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Road to Hana

One of the top things to do on Maui is driving the Road to Hana. The 51 miles of Hana Highway start in Kahului (where the airport is) and travel past the hippie surf town of Paia, through the rainforest, and into the town of Hana on Maui’s eastern coast.

Because the road to Hana has over 600 hairpin turns, many of them blind corners, driving non-stop can take up to three hours! Hana Highway winds through rainforests and along towering ocean cliffs, and traverses more 50 one-lane bridges! You’ll want to factor in ample time to stop at overlooks, waterfalls and a famous black sand beach. Prepare to drive slowly as you’ll likely be navigating around lost tourists (this may be you). Also adding time to the drive is sharing the road with local traffic as residents make their way to and from work. Plan for an eight- to ten-hour day of white-knuckled sightseeing – but it’s totally worth it.

Best Road to Hana Tours

If you truly wish to experience the best of the road to Hana in a relaxed and entertaining way, we recommend a road to Hana tour. Professional drivers know the culture, legends, and history of Maui’s “Hana side” and share stories of life on Maui while visitors relax in the comfort of custom vans built for the difficult road. Food and beverages are provided and the experienced guides will plan each sight-seeing stop for you, providing you the best experience for your time.

We can help you choose the perfect road to Hana experience for you! From full-day “loop” tours that include a stop at the Pools of Oheo to fly and drive tours that include a one way, van tour and a helicopter ride return, the road to Hana is not to be missed during your Maui vacation!

Hana Hiking Tours

A hike with a guide is recommended in Maui. Often the areas that are shown on guidebooks are no longer maintained and could be kapu (off-limits). A guide will also keep you safe on our trails as sudden weather creates incredible floods quickly. Stay safe hiking in the Hana forests.

Helicopter Tours Over Hana

Sightsee the Hana highway and the entire north and eastern coastline of the island of Maui on one of our helicopter tours. You can even do a helicopter flight combined with a drive to or from Hana. The best of both worlds so itʻs our most popular 1/2 day tour!

Road to Hana Tours From Oahu

Are you staying on another island and want to visit Maui for the day? We can help make that happen. Take our 1-day tour from Oahu below or contact us to arrange a trip from another island. We can make your island-hopping dreams come true!

Road To Hana Maui Day Tour From Oahu
This day-long guided tour offers an extraordinary view of the native beauty of Maui, encompassing approximately 57 miles of its most illustrious and... More
- 10 Hrs. From Oahu & Waikiki Hotels
- Flights, Transportation, Food, and Tour Guide provided
- Guided Road to Hana Tour
- A Round Trip Tour to Explore the Road to Hana
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Hana Waterfall Visitor Couple

An Introduction To The Road To Hana

There are several ways to experience the road to Hana. Some only go halfway to Hana before turning back. Some go to Hana and include the black sand beach on the way back. Others continue past Hana to the Pools of Oheo in Haleakala National Park and then return. The option covering the most distance heads past the Pools of Oheo and completes the “full loop” around Haleakala circling around the leeward side to the green slopes of upcountry Maui and back down to Kahului. Regardless of what route you end up picking, you’re looking at a 10 to 12 hour day.

An experience like no other.

This side of Maui is like nothing else in Hawai’i. It’s one of the last parts of “old Hawai’i” that exists. Hana is so remote that the ancient Hawaiian way of life still resides here. Taro fields cover a once rocky peninsula filled in by hand with soil centuries ago. Fruits cultivated for hundreds of years still bear incredible flavors and there are more waterfalls than can be visited in a single day! This way of life has consistently ranked visiting Hana in the top 3 things to do on Maui!

Road to Hana Fun Facts

At the northern edge of Hana Bay stands Kau’iki Hill, a cinder cone that overlooks the Hana coastline. In ancient times it served as a fortress and strategic fall-back position during tribal wars.
Kau’iki Hill has several legendary - literally. Hawaii myth names this spot as home to the demigod, Maui. It was from here that he ventured to Haleakala Crater to capture the sun and slow its journey across the sky, giving humankind the longer, warmer, more fruitful days we now have.
Queen Ka’ahumanu was born in a cave at the foot of Kau’iki Hill in Hana. She would become the first and favorite wife of Kamehameha and was his close advisor during the battles to conquer the island chain. She would go on to be a co-ruler of the kingdom who exerted great power and influence.
Queen Ka’ahumanu was born in a cave at the foot of Kau’iki Hill in Hana. She later became the first and favorite wife of Kamehameha and was his close advisor as he conquered the island chain battle-by-battle. Her status was soon elevated to co-ruler of the kingdom, exerting great power and influence.

