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THE PROPOSAL

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There’s no telling what kind of excitement might occur during one of our legendary Road to Hana tours in maui . During my many years as a maui tours driver, I have seen all sorts of wonderful and amazing things happen… Some are funny, some not so funny and occasionally the completely unexpected happens. Even the occasional heart-warming moments remind me why I enjoy doing what I do so much. It’s an adventure and all sorts of fantastic things can happen. There is one particular Maui road to Hana tour that stands out in my mind. It started as one of those perfect Maui mornings: sunny, clear blue skies, perfect popcorn clouds and a light breeze that kisses your skin. The sunlight was shimmering on the waves with the deep blues of the Pacific stretching majestically out to the horizon. Perfect. I had a particularly wonderful group this day. Everyone was in great spirits and several of the couples were celebrating special occasions… anniversaries, honeymoons

SPECTACULAR SIGHTS

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One of the interesting things that can happen while on one of our Road to Hana Tours is when we get to witness some of the magnificent wildlife of Maui. During whale season, one of the awe-inspiring sights to see is the majestic Humpback Whales jumping. They are growing at an average rate of 7% a year and are doing so well, in fact, that there’s been talk of them being taking off the endangered species list. Over 12,000 humpback whales are expected in the Hawaiian waters this season alone. Hearing the Humpback Whale is a truly extraordinary experience (and we reveal the secret of this technique during the course of our legendary Maui tours!). SPECTACULAR SIGHTS Another exciting wonder to witness, and of our rarest sightings, is the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Occasionally on our Maui sightseeing tours , as we are leaving Lahaina, something very special occurs. There are a couple of beaches where Hawaiian Monk Seals love to hang out and sunbathe. The Hawaiian Monk Seal is