Join Maui Photography Tours for a stunning 3-hour hike through Iao Valley, perfect for capturing Hawaii’s breathtaking landscapes. Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and discover unique photo opportunities in Makawao’s scenic wilderness.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for those with a moderate level of fitness capable of walking uneven trails and standing for photography.
Wildlife
History
Iao Valley holds cultural significance as a historical battleground and sacred site for native Hawaiians.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to protect native plants and water quality, encouraging visitors to minimize their ecological footprint.
Maui Photography Tours
Join Maui Photography Tours for a stunning 3-hour hike through Iao Valley, perfect for capturing Hawaii’s breathtaking landscapes. Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and discover unique photo opportunities in Makawao’s scenic wilderness.
Maui Photography Tours is a Makawao, Hawaii–based photography tour company led by award-winning photographer Daniel Sullivan. The company offers a focused range of guided photography experiences across Maui, designed for photographers at all skill levels who want to capture the island’s unique wildlife, landscapes, coastlines, and night skies.
Each tour combines hands-on instruction with access to carefully chosen locations. Popular offerings include birding sessions that concentrate on Maui’s endemic species, full-day scenic photo tours that travel the North Shore and Road to Hana, and short-format landscape or sunset excursions in Upcountry areas. Night-sky workshops teach Milky Way and astrophotography techniques at coastal and mountain vantage points.
Several tours include provided snacks and drinks; some allow or recommend packing a lunch for all-day trips. Photo Flights present a distinctive option: doorless helicopter flights over Maui, Molokai, and Lanai for aerial photography, including views of the famed Jaws surf break during big wave season.
Tours vary in duration from approximately three to four hours for many photo expeditions to full-day outings for sunrise-to-sunset itineraries. Participants are encouraged to bring camera bodies, lenses, and any preferred accessories. The company emphasizes practical guidance, scenic routes, and opportunities to shoot both iconic and lesser-known Maui locations, all delivered in a professional, third-party setting based in Makawao.
Location
Makawao, Hawaii
Based on Maui’s Upcountry region
Tours Offered
8 unique tours
Range from 3-hour to full-day
Lead Photographer
Daniel Sullivan
Award-winning photographer leads tours
Typical Duration
3–4 hours
Multiple shorter and full-day options
Reserve a tour with an award-winning photographer — limited small-group spots fill quickly.
Bring a sturdy tripod
Stabilize your shots for the best landscape and long-exposure photos along uneven trail sections.
Watch out for slippery paths
After rainfall, some rock surfaces and dirt paths can be slick, so wear shoes with good traction.
Stay hydrated
Carry water and drink regularly, especially since Hawaiian sun and humidity can cause dehydration quickly.
Respect local vegetation
Avoid disturbing native plants or wildlife to help preserve this special ecosystem for future visitors.
Camera with multiple lenses
Allows you to capture a variety of shots, from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides stability and traction on rocky or slippery trails typical in the valley.
Light rain jacket
Protects against sudden rain showers common during springtime hikes.
spring
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Essential for safeguarding your skin from strong Hawaiian sun exposure.
summer