Jack “the Legend"
At Maui Legend Tours, we believe any tour is only as good as its guide. That’s where our company founder, Jack “the Legend“, comes in. Maui’s most-requested, highest-rated tour guide, Jack has been telling the stories and legends of Hawaii for over 30 years. With his infectious sense of humor, spell-binding story telling gifts, and extensive knowledge of Hawaiian history, it’s no wonder Jack is a perennial favorite in the industry. He has hosted well over a thousand sightseeing tours to Hana alone.
“Maui's highest-rated tour driver"
Jack was a great host and masterful story teller!
There are several ways to enjoy taking on the road to Hana. You can go no your own. The downside of that is driving is exhausting and you often miss things because you're constantly monitoring the road. You can take a tour where you can relax and let the tour guide drive AND you can learn a lot about the island. The only downside of that is your trip is relegated to a set script, pre-determined places and times so if there is something you really want to sink your teeth into, you have no choice but to go along with the group.
Finally you can take a private tour like with Maui Legend Tours with Jack and have the best of all the worlds. Jack is a gracious host and extremely knowledgeable of the area and island. We loved the flexibility of exploring parts of Hana we weren't aware of.This is the perfect tour for couples, small families or private groups who want a unique and special experience without having to go on traditional tours.
Road to Hana veteran, best trip yet!
We’ve travelled the “Road to Hana” several times. Driven it twice. Rode once in a 12 passenger van on a tour. This time we took the private tour with Maui Legend Tours. Our guide was Jack, he’s been in Hawaii since 1979 and knows a lot of the history and local culture. We found his knowledge of Hawaiian history and his ability to share it very pleasurable. He stopped at multiple sites along the road and gave us ample time for pictures. This was a “high end” tour in an Escalade and we enjoyed it immensely.
A great day in Maui
Jack was the perfect guide and host; knowledgable and professional. His pace and narration were spot-on. Granted, weather can make a difference, but on Maui, rain tends to pass quickly and after a couple of short showers, we were back to perfect conditions. If you want to experience Maui away from the resorts and learn about the island's history, this is the tour I would recommend to family and friends.
Interesting and informative tour of a beautiful area
Jack was a great host who provided a detailed commentary of the legends and history of Maui. He stopped at beautiful sights and pointed out details along the way. He drove the challenging route with confidence allowing us to focus on the surroundings. The company was helpful and accommodating when a change of plans was required. Highly recommended.
Perfect day!!
My wife and I had the pleasure of joining Jack "the legend" for a private day-long tour of the island. Arrangements where handled over the phone and by text and everything fell into place easily. Jack was the most knowledgeable tour guides we have ever had the pleasure of traveling with. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to explore Maui in something other than the back of a 50 passenger bus!
A message from Jack:
I love history. Especially as it relates to diverse cultures. With its fascinating stories and age-old legends, Hawaiian history is no exception. During my time as a tour driver on Maui, these themes have become a centerpiece of the way I conduct my tours and somehow, over the years, I seem to have developed a knack for telling them. How Hawaii ended up becoming our 50th state is arguably one of the most fascinating stories in history and one that I still love to tell after all these years.
While hosting my Road to Hana, Maui Island and Private tours, one of the things I like to do is talk about specific historical events while we are at the places they actually occurred. It seems to add excitement, creating another dimension to the experience. An good example of this is the Hawaiian word “heiau”, which means ancient religious temple. This is something we actually get to stop and see along our Hana sightseeing tour and, when we do, I tell a true story that occurred in and around this particular heiau many, many years ago.
Some of the biggest waves on earth pound areas of shoreline we pass while on your Road to Hana adventure. With these waves come some interesting facts and events that occur even to this day. Additionally, you will discover one of the incredible mysteries of the great volcano, Haleakala, and how lava flowed out from its crater to form what is now the Keanae Peninsula. The ancient Hawaiians also did some amazing things to transform this location into the incredible landscape you see today.
You can learn all this and more, by reserving your seat on one of our legendary Maui tours today.
Aloha!
-Jack “the Legend”
