Maui is one of Hawaii's most visited islands and is the second largest in the archipelago. Known as the "Valley Isle", Maui is shaped by Haleakala on its eastern side and the West Maui Mountains on the western side. Maui is home to world famous beaches - many selected over different years as the best beach in the United States. It's a popular tourism destination, with accommodations ranging form luxury resorts to budget hotels and everything in between. Visitors can relax on the beach, snorkel in the crystal waters, shop in the upscale Wailea shopping district, hike, surf, and enjoy a variety of other activities. Maui's climate is tropical with warm temperature year-round, but it's mountainous terrain creates microclimates in its different regions. Southern and western Maui tend to be drier, while northern and eatern Maui tend to receive more rainfall.

With an accessible van to your disposal, enjoying the beaches of Maui will never be so easy: adapted surf lessons, bike rides, kayaking and more!

Adventure Maui, Hawaii (4 days/3 nights)

Welcome to the pristine island of Maui! Get ready for some adapted adventures at this magical place.

On this tour you will admire authentic Hawaiian culture and explore Maui’s many hidden surprises.

Leisure Maui, Hawaii (4 days/3 nights)

On this 8-day multi-day trip to Maui, you will experience Hawaiian culture and nature in an accessible way. You will be surfing, biking, kayaking, and snorkeling, an intense, adventurous, and entertaining way of getting to know this island’s territory. As relaxation is key on a great vacation, 2 free days are scheduled for you to stroll around, have a meal, or simply lounge at your hotel.

An accessible van will be provided to you throughout the 8 days, your accessible room will be guaranteed, and for every activity, safety and adaptive equipment will be provided. Please contact us for any special requirements and learn more detailed information about your itinerary below.

Vacations in Maui, Hawaii (8 days/7 nights)

Maui

Ideally situated on Kāʻanapali Beach, across 11 acres of stunning tropical gardens, this convenient and accessible beachfront hotel is ideal for guests to relax in paradise. This hotel offers excellent accessibility in the rooms and common areas, a pool lift and a beach access mat are available to enjoy all the amenities you expect while spending your vacation on Maui. 

Accessible rooms at Kaanapali Beach Hotel offer king-sized beds and stunning garden or ocean views. With private restrooms equipped with roll-in showers and toilet grab bars, rooms are spacious and cheerfully decorated. Coffee machines and flat-screen TVs are also available.

Officially recognized as “Hawaiʻi’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”, they offer daily cultural classes, including hula, ʻukulele, and Hawaiian language lessons, plus beautiful and informative garden walks and free nightly hula show. Resort amenities include a swimming pool, open-air, family-friendly restaurants, Aloha Spa & Salon dining, and a boutique within walking distance.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel

Kaanapali Beach Hotel is an excellent choice to spend your vacations in Maui. Check out its accessibility here!

Junior suite accessible room with king bed

Located just steps from the ocean, Wailea Beach Resort features several swimming pools, a spa and several dining options in Maui. The resort also has a game room and a fitness center and a range of on and off-site activities are available.

Each guestroom at this resort has a terrace with a seating area and sun loungers. The rooms have contemporary decor and are complete with a flat-screen TV and premium bedding. The bathrooms have marble details and complimentary toiletries.

Humble Market Kitchin serves Hawaiian fare and KAPA Bar & Grill offers continental cuisine. There is also the Whale's Tale Coffee Shop and an on-site Starbucks, as well as a food truck. You can enjoy a drink at the resort's Sunset Bar or the NALU Pool Bar, and a buffet is served at the Te Au Moana Luau where you can experience an interactive show. Room service is also available.

Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve is a 15-minute drive from Wailea Beach Resort and Kahului Airport is 16 mi (27 km) away.

Wailea Beach Resort

Boasting ocean views, several pools and a variety of restaurants, Wailea Beach Resort offers stylish accommodation in Maui. Check out its accessibility here!

Conveniently situated only 1.8 km (1.1 miles) from Wailea Beach, the Residence Inn Maui Wailea offers 3-star accessible accommodation with a bar, a BBQ area, an onsite fitness center, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. 

