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Maui Road to Hana: Full-Circle Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch

Maui Road to Hana: Full-Circle Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch

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Travel the Road to Hana on this full-day tour on Maui. With just a small group in a van, the group is able to navigate the 620 curves and 50 bridges along the 52-mile (84-kilometer) road. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere with your tour group, personalized attention from your guide, and plenty of time to ask questions about the history, flora, and fauna around the road.

Languages: English
📍Wailea, Wailea-Makena, HI 96753, USA
🏢Operated by Aloha Eco Adventures

Highlights

  • ✓Lunch and snacks included
  • ✓A small group makes for an intimate atmosphere
  • ✓Driver and guide provides in-depth commentary on the history of the road
  • ✓Plenty of personalized attention and chances to ask questions

What you'll see & do

  • ✓Historic Paia town serves as the perfect gateway to your Road to Hana adventure and represents a true Maui vacation highlight that's become a must do on Maui experience. This charming former sugar plantation town, with its colorful storefronts and bohemian surf culture, offers authentic Hawaiian small-town charm where you can browse unique boutiques, sample fresh local cuisine, and experience genuine aloha spirit. As the windsurfing capital of the world and traditional starting point for Road to Hana tours, Paia provides visitors with an authentic taste of Maui's laid-back lifestyle before embarking on the spectacular adventure along Maui's most legendary coastal drive.
  • ✓Ho'okipa Beach Park, meaning "hospitality" in Hawaiian, is one of the most spectacular stops on your Road to Hana adventure, renowned worldwide as the birthplace of modern windsurfing where professional athletes perform incredible aerial maneuvers in consistent trade winds. Located just east of historic Paia town, this stunning crescent beach offers dramatic coastal views and is famous as one of Maui's most reliable locations to observe Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) basking peacefully on the warm golden sand. The combination of world-class windsurfing action, magnificent turtle viewing opportunities, and breathtaking natural beauty makes Ho'okipa Beach Park an essential highlight of any Road to Hana tour, perfectly embodying the natural wonder and adventure spirit that makes this legendary Road to Hana journey so unforgettable.
  • ✓Along your Road to Hana journey, you'll witness spectacular waterfall walls , creating breathtaking natural displays that showcase Maui's incredible rainfall and tropical beauty. These stunning roadside waterfall features become especially magnificent after heavy rains, when multiple streams transform rock walls into flowing curtains of water that demonstrate the raw power and beauty of Maui's rainforest environment. These impressive waterfall walls along the Road to Hana offer incredible photo opportunities and remind visitors why this legendary coastal drive is considered one of the world's most scenic waterfall adventures.
  • ✓One of the most breathtaking Maui vacation highlights along your Road to Hana adventure is the stunning Rainbow Eucalyptus forest, where nature creates its own masterpiece through trees with extraordinary multicolored bark that naturally peels to reveal vibrant layers of green, orange, red, purple, and yellow. Located near mile marker 7, this spectacular "Painted Forest" is a must do on Maui photo opportunity that you'll experience right from your vehicle window as we cruise along the Hana Highway, offering incredible roadside views of these Southeast Asian trees that have thrived in Maui's tropical rainforest climate. This magical Road to Hana highlight perfectly captures the natural artistry and wonder that makes this legendary coastal drive one of the world's most scenic adventures.
  • ✓Along your Road to Hana journey near mile marker 6.7, you'll witness the spectacular Na'ili'ili-Haele Bamboo forest, where towering bamboo stalks create a dramatic natural cathedral effect showcasing Maui's incredible tropical vegetation. This stunning bamboo forest displays incredibly dense bamboo growth reaching skyward to form an otherworldly green tunnel, demonstrating how perfectly these plants have adapted to Maui's tropical rainforest climate. As you pass this magnificent bamboo forest along the Road to Hana, you'll experience one of nature's most impressive displays of how constant moisture and rich volcanic soil create perfect conditions for these remarkable bamboo groves to flourish.
  • ✓The dramatic Keanae Peninsula represents a true Maui vacation highlight and must experience on Maui, where a spectacular half-mile finger of ancient lava extends into the Pacific Ocean, creating one of the most scenic and culturally significant stops along your Road to Hana journey. This authentic Hawaiian village showcases traditional taro fields still cultivated by local families, offering visitors a rare glimpse into genuine Hawaiian rural island life that has remained unchanged for generations. As you explore the peninsula, you'll discover the historic Lanakila Ihiihi O Iehova O na Kaua Congregational Church built in 1860, surrounded by dramatic black lava rock formations and flourishing taro fields that demonstrate the deep connection between Hawaiian culture and the land, making this Road to Hana stop an essential cultural and scenic experience that captures the true spirit of old Hawaii. You will also get the chance to purchase Aunty Sandy's famous banana bread!
  • ✓As your Road to Hana adventure unfolds, you'll pass two stunning waterfalls that showcase Maui's natural beauty. First, witness the picturesque Waikane Falls (also known as Three Bears Falls) visible right from the Hana Highway between mile markers 19 and 20. Further along your journey, you'll encounter the impressive Pua'a Ka'a Falls located at mile marker 22.5 within the lush Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park. This ultra-green park features a pair of falls cascading into pools, creating a tropical paradise that epitomizes the Road to Hana experience. Both waterfall locations offer guests perfect glimpses of Maui's cascading waters and dense rainforest landscape, making them some of the most photographed spots along this iconic scenic drive. Swim at your own discretion
  • ✓Experience the dramatic beauty of Waianapanapa State Park, home to Maui's only black sand beach, where your Road to Hana journey reaches its most spectacular highlight. This pristine ocean paradise features jet-black volcanic sands contrasting brilliantly against deep blue Pacific waters, creating an otherworldly landscape formed by ancient lava flows meeting the sea. During your stop at this iconic black sand beach, explore the park's 120 tropical acres including sea arches, blowholes, fascinating ocean side lava tubes, and the historic Kings Coastal Trail that winds along dramatic volcanic cliffs. Park entry admission is included in your Road to Hana tour, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this unique Hawaiian treasure without any additional costs. Swim at your own discretion
  • ✓Indulge in an authentic Hawaiian meal from Hana Farms, featuring BBQ Beef, Hana Farms Kalua Pork, Lemongrass Ginger Chicken, Jackfruit Chili or Salad Combo Plate.
  • ✓Your Road to Hana journey culminates in the enchanting Historical Hana Town, a sleepy village that preserves the authentic spirit of "Old Hawaii" after your scenic 52-mile drive through tropical paradise. This isolated enclave retains its ancient Hawaiian culture and rural character, where you'll discover the legendary Ka'uiki Hill - a cornerstone in Hawaiian history where ancient royalty once ruled and epic battles shaped the islands' destiny. Explore this charming historical Hana town that was once the favored retreat of Hawaiian Ali'i (royalty) and remains an untouched window into traditional island life, making it the perfect cultural finale to your Road to Hana adventure.

