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Small Group Road to Hāna Tour 6 to 8 passengers

Kahului, HI, USA
Duration

10 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover one of America's most famous road trips on this small-group adventure from Lahaina. Travel along the Road to Hana, filled with curves and 1-lane bridges, with an experienced driver. Stop at several locations along the way including Ho'okipa Park, Huelo, Hanawi Falls, Hana Bay, Haleakala Volcano, and many more, to see lush landscapes and ocean views.

  • Learn about Hawaiian history, heritage, and culture
  • Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and snacks included
  • Hassle-free transfers from your accommodation
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What To Expect

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Kahului



We arrive in Kahului after picking you up from your accommodations/meeting location. Located in the valley between the Kahalawai (the West Maui mountains) and Haleakala, Kahului is the most populated city on Maui and the commercial and financial hub. It is also the starting point for our tour.

• Admission Ticket Included

Paia



Drive through the eclectic town of Paia an old plantation era town

• Admission Ticket Included

Hookipa Park



World famous Ho`okipa Beach Park is a breath-taking white sand beach boasts perfect windsurfing conditions and windsurfers from around the globe travel here to challenge themselves against the ever-changing waves. Stop for photos on the overlook.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huelo



The historic area of Huelo as it is adorned with vistas of bamboo, remarkable cliffs, and exceptional ocean views that certainly qualify as breathtaking. We stop to see the “painted forest” of beautiful rainbow eucalyptus trees.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ke‘anae



Visiting the small community of Keanae will be like stepping into the past. Located on a peninsula which is an old lava flow, it is graced by Keanae Congregational Church, built in 1860 of lava rocks and coral mortar. Don’t miss an opportunity to feast on the best banana bread in the Hawaiian islands and possibly catch a view of the honu, Hawaiian sea turtles.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ke‘anae Peninsula



Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand
Is a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread that was featured on Gordon Ramsay’s uncharted show “road to Hana” episode.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pua’a Ka’a State Park



An idyllic area with two small scenic waterfalls and pools. Swimming opportunity.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanawi Falls



Hanawi Falls cascades 200 feet into a freshwater pool next to the Hanawi Falls Bridge completed in 1926.

• Admission Ticket Free

Wai’anapanapa State Park



Experience Honokalani Beach, a gorgeous black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. This magnificent beach is set among lava cliffs and the sand is actually small, smooth lava pebbles. A small sea arch, sea caves, and seaside lava tubes are located right on the beach. An ancient Hawaiian footpath leads to the beach area which appears like a vivid dream, with bright green jungle foliage on three sides and cobalt blue water lapping at its feet. Spectacular! Swimming opportunity.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hana Bay



Hana Bay (Uakea), is a beautiful black sand beach, On any given day you’ll likely see local Hana outrigger canoe clubs practicing.

• Admission Ticket Included

Koki Beach



At Koki Beach overlook, you will see a red hill (which is actually an eroding cinder cone) known as Ka Iwi o Pele, meaning “the bones of Pele”. From this vantage point, you can also get an excellent view directly offshore of `Alau Island, a seabird sanctuary with a 150-foot summit, topped by swaying coconut palms from the small red sand beach is a great photo stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hana



We will stop at the tropical flowers of Maui to rest, use the bathrooms and a little shopping opportunity before getting back on the road.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wailua Falls



Wailua Falls is an 80-foot cascading waterfall and plunge pool considered the most photographed beautiful waterfalls on Maui,

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

‘Ohe‘o Gulch



**CURRENTLY CLOSED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE** O`heo Gulch, also incorrectly known as “The Seven Sacred Pools”, is located in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park. In reality, there are more like twenty-four pools. A one mile long loop trail goes down to the pools and ocean, then up and around, back to the parking area.

NOTE: The National Park Service has closed access to the Pools indefinitely. Please see the NPS website.

Weather, safety, timing and unexpected closure permitting.

• Admission Ticket Free

Charles Lindbergh’s Grave



Visit Charles A. Lindbergh’s grave. The famed aviator lived his last days on this lush Hana coast. Today, he lies at rest on the serene grounds of the Palapala Ho’omau Church in lovely Kipahulu. The adjacent limestone coral church was built in 1857.

NOTE: This is an actual church which can be unavailable when a service is being conducted or the caretaker is not available.

Weather, safety, timing and unexpected closure permitting.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kipahulu



Kipahulu is a photographers paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views. We will make photo opportunities stops.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Joseph Church



St. Joseph Catholic Church one of Maui’s oldest churches was established in 1862 by the missionary Catholic priests served a thriving community of Native Hawaiians, ranchers, fishermen, and farmers.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kaupo



Driving through the Kaupo district, with its rugged coastline, and unpaved roads you will think you are in the latest Indiana Jones adventure! We will make photo opportunities stops.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kula



Kula district is a quaint, rustic area on the slopes of Haleakala, that stretches across the “up-country”, from 500 m to 1,100 m (1,600 ft to 3,600 ft) in elevation of the western-facing slopes of Haleakalā, from Makawao to Ulupalakua.
Kula’s most notable landmark, the brilliant white, octagonal Holy Ghost Church. A gift from the king and queen of Portugal to the island’s Portuguese plantation workers in 1894, it has been recently restored. Kula also offers the best views in Upcountry Maui, with sweeping views of Maui and the Pacific Ocean. This will be a bathroom stop and to take in the views.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makawao



Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on Maui, the community is known for being the hub of the “Upcountry Maui”, a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land. Makawao is an old, Paniolo town. A Paniolo is a Hawaiian Cowboy.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kahului



Finally we have come full circle around Haleakala on our Road to Hana Tour. After an epic day, we now we return you to your hotel/condo or meeting location.

• Admission Ticket Free

Maui



**Please note that all stops are weather, safety, timing, and unexpected closure permitting.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Vehicles used on the road to Hana are not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be ambulatory. No walkers, wheelchairs and/or scooters, of any kind, are permitted.
  • We require any children under the age of 6 years old (5 and under) be in a size-appropriate safety seat; ie, a car seat or booster seat. NOTE: not provided, PASSENGERS TO PROVIDE
  • Anyone with heart, back problems, or other serious medical conditions cannot participate in the tour. Oxygen tanks, or generators are not permitted.
  • Special needs requests (except lunch) must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date. All special needs requests are handled and accommodated on a situational basis.
  • We provide a continental breakfast (locally baked pastries in tropical flavors and fresh grown Maui fruits). There are no hot beverages served but you are welcome to bring your own in a to-go cup. Special lunch requests (including vegetarian requests) require a minimum of 48 hours notice.
  • Tour schedule/stops are subject to change due to weather, traffic, park closures, road closures, timing and or other various unforeseen circumstances.
  • No luggage of large bags. All bags must fit under seat.
  • Absolutely no alcohol or drugs onboard. No drinking alcohol or doing drugs while on tour.
  • Maximum weight for passenger is 325 lbs. (147 kg).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuity is not included.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • No luggage of large bags. All bags must fit under seat.

Durations

10 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Kahului, HI, USA
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