Wailea Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Wailea. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Polo Beach, Turtle Town
• Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort on Maui, Hawaii
• Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town
• Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Maui
• Private Paddleboard (SUP) Whale Watch: All Skill Levels Welcome

While it’s free to visit Wailea on your own, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the area with an expert guide—and have fun along the way. Private paddleboard lessons start at US$152, and tickets to a luau will run US$278 and up for adults.

Given the lovely year-round weather in Wailea, the best time to visit depends on your schedule and preferences. You'll find a balance of good weather and crowds for the shoulder seasons of April-June and September-October. Come in summer and winter, and you'll contend with crowds and busier restaurants and excursions.

Outdoor recreation, including golf and tennis, is popular in the upscale resort town of Wailea. Or, flex your credit card at the Shops at Wailea. Put on your best island garb to attend a luau, where you'll learn about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture while watching musical and dance performances.

Wailea Beach is popular with families for its calm waters and snorkeling around Wailea Point. Park in the large parking area near the Four Seasons or in the lot at Polo Beach, a popular spot for kayaking and bodyboarding.

Many resorts in Wailea offer shuttles to transit around the area. If driving the Road to Hana or visiting Haleakalā National Park or the other parts of the island are on your agenda, renting a car is wise. There are limited rental cars on the island, so plan ahead.