Small Group Road to Hāna Tour 6 to 8 passengers
A Hawaiian owned and operated company that specializes in a small, personalized tour experience with only 6-8 passengers maximum in our air conditioned 14 seat buses. We provide a continental breakfast and a HOT, made-to-order lunch. And (road conditions permitting) we go "all the way around".
Enjoy a relaxing, unhurried Hawaiian-style adventure while listening to the expert narration of our fun and knowledgeable local Polynesian guides. This tour is a gorgeous, winding coastal drive with 617 curves, 54 one-lane-bridges through breathtaking valleys, beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, desert-like landscapes, and remarkable cliffs.
This will be one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life with beautiful photo opportunities, swimming at unique beaches, cooling waterfalls, and tasting the flavors of Maui.
So let us share with you the beauty of our island, the wealth of our culture, and the warmth of our Aloha.
PUC 4865-C
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Paia, Paia, Maui, Hawaii
Drive through the eclectic town of Paia an old plantation era town
Stop At: Hookipa Park, Hawaii, USA
World famous Ho`okipa Beach Park is a breath-taking white sand beach boasts perfect windsurfing conditions and windsurfers from around the globe travel here to challenge themselves against the ever-changing waves.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Huelo, Huelo, Maui, Hawaii
The historic area of Huelo as it is adorned with vistas of bamboo, remarkable cliffs, and exceptional ocean views that certainly qualify as breathtaking
Stop At: Huelo, Huelo, Maui, Hawaii
You will see the "painted forest" of beautiful rainbow eucalyptus trees.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Maui, HI
An idyllic area with two small scenic waterfalls and pools. Swimming opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ke‘anae, Ke‘Anae, HI 96708, USA
Visiting the small community of Keanae will be like stepping into the past. Located on a peninsula which is an old lava flow, it is graced by Keanae Congregational Church, built in 1860 of lava rocks and coral mortar. Don’t miss an opportunity to feast on the best banana bread in the Hawaiian islands and possibly catch a view of the honu, Hawaiian sea turtles.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Hanawi Falls, Hana Hwy 360, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Hanawi Falls cascades 200 feet into a freshwater pool next to the Hanawi Falls Bridge completed in 1926.
Pass By: Nahiku Viewpoint, 1155 Nahiku Road, Haiku, Maui, HI 96708
Driving through the Kahiku district, with its beautiful rainforest views.
Stop At: Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI
Experience Honokalani Beach, a gorgeous black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. This magnificent beach is set among lava cliffs and the sand is actually small, smooth lava pebbles. A small sea arch, sea caves, and seaside lava tubes are located right on the beach. An ancient Hawaiian footpath leads to the beach area which appears like a vivid dream, with bright green jungle foliage on three sides and cobalt blue water lapping at its feet. Spectacular! Swimming opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hana Bay, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Hana Bay (Uakea), is a beautiful black sand beach, On any given day you’ll likely see local Hana outrigger canoe clubs practicing.
Stop At: Koki Beach, Maui, HI
At Koki Beach overlook, you will see a red hill (which is actually an eroding cinder cone) known as Ka Iwi o Pele, meaning “the bones of Pele”. From this vantage point, you can also get an excellent view directly offshore of `Alau Island, a seabird sanctuary with a 150-foot summit, topped by swaying coconut palms from the small red sand beach is a great photo stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hana Highway - Road to Hana, Route 36, Maui, HI
We will stop at the tropical flowers of Maui to rest, use the bathrooms and a little shopping opportunity before getting back on the road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wailua Falls, Hana Highway just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Wailua Falls is an 80-foot cascading waterfall and plunge pool considered the most photographed beautiful waterfalls on Maui,
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: ‘Ohe‘o Gulch, ‘Ohe‘O Gulch, Hawaii 96713, USA
**CURRENTLY CLOSED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE** O`heo Gulch, also incorrectly known as “The Seven Sacred Pools”, is located in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park. In reality, there are more like twenty-four pools. A one mile long loop trail goes down to the pools and ocean, then up and around, back to the parking area.
NOTE: The National Park Service has closed access to the Pools indefinitely. Please see the NPS website.
