The Road to Hana private tour 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 (kapuna). Hana truly is a world unto itself. Discover its stories and ancient legends while experiencing the authentic hospitality of Hana with our cultural experts. Visitors can have the rare opportunity to mix with the people 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 the scenic and cultural sides of the famous Hana Highway.
Hotel/Condo pickup and drop off
Travel in a vehicle to match your group size.
Waianapanapa State Park – Black Sand Beach
Keanae Peninsula
Rainbow Trees In A Tropical Rainforest
Lots Of Beautiful Maui Waterfalls
Stunning Wailua Overlook
Visit Hana Town & Bay
Stop For Flowers And Fruit In Hana
Visit Historic Sites and Buildings
Stops Near Kaupo & Across The Backside (Jeep & Expedition vehicles only)
Waterfall Pool Swim Available When Conditions Permit
Your private tour starts when you want, but itʻs best to get out with your guide early as there is a lot of ground to cover getting out to Hana and back. You can choose your route and stops outside those we have set for you based on your tour group size and type. Your day can be more adventurous, family-friendly, stress-free, relaxing, or all together. We strive to make this one of your very best days on Maui.
There are meal choice add-ons in the booking box. Your guide will pick you up at your South or West Maui hotel or condo and return you after an 11 to 11-hour day.
Stops can include but not limited to Kanio, Kaupo, Wailua Falls, Waianapanapa State Park, Keanae, Puu Kaa State Park, Hana town, and more.
You can also add on stops to your tour at various community-approved locations like Garden of Eden, Kahana Gardens, or Hana Lava Tube Cave. Let us customize a fantastic day for you.
Minivan (up to 5 guests)
| Guests | $1,399.99 |
Expedition or Similar (up to 5 guests)
| Guests | $1,599.99 |
Hana Custom Tour Van (up to 12 guests)
| Guests | $2,099.99 |
Add-On Private Tour Options
Please check the booking box for incredible Road to Hana add-ons.
Tours Starting On Oahu
Includes transportation to and from your Waikiki Hotel / Condo. Return flights to Maui and pick up directly at the airport. Please contact us about ranging this spectacular tour for your group.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – 10 to 11-hour tour
This is a sample itinerary, depending on your group and availability of stops, this schedule may change.
| 8:00 am |
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| 8:10 am | Drive across the island of Maui, through various small villages and towns. |
| 9:00 am | Enjoy a light breakfast, treats or other items on the North Shore. |
| 9:30 am | Enter the Hana rainforest on the Hana Highway with twists and turns. |
| 10:20 am | See various native and non-native vegetation you might not seen any where else in the USA |
| 11:00 am | Stop in Keanae Peninsula, an ancient man made taro and banana growing area. Enjoy some bread! |
| 11:30 am | Sightsee from your comfortable, elevated seat through large windows, waterfalls, flowers, wildlife, gulches and more |
| 12:30 pm | Enjoy lunch in the town of Hana. Choose from a variety of farms and food trucks for lunch on your own. See some of the beaches in the area. |
| 1:30 pm | Go enter a cave, walk on a black sand beach or witness a blow hole at Waianapanapa State Park. |
| 2:15 pm | Head for a fun snack of coconut ice cream in a variety of fun flavors. |
| 2:45 pm | Enjoy a swim in a waterfall pool. Jump off the cliffs if you dare. |
| 3:45 pm | Continue to see beautiful overlooks and brief stops along the road from Hana. |
| 4:50 pm | Return to the famous north shore beach and surfing areas. Spot a green Hawaiian Sea turtle on the sand. |
| 6:30 pm | Drop off at your resort or accommodations in West or South Maui |
| 7:00 am |
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| 7:10 am | Drive across the island of Maui, through various small villages and towns. |
| 8:00 am | Enjoy a light breakfast, treats or other items in upcountry Maui (on your own). |
| 9:00 am | Wrap around the rugged backside of Maui. |
| 10:20 am | Reach windswept and dusty Kaupo. Check out the general store if itʻs open. |
| 11:00 am | See beautiful Kipahulu with the Pools of Oheo Gulch and stop at picturesque Wailua Waterfall along the road. |
| 12:00 pm | See Koki Beach and other various overlooks before the town of Hana. |
| 12:30 pm | Enjoy lunch in the town of Hana. Choose from a variety of farms and food trucks for lunch on your own. See some of the beaches in the area. |
| 1:30 pm | Go enter a cave, walk on a black sand beach or witness a blow hole at Waianapanapa State Park. |
| 2:15 pm | Head for a fun snack of coconut ice cream in a variety of fun flavors. |
| 2:45 pm | Enjoy a swim in a waterfall pool. Jump off the cliffs if you dare. |
| 3:45 pm | Continue to see beautiful overlooks and brief stops along the road from Hana. |
| 6:30 pm | Drop off at your resort or accommodations in West or South Maui |
You will purchase meals on your own unless you choose a private add-on at checkout, like our foodie tour.
