Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui
Overview
This is a charming, insightful and a even little bit suspenseful experience as he takes a raw piece of wood to a finished carving before your eyes. There's nothing like us in all of Hawai'i. Enjoy our unique "Migrations" Galleries that trace Hawai'i's history through costumes, dance implements and musical instruments of the various cultures that have migrated to Hawai'i. Conveniently located in Central Maui you can also shop and enjoy the Queen Ka'ahumanu Food Court.
What's Included
- Tools and wood provided to try it yourself.
- Local guide (English)
- Gratuity not included.
- Meals/Refreshments not included.
Meeting Location
275 West Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is 1 hour experience.
Arrive early to check in and peruse our three galleries of cultural costume exhibits that depict the Migrations to Hawai’i over the centuries, and how the various cultures influenced dance, art and Hawaiian life. From the First Polynesians to plantation era to modern Hawai’i, this is a vibrant and educational series of displays sure to delight and enlighten.
Then starting at 1:00pm, enjoy an hour of Talk Story by our expert wood carver.
He’ll explain the tools, methods and his approach to the ancient craft.
Watch as he creates a carving from start to finish and shares some of the history, tradition, and symbology of Polynesian carving and his own family’s generations of carving.
You'll even get a chance to give it a try. No experience necessary.
All ages. Great for the whole family.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-487047P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Tools and wood provided to try it yourself.
- Local guide (English).
- Gratuity not included.
- Meals/Refreshments not included.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tools and wood provided to try it yourself.
- Local guide (English)
- Gratuity not included.
- Meals/Refreshments not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