Air-conditioned guest rooms and suites are equipped with an iron, a flat-screen TV, a safe and tea and coffee facilities. The suites and studios all have kitchen facilities for self-catering. Accessible rooms have a bathroom with a roll-in shower with a shower seat and grab bars and the toilet also has grab bars. Visual notification systems are installed on the door and bedside telephone.

Open for lunch and dinner, the hotel bar lounge at Residence Inn Maui Wailea features an ocean view and serves light snacks and signature cocktails. Several restaurants and a supermarket can be found within a 10-minute drive and a grocery delivery service is available. 

The area is popular for surfing, scuba diving, golf and horse riding. Maui Ocean Center aquarium is 20 km (12.5 miles away) and Maui Tropical Plantation farm is 22 km (13.8 miles) away. Kahului Airport is 27 km (16.4 miles) away.

Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

Residence Inn Maui Wailea is located only 1.8 km from Wailea Beach and offers a pool, gym and accessible, self-catered rooms.

An accessible guest room with a king-sized bed and thin carpet on the floor.

The five-star Four Seasons Resort Maui is a luxury beachfront property with an adults-only infinity pool, 2 other pools, 3 restaurants, a spa, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a kid’s club. Wailea Beach is just a 4-minute walk away. 

All guest rooms are elegant and spacious and come with amenities such as complimentary bottled water and a coffee machine. Some accessible rooms have a bedside telephone and an ensuite bathroom with a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a shower seat. 

Spago at the Four Seasons Resort Maui is an ocean-view restaurant serving Hawaii and Californian cuisine. Guests can also dine at the open-air Ferraro’s, which serves modern Italian cuisine and has a wood-fired pizza oven, or at DUO restaurant, which offers quality steaks and locally caught seafood in a laid-back atmosphere. There is also a cafe situated on the path to the beach, a lounge bar in the lobby, and 2 poolside bars with a menu of cocktails and light snacks. 

Three of Maui’s best golf courses are within a 5-minute drive of the resort, and The Shops at Wailea are only 1 km (0.6 miles) away the resort offers a complimentary car service to Wailea. Kahului Airport is 26.8 km (16.6 miles) away.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui is a 5-star beachfront resort with accessible rooms, 3 pools, 3 restaurants, a spa and a gym. Check out its accessibility here!

No Guides / staff members will be available to assist

If needed, your wheelchair can be stored safely inside the vehicle

No accessible bathrooms available for the activity

Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

Optional adaptive equipment is included and can be used independently

This helicopter tour will allow you to enjoy views over West Maui, Hana, and Haleakala within about an hour. First, you will get to know West Maui, its waterfalls and its green valleys. You will fly over it’s “Wall of Tears”, where 17 waterfalls flowing at once; and “Honokohau falls”, its tallest waterfall. You will also discover the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua, Old Lahaina Town and its historic whaling harbor, but also Maui sugarcane and pineapple fields, from up high. You will then make your way to the world’s largest dormant volcano, Haleakala. From your seat, you will be able to see its moonlike crater, and the huge lava flows from the crater to the sea. You will then move on to the other side of the volcano. It is home to the Hana Rainforest, that spreads over 180 square miles, along Maui’s northern coast. Depending on the season, whale watching might be possible during your flight. If required, a portable lifting device will be available to board the helicopter. Assistance will be provided.

Maui circle island helicopter

This helicopter tour will allow you to enjoy views over West Maui, Hana, and Haleakala within about an hour.

Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

Accessible bathrooms available at every place of the activity

Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

This whale watching tour offers scenic views and great opportunities to observe the nearby whales. The boat has three decks, and a glass-bottomes seating area, offering different ways to see the whales, whether from way up high, through tinted windows at sea level, or below, under the sea. Whales might even chose to swim beneath the vessel, allowing you to have a full view from the bottom of the hull! Depending on the conditions, a special sound machine might be available so you can listen to the sound of the whales. Soft drinks are served during the cruise, while alcoholic drinks are available to purchase, for over 21s.

Whale Watching Tour - Maui

This whale watching tour offers scenic views and great opportunities to observe the nearby whales.

