Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Departure Point: Start the tour in Kahului (near airport) Dates: See AvailabilityAttractions and Activities: Kahului Harbor Pier (At your own expense) Enjoy a ton of fascinating and fun stories to tell you on the way about the legends of Hana and the history of Hawaii 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Paia Town Public Parking (Free entry) Paia town is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops, and other tourist-oriented businesses. We recommend filling up your gas here prior to tackling the Road To Hana. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ho'okipa Beach Park (Free entry) Ho'okipa Beach is a world-renowned windsurfing destination. It's a beautiful white sand beach and is perfect for watching sunsets at.= 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Twin Falls Maui (Free entry) Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. It's the best way to kick off your Road to Hana adventure in style! 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Waikamoi Ridge Trail (Free entry) Waikamoi Ridge Trail is an often unnoticed attraction along the Road to Hana. It's located just past mile marker 9 between Twin Falls and the Garden of Eden Arboretum before Ke'anae. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Garden of Eden Arboretum (At your own expense) Lush botanical gardens set on 26 acres, with trails, picnic spots, waterfalls & coastal views. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Puohokamoa Falls (Free entry) Puohokomoa Falls is known as one of the most accessible waterfalls on the Hana highway. It's a two hundred feet cascading waterfall and is located between mile markers 10 and 11 on the Hana Highway. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Kaumahina State Wayside Park (Free entry) Kaumahina State Wayside is a scenic area rest area where you can picnic where you can see the Maui coastline. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Honomanu (Free entry) Honomanu Bay is a picturesque bay located between mile markers 13 and 14 along the Hana highway. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Nua‘ailua Bay Lookout (At your own expense) Pull over to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua'ailua Bay. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ke'anae Arboretum (Free entry) Perhaps you've heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana. If you're looking to see these colorful trees up close, here's the spot! The Ke'anae Arboretum is free and open to the public. You can also visit this stop on the way back if there's time. We'll mention it again on the return trip. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ke‘anae Point (Free entry) A nice place to stop by for their famous Banana Bread and beautiful ocean views.6 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Aunty Sandyʻs Banana Bread (Free entry) As you're leaving the Ke'anae Peninsula, you'll spot Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread on the left side of the road. Aunty Sandy's serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily. We highly recommend you stop for a bite. Plus, at this point, you're probably starting to feel a bit hungry, and we still have a ways to go before we make it to the next major food stop. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Keanae Lookout (Free entry) Now, pull over for an amazing overlook of the Ke'anae Peninsula that we drove down. You will see a large shoulder on the left that you can pull in for a great bird's-eye view of the peninsula. Notice the many taro patches that dot the landscape. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Halfway to Hana (Free entry) The halfway point along your journey to Hana! A nice place to stop and get some fruits from some local fruit stands. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Wailua Valley State Wayside (At your own expense) Wailua Valley State Wayside offers a view of Ke‘anae Valley and Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala's rim, and of Wailua Village. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Upper Waikani Falls (Free entry) Also known as "Three Bears Falls", Waikani Falls is a very popular and picturesque waterfall along the Road to Hana. It is easily spotted and is a definite must visit when driving this awesome road. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Wailua Falls (Free entry) Located just past mile marker #45 on Honolewa Stream, we highly recommend a stop at Wailua Falls, known as Maui's 'most photographed waterfall'. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside (Free entry) Pua'a Ka'a State park consists of 5 acres of rainforest with waterfalls and pools 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Upper Waikani Falls (Free entry) Also known as "Three Bears Falls", Waikani Falls is a very popular and picturesque waterfall along the Road to Hana. It is easily spotted and is a definite must visit when driving this awesome road. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Makapipi Falls (Free entry) After mile marker 25, you will find Makapipi Falls, one of the most interesting falls on the Hana Highway. The Makapipi Stream flows within the lava streambed into a pristine blue pool. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Nahiku Viewpoint (Free entry) Nahiku viewpoint boasts a great coastline view with waves crashing against the shore. This is a fine picnic spot and a good place to stretch your legs. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Nahiku Marketplace (Free entry) Just six miles before Hāna Town, (near mile marker 29), you'll find the Nahiku Marketplace, located here is some awesome places to stop and grab a bite to eat. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Kahanu Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden (Free entry) Kahanu Garden is a beautiful botanical garden along the Hana Highway. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Hana Lava Tubes (At your own expense) A fun, family-friendly adventure through a fascinating cave created by molten lava approximately 960 years ago. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Waiʻānapanapa State Park (At your own expense) Also known for the state park with Black Sand Beach, this place is a definite must-visit while tackling the Road to Hana. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Hāna Bay (Free entry) Located within Hana Bay is Hana Beach Park, which has a long black-sand beach and a grassy area with picnic tables. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Kaihalulu Beach (Free entry) Red Sand Beach is a dramatic and beautiful hidden cove unlike any other. It is one of the most picturesque beaches on this entire drive. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Hasegawa's General Store (Free entry) A nice place to stock up on food/snacks/drinks before heading back to Paia. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Koki Beach Park (Free entry) Koki Beach on Maui is located south of the small village of Hana. The dark reddish sand of the beach comes from the large red cinder hill, named Ka Iwi o Pele. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Hamoa Beach (Free entry) Hamoa Beach is located near the little town on Hana on the east side of Maui. Hamoa Beach is consistently named as one of the top beaches on Maui. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Wailua Falls (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) As you continue driving towards Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park), look out for Wailua Falls along the road. Up to this point you have already seen a ton of waterfalls. But this one is the largest of them all at 80 feet tall. The best view is from the right of the bridge. No need to stop here; there's no parking. Just peek out your window, but be mindful of other drivers on the road as you keep an eye out.
Attractions and Activities: Pipiwai Trail (At your own expense) See a majestic banyan tree, stroll through a bamboo forest and arrive at a 400 ft waterfall. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: ‘Ohe‘O Gulch (At your own expense) Ohe'o Gulch is one of the most popular stops along the Hana Highway. It is also known as "Seven Sacred Pools" and is a must-visit along this windy drive. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Waioka Pond (Venus Pool) (Free entry) Waioka Pond, also commonly called the Venus Pool, is a beautiful swimming hole with the added bonus of having various rock ledges that are perfect for cliff jumping. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Paia (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your tour will end in Pa'ia Town, close to where we began. At this point, it's probably late in the evening and you're looking for some grub. We recommend you have dinner in Pa'ia, especially if you have to make the 45-minute drive back to West Maui. Check out the tour highlights for recommendations!
Guests leave on their own: PaiaEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Hawaii 96779, USA Tour ends in Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park (past Hana). The tour then guides you back to Paia Town (near the airport) with more stories the same way you came.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.