Private tour in Maui Demian D
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I'm a five star private tour operator who grew up on the East, West, and far West coastlines of the U. S. With a passion for exploring the Hawaiian Islands, since my father moved to Lanai and the Big Island In 1988. For 18 years, Hawaii was my home away from California, leaving no stone unturned, while always discovering something new and incredible about this paradise. The Aloha spirit of the islands were instilled in me and knew it was a matter of time before committing to full time living on my favorite island of all, Maui! 14 years ago. The natural wonders and lifestyle here inspired me to become a private guide, having gained extensive experience in adventure tours, cultural sightseeing tours and hiking tours, with an education on Hawaiian history, flora, fauna and Volcanology. I've been in the ocean my entire life on all coasts, from ocean sports, diving, to being an avid swimmer for 14 years. A real passion of mine is to discover places I truly resonate with. I apply this wherever I go, having explored internationally since the mid 90's. Public Utilities Commission - motor carrier permit #4953C. Department of Land and Natural Resources permit for exploring that much more. All required Commercial insurances. First Aid/CPR/AED Certified from the American Heart Association. Maui Mauka - Nature Based Tourism - Triple Certified. Hawaiian Culture by Kumuhula Pi'ilani Lua - Certified. Trip Advisor Awards: Travelers Choice Award 2020. Certificate of Excellence 2019. Haiku Award Program - Best of Haiku Award in the Tour Operator category, 2019. Travel and Hospitality Awards - Excellence in Service in Hawaii, 2019. Travel and Hospitality Awards - Awarded Tour Guide of the Year in Maui, 2018.
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This is one of my favorite adventures, having done it countless times personally for over 10 years, and professionally since 2016, it's seasonal from May - December). Explore one of our incredible bamboo forests with numerous waterfalls. The only thing missing are panda bears! Further into this hiking tour is the road less traveled, local style adventure. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that leaves you with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude along the way. This maui adventure is for experienced hikers OR active types with some technical abilities, including kids! Minimum age 10/Maximum age 65. (Level: Moderately Challenging and Technical/Experienced hikers or Active & Fit Types Only).
• Hike begins with a stroll down through a bamboo forest. Then we arrive at a creek bed where we rock hop across to giant bamboo. • We then rock hop to the 1st falls for a quick swim. • From there we climb up a 15 foot high, sheer rock, slippery slope next to the waterfall. There are ropes to use as leverage for climbing up. • At the top, we hike through more bamboo, before we arrive at the 2nd waterfall. Here you can spend time relaxing in the sun. It has great cliff jumping spots and a rope to swing off! Some of us prefer to swim to the actual falls and climb into it. • The next phase is more challenging. We climb up a ladder with preset ropes to get up the steep cliff face to the top of the falls. • We then lava rock hop through a creek bed, swim through a hidden channel with a dry pack, climb up a small waterfall rock wall, and rock hop to the largest 4th waterfall to relax at, swim or jump numerous tier levels from low to high, before returning.
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Hiking; Luxury tours in Honda Pilot EXL SUV and/or Honda Odysee EX minivan. Modern, clean, climate controlled, 3rd row seats, automatic sliding doors on Odysee, and auto lift gate/Moonroof on Pilot. For groups of 7 or more, please contact me for pricing.
Kahului, Hawaii, United States
Kahului Harbor Cruise-ship guests meet across street from harbor at Maui Mall parking lot: 70 E Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732. Drop off at the ship, end of tour instead. By Guide: Non Cruise-ship/hotel guests have two options for meeting point: 1090 Ho'okele St, Kahului 96732 (Safeway supermarket parking lot near fuel pumps), OR Maui's North shore, in the Historical plantation town, Paia, at Paia Town Public Parking, just before the Shell gas station (same side). Airport pick-up: please inquire.
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