An Incredible Road To Hana Experience
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!
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$275 USD
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All ages
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10-hour
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Maui, Hawaii
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$275 USD
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All ages
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10-hour
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Maui, Hawaii
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
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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.
We go through small towns of Mauiʻs North Shore and beaches that are paradise for surfers of all ages making a stop for a breakfast you can purchase on your own. 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 island's 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 at great places for lunch that your guide will recommend. Lunch is purchased on your own. We will take some time before and after lunch to explore the area around the historic town of Hana.
We will return back down the Hana Highway for a second dose of incredible views at various overlooks, spend some time at a waterfall pool where you can swim, and even stop to check out some turtles (not always there).
The tour guide will return you to your hotel or condo in South or West Maui in time for a late dinner.
Itinerary
8:05 AM - 8:30 AM - Your tour begins at pickup from your hotel, condo or pier.
8:40 AM - Drive through the beach town of Paia and see the surfers at Hookipa.
9:00 AM - A light breakfast with beautiful views of the West Maui Mountains
10:00 AM - Begin the winding part of the Hana Highway.
10:30 AM - Tropical Rainforest - Experience America's longest highway through a rainforest as you drive through the Hāna Highway.
11:00 AM - Ke'anae - This peninsula of land jets out into the Pacific Ocean bravely enduring the crashing of the waves.
11:30 AM - Wailua Valley - The Wailua Valley can be seen from this cliffside as you pass by Ke'anae.
12:00 PM - Beautiful Maui Waterfalls - The most beautiful waterfalls are found on this road to Hāna.
12:40 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.
1:10 PM - Hana Farms Stop - Enjoy a lunch that you can purchase on your own. Your guide will choose from a variety of locations for you to enjoy
2:00 PM - Wai'ānapanapa State Park - Highlights a black sand beach, blowhole, caves, and a ton more!
3:10 PM - Puʻu Kaʻa State Park - Swimming location under a waterfall with multiple scenic small waterfalls.
4:30 PM - North Shore Beaches - Stop to check out some wild Hawaiian green sea turtles resting on the local beaches (when available).
5:30 PM - Your guide returns you to your hotel or condo in West or South Maui in time for dinner.
*Please be advised that the scheduled pick-up time from cruise ships on the shared Hana tours is 8:30 AM.
Price & Pickup
10-Hour Road To Hana Tour From Maui Resorts
AdultsAges 13 yrs+ | $275.00 |
SeniorsAges 60 yrs+ | $265.00 |
ChildrenAges 0-12 yrs | $255.00 |
10-Hour Road To Hana Tour From Kahului & Pier
AdultsAges 13 yrs+ | $275.00 |
SeniorsAges 60 yrs+ | $265.00 |
ChildrenAges 0-12 yrs | $255.00 |
We pick up and return to guests at all hotels, resorts, and condos in South, West & Central Maui.
Please be advised that the scheduled pick-up time from cruise ships on the shared Hana tours is 8:30 AM. Pickup and return near the pier in Kahului and is included in the price.
Shared Hana tours are exclusively available on Sundays for Pride of America passengers. For those wishing to explore Hana on a Monday, we recommend booking a private Hana tour.
If you are staying in Waikiki - Please book this tour for transportation and flights from Oahu.
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. Including a stop for banana bread at Aunty Sandyʻs.
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.
Breakfast - Cafe Options
Acai Bowl
16-ounce bowl with your choice of 2 toppings - Strawberry, blueberry, papaya, peanut butter, almond butter, coconut flake.
Breakfast Croissant
Ham, cheese, scrambled eggs
Breakfast Burrito
tortilla, eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, tomato, sweet potatoes
(add bacon if you would like)
Avocado Toast
2 white toast, fresh avocado, topped with sprouts, cucumbers and olive oil
Feta Avocado Toast
2 multigrain toast, fresh avocado, feta cheese, topped with sprouts, cucumbers and olive oil
Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
plain or everything bagel
Veggie Bagel
cream cheese, fresh tomato, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts, capers,
Smoked Salmon Bagel
cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, cucumbers, red onions, capers
Coffee
espresso - americano - cappuccino - latte single shot - latee double shot
chai latte - matcha latte - mocha latte - iced latte - iced americano
* milk options - almond, mac nut, oat
Drinks
lilikoi lemonade - hibiscus mint lemonade - jarritos - other assorted drinks
Lunch - Farm Fresh Wood-Fired Pizza
Wild Tomato Margherita
Red sauce, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Basil
Roasted Veggie
Red Sause, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bell Peppers
Hamoa
Herbed White Sauce, Mozzarella, Local Hana Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Parmesan, Fresh Rosemary, Topped with Fresh Chives
Paniolo
Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Local Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions, Topped with Mild Jalapeno Crema
**** Gluten-Free Crust Available on Request****
Harvest Salad
Hana Farms grown greens with Kale, lettuce, and foodforest greens. Seasonal Veggies- avocado, radish, tomato, cucumbers, purple sweet potato, and lotus root. Topped with edible flowers and a choice of house-made dressing
Farm Fresh Fruit Soda
Ginger - Lilikoi - Hibiscus - Seasonal
Cancellation
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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