Some hotels throw in activities as part of a package to get guests to stay with them. These packages can be a great way to get the island experience for less.
Maui beaches are public and free. So spending time on the beach is a great way to save money.
Although the Haleakala National Park requires an entrance fee, it is comparatively low. Once inside the park, you can watch the sunrise and sunset, star gaze, or hike around the desert-like caldera.
On the western part of the island, Iao Valley State Park is formed around an extinct volcano. Admission is free and the hiking is beautiful.
For a small fee, visitors can get up close and personal with the underwater population of Maui's waters. All without strapping on a set of scuba gear.