Hana Tour in 7-Passenger SUV: Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls

Seven hours on the Hana road with a driver who was born there: black sand, lava caves, waterfalls and the town itself

A private tour of Hana on Maui's east coast in a 7-passenger SUV with a local guide born and raised in the town, covering Waiʻanapanapa State Park's black sand beach and lava caves, Hana Town, coastal waterfalls and Hoʻokipa Beach. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes private transportation, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and hotel pickup. Lunch is on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hoʻokipa Beach Park30m
2. Kaumahina State Wayside Park20m
3. Hana2h
4. Waiʻanapanapa State Park2m · entry included

Private luxury Hana tour highlights

• Visit famous Hoʻokipa Surfing Beach
• Stop at Kaumahina State Wayside Park
• Try Aunty Sandy’s banana bread
• Lunch and explore Hana Town
• Walk Waiʻanapanapa Black Sand Beach trail
• Pass by Hana white sand beach
• Stop at small waterfall and stream

The experience

You're picked up from your Maui hotel and driven toward the windward coast in an air-conditioned SUV. The road to Hana is famous for its curves, over 600 of them, and the stops matter more than the drive itself. Your guide, Kai, was born in Hana, raised there, and still lives there. His family makes up 80 percent of the town. That changes what you hear at each stop. You start at Hoʻokipa Beach Park, where world-class surfers compete and the view opens across west Maui and Haleakala's slopes. A lookout at Kaumahina State Wayside Park breaks up the road, and Aunty Sandy's banana bread stand comes next: a real local stop on the way in.

Hana Town itself is small and historic. You'll have time to walk around, grab lunch at a local spot, and see the Hana Resort and town center. The standout is Waiʻanapanapa State Park, where the black sand beach sits below lava cliffs. A short trail takes you past lava caves and blowholes with views of the ocean and east Maui mountains. You also stop at a white sand beach for swimming and a small waterfall with a stream where you can cool off if the weather holds. The whole day is paced so you reach the scenic spots before the crowds. That's what a private tour buys you on this road.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned 7-passenger SUV.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all park entrance fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup and return.
• a local guide with over 30 years of experience on the Hana road.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Private Hana Tours

Is this one for you?You're picked up from your hotel, so you don't need a rental car or a ride to a meeting point: that settles the logistics if you're staying in central Maui or don't want to drive the winding road yourself. The small group size means you move at your own pace and see each stop before the tour buses arrive.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Waiʻanapanapa Black Sand Beach actually like when you get there?

Waiʻanapanapa is a state park with a black sand beach formed from lava, backed by lava cliffs. The site includes lava caves and blowholes, and a short trail walk runs along the ocean with views of the east Maui mountains. It's the highlighted stop on the tour.

How does the private SUV make a difference on the Hana road?

A 7-passenger SUV holds your group only, so you're not waiting for other tourists at each stop and you're not sharing the guide's attention. The air conditioning and private pickup from your hotel mean you start and end on your schedule, not a tour operator's.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?

Private transportation, bottled water, all entrance fees and taxes are included. Lunch in Hana Town is on your own. You'll have time to eat at a local restaurant or grab something to go.

How long does the tour actually take, and what's the pace like?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total. You're stopping at five to six named spots plus the lookout and banana bread stand, so it's a mix of short walks, scenic viewing and time in town rather than one long drive.

Why does it matter that your guide was born and raised in Hana?

Kai has driven the Hana road his whole life and grew up hearing the stories and history of the town itself. That's different from a guide who learned the route from a script. He knows which details matter and why locals still live there.