Tours and Trips in North America

Take in aerial views of Maui's volcanos and coast on a 45-minute helicopter tour over Haleakala National Park and the Hana Rainforest. Swoop over black cliffs and hidden waterfalls as your pilot show you the island's landmarks; fly above thick jungle canopy and flocks of tropical birds as you approach the otherworldly slopes of Haleakala. Capture unforgettable images of the colorful crater through panoramic viewing windows, then bank back towards your Kahului launch pad and enjoy a return flight with views of Molokai and a trio of beach-side cities.

Follow a guide into the jungle on a small-group mountain bike tour of Playa del Carmen's nature reserve. Your guide brings you to locations unavailable to most of the public, and ensures you spot wildlife along the way. Cap off the tour with a refreshing swim in a quiet cenote, far from the crowded beaches of Playa del Carmen.

Start your morning on the Big Island on top of the world (literally) during this 6-hour sunrise trip to the peak of Mauna Kea. Watch the first rays of light peek across the horizon from the 13,000-foot (3,900-meter) summit before descending for an included continental breakfast and visit to the Mauna Kea Silversword plant enclosure.

Travel inland from Tulum on a full-day tour of Coba and Punta Laguna Nature Reserve. Go ziplining and take a jungle hike, then ride in a canoe on the clear lagoon during an eco-tour at the Maya community. Then follow your guide on foot past the ruins of Coba and learn about this former Maya settlement of the Yucatán Peninsula, built during the Classic period. Climb up Nohoch Mul and hop on a bike to explore. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport included.

If you like to travel at your pace, then this Maui Express Bike Tour of Haleakala volcano is an option for independent travelers. Rather than visiting the summit of Haleakala as part of a guided group, this tour begins at the National Park entrance and allows you to bike through Kula and Makawao as fast or as slow as you choose. Stop at protea farms, get a cup of coffee, and wander through local shops, before finishing either at the bike tour office or down on the beach in Paia. Tours check in at 7:30am, and conclude by 2:30pm.

On this thrilling Maui night diving adventure, experience an entirely different world than you would while diving in the daytime, where lobsters, octopus, nudibranchs, and eels emerge from the inky black darkness. On this one-tank shore dive in West Maui, follow your expert dive instructor on an evening foray of the reef, searching for invertebrates and rarely seen critters attracted to the beam of your light. Since the dive is limited to only four divers, you're sure to have a personalized experience as you splash in the near-shore waters - sharing one of the most adventurous experiences you can find on Maui after dark.

Engage with modern-day Maya and satisfy your need for adrenaline, all in one day. Start the morning with a visit to a Maya village to experience the daily life of locals. Then head into the jungle for a few hours of adventure, including rappelling into a cenote and swimming in its underground waters, ziplining through rainforest canopy and embarking on a leisurely canoe ride. After enjoying a traditional Maya lunch it's off to the archaeological ruins of Coba, where you can climb the steps of the Yucatan's second-tallest Maya pyramid.

Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Molokini Crater during this 4-hour tour. Enjoy a continental breakfast at the dock before heading off on your snorkel adventure. Sail out to the crater and enjoy a "float snorkel" and swim among tropical fish, colorful corals, and possibly some Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Enjoy a delicious deli lunch over in Turtle Town and admire the beautiful coastal views throughout the day.

Set sail into one of the world's most active winter whale playgrounds on a whale-watching tour from Maui's Ka'anapali Beach. Head offshore directly from the beach and, with the help of a naturalist guide, look for pods of humpback whales making their winter home in Maui's warm waters. Get comfortable aboard a spacious catamaran with plenty of seating - including bean bags on open nets that get you close to the action - and enjoy unlimited drinks from an open bar as you cruise alongside spectacular marine mammals.

If you've always wanted to breathe underwater - but never had the courage to try it - this introductory scuba lesson in Maui is the perfect place to get started. Under the watchful eye of a professional instructor and in calm, protected waters, you'll learn the basic skills required for scuba diving in Maui. The lesson has a maximum of only four divers and, once you've learned the safety basics, you'll casually kick around the reef in search of tropical marine life. When booking, choose from various lesson times.

