When people think of Maui, thoughts of soft golden beaches, sunny blue skies and warm, tropical weather immediately spring to mind. Maui beaches draw in thousands of tourists each year needing a break from their hectic daily lives to unwind and really let go of it all. Yet it doesn't take long to discover that the assortment of Maui tours available throughout the island can also have a relaxing effect with an edge of thrill and excitement and reveal numerous exciting landscapes around the island. Any adventure tours Maui operators offer get tourists away from the beach and provide an extremely positive influence creating a holiday getaway with an element of advantage.

With trips like submarine tours Maui visitors will see a wealth of marine life not visible from any of the beaches. You'll be immersed into the ocean on an exciting journey in the sea, exploring intricate and stunning coral reefs and sublime coastal water. The submarine tours Maui companies offer are designed with seats that face outward toward your very own large, picture window so you won't miss a thing. An abundance of colorful tropical fish and many unexpected and exciting marine creatures can be seen during an underwater journey such as moray eels, sharks, octopus' and large, graceful rays. Many of the Maui tours operate out of Lahaina and can be found along Front Street and near Kaanapali Beach.

The desire to participate in few different adventure tours might have caught your interest and if that's the case trips like submarine tours Maui visitors choose can be paired in combination packages for a savings. Many Maui tours will offer a choice between a mix such as a submarine tour and a Maui luau for an extra savings. Or, pair one of the Maui Hawaii helicopter tours with a two hour submarine journey. Other options include tours that include four thrilling adventures for a much lower price than purchasing them separately. A common combination is a two hour submarine tour, a day pass to the Maui Ocean Center, a full tour of the Iao Valley and a fun tram ride through the Maui Plantation filled with native Hawaiian tree, exotic plants and colorful flowers.

Maui Hawaii helicopter tours offer the most unique way to see much of the island inaccessible by land. The exciting flight soars over east or west Maui, covering major Maui attractions such as the West Maui Mountains, and the Wall of Tears where the cache of waterfalls creates an incredible view. If you choose to pair up your Maui Hawaii helicopter tours with a submarine ride you'll receive a 30 or 45 minute flight. If you want to see more of the island from the sky you might consider a helicopter tour on its own as, though they are more expensive, you'll receive much more time in the air and see a host of things around the island and beyond.

There are plenty of other adventure tours Maui visitors can choose from to suit specific tastes. A trip to the Haleakala Crater on horseback can be a really exciting and fun way to tour the area inside the park. It's also a terrific alternative for those who aren't able to trek the ascending Maui hiking trails up to the 10,000 foot summit. Horseback adventure tours Maui visitors can choose from will offer trips with different lengths that cover short and long distances. Proper gear is provided for those who want to ride to the frosty pinnacle of Haleakala. There are bicycle tours offered in the area that start at the top and careen downward traveling a predetermined and stunning route.

With snorkeling or diving adventure tours Maui island has a wealth of unique places to visit for spectacular marine adventures. Maui snorkeling and diving trips to the Molokini Crater are a great choice as the sights near the tip of the extinct volcano are amazing. With visibility ranging up to 150 feet the sheer bluffs and rugged natural beauty created one of the most astounding underwater backdrops around Maui. Visitors can also choose from a number of sea kayak or canoe trips that explore different areas of Maui's coastline.

Pick and choose your Maui tours well. If you don't find exactly what you want with one tour company move on the next and explore your options further. Don't make concessions too quickly as there are hundreds of Maui tours offered throughout the area. Think ahead to your preferred list of things to do around the island and book combination tours for extremely valuable discounts, saving you more so you can enjoy even more!