Private Road to Hana tour: Your group, your pace, your day

Eight to nine hours on the Road to Hana, stops chosen by you

A private Road to Hana tour for your group with a live English-speaking guide, private transportation, lunch and bottled water included. You choose the departure time and how long to spend at each stop: Waiʻanapanapa State Park, Hana town, Wailua Falls, the black-sand beach and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park are all on the route. The itinerary adjusts if severe weather affects the road.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Road to Hana6h
2. Waiʻanapanapa State Park1h · entry included
3. Hana
4. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park30m

Road to Hana private tour adventure

• Start tour at preferred time
• Visit Keanae Peninsula
• Stop at Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread
• Explore Blacksand Beach
• Visit Waianapanapa Beach Park and Fresh Water Caves
• See Nakalele Blowhole
• Arrive at Hana Town
• Pass by Wailua Falls
• Stop at Seven Pools (picture over bridge)
• Pass Maui Honeybee Sanctuary
• Swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park
• Stop at rainbow eucalyptus trees along Hana Highway

The experience

What makes this tour different is that it's built around your group alone. You pick the start time, and the guide follows your pace at every stop instead of keeping to a fixed schedule. The route itself is set (the Road to Hana winds through waterfalls, state parks and coastal views), but how much time you spend swimming in the freshwater caves at Waiʻanapanapa, walking the black-sand beach, or lingering over lunch in Hana town is entirely up to you. The guide knows the road and the stops. You decide the rhythm.

The day includes stops at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, where the name means "rolling pigs" in Hawaiian and you can spend time swimming and wading in the waterfalls; Waiʻanapanapa State Park with its freshwater caves; Wailua Falls; and a viewpoint over the Seven Pools. You'll pass the Keanae Peninsula, the Nakalele Blowhole, and the rainbow eucalyptus trees along the highway. Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread is a stop most groups make. Private transportation means no shuttle schedule to follow, and lunch plus snacks and bottled water are included so you're not hunting for food between stops.

The tour runs eight to nine hours depending on where you linger. Uneven ground at some stops means sturdy shoes help, though the tour suits most ages and fitness levels. If weather turns severe, the operator will adjust the route, reschedule or refund. Let them know about dietary restrictions when you book so they can prepare lunch to match.

What’s included

• Private transportation for your group.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• lunch and snacks.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private tour for up to 6 guestsUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Pickup included for a 7-passenger vehicle

Private tour for up to 10 guestsUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Pickup included in a Ford Transit passenger van

Private tour for up to 14 guestsUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Pickup included in a Ford Transit passenger van

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to16h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Dynamic Tour Maui

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants to move at your own pace instead of keeping to a fixed schedule: the private vehicle and flexible timing mean you can spend an hour at one waterfall and thirty minutes at the next without holding up other travelers or rushing through what interests you.

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Top questions

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.

Can I start the Road to Hana tour later in the day if I want a different time?

Yes. After you book, you can arrange a later departure time with the operator, so the tour fits your morning or your schedule that day.

What's actually at Waiʻanapanapa State Park that we'll see?

Waiʻanapanapa State Park has a black-sand beach and freshwater caves where you can swim and explore. It's one of the main stops where groups spend time in the water.

Does the tour include food, or do we need to bring our own?

Lunch and snacks are included, plus bottled water throughout the day, so you won't need to pack meals or stop to buy food.

How many people can fit on this private tour?

You can book a private tour for up to 6, 10, or 14 guests depending on which option you choose at checkout: your group travels together in one vehicle.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

If severe weather affects the Road to Hana, the operator will adjust the itinerary, reschedule the tour, or refund it, so safety comes first.

Are there stops where we can actually swim, or is it mostly looking?

You can swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park in the waterfalls and at Waiʻanapanapa's freshwater caves and black-sand beach. The guide will let you know which stops work for swimming that day.