ROAD TO HANA TOURS
The Best Road to Hana Rainforest and Waterfall Tours In Hawaii
THE BEST ROAD TO HANA TOURS
One of the top things to do in Maui is to drive 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 than 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.
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.
ROAD TO HANA PRIVATE FOODIE TOUR
9 Hrs. Daily From Oahu Resorts & Pier
Visit Water Fall Pools & Black Sand Beach
$1,424
ROAD TO HANA AIR AND SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Enjoy a flight to Hana to begin your sightseeing tour of the area…
6 Hrs. Sightseeing Tour From Hana
6 Hrs. Sightseeing Tour From Hana
$450
SKIP THE HANA HIGHWAY TOUR
Take in the best of the Hana area at a more relaxing pace with…
8 Hrs. Hana Tour From Kahului
20-Minute Flight To/From Hana
$520
HALFWAY TO HANA COMBO ADVENTURE
Enjoy a full day of adventure with a private Hana tour guide….
8-Hour Tour – South & West Hotel Pickup Option
Kayak, Swim, Helicopter, or Zipline
$1,249
MORNING HELICOPTER RIDE AND PRIVATE HANA TOUR
Take the ultimate tour with a helicopter ride in the morning…
8-Hour Private Hana Tour
45-50 Minute Helicopter Ride
$1,900
MAUI PRIVATE TOURS
See more of Maui with a private tour guide in a beautiful,…
10 Hrs. Custom Tour From Maui Hotels
Transportation, Guided Tour, Food, And Drinks
$520
LUXURY CIRCLE ISLAND HANA ADVENTURE
Take a road to Hana tour in comfortable, stylish luxury. Receive…
11 Hrs. From Maui Hotels & Pier
lunchLight Breakfast & Lunch, Cold Soft Drinks
$300
SMALL GROUP ROAD TO HANA TOUR
Take a road to Hana tour and explore the island of Maui in style….
11 Hrs. From Maui Hotels
Transportation, Food, Drink, and Endless Epic Views
$275
HANA AND BEYOND SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Journey Down The Road To Hana And Beyond With A Local Hana…
9 Hrs. From Maui Hotels
Transportation, Food and Tour Guide provided
$210
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.
MAUI WATERFALL AND RAINFOREST HIKE
This is our most popular hike in an amazingly unique valley….
3-5 Hrs. Waterfall Hike From Kahului
Includes Lunch, Snacks, and Guide
$159
KAYAK, SNORKEL, WATERFALLS HIKE COMBO
Do all the best things on Maui in one tour. A short hike, a…
7.5 Hrs. Kayak & Hike Tour from Makena Landing Park
Food, Drinks, Guide and Equipment Included
$249
PRIVATE ROAD TO HANA HIKING TOUR
Take a walk on Maui’s wild side! See dazzling waterfalls from…
5-7 hours, depending on your pickup location
See Maui’s wild side
$2,049
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!
HALFWAY TO HANA COMBO ADVENTURE
Enjoy a full day of adventure with a private Hana tour guide….
8-Hour Tour – South & West Hotel Pickup Option
Kayak, Swim, Helicopter, or Zipline
$1,249
MORNING HELICOPTER RIDE AND PRIVATE HANA TOUR
Take the ultimate tour with a helicopter ride in the morning…
8-Hour Private Hana Tour
45-50 Minute Helicopter Ride
$1,900
MOUNTAIN AND WATERFALLS HELICOPTER RIDE
This breathtaking helicopter tour takes you up and over the…
45-75 Min. Doors-On From Kahului Heliport
Soar Over The Road To Hana & Haleakala
$337
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!
CIRCLE ISLAND MAUI HELICOPTER TOUR
Want to see the best of both East and West Maui? This unique…
60 Min. Doors-On From Kahului Heliport
See All Of The island Of Maui
$1,249
Road To Hana Tour Reviews
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This was a great tour! We loved seeing and swimming in the waterfalls and learning the company's plans to restore the land to its natural habitat. Nic was... read more
Brenda Cannon
November 9, 2023 -
It was enjoyable, but not like it was when we did this 10 years ago. Not being able to go up under the cave was disappointing. We also missed... read more
Jane Jones
November 9, 2023 -
The tour we purchased was the Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona along with the Island Circle tour. We started off getting on a 15 passenger van and not a big... read more
Carleen Merchant
November 9, 2023 -
Tuitui helped us to book the Luau dinner at Royal Kona on 11/3/23 with 2 hours notice. The whole experience was very smooth with her coordination and timely responses. We... read more
madhavi chandrashekar
November 8, 2023 -
My wife and I had the most phenomenal time on the movie tour! Our tour guide was AMAZING! I really wish I had got her name so I could call... read more
A.J. Pentecost
November 8, 2023 -
Great place for any/all exploration ideas, if you don't know what there is to do, or what is even available (depending on time of year you visit).
Kenneth Lundberg
November 6, 2023 -
Our tour of Pearl Harbour was surreal! Our tour guide Handsome was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the island, my wife and I learnt so much! 100% recommend using... read more
Shawn Tokar
November 4, 2023 -
Driver was not able to pick up guests at pick up area. We were waiting from 06.45 h - 8.05 h for a 7.00 h pick up. Instead of... read more
Matthias Rueter
November 4, 2023 -
We had a fantastic time with Connor & Katie. They really know their stuff about Zip Lines, and very sweet people too. The booking of this event was super easy... read more
Gail Carlson
November 4, 2023 -
Fabulous day trip with EXCELLENT guide/driver Nani. Stopped at views, food, beaches, waterfalls that we would have never found on our own. The drive has relentless turns and single lane... read more
Curt “WI Biker” Reif
November 4, 2023
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.
Kau’iki Hill: Ancient Coastal Fortress
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: Mythical Demigod’s Home
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: Influential Co-Ruler.
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.
Tasty Hana Banana Bread
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.
Hana’s Safe Ocean Swimming Spots
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.
Laid-Back Dining In Hana
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.
Road To Hana Driving Etiquette
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’s Hawaiian Encounter
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.
Ancient Battles In Hana
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’s Pioneering Sugar Plantation
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.
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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