Maui: Road to Hana Small-Group Tour with Waterfalls & Lunch

64 Miles, 640 Curves, One Day: The Real Road to Hana

You get picked up from your Maui hotel and spend a full day driving the Road to Hana with a professional guide, stopping to swim at waterfalls, walk through lava caves, and explore the black sand beach at Waiʻanapanapa State Park. Lunch and water are included, the van is air-conditioned, and your guide decides which stops make sense based on the day and the group. Book at least two people and provide your hotel name and a working phone number when you reserve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pipiwai Trailpassing by
2. Hoʻokipa Beach Park10m
3. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park40m
4. Waiʻanapanapa State Park45m

Scenic Road to Hana and Key Stops

• Drive 64 miles on Road to Hana
• View Bamboo forest alongside highway
• Stop at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
• See Three Bears Waterfalls from bus
• Swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park
• Explore Waiʻanapanapa State Park
• Visit traditional village of Keanae
• Shop local market products in Hana
• Enjoy lookout over Wailua Valley
• Try ice cream and coconut in Hana
• Eat Auntie Sandy’s famous Banana Bread
• See Rainbow Eucalyptus trees

The experience

"How many waterfalls are we actually stopping at?" That's the first thing most people ask when they book this tour, and the answer is: it depends on you. The Road to Hana isn't a fixed checklist. It's a 64-mile coastal drive with 640 turns and curves, built in the early 1900s on narrow concrete and steel bridges, and your guide stops where the day takes you. You'll pass through bamboo forest alongside the highway, pull over at Hoʻokipa Beach to watch windsurfers and Hawaiian green sea turtles, and swim at waterfalls that locals actually use. The van leaves at pickup time from your hotel, and the whole thing runs about eight hours, so you're not rushing.

Waiʻanapanapa State Park is the centerpiece: the black sand beach there came from a lava flow only 10,000 years ago, and the water is cobalt blue against the black rocks. Your guide takes you to volcanic caves and lava tubes you can walk through, and if the timing is right, you might see the blowhole where a lava tube meets the ocean and water shoots 20 feet in the air. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park has two waterfalls on the Mauka side where you can actually swim. Bring a swimsuit layered under your clothes and water shoes if you have them. The Three Bears Waterfalls are visible from the moving van, but the real stops (the ones where you get in the water) happen where your guide knows the road best.

Lunch is a sandwich (turkey, ham, roast beef, or veggie wrap) and you'll have chances to grab snacks throughout the day at local spots. Auntie Sandy's in Hana makes banana bread that Gordon Ramsay filmed for his show Uncharted. He was genuinely impressed. There's also a local market where everything is made or manufactured in Hana, and if you ask your guide in the morning, stops for ice cream or the best coconut on the island can happen. Bottled water comes with you all day, and chips are provided. The van is air-conditioned, which matters on a winding road.

Minimum two travelers to book, and you need to give a real phone number when you reserve so they can confirm your food order and pickup details. If you're booking last-minute (within a day), you might meet the van at 434 Kahiki St in Kahului instead of your hotel. Hotel pickups are standard otherwise. Just tell them where you're staying when you book. No infants on the tour, and it's suitable for all fitness levels, though the road itself is what it is: narrow, winding, and genuinely scenic.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van, a professional guide, entry to Waiʻanapanapa State Park and other stops along the Road to Hana, swimming access at waterfalls and black sand beach, a lunch sandwich with your choice of filling, bottled water and chips throughout the day, and return transport to your hotel. Breakfast (Spam Musubi or yogurt) is included only for bookings made more than one day in advance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day adventure tour along the Road to HanaGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:30Designed for cruise passengers and hotel guests: if your ship docks at Kahului Harbor or you are staying near Kahului town, this tour suits you well. It lasts 8 hours and is built around your needs; it is guaranteed to get you back to your ship in time for departure. Lunch, water and chips are included. If you are coming off a cruise ship, you will have plenty of time to eat breakfast on board or at your accommodation. Meeting point is the Burger King parking lot. From Kahului Harbor: 1. Come out to the main road. 2. Cross the signal light. 3. Turn right and go about 100 yards; you will find a Ford Transit with big windows. Hotel guests: pickup happens between 6:00 am and 7:00 am, depending on where you are staying. Pickup is included.

Adventure tour along the Road to HanaGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:30Lunch and snacks are included. Ford Transit High Top. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Dynamic Tour Maui

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive the Road to Hana without handling the 640 curves yourself, and you're willing to let the day unfold at the guide's pace rather than racing through a fixed itinerary. The flexibility is what makes the stops feel like discoveries instead of checkboxes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How long is the Road to Hana tour?

About eight hours total, including hotel pickup and return.

Can you swim during the tour?

Yes, at waterfalls and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park. Bring a swimsuit layered under your clothes and a towel. Water shoes are useful for the rocky approach.

What's included in the lunch?

A sandwich (turkey, ham, roast beef, or veggie wrap), bottled water, and chips throughout the day. Breakfast (Spam Musubi or yogurt) is only available for bookings made more than one day in advance.

Do I need to drive myself?

No. Hotel pickup is included, and the van is air-conditioned. You sit back while the guide handles the 640 curves.

What time does the tour start?

Standard pickups are in the morning from your hotel. Cruise ship guests get 8:30am pickups. Confirm your exact time when you book.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, minimum two travelers per booking.

What if I book last-minute?

Bookings made one day prior may require you to meet the van at 434 Kahiki St in Kahului instead of your hotel.

Are there stops for snacks or ice cream?

Yes. Ask your guide in the morning about stops at local markets, ice cream shops, or Auntie Sandy's banana bread stand in Hana.

Do I need to provide vaccination proof?

No, as of March 26 vaccination cards are not required.