Maui Nei - Native Expeditions in Lāhainā, Maui, Hawaii

No Kahalawai
chanted by the late Akoni Akana,
founder of Friends of Moku‘ula

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An authentic Hawaiian cultural experience led by Native Hawaiian kumu

Explore Lāhainā's rich history off the beaten path
Sample Maui-grown fruits and coffee along the way
Dine at the beach of Hawai‘i's royalty in Pacific'O, Lāhainā's only produce self-sufficient restaurant

This 2.5-hour walking adventure makes the history of Lāhainā and culture of Hawai‘i come alive in chants, stories and places.

Told through Native Hawaiian eyes, A Taste for History brings you back in time from the arrival of the first Polynesians to the royal complex at Moku‘ula and across the village of Lele (Lāhainā) through the ages. Our guides will introduce you to Maui produce on a neighborhood level.

Satisfy your craving for true local flavor and Hawai‘i's real history ... Listen to stories and lore handed down through generations ... Enjoy the delights of fresh tropical fruit at Take Home Maui, fresh-brewed Maui Grown Coffee and a savory lunch at one of Maui's finest restaurants, Pacific'O on the beach at Lele. To add the $35 inclusive lunch, please mention it when booking your reservation by phone or email.

$60 per person... Book Now!


	"I learned more on this tour that all the others combined" ~ Larry from North Carolina			"Loved the sacred nature of this tour. The chanting, the birthing stone, the restoration project... so well done." ~ Judy from Australia
	"The only tour we have been on with details of Hawaiian History & Culture." ~ Frank from California			"Loved the history. I like that it is off the beaten path." ~ Mary from Georgia
	"This was such an eye opening experience to the 'true' Maui... loved it!" ~ Kathy from Texas			"Really loved the history. The speaker was warm and wonderful. Loved the chants and tradition." ~ Shelley from England

This tour is supported by a grant through the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Mahalo!

HTA Recognition Awards

Keep it Hawai‘i Recognition Award 2002 & 2007: Kāhili Award
For educational programs directed at the significant cultural areas of Maui, specifically Moku‘ula at Lāhainā, once home to the high chiefs of Maui.

Keep it Hawai‘i Recognition Award 2009 Ka‘I‘imi ‘ike Program, which pairs Maui Nei tours with archaeological field school activities at the Moku‘ula site.