This tour consists of a boat trip combining food, music and sunset views! The accessible, triple-deck catamaran will leave from Ma’alaea Harbor between 16:30 and 18:00 depending on the time of the year. For 2 hours and 30 minutes, enjoy a meal, listen to live music, and watch the sun go down from the top of the waves! You will be able to choose from prime ribs to lobster tail, mashed potatoes, caesar salad with parmesan cheese, vegetable mix, fresh rolls with butter and chocolate cake. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Two drinks are included in the price and will be served once the catamaran has motored out of the harbor. Bar staff will be happy to serve soft drinks, a selection of cocktails, wine and beer.

Dinner Cruise - Maui

This tour consists of a boat trip combining food, music and sunset views.

This show combines culture, entertainment, food and drink so that you can enjoy a traditional Hawaiian night.
Listen to the beating of the drums, the Hawaiian chant, the sound of the conch… admire the lighting of the torches, the sunset, authentic dances, with a fire-knife dance finale… and taste the exotic flavors of Hawaiian cuisine after witnessing a traditional imu ceremony. This evening is a journey throughout the islands of Polynesia… in one night!
You will be able to enjoy an all-you-can-eat type buffet, and a hosted open bar with alcoholic beverages for over 21s. Gluten, dairy, and nut free options are available.

Luau Night Show, Maui

This show combines culture, entertainment, food and drink so that you can enjoy a traditional Hawaiian night.

Guides / staff members have been trained by Wheel the World to provide assistance to people with disabilities during the activity

Accessible bathroom available in only one stop of the activity

Few accessibility measures are in place and assistance is needed for the full experience

Adaptive equipment is included and can be used independently or assisted

Surf lessons are one of the best ways to enjoy Maui’s beautiful ocean. This private adaptive surf lesson allows you, your family and friends, to have the time and attention required for a successful surfing experience, whether you are a first-timer or not. Our team will support you in getting into the water and catching waves tandem style, riding the beautiful Maui waves with you, and sharing the "stoke". The surf spots have been carefully selected for their year-round beginner and intermediate surf conditions. Assistance will be provided at all times, including the use of a special surfboard, carved with an ergonomic shape, to make it easy and comfortable to enjoy this experience. If you are a wheelchair user, accessibility mats will be installed so you can easily get onto the sand and enjoy the beach.

Adaptive surfing at Maui

Surf lessons are one of the best ways to enjoy Maui’s beautiful ocean. This private lesson will allow you, your family and friends, to have a successful surfing experience.

Assistance provided while doing adaptive surfing

The best timing to enjoy whale watching is early in the morning. For this reason, this tour will start after a 6:45 AM check-in at Olowalu, when your certified lifeguard guide will instruct you on paddling and safety, and accommodate any special needs before getting on the water. Once into your kayak, a special sound machine will be provided by your guide to let you listen to the sound of the whales.&nbsp;


	 


Depending on the season, and weather conditions, you might get lucky and witness adult whales teaching their young how to breach or notice the different ways that whales use to communicate amongst themselves. A snack consisting of fresh locally grown pineapple skewers, locally made kettle chips and water will be handed to you during the tour.&nbsp;


	 


*Sighting whales is almost certain during whale season but cannot be guaranteed.

Adaptive Kayaking Maui

Enjoy this adaptive kayaking experience with your family and friends. Check out its accessibility here!

Adaptive equipment is included and can be used independently

Your journey will begin with a very early morning, as you will meet your guide at 3:30 at Haiku marketplace. After having a hot drink, you will be given instructions about what is to come and be fitted with the gear for your bike ride. You will then board an accessible bus to drive up to the summit of Haleakala dormant volcano, to experience an incredible sunrise. On your way there, your guide will tell you more about Hawaiian culture and nature. Depending on the weather conditions, you might get to view inside the crater and see Maui from this 3 000 meters high viewpoint.
Later on, you will continue with a guided bike descent ride. You will enjoy a 42 km way down the volcano, surrounded by beautiful views of Maui, at your own pace and within your comfort zone. You will take a 20-minute break at Kula Marketplace and a 1-hour break in Paia.

