Maui: Road to Hana Private Tour & Waterfall Swim

Five Hours on Maui's Most Famous Drive, Just You and a Local Guide

You're picked up in Kahului and driven through rainforest, past waterfalls, and along coastal cliffs for 5 to 6 hours. You swim in a pool beneath a cascade, walk through tide pools, see Rainbow Eucalyptus and bamboo thickets, and eat fresh banana bread. The guide handles all the driving and knows where to stop, so you never have to navigate or decide what's worth seeing. Hotel pickup can be arranged separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Deluxe Halfway to Hana private tour

• Start tour in Kahului
• Drive along the north shore
• View surfers and waves
• Visit Rainbow Eucalyptus trees
• Explore Bamboo thickets
• Visit native Hawaiian village
• See coastal tide pools
• Walk in rainforest flora and fauna
• Swim in waterfall pool (optional)
• Enjoy homemade banana bread and treats
• Return to Kahului

The experience

Your driver picks you up in Kahului and heads straight for the Road to Hana: the 64-mile stretch of coastal highway that winds through rainforest, past waterfalls, and along cliffs that drop into the ocean. The whole thing takes 5 to 6 hours, which is exactly why this tour stops halfway instead of pushing all the way to Hana town. You get the best parts without the exhaustion, and because it's private, you're not waiting for anyone else to finish a photo or use the bathroom.

The stops are the kind of thing you'd miss if you drove alone. Rainbow Eucalyptus trees with bark that peels in strips of orange, yellow, and pink. Bamboo thickets so thick they block out the sky. A native Hawaiian village where the guide explains what life looked like before the road existed. Tide pools where you can walk right up to sea creatures in shallow water. And then there's the waterfall. You can jump in if you want, or just wade, or skip it entirely. The guide carries a cooler with water and ice, so you're not rationing sips or buying bottles at inflated prices on the road.

Fresh banana bread comes with the tour, made locally, and other food is available for purchase at stops along the way. Because the group is just you (or you and whoever you came with), the guide can move at your pace, linger where you want, and skip what doesn't interest you. If your hotel isn't in Kahului, round-trip transportation can be added for an extra fee: worth asking about when you book, since the drive from most resorts adds time you might not want to spend in the car.

What’s included

• Your day includes private transportation with a local guide, a cooler stocked with bottled water and ice, fresh banana bread, and stops at Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, bamboo thickets, a native Hawaiian village, tide pools, and a waterfall with an optional swimming pool.
• Other local food and drinks are available for purchase along the route.
• Hotel pickup outside Kahului can be arranged for an additional fee.

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 09:30, from US$ 359 per person, with a live guide in English and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate9 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and PortugueseOther languages ›

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 3 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Holo Holo Maui Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Road to Hana's best stops without driving yourself or waiting for a group to move: the private format and fixed 5 to 6 hour window let you see waterfalls, rainforest, and coastal views without the full 10-hour round trip to Hana town.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Road to Hana tour?

5 to 6 hours total, starting and ending in Kahului.

Is the waterfall swim included?

Yes. You can jump in, wade, or skip it. It's optional.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation, guide, cooler with water and ice, and fresh banana bread. Other food and drinks are available for purchase along the way.

Can I arrange hotel pickup?

Yes, if your hotel isn't listed in the standard booking options. Call to add round-trip transportation for a fee.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. The 5 to 6 hour timeframe is designed for families with small children, and specialized infant seats and strollers are available.

Can the tour be customized?

Yes. Because it's private, you can adjust stops and pace to your preferences.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

No. It's suitable for all fitness levels. Most time is spent in the vehicle or at easy walking stops.

What if I don't want to swim?

Swimming is optional. You can walk, photograph, or rest while others swim.