Weather, safety, timing and unexpected closure permitting.
Stop At: Charles Lindbergh's Grave, 40990 Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI 96713
Visit Charles A. Lindbergh’s grave. The famed aviator lived his last days on this lush Hana coast. Today, he lies at rest on the serene grounds of the Palapala Ho’omau Church in lovely Kipahulu. The adjacent limestone coral church was built in 1857.
NOTE: This is an actual church which can be unavailable when a service is being conducted or the caretaker is not available.
Weather, safety, timing and unexpected closure permitting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Kipahulu, Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
Kipahulu is a photographers paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views.
Stop At: Kipahulu, Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
Photo opportunity mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: St. Joseph Church, 33622 Piilani Highway between mile markers 33 and 34 on Pi'ilani Hwy, Kaupo, Maui, HI 96713
St. Joseph Catholic Church one of Maui’s oldest churches was established in 1862 by the missionary Catholic priests served a thriving community of Native Hawaiians, ranchers, fishermen, and farmers.
Pass By: Kaupo, Kaupo, Maui, Hawaii
Driving through the Kaupo district, with its rugged coastline, and unpaved roads you will think you are in the latest Indiana Jones adventure! We will make photo opportunities stops
Pass By: Kula, Kula, Maui, Hawaii
Kula district is a quaint, rustic area on the slopes of Haleakala, that stretches across the "up-country", from 500 m to 1,100 m (1,600 ft to 3,600 ft) in elevation of the western-facing slopes of Haleakalā, from Makawao to Ulupalakua.
Kula’s most notable landmark, the brilliant white, octagonal Holy Ghost Church. A gift from the king and queen of Portugal to the island’s Portuguese plantation workers in 1894, it has been recently restored. Kula also offers the best views in Upcountry Maui, with sweeping views of Maui and the Pacific Ocean.
Pass By: Makawao, HI, USA
Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on Maui, the community is known for being the hub of the "Upcountry Maui", a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land. Makawao is an old, Paniolo town. A Paniolo is a Hawaiian Cowboy.
Pass By: Kahului, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Finally we have come full circle around Haleakala on our tour when we arrive in Kahului which is located in the valley between the West Maui mountains and the slopes of Haleakala on the South side of Maui.
Pass By: Maui, Maui, Hawaii
**Please note that all stops are weather, safety, timing, and unexpected closure permitting.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Vehicles used on the road to Hana are not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be ambulatory. No walkers, wheelchairs and/or scooters, of any kind, are permitted."
"We require any children under the age of 6 years old (5 and under) be in a size-appropriate safety seat; ie, a car seat or booster seat. NOTE: not provided, PASSENGERS TO PROVIDE"
"Anyone with heart, back problems, or other serious medical conditions cannot participate in the tour. Oxygen tanks, or generators are not permitted."
"Special needs requests (except lunch) must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date. All special needs requests are handled and accommodated on a situational basis."
"We provide a continental breakfast (locally baked pastries in tropical flavors and fresh grown Maui fruits). There are no hot beverages served but you are welcome to bring your own in a to-go cup. Special lunch requests (including vegetarian requests) require a minimum of 48 hours notice."
"Tour schedule/stops are subject to change due to weather, traffic, park closures, road closures, timing and or other various unforeseen circumstances."
"No luggage of large bags. All bags must fit under seat."
"Absolutely no alcohol or drugs onboard. No drinking alcohol or doing drugs while on tour."
"Maximum weight for passenger is 325 lbs. (147 kg)."
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"We follow all State of Hawaii and County of Maui COVID mandate requirements."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Kahului, HI, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
• Pickup is available from all hotels and most condos. **If your condo is not listed, please put in the name and/or address**.
• AirBnBs, BnBs, private residences, and locations east of Kahului may require a meeting point.
• Pick up can vary from 6:50a (the earliest) to 8:10a (the latest).
• Mahalo Tours will message you through this site to confirm pick up time and location.
• Have your cell phone on and with you so the driver can call if there is an issue.
• Please be ready for pickup on time — your driver cannot wait for longer than 10 minutes.
Ports- Kahului Harbor, 103 Ala Luina St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
- Lahaina Harbor, 37 Canal St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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