We will stop at a number of places throughout the day for coffee, fruit, snacks, banana bread and more. (We can even call in meals to places and pick them up to reduce waiting.)
We will stop for lunch at a place suited for your group’s desires, food trucks, a sit-down restaurant, or a picnic location. We have a few favorite spots that we love to take guests.
Garden of Eden
This garden is full of beautiful flowers and trees that are well-marked and described in some cases. It is home to a few classic views that you may recognize from some popular movies.
Hana Cave – Lava Tube
Go underground and spend time exploring the large lava tube. Armed with a flashlight, you can go right to the end, over ¼ of a mile to see various rock types and formations.
Kahanu National Botanical Garden
The garden is rich in culture and history. Not only is it home to an impressive collection of flora and fauna, it is home to one of the largest heiaus (ancient temples) in Hawaii.
8-Line Zip Course
Enjoy one of the most fun ziplines on the island of Maui. This zipline course is set in a dense rainforest, crossing a stream multiple times. A great way to spend some family fun time.
30-Minute Hang Gliding
Soar over the coast of Hana and the rainforests from a birds-eye view. Lower than helicopters or planes, and open-air so you are safely exposed and able to see everything.
Tandem Skydive
An incredible experience already, but doing it over the rainforest and beauty of Hana, Maui is something else entirely. Combine with a flight to Hana for the best timing & conditions for your jump.
Airplane Flight Lesson To Hana
Take a private training flight and experience what itʻs like to fly a plane over some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Meet your guide in Hana for an incredible sightseeing tour back down the road to Hana.
Fly Over The Highway To Hana
Meet your tour guide in Hana after a short flight from the commuter terminal at Kahului airport. See the beauty from the sky and then tour the road back to Kahului with a guide.
Hana-Style Lunch & Show
Enjoy some great Polynesian dishes while enjoying a local luau-style show and cultural demonstration on a wonderful farm full of great tropical foods.
We offer hassle-free changes if you want to go on another day if you let us know 72 hours before your tour pickup. There will be a 10% cancellation fee on any requested refunds. There are no refunds for tours canceled within 72 hours. There are no refunds for no-shows. There are no cash refunds (credit refunds only) for tours starting on Oahu and include flights. Changing your tour date for those will incur a change fee and the difference in airline flight costs.
Enjoy your day along the road to Hana the way you want it to be. Have an experience that works for your groupʻs abilities, needs, and bucket list items. From romantic moments to fun family adventures, we can make this day personalized for you. Choose to add-on stops or take the standard tour. No matter what, it will be memorable.
Tours stop at the unique Waianapanapa State Park near Hana. Itʻs a beautiful black sand beach that is famous across the world. Sea arches, a sea-side walking trail, pathways, and a blowhole are found in this oceanside park. This park even has a small lava tube cave to explore!
Around most turns, there is a spectacular scene; vines, waterfalls, cliffs, beaches, rainforest trees, and flowers spread across a background of every variety of green you can think of. Throughout your journey through the rainforest, we will make numerous stops at overlooks, waterfalls and even roadside fruit stands.
Swimming is always a wonderful treat on vacation, and taking a dip in a cold, clear waterfall pool on a hot day is at the top of most visitorʻs plans. Some of the top-ranked beaches in the USA are along this amazing road which is also ranked as one of the top 5 scenic drives in the world! Your guide can make stops at some of the best places for you to enjoy the water.
Throughout the day, we are constantly making stops to enjoy the spectacular views. Feel the spray of the ocean, the light mist of rain or the rush of the trade winds. Each stop is a new and different experience and we will show you it all. Stand above ocean cliffs deep in the Hana rainforest or at the rugged shoreline with waves crashing about. There is so much to see and explore!
You can add even more to your standard day if you have some specific spots you want to visit. Stop by the Garden of Eden to check out a wide variety of plant species from around the world, or go to Kahana gardens to see an 800-year-old heiau, one of the largest and oldest. You can even visit a half mile long lave tube cave too. Let us know, and we can arrange your day special.
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