Experiences
Aloha and e komo mai (welcome) to our Maui paradise, where you can indulge in the essence of Hawai'i. We invite you to experience not only the timeless culture and tradition of our island home, but also the kindness of its people, the soaring beauty of its volcanic heights, and the excitement of its legendary surf breaks.
Featured Experience
Grand Lū'au
Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian culture with our spectacular lūʻau featuring traditional ceremonies, music, and dishes. Take a seat at your private table overlooking Wailea Beach for an unforgettable evening filled with interactive entertainment, hula lessons, and amazing performances that showcase the myths and legends of the South Pacific in all their colorful, fiery glory.
Featured Experience
Outrigger Tours
Grand Wailea celebrates one of the most revered Hawaiian traditions with our newly-launched Outrigger program. Join us for an authentic Maui experience aboard a traditional outrigger canoe on a guided paddling journey down the golden coast of Wailea—Hawaiian for the “waters of Lea,” the goddess of canoe builders.
Featured Experience
Wailea Canyon Activity Pool
Wailea Canyon includes four jungle pools, five intertwining slides, a whitewater rapids slide, a Tarzan pool with rope swing, a sand beach, six waterfalls, caves, three Jacuzzis, the world’s first water elevator, and a swim-up bar.
Our Experiences
Cultural Tour
Join our Hawaiian cultural ambassador on this weekly tour, and learn about Hawaiian history and culture through stories, artifacts, and architecture at various sites around our resort.
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.
Garden Tour
Tour our grounds and gardens with our head of landscaping and see our “resort farm to table” philosophy in action.
Grand Passport
Keiki can learn while they play at Grand Wailea. At check-in, children will receive a Grand Passport, which maps and lists out all educational activities to visit around the property
Hawaiʻi Land Trust Volunteer Days
Give back and connect with nature through volunteer opportunities with Hawaiʻi Land Trust, a 501 (c)
Hele Wai Eco Reserve Tour
Explore Maui’s native forest and the private conservation lands of Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve through the eyes of a local guide.
Hū Kukui
Hū is an ancient Hawaiian game made from the kukui nut (Candlenut tree). Come and make your very own Kukui Spinning top.
Hula Lessons
Tap into the ancient rhythm of our island home as you learn about Maui’s history and traditions through the basic steps of hula.
Lauhala Bracelet Weaving
Though many parts of the Pandanus tree are utilized, the most common in Hawai`i are the leaves. We invite you to a basic introduction of weaving a bracelet.
Lū'au
Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian culture with our spectacular lūʻau featuring traditional ceremonies, music, and dishes such as poi, kālua pig, poke, and haupia.
Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
We will share words, pronunciation, and history about the language through fun and interactive activities.
Pipipi Bracelet
Let us introduce you to one of the most commonly seen tiny black snail shells on the rocky shoreline of Wailea Beach
Ti-leaf Lei Making
Try your skills at this simple style of lei making called Hilo using leaves from our ti-plant.
Ukulele Lessons
Learn to play your favorite songs on this iconic Hawaiian instrument under the musical tutelage of our Hawaiian cultural ambassador.
