ROAD TO HANA – FULL DAY TOUR
- Maui, Hawaii
The Road to Hana features miles of lush tropical rainforests, beautiful waterfalls at every turn, narrow one-lane bridges and most importantly our colorful and enduring cultural traditions kept by our elders. Hana truly is a world unto itself. Discover its stories, live its legends, and experience the authentic hospitality of Hana with our cultural experts as visitors have the rare opportunity to mix with the Aunties of Hana and experience cultural practices and traditions. You will travel through the very heart of Maui, and all that makes Maui no ka oi (the best!) This magical experience will allow you to see both sides of the famous Hana Highway.
Let our local Hana Highway experts (professional tour drivers) do all the driving for you as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular views. Our Tour/Drivers will entertain you with fun stories as well as share with you interesting historical facts as well as educate you with Hawaiian legends and culture in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to discover the best of Maui!
Local Road To Hana Tour Features
Road To Hana Waterfalls & Rainforest
Explore the Road to Hana with an expert guide who knows every turn and spot to stop throughout the day. There are beautiful views around almost every one of the 600+ turn and waterfalls at most of the 50+ bridges that you will encounter. Reduce your chance of carsickness by taking a guide who will drive smoothly in a comfortable airy vehicle that wonʻt make you feel like you are in a closet. The huge windows provide beautiful views of the rainforest and over guardrails for the best views in any direction.
Black Sand Beach & Cave
One of the most popular stops on the Road to Hana is Waianapanapa State Park which contains a lot of amazing natural features, historical sites, and beautiful scenes everywhere you look. That includes a picturesque black sand beach. Walk along this beautiful beach and get your feet into the wet sand. This exposed North Shore beach will leave you in awe. The nearby cave is fun to explore and the walk along the coastline is spectacular too.
Custom Mercedes Sprinters
Using our fleet of modern luxury vehicles, you will have the most comfortable ride on the road to Hana. The large windows and elevated seating provide spectacular views for every passenger. Our anti-glare windows on our air-conditioned buses make for the perfect picture. Your guide will help you to discover the best sights to see in America’s largest driveable rainforest.
Local Road To Hana Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Tour Itinerary
- Price & Pickup
- Special Instructions
- Meals & Drinks
- Cancellation Policy
Highlights
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Hotel / Condo Pickup And Return
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Stop At A Local Cafe For Breakfast (On Your Own)
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Small Group Tour (10 passenger max)
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Various Rainforest Stops (Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees, Flowers)
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NAI Certified Professional Guide (National Association of Interpretation)
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Numerous Waterfall And Picture Stops
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Swimming Opportunities Available (Weather And Safety Permitting)
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Black Sand Beach At Waianapanapa State Park
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Various Roadside Stands With Flowers, Banana Bread And More
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Ocean, Cliff And Coastal Views
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Keanae Peninsula Stop
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Stop For Lunch With Options For Everyone (On Your Own)
Description
Start your morning with a continental breakfast with beautiful views before starting the winding road that is the Hana Highway. Your tour begins right at pickup from your hotel or condo as your guide takes you down the plantation routes and historic roads around the island of Maui.
After breakfast, we go through small towns of Mauiʻs North Shore and beaches that are paradise for surfers of all ages. Before long, we enter the thick rainforest that makes up most of Mauiʻs Northern coast. Around almost every one of the 600 turns there is an amazing scene and at each of the 50 historic bridges you pass over, there are waterfalls to be found.
You will make many stops for treats, pictures and even some time to smell the beautiful tropical flowers. Your guide will keep you entertained and feeling great while you learn about the islands history and people through entertaining stories and fun facts.
The tour will visit the beautiful Wainapanapa State park and itʻs black sand beach. You will also be able to swim in a waterfall pool if weather permits. With over 120 miles to cover and sometimes going as slow as 20 miles / hour. We pack in over 4 hours of stops on this all day tour. You will be glad you choose to ride in our comfortable vans with elevated seats and huge windows so you can take in all the beauty in style and comfort.
In Hana we will stop for a picnic lunch and check out some of the historic town.
We will return back down the Hana Highway for a second dose of incredible views and various other sites.
The tour guide will return you to your hotel or condo in South or West Maui in time for dinner.
Tour Itinerary
7:00 AM - Your tour begins at pickup from your hotel or condo.
7:30 AM - A light breakfast with beautiful views of West Maui Mountains
8:00 AM - Drive through the beach town of Paia and see the surfers at Hookipa.
9:00 AM - Begin the winding part of the Hana Highway.
9:30 AM - Tropical Rainforest - Experience America's longest highway through a rainforest as you drive through the Hāna Highway.
10:00 AM - Ke'anae - This peninsula of land jets out into the pacific ocean bravely enduring the crashing of the waves.
10:30 AM - Wailua Valley - The Wailua Valley can be seen from this cliffside as you pass by Ke'anae.
11:00 AM - Beautiful Maui Waterfalls - The most beautiful waterfalls are found on this road to Hāna.
12:00 PM - Wai'ānapanapa State Park - Highlights a black sand beach, blowhole, caves, pool and a ton more!
1:00 PM -Hāna Town & Bay - Exposure to local life in this culturally enriched small town village where the local community gathers for surfing, fishing and canoeing at Hāna Bay.
Tours return back down the Hana Highway for additional swimming opportunities, more scenic overlooks, and more waterfalls. Other days the tour continues around the island to visit additional spots.
5:00 PM - Your guide returns you to your hotel or condo in West or South Maui in time for dinner.
Price & Pickup
11-Hour Road To Hana Small Group Tour From Maui Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $275.00 |
SeniorsAges 60 yrs+ | $265.00 |
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs | $255.00 |
We pick up and return to guests at all hotels, resorts, and condos in South, West & Central Maui.
We can also provide a guaranteed return to Cruise Ship passengers (or we will fly you to your next stop). Pickup and return near the pier in Kahului and is included in the price.
If you are staying in Waikiki - Please book this tour for transportation and flights from Oahu.
Special Instructions
- Swimming & Beaches
- Weather and safety permitting.
- Swim and enjoy at Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach or at a wonderful waterfall pool
Meals & Drinks
Meals and other food items are not included in this tour. We encourage our guests to spend directly in the community to support the local families, many of whom have been there for generations. Your guide may purchase some must-try items for you to sample.
You will have the opportunity to pre-order breakfast and lunch items so they are time-prepared and fresh for our arrival. We have many great Polynesian-inspired foods at our stops including wonderful local takes on pastries and cafe treats, coffee, breakfast burritos, bagels, pizza, salads, BBQ, and more. Your guide can help make great food recommendations happen.
There will be cold beverages in the cooler all day long. We encourage guests to bring refillable water bottles and we will help refill them throughout the day.
On some tour days, the meal options below will be the default. - We ask if you are vegetarian/vegan at checkout to pre-order.
- Breakfast: Fresh baked goods (which may include croissants, scones, muffins), Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea, POG Juice
- Lunch: Choose A or B Option
- A - Huli Huli Chicken (GF/DF)
- Asian Salad (GF/DF)
- baby greens, julienne vegetables, ginger-sesame vinaigrette
- Local Style” Macaroni Salad (DF)
- Steamed Rice (GF/DF)
- Asian Salad (GF/DF)
- B - Vegan /Vegetarian Option
- Thai Coconut Veggie Tofu Curry
- A - Huli Huli Chicken (GF/DF)
Cancellation Policy
There is a 72-hour cancellation policy on this tour. Please contact us before then to receive a refund. No refunds for no-shows.
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