tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293711492011-12-14T19:03:31.943-08:00travel030http://www.blogger.com/profile/14810796705935836098noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29371149.post-1149636843368225042006-06-06T16:31:00.000-07:002006-06-06T17:08:03.586-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6813/3126/1600/mauikamaole.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6813/3126/400/mauikamaole.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The beautiful island of Maui in Hawaii is one that provides a<br />number of wonderful tourist attractions. For the adventuresome<br />tourist that visits Maui, there is plenty to do which will fill<br />up the individual's entire visit to the island. From water<br />adventures to land adventures and everywhere in between, those<br />individuals looking for a little excitement are sure to find it<br />on Maui.<br /><br /><strong>Water Adventures </strong><br /><br />Since Maui is an island, one will surely expect to find quite a<br />bit of water activities to bide their time. This is especially<br />true with regard to those water activities that are a bit<br />adventurous as well. One water adventure which individuals can<br />partake in while on the island of Maui is scuba diving. There<br />are a number of scuba diving companies that provide tours,<br />lessons and equipment for beginners and advanced scuba divers<br />alike. One company in particular that makes these amenities<br />available is Maui Scuba Diving with Turtle Reef Divers. Located<br />in the Lahaina area, this company provides excellent tour guides<br />to provide exciting adventures for scuba divers of all skill<br />levels.<br /><br />Another great water adventure to be a part of relates to the<br />sport of surfing. The Hawaiian islands are known for their<br />fabulous surfing beaches and if one visiting Maui ever wanted to<br />learn how to surf, there is arguably no better place to do so<br />than Hawaii. There are a variety of surf shops and tour<br />companies that offer surfing lessons with the aid of<br />knowledgeable instructors. One company which offers surfing<br />lessons to the Maui public is Isana Ocean Sports, located in the<br />Lahaina section of Maui. Individuals can retain a surfing<br />instructor to either learn how to surf or improve upon their<br />present surfing skills and abilities. Surfing in Maui is a must<br />for visitors who like to have a little excitement on their<br />vacation.<br /><br />For those who like to go underwater in a crafty vessel, one<br />should join in on the submarine tours offered by Atlantis<br />Submarines Maui. Also located in the Lahaina section of Maui,<br />one can hop onboard to enjoy the underwater adventures that<br />await them. One who takes part in this tour will be able to see<br />a wide variety of ocean creatures such as rays, eels and turtles<br />living among the beautiful coral reefs. Individuals who do not<br />fear small spaces will love this tour and be sure to talk about<br />it for months to come.<br /><br />Snorkeling is another adventurous water sport which visitors to<br />the island of Maui may wish to take part in. There are a number<br />of snorkeling tour providers located throughout the island.<br />Perhaps the best way in which to find a snorkeling tour to join<br />in on is to inquire with the concierge at one's hotel or visit<br />the island's tourism department to find out if they have any<br />recommendations with regard to good tour groups to join.<br /><br /><strong>Land Adventures</strong><br /><br />Maui is known for its wide array of land adventures in addition<br />to the water adventures. One land adventure that is fun and<br />athletic is the biking tours which are provided by various<br />companies on the island. One biking tour in particular is the<br />self-guided downhill bike tour provided by Maui Sunriders Bike<br />Company. The company provides detailed maps, equipment and added<br />extras such as locks, backpacks and more. For those who are<br />interested in taking a bike tour on their own where they can go<br />at their own pace and stop where they like, the Maui Sunriders<br />Bike Company provides this option for riders.<br /><br />For those who wish to tour various areas of the island on their<br />own two feet, joining in on a hiking tour is a great way to<br />experience a little land adventure while staying in Maui. There<br />are a few different hiking tour companies that provide guided<br />tours in various settings throughout Maui such as rainforests,<br />mountains and waterfalls. One company that provides these<br />options to visitors is Maui Hiking Safaris in Pukalani. This<br />company offers a variety of different tours for the hiking<br />tourist.<br /><br />Horseback riding is another great land adventure for individuals<br />to take advantage of while staying in Maui. Not only will one<br />get to have a horseback ride but will be able to view wonderful<br />scenery while doing so. One company which provides horseback<br />riding tours is Pony Express Tours. Their Haleakala Horseback<br />Riding tour is a great land adventure to take part in and one<br />can choose to have a crater tour or a ranch tour depending upon<br />one's preference.<br /><br />Maui is a wonderful spot to visit for land and water adventurers<br />alike as one will surely not be disappointed with the options<br />that wait for them on this great island.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29371149-114963684336822504?l=travel030.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>travel030http://www.blogger.com/profile/14810796705935836098noreply@blogger.com1