This Maui horseback riding tour is run by real 'paniolos,' the Hawaiian cowboys who make their living by ranching, roping and riding. On a 1.5 horseback ride, you'll canter across pastures with sweeping views looking out at the island's north shore, and trek towards a valley with hidden waterfalls that splash through the West Maui rainforest. This is real ranching and real riding out in the Maui country!

On this guided, full day tour of Hana, enjoy the diverse and tropical beauty of the famous Road to Hana. Stop for photos at roadside waterfalls and stunning black sand beaches, and even wrap around the rugged backside of Haleakala volcano. With an informative guide behind the wheel, this is one of the best ways to visit Hana - especially if you don't want to drive!

Maui's legendary Road to Hana winds around black sand beaches, waterfalls, and sheer cliffs. This private tour cruises by Jaws, one of the most famous big wave surfing spots in the world, a coral church, a lava cave, and more as takes the 620 curves on the way to Hana. You'll have lunch at a waterfall on your way to seaside Hana town.

At this oceanfront, Kaanapali luau, feel the rhythmic beat of the drums as the sun sinks low in the sky, and experience the magic of Polynesian dance as tiki torches flicker in the night. Here at one of Maui's best luaus, smell the fragrant tropical lei you're given upon arrival, and gather around the steaming imu where food is cooked underground. This Kaanapali sunset luau is full of exotic dances, as well as a filling, flavorful buffet of traditional Hawaiian cuisine.

On this Maui South Shore Kayak and Snorkel Tour, spend the morning swimming and snorkeling with schools of tropical reef fish, and keeping your eyes peeled for Hawaiian Green sea turtles that casually cruise along the reefs. This family friendly, Maui kayak tour is off the Makena coastline, an historic, volcanic section of shore that's protected form wind and the waves. And, in addition to multiple snorkel stops, visitors will enjoy oceanfront light refreshments while dining with toes in the sand.

Watching the sunrise at Haleakala Crater is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which is only made better by hopping on a bike and riding back down to the beach. Begin early with pre-dawn pickup between 2 and 3am before making the winding journey in the dark to the 10,023 ft. summit. As the horizon begins to slowly turn red, then gradually to orange and yellow, the lunar beauty of Haleakala Crater begins to come into view. After the sun has crested the eastern horizon and bathed the crater in light, drive back down to the National Park boundary for 26 miles of a biking downhill to the sands of Pai'a Bay.

Make the most of your time at the Maya Ruins of Tulum with skip-the-line tickets that take you straight into the ancient site. Simply present a voucher upon arrival then enter the fortified city, where stone walls and temples look over white sand beaches and turquoise water. Inside, don't miss the bright frescoes and carvings that adorn Tulum's temples, which are perched at the edge of sheer limestone cliffs.

Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, and Maui is an ideal place to learn how to stand on water. Unlike spots on the southern coast that are packed and crowded with paddlers, this North Shore location has more green sea turtles than other people out paddling. Led by an instructor with a rich passion for the ocean, learn the basics of proper paddling and how to balance on the board - all skill levels are welcome. Cruise down the coast on your board, buoyed by the wind, before finishing back near the shop.

Experience the best of the Yucatán's vast cultural and adventure offerings on this day trip from Playa del Carmen. Explore Coba - a huge stretch of Maya ruins tucked within the jungle - and climb its ancient pyramid, interact with locals at a modern-day Maya village, and enjoy a variety of activities such as canoeing, swimming in a natural sinkhole and ziplining through the forest canopy. Along the way you'll learn about native flora and even receive a blessing from a local shaman. The afternoon culminates with a traditional Maya lunch.

Experience big skies and incredible nighttime views on this Mauna Kea stargazing trip with a small group. Join no more than 28 guests for a pre-trip picnic at a historic Hawaiian ranch, proceeded by a ride in a 4x4 luxury van to the summit of the Big Island's tallest peak. After admiring a sunset view, continue down to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) for a stargazing session, complete with a telescope, hot chocolate, and dessert. The trip also includes a guide and a hooded parka to keep you warm.