Road to Hana private tour: Waterfalls, beach, sea turtles

Explore Maui’s hidden gems in luxury with panoramic views and expert guides

A private Road to Hana tour on Maui takes you through nine to twelve hours of stops along one of the world's most scenic highways, traveling in a customized lifted Ford Expedition with a live English-speaking guide. The vehicle seats your group alone with air conditioning, leather reclining seats and a panoramic glass sunroof. You swim at Wailua Falls and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, spend an hour at Waiʻanapanapa State Park on the black sand beach, and watch green sea turtles rest at Hoʻokipa Beach Park. Entry fees, bottled water, soda and all parking are included. You can add the Hana Lava Tubes as an optional stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Hana20m
2. Waiʻanapanapa State ParkEntry included1h
3. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park35m
4. Hoʻokipa Beach Park25m

Epic Road to Hana Adventure

• Stop at Safeway for goodies
• Drive scenic Road to Hana
• Optional stop at Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary
• Photo stops at backside preserve lands
• Enjoy tropical fruits and local coffee
• Optional additional stop
• Pass by 7 Sacred Pools at Oheo Gulch
• See Wailua Falls and swim option
• Pass by Hamoa Beach
• Enjoy Huli Huli Chicken meal
• Optional stop at Hana Town
• Spend an hour at Waianapanapa State Park
• Relax at Honokalani Black Sand Beach
• Optional stop
• Swim in waterfall waters
• Pass by 3 Bears Waterfall
• Stop for fresh baked banana bread
• Visit Ke'anae Point and Lanakila Church
• See green sea turtles at Hookipa Beach Park

The experience

What makes this different from a minivan or rental car is the vehicle itself: a lifted Ford Expedition built for the terrain, with leather reclining seats, climate control and a full panoramic glass sunroof so you're not watching Maui through a window. Your guide knows the road intimately and stops where a standard tour bus cannot go. The day starts at a Safeway to grab supplies, then heads straight onto the Road to Hana, where you'll pass the Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary (optional), see preserved backside lands with photo stops, and pull into a local coffee farm where they grow, roast and brew the beans on site.

The swimming happens at two waterfalls: Wailua Falls, where the timing is flexible so you can wade in if the water level allows, and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, where you take a dip in the pool below. Between them you'll pass the "7 Sacred Pools" at Oheo Gulch, see Hamoa Beach near Hamoa Village, and stop for fresh-baked banana bread from a family operation that's been supporting the local community for over 39 years. Lunch is Huli Huli Chicken, the dish Gordon Ramsay learned from Uncle Russell. Hana Town itself is an optional stop if you want to see the village. The driver will take you there if you ask.

The centerpiece is an hour at Waiʻanapanapa State Park, where you walk the Honokalani Black Sand Beach and the entry fee is already paid. On the return, you'll see the "3 Bears" Waterfall, stop at Keʻanae Point where the Lanakila Church has stood for over a hundred years and waves crash against the rocks, and finish at Hoʻokipa Beach Park to watch green sea turtles resting on the sand. The whole day runs nine to twelve hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a lifted Ford Expedition with panoramic sunroof and leather reclining seats.
• bottled water and soda.
• all entry and facility fees.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• parking fees.
• live English-speaking guide for the full nine to twelve hours.

Information

Lasts 9h–12h, runs every day at 07:00, from US$ 1,599.95 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate8 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hawaii by Storm

Is this one for you?The day runs nine to twelve hours with frequent stops for swimming, walking and photos, so it suits travelers who want a full immersion in the Road to Hana without driving themselves or riding in a shared minivan. The lifted vehicle and experienced guide handle the terrain and the route, leaving you free to move at your own pace at each stop.

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Top questions

Can I swim at the waterfalls on the Road to Hana tour?

Yes, you swim at Wailua Falls and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park. The timing at Wailua Falls is flexible, so you can enter the water if conditions allow. Both are included in the tour.

What is Waiʻanapanapa State Park like?

Waiʻanapanapa is where you spend over an hour on the Honokalani Black Sand Beach, a volcanic sand beach unique to this part of Maui. The entry fee is included, and you have time to walk, photograph and wade in the water.

Will I see green sea turtles on this tour?

Yes, the tour stops at Hoʻokipa Beach Park at the end of the day, where green sea turtles rest on the beach. It's one of the last stops before heading back.

How long is the Road to Hana tour?

The tour runs nine to twelve hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and which optional stops you choose. Your guide can adjust the pace to match your group's interests.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation in the lifted Ford Expedition, bottled water, soda, all entry and facility fees, air conditioning, fuel and parking are included. Lunch (Huli Huli Chicken) is part of the experience, though gratuities are separate.

Can I add the Hana Lava Tubes to this tour?

Yes, the Hana Lava Tubes are available as an optional add-on. Let your guide know at the start of the day if you'd like to include them.