Top Things to do in Lanai
Things to do in Lanai, Lanai: The Best Outdoor Activities
Once a mere pineapple patch, the red-dirt island of Lanai is an oasis of calm. Reaching the island is difficult - no direct flights from the mainland - but once you arrive, the tropical surroundings are the ideal backdrop for snorkeling and scuba diving, swimming in Hulopoe Bay (a marine preserve), whale watching, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, four-wheeling and exploring the red spires of the Garden of the Gods. The 1920s-era town is small but quaint, and the locals go out of their way to be friendly.
1. Polihua Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
An isolated white sand beach.
Reviewed By CircleTheWorld - Chicago, United States
75-minute drive from Lanai City on a rutty jeep trail. The first 45 minutes is smooth dirt, followed by 30 minutes of rough, rocky terrain. If you have the wherewithal to withstand a good jostling, you will be rewarded by a lovely, mostly deserted 1.5-mile-long natural beach at the end of your journey. The sharp contrast between sand and red dirt near the shoreline is startling. Do not drive on the sand; your jeep could get stuck and ruin your afternoon. The big letdown is that you cannot swim at this beach, due to a steep drop-off and strong currents. Nonetheless, the undisturbed shoreline is perfect for a beach walk. The sand is quite deep.
2. Lanai Cycles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
3-hr Guided Downhill Tour With only 30 miles of paved roads and no stop lights, the Island of Lana'i is ideal to explore on 2 wheels. Join us for a guided downhill adventure covering all of the paved roads on the private island. Transportation to/from the airport, Four Seasons, or Manele Bay harbor included.
3. Four Seasons Resort Lanai Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
The varied landscapes of Lanai offer an array of activities to suit your adventurous spirit. Take flight for a bird’s-eye view of the island, hike mountain grasslands or beach trails, snorkel at one of the world’s top underwater sites, or try 4x4 off-roading across rugged terrain.
4. Manele Golf Course
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 227 reviews
This 18-hole, par-72 course over 7,039 yards runs on red lava fields along a scenic coastline, offering stimulating challenges like drives over cliff, deep gorges and ravines with flags very close to the cliff's edge.
Reviewed By philgleason1 - Charlotte, United States
I played the course several times. The ocean views are spectacular on so many of the holes. The number 12 is is breathtaking and I could have stayed there, forever. Perfect greens, fairways and tee boxes - the landscaping is a 10. The starters were so helpful, and the driving range was exceptional with Pro V1 practice balls. The cart had GPS and digital score cards. I can hardly wait to return and play it again and again.
5. Trilogy Lana'i
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
We provide ocean activities with island hospitality for people staying on the island of Lana'i. If you are looking to visit Lana'i for the day from Maui please go to our sister company Trilogy Excursions. Lana'i offers world famous SCUBA diving and snorkeling with consistent 100+ ft visibility, underwater lava tubes to explore and an amazing dramatic sea cliff coastline scattered with old Hawaiian burial caves and homestead platforms (all visible from the boat). We offer a 2-tank boat dive which regularly visits 1st Cathedrals dive site, which is just 5 minutes outside of the Harbor. We only take out small groups and keep a 6:1 passenger to Dive Master ratio. We also offer snorkel trips, sunset sails and mammal searches (exploring the coastline looking for spinner dolphins and depending on the time of year humpback whales). We also offer SNUBA and Discover SCUBA diving off Hulopo'e beach week days only.
6. Lanai Jeep Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By DalTexN
We wanted to take a day trip from Maui to Lanai so we arranged our jeep rental first with John, then bought the ferry tickets. John picked us up at the dock and drove us up to Lanai City to do the paperwork. He told us where to go, how to get there - also told us where not to go and provided a map. It was spot on! We had a great day exploring Lanai - Shipwreck Beach, Garden of the Gods, the abandoned Ka Lanakila O Ka Malamalama Church in Keomoku. We picked up souvenir t-shirts and hats from Local Gentry and grabbed lunch and drinks from Richard’s Market. Would definitely recommend a trip to Lanai and get your jeep from John!
7. Munro Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 7wonderstraveler - Hugo, United States
This hike is supposed to be 12.3 miles and by the time we were done it was 19 miles! The trail is by the cemetery behind Koele Lodge. The signs point to Koloiki Ridge Trail so we knew that was a branch off trail from the Munro. However, there were many different trails without signs! We had to hike the Koloiki Ridge since we were here so we did that and we were not disappointed. We now had to find the Munro Trail and we finally found it at 1:30. We saw a sign as we walked about 800 meters so we knew we were finally on it. It’s just a 4x4 road and now that I did the whole thing I would tell people it was very boring! There was a lot of cloud cover so we didn’t see much and the last 4 miles were very long and boring. I would suggest the Koloiki Ridge Trail. The Munro Trail is off limits to vehicles so that is the one nice thing about the trail. I wouldn’t want to hike and share the road with off road vehicles.
8. Lost on Lanai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Lost on Lana‘i is a licensed activity desk offering a "one stop" online shop for planning and booking your activities on the Hawaiian Island of Lana‘i. Representatives of Lost on Lana‘i will greet you on arrival to assist with your transfers, tours and answer any questions.
9. Hulopoe Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Most popular for swimming and picnicking beach on Lanai also has safe tidal pool area for small children.
Reviewed By 7wonderstraveler - Hugo, United States
Oh yes! This beach is picturesque, quiet, serene, great walking path with views of Sweetheart rock, and outstanding snorkeling! We were in Lanai for 5 days and I would go back there in a heartbeat. Hulopoe Beach checked all the boxes. Also, it has a beautiful picnic area and clean restrooms.
10. Lopa Beach
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