Maui Nei Native Expeditions in Lahaina, HI

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Telephone:	+1 808-661-9494
Website:	www.mauinei.com
Address:	505 Front St, Lahaina, HI, 96761
Categories:	Historical Tours Walking Tours

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Today	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Local time (Lahaina)	–

Business hours

Monday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday	9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Explore Hawaiian culture, Lahaina’s history, Maui places of interest and historic sites on a customized program or tour. Connect with Hawaiian practitioners in cultural arts. During these authentic experiences, listen to chants and stories about Lahaina through the ages. Learn about the Hawaiian ahupuaa and living sustainably. Discover the mystical realm of Mokuula island and Mokuhinia pond, its significance and restoration as a historical landmark. Live the aloha!

History

Established in 2001.

Maui Nei Native Expeditions is an educational program of the Friends of Mokuula, a 501c (3) nonprofit cultural organization in Lahaina. They are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the royal Hawaiian complex of Mokuula Island and Mokuhinia Pond located in the National Historic District of Lahaina, Maui County. Maui Nei grew out of community interest to conserve the historic site’s natural and cultural resources, while educating residents and visitors on the significance of this sacred place and national historic landmark. Maui Nei tour guides share Hawaii’s traditions, art, culture, history and a sense of place.

Meet the Manager

Kumu S.

Manager

Maui Nei kumu (teacher guides) are friendly and very knowledgeable in Hawaiian culture and the history of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Most have been with us for more than 5 years and enjoy sharing their family stories handed down through generations along with historical facts, traditional skills and cultural arts for a uniquely personal look at Hawaiian history and tradition. We specialize in Hawaiian culture and aloha. Join us on a custom tour or immersion program.

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5 reviews of Maui Nei Native Expeditions

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Jay B.

Place rating: 5
Topanga, CA

If you want to learn about Hawaiian history and culture right on the spot it happened this is for you. Wainani is an excellent guide and shared stories about early Hawaii that I didn’t even know (and I’ve read a lot about it), and her chants are captivating and set everything in context. The tour culminated at the excavation site of the Moku’ula Island & Mokuhinia Pond– the island and lagoon that served as the home of the Pi’ilani ali’i rulers of Maui before Kamehameha and then the home of Kamehameha III. All of this was hidden for years under a field and park and is only now being restored. The tour includes visits to various historical venues around Lahaina including the prison, canal sites, and religious sites (
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Excellent way to spend the morning in Lahaina. .. note, this is probably not for the kids as it is 2 hours and involves a lot of history which they may not key into. But for those who want a peek behind the Michener Hawaii History, don’t miss it.

Gail L.

Place rating: 5
Brentwood, CA

I can’t imagine a more perfect way to learn about the history and culture of beautiful Maui. My husband and I were lucky enough to be the only people booked for the tour, and we were enchanted by our lovely guide Wainani. She gave us an overview of Hawaiian social and political culture from ancient days to modern times and expertly performed beautiful Hawaiian chants which added so much to our experience. I highly recommend this– a wonderful way to spend a morning in Maui. The fee helps restore the ancient pond in Lahaina where royalty was buried, which is currently under a dilapidated baseball field and empty lot. So happy to have had this experience.

Gary D.

Place rating: 5
La Mesa, CA

What a great way to spend a morning! Wainani is an incredible guide. She shared historical facts and cultural rituals in an easily understandable and relatable manner. She shared beautiful chants and prayers with her gorgeous singing voice. We learned about the history of Maui, the royal family and traditions they followed and later changed. She also showed us some of the future projects intended to bring back some historical sites to preserve the splendor of this beautiful island. It was a fantastic experience, you will not be disappointed.5 stars to the tour and 5 stars to the guide,

Ali R.

Place rating: 5
Bellevue, WA

My mom and I took this tour yesterday 7.5.2013 and were astounded by the tour and tour guide Rev. Akea Eaton. He not only taught us about the history & historical sites of Lahaina, he also taught us about his Hawaiian culture. It was an experience that I would pay for again. It is not often you get the insight we were given into the culture and land that we are visiting. If there is anyone interested in learning about Hawaii, it’s history, it’s culture and it’s people this tour is a MUST. Mahalo, Rev. Eaton for the tour, words of wisdom and Aloha.

Nancy C.