Our Story on the Slopes of Haleakalā
Welcome to Maui Alpaca. We’re an eight-acre farm tucked into the slopes of Haleakalā, and we spend our days with a small herd of alpacas and a village of Angora bunnies who somehow manage to charm every single guest who walks through the gate.
We started this farm because we love animals, and we believe they have a way of grounding people that few other things can match. If you’ve ever stood next to an alpaca and felt your guard drop a little, you already know what we mean.
How Maui Alpaca Began
Our farm grew out of a simple love for these gentle, curious animals. What started as a small herd has grown into a full Ohana, and every alpaca on our farm still gets treated like a member of the family.
We didn’t set out to build an alpaca tourist attraction. We set out to spend our days with animals we love, in a place we love, on a mountain that gives us Upcountry views most people only see in photos. The tours came later, once we realized how much joy other people found here too.
Meet Our Ohana of Alpacas
Right now our herd includes Kalama, Cedar, Kauri, Kona, Shenanigans, Anna, Mahina, Lani, Lehua, Hoku, Alamea, and Lola. Each one has a personality of their own, and our guides love pointing out who’s shy, who’s food motivated, and who will walk right up to say hello before you’ve even set your bag down.
We have both Suri and Hucaya alpacas. That fiber is part of what makes them so soft to the touch, and it’s also the reason we spend time teaching guests about spinning and fiber work during their visit.
Alongside the alpacas, you’ll find our Angora bunnies. They live in their own hands-on village on the farm, and for a lot of guests, meeting them is just as memorable as meeting the alpacas.
We groom the Angora every few months to secure their fiber for hand-spinning into yarn.
They have to be groomed to avoid mating.
Our Farm up on Upcountry Maui
We sit at a higher elevation than the resorts along the coast, which means cooler air, green pasture, and views across the valley that stop people mid-sentence. It’s a different side of Maui, and once you’re here, it’s easy to slow down and just enjoy it.
Reservations are required for every activity we offer, and we don’t accept walk-ins. That means we get to keep our groups small and let every guest get real time with the animals instead of competing for a spot at the fence.
What We Offer
Farm visits are where most people start, and they’re a great fit for families, couples, and small groups who want an hour of hands-on time with the alpacas and bunnies. From there, guests can choose a Trekking tour up the slopes with an alpaca by their side, an Alpaca Picnic with lunch out in the pasture, or our Lifestyle Adventure, where you’ll sit at the spinning wheel yourself and learn to turn raw fiber into yarn.
Why We Do This
We keep coming back to the same idea. These animals have a way of putting people at ease, and we get to watch that happen almost every day. Kids who were nervous at the gate end up feeding alpacas from their open palm twenty minutes later. Couples come for a quick stop and end up staying for the whole hour, asking questions the whole time.
That reaction is why we do this. It’s not something we can manufacture or promise you in advance. It just tends to happen once you’re standing in the pasture with these animals around you.
Our Promise to You
Every tour on our farm is small and guided, never rushed. We keep groups limited so you get real time with the animals, not a quick walk-by. Our guides answer every question, no matter how simple it seems. Whether you visit for an hour or stay for a full workshop, we want you to leave knowing these animals a little better than when you arrived.
Come Meet Us
Maui Alpaca sits at 505 Aulii Drive in Makawao, right on the slopes of Haleakalā. Whether you’re planning a family day, a date, or a stop with friends, we’d love to have you out here with us.
Book your visit online, and we’ll see you Upcountry.