Sunrise at Haleakala Volcano + Urban cycling

Drive up to the summit of Haleakala volcano, to experience an incredible sunrise. Continue with a guided bike descent ride.

Explore Maui in a Toyota Sienna ADA Conversion van. Our Wheel the World representative will pick you up in our luxurious, fully equipped, ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp van at the airport or cruise ship. The van is yours to use for the time you are here. On your day of departure, we meet you and drop you conveniently at your airline or cruise ship.
The Genesis is an all-new side entry wheelchair van conversion designed exclusively for the Toyota Sienna. This converted van is ADA-compliant and features a powered in-floor ramp, a 57″ entrance door height and a 30″ ramp width. The van also has a removable front passenger seat and middle seats, as well as a foldable rear footrest and LED illuminated entrance lighting.

Accessible car rental per day

Explore Maui in a Toyota Sienna ADA Conversion van.

Your journey will begin with a very early morning, as you will be picked up at 3am in an accessible bus at your Hotel to drive up to the summit of the Haleakala dormant volcano, to experience an incredible sunrise. On your way there, your guide will tell you more about Hawaiian culture and nature. Depending on the weather conditions, you might get to view inside the crater and see Maui from this 3,000 meters high viewpoint.
After that beautiful experience, we will stop to have breakfast at Kula Lodge with beautiful views of the valley (included).
Once ready we will continue back to your Hotel.

Sunrise at Haleakala Volcano

Drive up to the summit of Haleakala volcano, to experience an incredible sunrise.

If guests prefer not to start the day in the wee hours of the morning, we have a tour designed with the well-rested in mind. Your journey will begin as you will meet your guide at 8:00 AM at Haiku marketplace. You will then board an accessible bus to drive up to the summit of Haleakala dormant volcano, to experience an incredible views. On your way there, your guide will tell you more about Hawaiian culture and nature. Depending on the weather conditions, you might get to view inside the crater and see Maui from this 3,000 meters high viewpoint.

Finally, you will return to Haiku marketplace.

Morning at Haleakala Volcano

Drive up to the summit of Haleakala volcano, to experience an incredible views.

Your journey will begin at 9:30 am where you will meet your guide at Haiku marketplace. After having a hot drink, you will be given instructions about what is to come and be fitted with the gear for your bike ride. You will then board an accessible bus to drive up to the summit of Haleakala dormant volcano. On your way there, your guide will tell you more about Hawaiian culture and nature.

You will continue with a guided bike descent ride. You will enjoy a 42 km way down the volcano, surrounded by beautiful views of Maui, at your own pace and within your comfort zone. You will take a 20-minute break at Kula Marketplace and a 1-hour break in Paia.

Haleakala Park urban cycling

Drive up to the summit of Haleakala volcano, to experience an incredible guided bike descent ride.

Adaptive transportation will accompany you during the cycling

Adaptive equipment is included and two people assisting are needed

The Joëlette wheelchair allows people with reduced mobility to hike and navigate uneven terrain. With a single wheel, and support and steering bars in the front and back, this all-terrain wheelchair can easily be used by a variety of people with different accessibility needs, and is both an excellent piece of equipment and a great way to work in a team. You can rent this wheelchair through Wheel the World, and we’ll explain how to assemble and use the chair in Maui.

Delivery services and helmets are available for an extra price.

Joëlette Wheelchair Rental - Maui

Rent this all-terrain wheelchair: not only an excellent adaptive equipment, but also a perfect excuse to work as a team!

A group of friends travers uneven lands using a joëlette wheelchair, one of them sits on it, and two of them carry the chair working as a team.

Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the activity

In Maui you can enjoy the sea relaxing on its beaches but also learning on the Maui Ocean Center. Focused around Hawaii's diverse and one of a kind marine life, this place exhibits the unique Pacific coral extensively, well known green sea turtles and sharks.

Given that the center is wheelchair accessible, you will be able to explore it at its fullest potential. Housing many fish species, tunneled aquariums gives you an in-the-ocean experience. Audio tours are available and service animals are welcome.