Keanae Peninsula Taro Farm Hana

Road to Hana Cliffs and Waves from Keanae

Road to Hana fruit stands have some of the best banana bread you’ll ever try. We recommend getting several loaves from different spots to compare but our favorite is Aunty Sandy’s at Keanae Peninsula.
FRUIT STANDS LINING THE ROAD TO HANA HAVE SOME OF THE BEST BANANA BREAD YOU’LL EVER TRY. WE RECOMMEND GETTING SEVERAL LOAVES FROM DIFFERENT SPOTS AND CONDUCTING YOUR OWN TASTE TEST. OUR FAVORITE IS AUNTY SANDY’S AT KEANAE PENINSULA.

Fruit stands lining the road to Hana have some of the best banana bread youʻll ever try. We recommond getting severaal lovaves from different spots and conducting your own taste test. Our favorite is Aunty Sandy’s at Keanae Peninsula.
There are few safe ocean swimming spots along Hana’s rugged coastline but the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park, the beach at Hana Bay and Hamoa Beach just past Hana are good for experienced swimmers on calm days.
There are lots of great places to eat along the road and in Hana town but stopping there could take up a sizable chunk of your day. Service is notoriously slow in this laid back side of the island. It’s best to pack a picnic or take a tour that provides lunch.

Be sure to learn the etiquette of driving the road to Hana. With over 1 million visitors driving the road each year it’s important to know how to show respect to the residents and spread the Aloha to fellow travelers during your drive.
Captain Cook and his two ships stopped on Maui in 1778 but never came ashore. Instead the Hawaiians came out to greet him. King Kahekili gave Cook a feathered cape near Kahului Harbor. A few days later, Cook was met off the shores of Hana by the Big Island King, Kalaniopu’u and his nephew Kamehameha.

Waianapanapa Black Sand Hana Scenic

Hana was the site of several ancient battles by invaders from the Big Island. It was occupied by Big Island chiefs in the 1770’s. Sometime in the early 1780’s Hana was besieged by King Kahekili in a surprise attack. The village of Hana was usually defended from ocean invasions, but the wise warrior king sent his troops through Haleakala Crater to attack from the mountains above.
Hana was the site of several ancient battles by invaders from the Big Island. It was occupied by Big Island chiefs in the 1770’s. Sometime in the early 1780’s Hana was besieged by King Kahekili in a surprise attack. The village of Hana was prepared to combat ocean invasions, but the wise warrior king sent his troops through Haleakala Crater to attack from the mountains above.
Hana is believed to be the first place on Maui to cultivate sugar commercially. George Wilfong, an old sea captain, saw sugarcane growing wild here and started a plantation. He would go on to built the first sugarcane mill in Hana in 1849.

Hana FAQ

What is the Hana Highway?

The Hana Highway is a 52 mile stretch of road that runs along the coast of northern Maui, and is complete with iconic views of Maui’s coastline and oceans. Along the road are souvenir stands with local handmade jewelry, leis, pineapples, banana bread, and other Hawaiian delights.
Is there cell phone service on Maui and this tour?

Maui has ok cellular service throughout the majority of the island where visitors will spend most of their vacation time. Sprint and AT&T have decent coverage, and Verizon has an extensive cellular network. This tour is different as takes the Road to Hana has very little coverage from start to finish. It is a remote area so be prepared for zero coverage for most of the day while actively riding down the highway.
Do you offer tours from nearby Hawaiian islands?

These tour can be experienced by those visiting from the islands of Oahu, Hawaii or Kauai. Check our inter-island offerings to learn more and book your tour, selecting the island you are coming from to get the best price.
Do any of your vehicles have washrooms on-board?

None of the vehicles that travel the road to Hana are large enough to have a washroom inside. There are many stops along the way that have questionable cleanliness. The guides will make sure to find you all the clean bathroom stops at the right times when you need them. They even have extra toilet paper and cleaning supplies too!
Do Shared Hana Group Tours Pickup In Paia or Upcountry Maui?

Group tours do not pick up in Paia or Upcountry Maui unless in very rare cases (large group size, availability, custom). Private tours will provide pickup throughout the island of Maui. Circle island-style tours can not pick up or return to those locations.

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