Our travel agent had arranged this tour for us. It was fabulous! Delphine met us at the cruise port in Lahaina, Maui to take us on a trip where we had requested to go half way to Hana. She is so personable, professional and informative and really knows Maui.
Private Maui Guided Tour of Road to Hana
A Full-Day Adventure
Breathtaking Views
A Road Day-Trip of a Lifetime on Maui, Hawaii
As the name suggests, this is not your typical Road to Hana tour. Unique Road to Hana takes you on a full-day adventure all the way around East Maui for an unforgettable trip. We usually head to the backside and go counter-clockwise to avoid the bulk of the crowds, but it’s up to you (and the weather)! We stop at all the highlights along the way and help you make the best of your Maui rainforest tour.
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
- $1045 for 1-2pax
- $195 for each additional passenger
Departure time
8 am
Meeting point
- We’ll pick you up from your hotel, cruise ship harbor, airport, or meet you at a park & ride.
- Ask for details/select your pick-up option in the booking form.
- Pick-up fee applies for West side locations.
Availability
Every day, year-round
Duration
10 hours
Group size
1-6 people
Included
- Entrance fees to Wai’anapanapa State Park (Black Sand Beach)
- Water, juices & soda, snacks,
- Rain ponchos/umbrellas
- Hiking poles
- Binoculars
- First aid kit
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Eco-friendly insect repellent
Not included
Lunch: we usually go to your choice of one of the delicious food trucks in Hana!
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Beach towels
- Change of dry clothes
- Light jacket or long sleeve shirt
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Cash for souvenirs/food
- Medication
- Phone/camera
Physical Requirements
While this tour can be customized to fit your physical abilities and can be very mellow, guests still must be able to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted. Please contact us for details.
Note
Going all the way around East Maui depends on weather and road conditions, and cannot be guaranteed. No refund will be offered if the “backside” road is closed to traffic, however the tour will still be a full 10 hours of fun!
Highlights
Walk through lush rainforest or windswept drylands
Cool off in pristine waterfalls and refreshing swimming holes
Sample the delicious local food trucks and taste fresh banana bread, coconut ice cream, & fresh tropical fruit
Admire the rugged lava coastline and explore lava caves
Visit the famous Black Sand Beach at Wai'anapanapa
Learn about the environment, history, geology, and legends of the Hawaiian islands
Say hello to our resident “honu” (turtles) on Ho’okipa Beach
What You'll Do
Depending on what you like to do, as well as the weather and road conditions, your guide will take you either clockwise or counterclockwise around East Maui. Either way, have your camera ready and be prepared to be wowed by the views!
We’ll have opportunities to walk through Maui’s beautiful rainforest or drylands, cool off with a swim at a waterfall, sample some of the delicious local cuisine, see some of the island’s spectacular coastline views, go through lava caves, and maybe even check out our resident sea turtles!
We won’t be able to see and do everything in one day, but we are always happy to customize your tour so it makes sense and you can see as much as possible in one day.
Please Note: We do not trespass nor visit spots that are kapu or notoriously dangerous, and where visitors are not welcome by the local community (yes, sadly that includes Kaihalulu, aka Red Sand Beach).
Note that the “backroad” is frequently undergoing construction and is closed to traffic. If we are not able to go all the way around, rest assured you’ll still have an amazing day with plenty of time to have fun!
See What Our Previous Guests Say
One of the best van tours that I’ve ever been on. The operator, Delphine, was engaging, informative and entertaining. In addition, a wide range of snacks was available as well as water. A great lunch was served. Could not ask for more. Good attention to detail.
Wendy has experience as a park ranger and as a driver on the road to Hana, so we were in very good hands both on the road and in the field. Our group got along great and by the end of the day, we were exchanging emails and photographs. The van was comfortable. Wendy was a courteous driver in regards to bathroom breaks, roadside photo ops, and climate control. Lunch was yummy with healthy options.
