Maui: Road to Hana Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Tour

What happens when you stop counting the curves on the Road to Hana?

You get picked up from your Maui hotel and spend a full day on the Road to Hana with a professional driver handling all the navigation. Swimming stops at two waterfalls, park entries included, and a picnic lunch at the black sand beach break up the drive. Hotel drop-off happens in the evening, so you're back without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Hoʻokipa Beach ParkEntry included30m
2. Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside ParkEntry included30m
3. Waiʻanapanapa State ParkEntry included1h 30m
4. Kaumahina State Wayside Park15m
5. Hanapassing by

Road to Hana sightseeing and stops

• View waves and surf at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
• Stop at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Park waterfalls
• Explore Ke'anae Village and buy banana bread
• See Rainbow Eucalyptus trees
• Visit Waiʻanapanapa State Park
• Shop at Hana Farms Roadside Stand
• Rest at Kaumahina State Wayside Park
• Pass through Hana Town

The experience

You stop trying. The Road to Hana isn't a drive you rush through. It's a full day that unfolds one narrow bridge, one waterfall, one lookout at a time. Your hotel pickup happens in the morning, and then you're in an air-conditioned bus with a professional driver who knows where the road actually goes. Hoʻokipa Beach Park comes first, where you can watch surfers tackle waves that show up in movies. After that, the waterfalls start: Puaʻa Kaʻa State Park lets you swim under the falls and take photos without worrying about parking or finding the trailhead yourself.

The drive keeps going through Ke'anae Village, where you'll stop at Aunty Sandy's for banana bread that tastes like it was made an hour ago, because it probably was. Then comes the Rainbow Eucalyptus, trees with bark that looks painted, and Kaumahina State Wayside Park, which has actual restrooms (important detail on a road where they're scarce). Waiʻanapanapa State Park, the black sand beach everyone talks about, is where you eat lunch: a picnic-style meal with your choice of deli sandwiches, chips, and water, all included. The park entrance fee is already paid, so you walk straight in. Hana Town itself is the final stop, a quiet village that feels like it exists outside normal time, and then the drive back gives you a chance to sit and let the day settle.

What makes this different from renting a car and going solo is simple: someone else navigates the 600-plus curves, you're not stressed about finding parking at each stop, and the driver shares stories about Hawaiian culture and history along the way. The whole thing takes a full day: the itinerary moves at a pace that lets you actually swim and explore, not just photograph and move on. You bring cash if you want to buy anything at the roadside stands or tip your driver, but the main costs are already handled.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from any Maui resort, an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, bottled water throughout the day, entry to Hana Highway, Puaʻa Kaʻa State Park, and Waiʻanapanapa State Park, swimming and hiking opportunities at multiple stops, a picnic lunch with your choice of deli sandwich and chips at the black sand beach, and stops at local landmarks including Hoʻokipa Beach Park, Ke'anae Village, the Rainbow Eucalyptus, Kaumahina State Wayside Park, Hana Farms Roadside Stand, and Hana Town.

Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day at 06:00, from US$ 219.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 142 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.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 effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aloha Sunshine Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying on Maui who want the Road to Hana experience without arranging their own transport, navigating the narrow roads, or timing the stops. A full day out means you get to actually swim and explore instead of rushing between photo spots.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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?

It's a full day. The difference between stop times and total duration is travel time between each location. The road itself is part of the experience.

What's included in the lunch?

A picnic-style meal at Waiʻanapanapa State Park with deli sandwiches (ham, turkey, roast beef, or veggie), Hawaiian chips, and bottled water. You choose your sandwich type when you book. If you don't specify, turkey is the default.

Do I need to pay for park entries?

No. Hana Highway admission and both state park entries (Puaʻa Kaʻa and Waiʻanapanapa) are included in the tour price.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from any hotel or resort on Maui are included.

Can I swim at the waterfalls?

Yes. You'll have opportunities to swim and hike at Puaʻa Kaʻa State Park and other stops along the way.

What should I bring?

Bring cash if you want to purchase items at roadside stands like Aunty Sandy's or Hana Farms, or if you'd like to tip your driver. Swimwear is useful for the waterfall stops.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The tour uses modern, air-conditioned buses.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Contact the operator when booking to discuss sandwich options. The menu includes ham, turkey, roast beef, and veggie choices.