Whether you’re feeling outdoorsy or not, you’re likely to be the only people around at some of the more unique stops you’ll make during an Open Eye Tour, so photos can be taken in settings not usually found! I’ll be your designated photographer for the day, documenting your journey so you can be included in your photos for a change. You’ll have fun while you learn about the island’s evolution, plants of medicinal and cultural significance (with seasonal sampling of fruit and other edibles), language, history, legends, chants, music, and food. Let me entertain you!

I’ve been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence, based upon ratings by guests, every year since 2012.

“Every word in every Trip Advisor review is from what they experienced! Always well done! Maui’s Premier Personal Island Guide. Knowledgeable, educated, respectful, experienced, sensitive, caring, attentive, personable. Pono exudes the Aloha Spirit and Hospitality of our people.”

Kumu Uluwehi Guerrero, Halau Hula Kauluokala, Maui

My one-of-a-kind scenic island land tours have an educational / environmental focus and will take you to the off-the-beaten-track Hawaii only available with guided specialty travel. You can experience:

• Nature tours: rain forests, waterfalls, bird watching, wildlife viewing, native plants.
• Cultural tours: sacred sites, spiritual, gardens and architecture, churches and mansions, myths and legends, historical context, archeology, farms, indigenous and native culture.
• Your interests: specialty tours, photography, walking tours, Hawaii with kids, family travel, learning vacations, health & wellness, island sightseeing.

Your personalized day trip with my exclusive Maui private tour guide service can take many forms:

• Customized private tours with your personal guide.
• Unusual Maui activities, hidden treasures of Maui, exciting destinations, exceptional journeys, exquisite Maui, exotic holidays, eco-tours and other adventures.
• Full or partial day itineraries/privately guided tours.
• Maui with children.
• Senior travel.
• Sophisticated tours, upscale Maui holidays, prestigious Maui, First Class Maui, world class service, high end excursions, luxury vacations.
• Spiritual travel.
• Romantic honeymoon, vow renewals.
• Executive travel.
• Cultural vacations.
• Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

Clients include Heads of State, Professional Athletes, Entertainers, Celebrities, in addition to wonderful families, couples, singles, groups.
An Open Eye Tour is perfect for curious first time &  return visitors.

Once you’ve confirmed, I then get to work planning a one-of-a-kind educational presentation just for you from my hundreds of files, prepare other special surprise treats, and arrange for our delicious, healthful meal(s) from the best local markets or cafes! We maintain ethics of responsible tourism on each trip.

*Fully licensed & insured, including Harbor permit for cruise passengers/shore excursions.
*Top Five Star Trip Advisor Reviews; recipient of annual Certificate of Excellence.
*Vendor at some of the finest Maui resort properties and select guidebooks.

Take advantage of my experience as teacher and professional published photographer, with Hawaii residency since 1982.