Road to Hana Maui: Self-Guided Audio Tour with GPS

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Duration8h–18h

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Navigate Maui's most famous drive on your own schedule, with stories that play as you go.

You download the audio tour to your phone, drive the Road to Hana at your own pace, and hear stories and directions automatically based on your location. The app works offline, covers 140+ stops from Pāʻia to Kipahulu, and includes three flexible route options. You buy it once and keep it forever—no expiry, no subscription, no guide required.

8h–18h

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive and explore Road to Hana highlights

Start at Paia town
Pass Ulupalakua community
Stop at Twin Falls hike
Visit Garden of Eden Arboretum
See Waikani Falls (3 Bears Falls)
Stop at Wailua Falls viewpoint
Visit Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
View Hanawi Falls from roadside
Explore Arboretum at Keanae
Stop at Keʻanae Peninsula
Visit Kaumahina State Wayside Park
Pass Honomanu Bay
Stop at Waiʻānapanapa State Park black sand beach
Visit Hāna town and Hāna Bay
Explore Hāna Cultural Center
Shop at Hasegawa General Store
See Saint Joseph Church
Visit Hana Lava Tube
Stop at Kahanu Garden
Hike Pīpīwai Trail in Kipahulu District
Visit Oheo Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)
Return via same route or explore additional stops

The Experience

"Wait, the audio just started playing?" That's the thing about this tour—once you download it to your phone, the stories, tips, and directions begin automatically as your GPS detects where you are on the Road to Hana. You're not following a guide or a group schedule. You're driving your own route, and the commentary arrives exactly when you need it. The app works offline, so no cell service required once it's loaded. You get 140+ stops mapped across the drive, from Pāʻia at the start all the way to Kipahulu and the Pīpīwai Trail at the end.

The flexibility is real. You can spend two hours at a waterfall or skip it entirely. The tour includes three different route options—half-day, full-day, or multi-day—so you're not locked into someone else's pace or timeline. Stop at Twin Falls for a muddy hike through bamboo forest, or drive straight to Wailua Falls. Pull over at Kaumahina State Wayside Park for the view, or press on. The audio won't judge. You'll hear about the Rainbow Eucalyptus trees at the Arboretum at Keanae, learn why Waikani Falls is called the 3 Bears Falls (it changes shape depending on rainfall), and get the local context for places like Wai'anapanapa's black sand beach and the Hana Cultural Center. The app also reminds you of practical things—like that Wai'anapanapa requires a reservation booked ahead on the state parks website, and that the Kipahulu District closes at 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, and you keep the tour forever. No expiry date, no subscription, no need to re-book if your travel plans shift. Download it over WiFi before you leave, plug in a car charger, and the GPS does the rest. The audio plays through your car's speakers via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, or through Bluetooth if you prefer. If you hit a technical snag, there's toll-free phone, chat, and email support. The app also includes in-app trip planners and a web version so you can preview the route and stops before you drive.

What’s included

Your purchase includes the GuideAlong app with 140+ audio stops, three flexible route options (half-day, full-day, or multi-day), offline GPS functionality, in-app and web-based trip planners, toll-free support by phone, chat, and email, and free updates for life.
The tour covers major stops including Twin Falls, Wailua Falls, the Arboretum at Keanae with Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach, Hana town and the Hana Cultural Center, Hamoa Beach, the Pīpīwai Trail, and the Oheo Pools (Seven Sacred Pools) in Kipahulu.
Note that some attractions—such as Wai'anapanapa State Park, the Kipahulu District of Haleakalā National Park, Garden of Eden, and Kahanu Garden—require separate reservations or admission fees not included in the tour price.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to explore the Road to Hana without a guide or fixed schedule, since you control where you stop and how long you stay. The tour works offline and covers 140+ stops, which means you're not dependent on cell service or anyone else's timing—just download it once and use it whenever you visit Maui.