Discover Lānaʻi like never before with thrilling trekker tours, exhilarating Lanai jeep rentals, heartwarming visits to the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary, adrenaline-pumping adventures at Lānaʻi Adventure Park, immersive experiences with Rabaca’s Lanai Island Tours, and so much more!
4X4 TREKKER TOUR
An island Trek highlighting Lānaʻi’s most spectacular scenery for a comfortable and unique adventure in an air-conditioned safari-style Suburban or Jeep Cherokee.
xpeditions offers our exclusive 4×4 Trekker guided tour. Your day starts when you board Expeditions fast passenger ferry to Lānaʻi from the main loading pier at Ma‘alaea Harbor. During your 75 minute voyage across the ʻAuʻau Channel, you will enjoy open ocean viewing of all the islands in Maui County, including Maui, Molokaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Molokini and, of course, Lānaʻi. You’ll be met upon arrival at Manele Harbor by one of the guides and be oriented to the lowland area on the way to their shop in Lānaʻi City.
After picking up any gear you need at the shop, your adventure begins! The experienced guide knows the terrain, the flora and fauna, the stories and legends – and share them over the course of the tour. All tour vehicles are designed for your ultimate safety and comfort, and the tour can be as active or relaxing as you like. Generally you’ll travel in a roomy, air conditioned, 4 wheel drive vehicle. You will experience a unique ironwood forest, where the wind is the only voice you’ll hear, on your way to the Keahikawelo – a stunning, natural red rock formation in the crater that often expires visions of a visit to Mars. Other highlights may include: “Shipwreck Beach”, where the breathtaking views of Molokaʻi are interrupted only by the ship, towering just off shore, which brought this beach its name; and ancient petroglyphs. (Note: All portions of the tour are weather permitting. Customized tours subject to tour operators discretion and road conditions). Throughout the tour, your guide will educate and entertain you with facts stories – and special requests for photo stops, diversions to other locations and specific information are welcome!
This tour includes round trip water transportation from Ma‘alaea Harbor, Maui by Expeditions; pick up and return to Manele Harbor, per scheduled tour times; specified 4×4 tour; all safety gear, equipment, bottled water. Meal(s) not included and all taxes.
JEEP RENTALS
For those who like to explore on their own, call Expeditions for Jeep recommendations. All of the vehicles are , automatic transmission, A map of the island is provided with each rental so you’re all set for an adventure in paradise!
Additional charges on island include: taking shuttle to rental office is $20.00 round trip per person.
Photo credit: Lāna’i Cat Sanctuary
LĀNAʻI CAT SANCTUARY
The Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary is a lush, 3.5 acre purradise, giving hundreds of feral cats a home for life and was voted one of the best things to do in Hawaiʻi. The sanctuary also protects the islandʻs many endangered birds. The sanctuary is open every day and all holidays from 10 am to 3 pm. No appointment or reservation is required. Admission is free. This 501c3 nonprofit relies on donations from visitors to fund its operations. The one-of-a-kind haven serves as a model for cat and conservation interests that rescue cats and protects the island’s native birds.
LĀNAʻI CITY
A visit to the island of Lānaʻi is incomplete without making a stop in historic Lānaʻi City. Away from the hustle and bustle, this special town is the perfect place to slow down the pace of life. This unique town invites you to stroll amongst the locally-owned mom-and-pop shops and boutiques, dive deeper into the history and culture of Lānaʻi by visiting the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center, enjoy local art at the art center and art gallery, enjoy lunch and coffee in one of the charming cafe’s surrounding Dole Park and relax in the serenity and aloha this upcountry town offers. You won’t find any chain stores in Lānaʻi City but you will find a tight-knit community that values ‘ohana (family) and is full of heart. The residents of the town invite tourists to visit but what will love about Lānaʻi City is that it is not a tourist town.
LĀNAʻI CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER AND THE LĀNAʻI GUIDE APP
While the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center remains closed in Lānaʻi City until further notice, all visitors are encouraged to visit the Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center website at www.lanaichc.org to learn the in-depth history of Lānaʻi, take a tour of the museum via video and more. Visit www.lanaiguideapp.org or download this free, must-have app in the App Store to find directions to hikes, driving tours, culture, history and stories of Lānaʻi. This app also has an augmented reality feature providing a live walking tour to explore the history of Lānaʻi City! To learn even more about the history, culture and ecology of Lānaʻi, check out Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on Instagram.
LĀNAʻI ADVENTURE PARK
From ziplining over Kaiholena Gulch to traversing across aerial obstacles, to enjoying a guided tour on an electric bike, your experience at Lānaʻi Adventure Park will be unique. Challenge your fear of heights, reconnect with your family, push yourself outside of your comfort zone and find that special place that makes you feel your bravest. The Lānaʻi Adventure Park believes that true adventure lies not in climbing the tallest peaks, but in challenging your own personal limits. Call Four Seasons Concierge at 808-565-2390 for reservations.
RABACA’S ISLAND TOURS
Learn about Lānaʻi directly from the residents themselves by supporting this local business. Call (808) 559-0230.
HALE KEAKA: LĀNAʻI THEATER
The crown jewel of theater experiences in Hawaii, the historical and beautifully restored Hale Keaka screens movies from two 91-seat theaters, outfitted with state-of-the-art digital projection and sound systems.
Lānaʻi’s only theater was commissioned in 1926 by James Dole to entertain the plantation workers and families that resided on the island. For more than 70 years, it served as a gathering place where the community enjoyed hundreds of films, live plays and musical performances.
The theater closed its doors in the 1990s and remained a landmark of Lānaʻi’s history until 2015 when it was fully restored and reopened under the name Hale Keaka (which means “house of pictures” in Hawaiian). A number of talented designers and contractors were brought together to reimagine the old theater while maintaining its original vintage appeal.