Top Maui Day Trips - page 7

Named after the last Emperor of Brazil, Pedro II, Petrópolis was the favored summer residence for Brazil’s emperors and elites in the 19th-century. A great way to delve deeper into Brazil’s history, this full-day group tour from Rio offers visitors the chance to discover this fascinating city for themselves, with guided sightseeing trips of the old imperial palace—which is now a museum—and many other historical sights, including a behind-the-scenes tour of Brazil’s first brewery.

This tour allows you to get up close to the renowned Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles without getting wet. It takes you past the famous Hookipa Beach Park, "wind sport capital of the world." Then continues along the historic Hana Highway. You can relish stunning ocean views and cascading waterfalls during the journey through Maui's lush rainforest. See Rainbow Eucalyptus and a drive through the Bamboo Forest along Hana Highway. You'll also have a chance to stop at the Keanae Peninsula, where you can explore the rugged coastline, witness the spectacular crashing waves, and visit the historic "Lanakila Ihiihi O Iehova O na Kaua" Church, which was constructed in 1856 (facilities available). A stop for delicious banana bread is included, followed by the opportunity to marvel at numerous waterfalls within Maui's rainforest. The tour also features a visit to the famous Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park, where you can swim at your own discretion and risk in the freshwater pools (facilities available).