Road to Hana day trip from Kahului: 64 miles, driver included
The Road to Hana without the white-knuckle drive
A guided day trip on Maui's Road to Hana from Kahului, departing at 8:30am with a driver handling the 64-mile route and its 640 turns while you stop at waterfalls, state parks and coastal overlooks. The tour includes lunch, water, snacks and an air-conditioned vehicle. Breakfast is included for bookings made at least a day in advance. The guide speaks English and pickup is included from Kahului.
Step-by-step itinerary
- Hoʻokipa Beach Parkpassing by
- Pipiwai Trailpassing by
- Waiʻanapanapa State Park45m
- Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park30m
Road to Hana scenic day trip
- Stop for adventure supplies
- Pass through Paia Town
- View waves and turtles at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
- See bamboo forest at Pipiwai Trail
- Visit historical Hawaiian Village and church
- View nine waterfalls at Wailua Valley
- See spectacular waterfall on the way
- View Lower Waikani Falls
- Explore fresh water caves at Waiʻanapanapa State Park
- Pass through Hana town
- Optional stop for Hulihuli Chicken
- Swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park waterfalls
- Taste banana bread at Hana Farms
The experience
The Road to Hana is 64 miles of continuous curves along Maui's northeastern coast, and the operator does the driving so you can watch the landscape instead of the road. You start at 8:30am from Kahului and spend the day moving through stops: Hoʻokipa Beach Park, where windsurfers ride some of Hawaii's biggest waves and sea turtles sun themselves on a hidden corner of the sand; the Pipiwai Trail through a bamboo forest; Waiʻanapanapa State Park, where you explore fresh-water caves and hear their history from the guide; and a series of waterfalls. Lower Waikani Falls, a spectacular unnamed waterfall, and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, where two waterfalls meet and you can swim in natural fresh water if you bring a towel and change of clothes.
The day also passes through Paia Town, the windsurfing capital of the world, and a historical Hawaiian village with one of the first churches still standing. You stop at Hana Farms to taste banana bread baked fresh that morning. Lunch is a choice of turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub, or veggie wrap. If you booked at least a day ahead, breakfast (spam musubi) is included as well. Water and a variety of chips come throughout the tour, and the vehicle is air-conditioned.
The full loop takes 7 to 8 hours. Last-minute bookings made after 3pm the day before cannot include breakfast, and bookings made the same day may require you to meet the tour at 434 Kahiki St in Kahului instead of hotel pickup. The operator will confirm whether your reservation is guaranteed. Infants sit on an adult's lap. One person can book alone. There is no minimum group size.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who handles all 640 curves.
- lunch (choice of turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub, or veggie wrap).
- breakfast (spam musubi) for bookings made at least a day ahead.
- water and a variety of chips throughout the day.
- stops at Hoʻokipa Beach Park, Pipiwai Trail, Waiʻanapanapa State Park with fresh-water caves, multiple waterfalls including Puaʻa Kaʻa where you can swim, Hana Farms for fresh banana bread, and a historical Hawaiian village.
- English-speaking guide.
- pickup from Kahului (or meet point for last-minute bookings).
Information
Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 07:00 and 08:30, from US$ 199.99 per person and with a live guide in English.
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Operated by Dynamic Tour Hawaii
Is this one for you?The tour runs 7 to 8 hours with stops for walking and exploring, but the driving itself is handled. You're not gripping the wheel through 640 curves. Book at least a day ahead if you want breakfast included and hotel pickup confirmed. Same-day bookings may require meeting the tour in Kahului and cannot include the morning meal.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What is Hoʻokipa Beach Park like on this Road to Hana tour?
Hoʻokipa Beach Park sits between two tall mountains and has some of Hawaii's most powerful waves, so windsurfers and surfers are there almost every day. A corner of the beach hidden from the main view is where sea turtles gather to sunbathe.
Can I swim in a waterfall on the Road to Hana tour?
Yes, at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, two waterfalls meet and form a natural fresh-water pool where you can swim. Bring a towel and a change of clothes if you want to take a dip.
What meals are included on this tour from Kahului?
Lunch is always included. Choose from a turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub, or veggie wrap. If you book at least a day in advance, spam musubi (breakfast) is also included. Water and chips are provided throughout the day. Bookings made after 3pm the day before cannot include breakfast.
Does the tour pick me up from my hotel in Kahului?
Pickup is included for most bookings. If you book the same day or after 3pm the day before, you may need to meet the tour at 434 Kahiki St in Kahului instead. The operator will confirm whether your reservation is guaranteed.
How many waterfalls does the Road to Hana tour stop at?
The tour stops at multiple waterfalls along the route, including Lower Waikani Falls, a spectacular unnamed waterfall, and the two waterfalls at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park where you can swim. You also pass Wailua Valley, which is home to 9 waterfalls visible from an overlook.
What time does the Road to Hana tour depart from Kahului?
The tour departs at 8:30am and runs for 7 to 8 hours. Cruise ship guests should eat breakfast on the ship, as the tour's breakfast is only available for bookings made at least a day in advance.
Road to Hana day trip from Kahului: 64 miles, driver included
7h–8h · EN
from US$ 199.99 per person