Cultural Activities
Embrace Hawaiian culture and learn the stories and traditions of our island home with our immersive experiences and activities. Dance the hula or play the ʻukulele, master the techniques of traditional Hawaiian crafts, or take a tour of our resort with our in-house cultural ambassador and see how the history, culture, medicine, and traditions of Hawaiʻi are intertwined in every part of our resort.
Activities are planned on a weekly basis; class sizes are limited to guests with confirmed reservations. Please click on the link below, or view our weekly Activity Calendar for a preview of cultural activities occurring during your stay.
*Prior cultural activities may be listed below for an overview of our broad offerings; please check the Activity Calendar to preview which activities are available during your stay.
E Ala E
Greet the rising sun with a rousing e ala e chant on the sands of Wailea Beach and feel the mana (energy) of Maui flow through your body.
Cultural Tours
Grand Lūʻau
Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian culture with our spectacular lūʻau featuring traditional ceremonies, music, and dishes such as poi, kālua pig, poke, and haupia.
Cultural Activities
Hawaiʻi Land Trust Volunteer Days
Give back and connect with nature through volunteer opportunities with Hawaiʻi Land Trust, a 501(c)3 non-profit and nationally accredited land trust that is dedicated to protecting fragile lands. Volunteer Days are hosted on Maui at the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetland Refuge and Nuʻu Refuge.
Volunteer opportunities with HILT are available most Fridays from 8am - 12pm and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am - 11am. Visit HILT's Volunteer page for more info and to fill out a volunteer reservation date once your package has been booked. In the volunteer waiver, please enter "Grand Wailea MĀLAMA".