What's included

  • ✓Snacks
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Road to Hana Tour
  • ✓Beverages
  • ✓Admission fees
  • ✓Parking fees
  • ✓Lunch

What's not included

  • ✓Gratuities recommended 15-20%
  • ✓Purchase coffee, food, and or banana bread at the local farmstand.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

To ensure prompt pickup please specify the specific pickup Hotel/Condo or Location and insure you book on the proper side of the island (West, South, or Central)!

To ensure prompt pickup please specify the specific pickup Hotel or Location/Condo. If you do not select the correct side of the island (West, South, or Central) you are subject to cancellation or meeting at our central pickup location.

IMPORTANT: Please acknowledge the following: You MUST select a hotel that is located on the correct side of the island West Side (Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua) South Side (Wailea, Kihei, Makena), or Central Side (Kahului) of the Island. If you select a hotel from the incorrect side of the island, your booking is subject to cancellation (if we cannot accommodate a pickup from your hotel's location). To book a pickup from the correct side of the island, please go back to the previous page and select the availability with the correct location. Additional Information for Cruise Guests: If arriving on Pride of America please book your reservation for Monday (day 2 of your time on Maui). Pickup is at 6:45 am and return is by 4:30 PM or earlier. You will be back in plenty of time before the ship departs at 6pm. The ship does not arrive early enough to book for Sunday.

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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