Itinerary
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Pass By: Kahului, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Pass By: Paia, Paia, Maui, Hawaii
Drive through the eclectic town of Paia an old plantation era town
Stop At: Hookipa Park, Hawaii, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Huelo, Huelo, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ke‘anae, Ke‘Anae, HI 96708, USA
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ke‘anae Peninsula, Ke‘Anae Peninsula, Hawaii 96708, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Maui, HI
An idyllic area with two small scenic waterfalls and pools. Swimming opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Hanawi Falls, Hana Hwy 360, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Hanawi Falls cascades 200 feet into a freshwater pool next to the Hanawi Falls Bridge completed in 1926.
Stop At: Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hana Bay, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Hana Bay (Uakea), is a beautiful black sand beach, On any given day you’ll likely see local Hana outrigger canoe clubs practicing.
Stop At: Koki Beach, Maui, HI
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hana, Hana, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wailua Falls, Hana Highway just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Wailua Falls is an 80-foot cascading waterfall and plunge pool considered the most photographed beautiful waterfalls on Maui,
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: ‘Ohe‘o Gulch, ‘Ohe‘O Gulch, Hawaii 96713, USA
**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.
Stop At: Charles Lindbergh's Grave, 40990 Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI 96713
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kipahulu, Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
Kipahulu is a photographers paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views. We will make photo opportunities stops.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: St. Joseph Church, 33622 Piilani Highway between mile markers 33 and 34 on Pi'ilani Hwy, Kaupo, Maui, HI 96713
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.
Stop At: Kaupo, Kaupo, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kula, Kula, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Makawao, HI, USA
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.
Pass By: Kahului, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
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.
Pass By: Maui, Maui, Hawaii
**Please note that all stops are weather, safety, timing, and unexpected closure permitting.
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Kahului, HI, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
• Pickup is available from all hotels and most condos. **If your condo is not listed, please put in the name and/or address**.
• AirBnBs, BnBs, private residences, and locations east of Kahului may require a meeting point.
• Pick up can vary from 6:50a (the earliest) to 8:10a (the latest).
• Mahalo Tours will message you through this site to confirm pick up time and location.
• Have your cell phone on and with you so the driver can call if there is an issue.
• Please be ready for pickup on time — your driver cannot wait for longer than 10 minutes.
Ports
07:00 AM
10 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Beach4Us2012
This tour is excellent. We had Kobie from Mahalo Tours and I would request him if we took this tour again. The sights you see are amazing and the knowledge to explain everything and then some. Overall excellent!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Linda_L
Beautiful experience- the sights- Black Sand Beach, lava tubes, Rainbow Eucalyptus, red sand Beach, history of Road to Hana - amazing experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : julia_b
Lovely trip, a little too much driving for the amount of time spent near actual beautiful sights.
We were at 4 memorable points of interest (Black and red sand beaches, surfers beach, waterfall).
Super comfortable Van, there were 6 passengers, caring driver, excellent food.
It's a great tour, but was a bit tired as too much conversation in the van. Not a quiet moment.
Overall pleased, Good experience for the first timer.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : James_C
Our guide was excellent.
The black sand beach and lava tube were just absolutely beautiful. The waterfalls were spectacular.
650+ turns and 59 bridges..
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Sandy_B
Ed was an excellent tour guide with amazing driving skills! So many turns and bridges! Glad we chose to have someone else drive!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : DEBBIE_H
The Road to Hana was beautiful. Out tour guide was wonderful. The only bummer was that the road passed Hana was closed so that we could not go all the way around the mountain.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Discover59018107373
Booking was very easy and communication with Charlie was great. He understood our time constraints as we were on the Pride of America cruise. Uncle Louie was an awesome driver with great stories, not just about the island but also its people. Lunch at Bruthah Stanley’s was delicious. Swimming at the black sand beach was amazing but I think swimming at the Pua’a Ka’a waterfall was my favorite.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Anonymous
The views were stunning, the multiple stops broke up the day, treats seemingly at every stop but the best part of the trip was our tour guide, Ed! Ed was so personable and knowledgeable, we learned so much about Maui and particularly the history of the Road to Hana. This was our best tour ever!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Bryan_M
Our driver Ed was great! Very informative, accommodating, and a really nice guy! The snacks, drinks, and lunch from Uncle Russel were all terrific! The views and stops are stunning. We highly recommend this Hawaiian owned tour! We appreciate that they focus on locally owned businesses!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Debbie_W
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I was impressed by Larry’s ability to connect individually with each guest. We all felt seen. Larry has a great sense of humor which helped make the day memorable. We had fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28