick-Up is available for the Half-Day Hike for an additional charge (see below for pricing information/booking). Rated: Easy, 1 mile

Half Day Hike: You will drive 25 miles along the historic Hana Highway, a road famous for its lush tropical scenery and breath-taking coastline. Your destination is a beautiful botanical garden called the Garden of Eden. After a quick tour of manicured nature, you’ll descend into wilderness -- down 250 feet on a private switchback trail carved out of the hillside. You’ll then hike up a stream to 30 and 40-foot waterfalls with beautiful pools -- a perfect spot for lunch and a swim. Hotel Pick-Up is available for the Half-Day Hike for an additional charge (see below for pricing information/booking). Rated: Moderate, 1.5 miles

Full Day Hike: Maui's ultimate waterfall wonderland is the pristine Kipahulu Valley, a half-hour drive from the very Hawaiian town of Hana. You’ll hike along a national park trail that follows one of the most magnificent streams on Maui. Enjoy a network of pools and cascading waterfalls before finally reaching a secluded 40-foot waterfall. You’ll swim through four clear pools inside a canyon dripping with ferns and hanging vines (swimming is optional). After lunch at the top of a 200-foot falls, the hike continues, winding through dark forests of 60-foot bamboo that lead to a 400-foot waterfall. Rated: Moderate, 4.5 miles

The Menu: Your choice of either a turkey sandwich or a vegetarian garden burger, plus lots of organic fruit – bananas, pineapple, papaya and whatever else is in season.

Location: Commuter Parking Lot check-in - intersection of Hwy 350 & Hwy 380, Kahului, Maui

Time: 3-Hour Hike – 9:00am-12:00pm. Half Day Hike – 9:30am-2:30pm. Full Day Hike – 7:30am-6:30pm.

Days of Operation: 7 days a week...

Established in 1984, Maui Downhill has guided over 500,000 visitors down Haleakala, touring over 11 million miles on their custom-built bikes – single speed cruiser bicycles with mountain drum brakes and wide saddle seats. Maui Downhill’s goal is to provide guests with a memorable experience of the most exciting environmental bike ride in the world – before you leave Hawaii, you must bike Haleakala Maui!

Maui Downhill Booking Options:

Super Sunrise Safari: This 38-mile adventure gets you up very early, but seeing the beautiful sunrise from the summit of Haleakala Crater makes it all worthwhile. Enjoy a delightful, all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast at the Pukalani Country Club. Then, coast 38-miles downhill for an incredible scenic ride all the way down to the seaside town of Paia. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Maui hotel.
Super Day Safari: For those who want the same 38-mile experience without getting up so early! Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Maui Downhill office. Take in spectacular views during wonderful downhill cruise. You’ll stop at the Sunrise Market and Hawaiian Flower Farm for a picnic lunch and to enjoy some of the most beautiful flowers on Maui. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Maui hotel.
Summit to Kula Safari: A half-day safari with 22-miles of downhill excitement starting at the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakala and ending at 9,000 feet at the Kula Lodge. Safari photo stops are made along the way to capture the adventure! There is no hotel pick-up available for this tour. No meals are included.
Haleakala Park Safari: After a safety briefing at the Maui Downhill office in Kahului, you’ll drive your car to the entrance of Haleakala National Park. From there, you’ll park your car and join a Maui Downhill Safari Guide for a guided van tour to the summit of Haleakala. Your guide will explain interesting facts about the park, as well as discuss its geology and wildlife. After enjoying the spectacular views from the summit of Haleakala you'll bike down the crater about 10 miles back to your car. There is no hotel pick-up available for this tour. No meals are included.

Location: Sunrise & Day Safaris – Major hotels pick-up, Maui. Summit to Kula Safari – Meeting location will either be at the Maui Downhill office located in Kahului (for safety briefing and gear fitting before you drive your car and park it at Kula Lodge), or directly at the Kula Lodge (meeting location will be confirmed at the time of booking and stated on your ticket). Haleakala Park Safari – Maui Downhill Kahului Office check-in.

Time: Sunrise Safari – Summer Months, approximately 1:30am hotel pick-up, 9:30am return. Winter Months, approximately 3:30am hotel pick-up, 11:30am return (exact pick-up time is determined upon confirmation). Day Safari – Approximately 7:30am pick-up / 3:30pm return. Summit to Kula Safari – Approximate 8:00am check-in / Return to Kula Lodge at Approximately 12:30pm. Haleakala Park Safari – Approximate 8:00am check-in / Return to your car at approximately 11:30am.

Days of Operation: 7 days a week...

Surround yourself in beauty! Experience incredible panoramic views deep into giant green valleys on one side, and miles and miles of cobalt blue ocean on the other. Hike a mountain ridge to 2,600 feet through hundreds of ferns, trees, flowers, and native plants, gazing down into a 3,000-foot canyon. Listen to the songs of native birds, sample wild fruits and berries, and stop at the top of the ridge for a picnic lunch. The hike is along the Waihee Ridge Trail.

The Menu: Your choice of either a turkey sandwich or a vegetarian garden burger, plus lots of organic fruit – bananas, pineapple, papaya and whatever else is in season.

Location: Commuter Parking Lot check-in - intersection of Hwy 350 & Hwy 380, Kahului, Maui

Time: 5 Hours / 8:00am check-in / 8:15am-1:00pm

Days of Operation: 7 days a week...