Small Group Road to Hāna Tour 6 to 8 passengers

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10 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile Ticket

Overview

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, Famous HOT made-to-order lunch, snacks and beverages (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

Description

Pass By: Kahului, Kahului, Hawaii

We arrive in Kahului after picking you up from your accommodations/meeting location. Located in the valley between the Kahalawai (the West Maui mountains) and Haleakala, Kahului is the most populated city on Maui and the commercial and financial hub. It is also the starting point for our tour.

Pass By: Paia, Paia, Hawaii

Drive through the eclectic town of Paia an old plantation era town

Stop At: Hookipa Park, 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. Stop for photos on the overlook.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Huelo, Huelo, 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.
We stop to see the "painted forest" of beautiful rainbow eucalyptus trees.

Duration: 15 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

Stop At: Ke‘anae Peninsula, Ke‘Anae Peninsula, Hawaii 96708, USA

Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand
Is a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread that was featured on Gordon Ramsay’s uncharted show “road to Hana” episode.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Hawaii

An idyllic area with two small scenic waterfalls and pools. Swimming opportunity.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Hanawi Falls, Hana Hwy 360, Hana, Hawaii 96713

Hanawi Falls cascades 200 feet into a freshwater pool next to the Hanawi Falls Bridge completed in 1926.

Stop At: Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Hawaii

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, Hawaii 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, Hawaii

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, Hana, Hawaii

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, Hawaii 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, Hawaii 96713

Visit Charles A. Lindbergh’s grave. The famed a Cool Hawaii 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

Stop At: Kipahulu, Kipahulu, Hawaii

Kipahulu is a photographers paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views. We will make photo opportunities stops.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: St. Joseph Church, 33622 Piilani Highway, between mile markers 33 and 34 on Pi'ilani Hwy, Kaupo, Hawaii 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.

Stop At: Kaupo, Kaupo, 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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kula, Kula, 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. This will be a bathroom stop and to take in the views.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Makawao, 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, Hawaii

Finally we have come full circle around Haleakala on our Road to Hana Tour. After an epic day, we now we return you to your hotel/condo or meeting location.

Pass By: Maui, Maui, Hawaii

**Please note that all stops are weather, safety, timing, and unexpected closure permitting.

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 10 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 07:00 AM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Lunch is a hot, made-to-order Hawaiian BBQ "plate lunch". Multiple plates to choose from, 48 hrs notice required for vegetarian options.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • No alcohol allowed onboard, no drinking alcohol during tour.
  • No luggage of large bags. All bags must fit under seat.
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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).

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-17824P3

Reviews

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787 reviews

Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 787 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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