Maui Butterfly Farm Tours
Maui Butterfly Farm Tours
$39.00
Visit the Maui Butterfly Farm, the only walk-in butterfly house in Hawaii. This guided 45-minute tour takes you inside enclosures where you can see every stage of a butterfly’s life, from tiny eggs to colorful adults. You’ll learn how to handle butterflies and have them land gently on your fingers and in flowers while learning about their role in pollination and the farm’s mission to protect local species. Located in Olowalu, this unique hands-on activity for all ages blends beauty with conservation.
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Conservation
The Maui Butterfly Farm is a certified Monarch Waystation, which means it provides a safe habitat where monarch butterflies can reproduce and thrive. The farm’s work centers on raising butterflies from egg to adult and protecting populations under pressure in the wild. Tours show guests how to support pollinator health at home through thoughtful planting and pesticide-free practices.
Types of Butterflies
Visitors will see several butterfly species at various life stages. Monarchs are the stars, but the farm also raises painted ladies and other Hawaiian butterflies. The tour walks through each step of the life cycle (egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult) so you can sometimes watch the full transformation unfold up close.
Tour Experience
The 45-minute guided tour is designed as a small-group, hands-on experience. Guests are guided through the butterfly flight house, where butterflies often land softly on visitors. You’ll also get the chance to see caterpillars munching on host plants, watch chrysalises, and hear stories from the guides about butterfly behavior and survival.
Location
The farm is located in Olowalu, just outside of Lahaina on Maui’s west side. Its central location makes it an easy stop from both Ka’anapali and Kihei, and it’s a nice add-on to a day trip along the coast. Located at 820 Olowalu Village Road, directly between the Olowalu General Store and the farmers market on the only road to Lahaina. Just look for the little farm stand behind the gate and our big white butterfly van with the butterfly on the side. This is one of Maui’s most unique activities.
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Nearby Areas:
Lahaina | Kaʻanapali | Maʻalaea
Important Information about this activity
| Ages: | Perfect for all ages. |
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| What to Wear: | It can get hot, so wear cool, comfortable clothing and bring water and a hat. Do not apply sunblock, sanitizer or soap to your hands before entering the farm, as these products can be harmful to the butterflies and caterpillars. |
| Check In: | Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in at the butterfly sign. Gate will be opened by a guide exactly 5 minutes before tour. Sorry no early entry due to limited spacing. All tours will start at the exact time. |
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