Maui Ocean Center

The world’s largest collections of live Pacific corals, completely wheelchair accessible.

A tunneled exhibit with transparent walls gives you a in-the-ocean experience.

Breathtaking landscapes, scenic sunsets and unique flora and fauna, the 30,000-acre Haleakala National Park is a must stop when visiting this beautiful island. Hosting the Haleakala mountain, Maui’s highest peak, experiencing and photographing natural surroundings can be inspiring and memorable.

The Park Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakala Visitor Center, the summit building and Hosmer Grove picnic area are wheelchair accessible. Also, public accessible restrooms and parking are available and for visitors for hearing impairment, a script is available in Park Headquarters Visitor Center and Haleakala Visitor Center. Service animals are welcome!

Haleakala National Park

Is not only one of the most popular sights in Hawaii, but it’s also home to five distinctly different climate zones, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, stunning views, otherworldly landscapes, and flora and fauna that are found nowhere else in the world.

Since 1994, Maui Arts and Cultural Center has been a public facility that offers to its community and visitors world-class spectacles: Music, movies, dancing and more. A perfect family activity, there is an outdoor theatre to watch amazing performances breathing Hawaii's fresh air.

The premises are wheelchair accessible. With designated seating, an accessible elevator and restrooms for wheelchair users, headsets and Senheiser infrared assistive listening system are available in the Castle Theatre. Service animals are welcome!

As a public facility, Maui Arts and Cultural Center welcomes you. If you would like to attend to one of its shows, tickets can be bought onsite!

Maui Arts and Cultural Center

Maui Arts and Cultural Center offers Hawaiian cultural programs, music, dance and theatre performances as well as movie screenings.

A Polynesian dance with traditional clothing.

Kamaole Beach Park is a stretch of 3 beaches divided by lines of rocks. The beach park is known by locals as one of the best on the island, thanks to its fine sand and to the calm waters, which make it great for swimming. On your self-guided visit, you can also snorkel at this beach, and may see local flora and fauna hiding in the rocky outcrops.


	 


If you’re visiting Kamaole Beach Park, it’s best to go in the morning as the water will be at its calmest. It’s a very popular beach with tourists, so getting there early may also help you to bag a spot. Facilities at the beach include a nearby parking lot and a manned lifeguard station.


	 


Kamaole Beach Park is a great beach for people with disabilities. There are 4 dedicated accessible parking bays in the parking lot, and a smooth pathway of wooden boards from the parking lot to the beach. One of the beach showers is accessible for people with disabilities, and there is a lowered fountain for wheelchair users.


	 


At Kamaole Beach Park 1, you can also borrow the beach’s sand beach chair, which is located at the lifeguard tower and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. The wheelchair is normally available to borrow from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, but may not be offered if the water conditions are hazardous. Please be aware that you may have to self-transfer into the wheelchair or may require assistance to transfer from a companion, as the lifeguards are not obliged to assist you.

Kamaole Beach Park I

Enjoy a self-guided visit to Kamaole Beach Park 1 in Maui, a beautiful beach with an accessible parking lot and shower.

Kamaole Beach Park 1, with golden sand, clear blue waters and a rocky outcrop.

&nbsp;Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is located in Maui, and is a great place for a self-guided visit during your time on the island.&nbsp;


	 


The refuge stretches over 285 hectares (704 acres) and is home to over 30 different species of birds. There is a large modern visitor center which has educational exhibits about the natural habitat of the marshland and the important role it plays in the local ecosystem. The refuge is covered with wooden boardwalk trails so that you can explore different areas of the marshes. There are also shaded structures along the pathways with additional information boards, where you can rest and take a moment to look at the birds. You can bring binoculars and a camera to snap shots of the local wildlife.&nbsp;


	 


The refuge was designed with accessibility in mind, as the wooden board pathways can be navigated independently in a wheelchair. There is also an accessible bathroom in the visitor center. &nbsp;

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Enjoy a self-guided visit to Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Maui, a wheelchair-accessible reserve home to many birds.

A rainbow reaching up from the boardwalk shelter at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge.