Maui: Private Road to Hana Tour & Waterfalls in Luxury SUV

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (405 reviews) 100% rated it 5 stars

Free cancellationExcellent quality

1/24

Duration9h–12h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Private Road to Hana journey with waterfalls beaches local food

You’ll ride Maui’s Road to Hana in a private luxury SUV with a local guide—stopping for waterfall swims, black sand beaches, fresh banana bread, and smoky Huli Huli chicken lunch. Expect laughter with locals, time to wander barefoot, and space for small surprises along the way.

9h–12h

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury Road to Hana Adventure

Stop at Safeway for supplies
Drive scenic Road to Hana highway
Optional stop at Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary
Photo stops at backside preserve lands
Enjoy local tropical fruits and coffee
Optional stop, inform driver
Pass by 7 Sacred Pools at Oheo Gulch
Visit Wailua Falls, swim optional
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, inform driver
Swim at waterfalls at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park
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

The first thing I remember is the sunlight flickering through the trees as our Ford Expedition rumbled onto the Hana Highway. The glass sunroof was wide open, so the air smelled like wet earth and plumeria. Our guide, Kaleo, had this easy way of telling stories—he pointed out a tiny roadside stand where his auntie still sells banana bread (we stopped, obviously). The bread was warm and crumbly, not too sweet. I’m not usually a morning person but something about that first bite just woke me up.

We’d barely been on the road half an hour before someone spotted sea turtles at Hoʻokipa Beach Park. Kaleo pulled over without missing a beat—he seems to know everyone here, waving at surfers and aunties alike. The sound of waves crashing against black rocks made conversation kind of impossible for a minute. Later, when we reached Waiʻanapanapa State Park, I kicked off my shoes and let the black sand run through my fingers. It’s gritty but soft somehow. There’s this cave by the water that smells faintly of salt and moss—I almost slipped going in but Kaleo just laughed and said it happens to everyone their first time.

Lunch was Huli Huli chicken from Uncle Russell’s spot near Hamoa Beach (Gordon Ramsay apparently learned from him? Not sure if that’s true but it tasted smoky and perfect). We ate sitting on driftwood, sticky fingers and all. The Road to Hana day trip is long but never boring—one minute you’re dodging chickens on the road, next you’re swimming under Wailua Falls with cold water pounding your shoulders. There’s no rush; Kaleo kept saying “take your time,” which felt rare for a tour.

On the way back I watched rain clouds roll over green cliffs while someone dozed off beside me. My hair still smelled like saltwater hours later. I keep thinking about that quiet moment at Ke‘anae Point—the old church standing alone against all those wild waves. You don’t really get used to Maui; it just keeps surprising you.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup in a luxury SUV with panoramic sunroof, entry fees for parks like Waiʻanapanapa State Park, bottled water and soda onboard, plus flexible timing for waterfall swims or extra stops—just let your guide know what you’re curious about along Maui’s winding roads.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Hawaii by Storm