Road to Hana Day Trip from Lahaina: 54-mile scenic drive

640 curves and 69 single-lane bridges pack the longest scenic coastal drive in the world into one day.

A full-day guided tour from Lahaina to Hana on Maui's famous Road to Hana, covering 54 miles of rain forest, waterfalls and coastal views with hotel pickup and a narrated English-language guide. You stop at Waiʻanapanapa State Park for the black-sand beach and freshwater caves, swim in waterfalls at Puaʻa Kaʻa, walk through the bamboo forest on Pipiwai Trail, and visit Keanae peninsula's taro farms. Breakfast and lunch are included, along with water and snacks throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hoʻokipa Beach Park30m
2. Pipiwai Trailpassing by
3. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park30m
4. Waiʻanapanapa State Park45m
5. Hana1m

Road to Hana full day tour

• Start tour from Lahaina
• Drive along longest coastal highway
• Pass by bamboo and eucalyptus forests
• Stop at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
• Visit Keanae peninsula taro farms
• Stop for pictures at Waikani Waterfalls
• View scenic spots along Hana Highway
• Swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa waterfalls
• Visit Waiʻanapanapa State Park
• Explore Hana town
• Return to Lahaina

The experience

The Road to Hana is known as the longest scenic coastal highway in the world, and this tour takes you the full route with a guide who knows where to stop. You start with pickup from your Lahaina hotel or condo at 7:00am (cruise ship guests can arrange a later departure timed 45 minutes after arrival at Lahaina Harbor), then spend the day navigating the rain forest, bamboo groves and hairpin turns that make this drive legendary. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on a route where the road itself is the main event.

The stops are built around water. You swim in the lower and upper waterfalls at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, walk the Pipiwai Trail through a towering bamboo forest, and reach Waiʻanapanapa State Park at the far end for the black-sand beach, freshwater caves and a blowhole. Along the way you pass Waikani Waterfalls and stop at Keanae peninsula, a traditional Hawaiian village famous for taro farms and poi production. The right side of the bus offers the best photo angles at certain overlooks. The guide will point them out.

Meals are included: spam musubi and yogurt for breakfast (if booked before 3:00pm the day before), and your choice of turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub or veggie wrap for lunch. Complimentary water and chips come throughout the day. The full experience runs 7 to 11 hours depending on conditions and how long you spend at each stop. Tours are suitable for all fitness levels, though the road itself is winding and the day is long.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Lahaina.
• narrated tour in English with a live guide.
• breakfast (spam musubi and yogurt).
• lunch (choice of turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub or veggie wrap).
• complimentary water and chips throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

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 Hawaii

Is this one for you?The full day (7 to 11 hours) and the winding road itself are what make this route famous, so plan for an early start and a long ride. If you want the entire Road to Hana experience without driving it yourself, this tour covers all 54 miles and all the main stops in one day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

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 the Road to Hana actually like to drive?

The Road to Hana is a 54-mile coastal highway with 640 curves and 69 single-lane bridges, passing through rain forest and bamboo groves with waterfalls and ocean views. It is the longest scenic coastal route in the world and the winding nature of the road is what makes it famous. This tour navigates all of it with a guide who knows the stops.

Can I swim in the waterfalls on this tour?

Yes, you can swim at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park, which has both a lower and upper waterfall. Bring water shoes because the rocks are natural and rounded. The park is considered the safest spot on the route for waterfall swimming.

What is Waiʻanapanapa State Park and what will I see there?

Waiʻanapanapa State Park is at the end of the Road to Hana and is home to a black-sand beach, freshwater caves and a blowhole. You can take a dip in the black-sand beach and explore the caves during your stop.

Does the tour include meals?

Breakfast (spam musubi and yogurt) and lunch (your choice of turkey sub, ham sub, roast beef sub or veggie wrap) are included if you book before 3:00pm the day before the tour. Complimentary water and chips are provided throughout the day. Last-minute bookings may not include breakfast.

What time does the tour start and how do I get picked up?

The standard start time is 7:00am with pickup from your Lahaina hotel, condo or Airbnb. Cruise ship guests can arrange a later departure timed 45 minutes after the ship arrives at Lahaina Harbor. Last-minute bookings may be asked to meet the tour at a designated location instead of hotel pickup.