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Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van
4.8
630 Ratings
Kahului
Embark on a luxury road trip to Hana in a Mercedes van, exploring waterfalls, black sand beaches, and historical sites. Relax and be pampered as you learn about Hawaiian culture and history from knowledgeable chauffeurs. Food, beverages, and hotel pickups included.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hana Highway - Road to Hana - The Hana Highway stretches 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and is renowned as the longest coastal scenic route globally. East of Kalepa Bridge, it extends to Kipahulu as Hawaii Route 31 (the Piilani Highway). This journey includes 59 single-lane bridges and over 640 turns and curves through lush tropical rainforest. Many of the concrete and steel bridges date back to 1910.
- Paia - Just four miles from Kahului on your drive to Hāna, you’ll find the historic town of Pāʻia on Maui’s north coast. Split into Lower Pāʻia and Pāʻia, this welcoming community was once a thriving plantation town during Maui’s sugar cane industry boom. Today, Pāʻia features colorful, rustic storefronts housing local art galleries, unique shopping boutiques, and restaurants.
- Ho’okipa Beach Park - Known as the windsurfing capital of the world, Ho’okipa Beach offers a spectacle of windsurfers, kiteboarders, and surfers tackling the ocean’s waves and winds. It’s also a haven for the Threatened Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, with 200-pound turtles feeding along the shore and basking on the beach.
- Twin Falls Maui - Twin Falls is the first easily accessible series of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana.
- Haipua’ena Falls - Haipua’ena Falls is a small waterfall and pool along the popular Road to Hana. Due to its unsigned trail and short, often muddy hike, it sees fewer visitors than the well-marked falls along the route.
- Ke‘anae Point - This area features small Hawaiian villages striving to live traditionally, with pig hunting and the cultivation of taro, breadfruit, and bananas being integral to daily life. It’s also home to the famous Half Way to Hana Snack stand, offering shave ice, fresh coconut, cold drinks, and the Original Fresh Baked Banana Bread. The Keanae overlook and peninsula provide views of one of Hawaii’s largest taro farms.
- Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread - In 1983, Aunty Sandy Hueu started baking her renowned banana bread in Keʻanae, Maui. By 2003, her daughter Tammy joined the business, creating an authentic family-owned food stand on the Keʻanae peninsula. Aunty Sandy’s has since become a must-visit spot for hot, freshly baked banana bread.
- Ching’s Pond - A highly photogenic location perfect for capturing daring moments.
- Upper Waikani Falls - Often called Three Bears, Upper Waikani Falls features three parallel falls of varying lengths, with the smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
- Wailua Falls - Wailua Falls is a picturesque and easily accessible waterfall visible from The Hana Highway. You don’t even need to leave your car to see it!
- Hana Lava Tubes - Formed by massive lava flows that cooled on the surface, creating an insulating conduit for the lava beneath, these tubes acted like the veins of the volcano, channeling lava for miles underground before depositing it as new landmass. Ka’eleku Cave is the largest known accessible lava tube on Maui.
- Hana Bay - Hana Beach Park, located within Hana Bay, features a long black-sand beach and is the safest swimming spot along the East Maui coast. The bay is protected by a coral reef and its curved shape shields it from large swells.
- Wai’anapanapa State Park - Famous for its Black Sand Beach, Wai’anapanapa State Park offers stunning views of the cobalt blue ocean against black sand and lava rocks from a recent flow 10,000 years ago. It’s an ideal spot for a relaxing hour, enjoying one of the island’s most beautiful locations. The park provides nearly 360-degree panoramic views, with green jungle hills and valleys giving way to a rugged black basalt lava coastline, and the deep blue ocean waves crashing dramatically against the cliffs.
- Pua’a Ka’a State Park - The waterfall here is easily accessible, and many enjoy a dip in the chilly waters on a hot day. Remember to wear a swimsuit, bring a change of clothes, and don’t forget towels.
- Upper Waikani Falls - Located just beyond Mile Marker 19 on the mauka (mountain) side of Hana Highway, Upper Waikani Falls is often referred to as Three Bears, featuring three parallel falls of varying lengths, with the smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
- Wailua Valley State Wayside Park - Wailua Valley, an ahupuaʼa just past the Keanae peninsula on the road to Hana, is rich in Hawaiian culture. The area is home to rare culturally significant fish and plant life, and many ancient taro patches, some still in operation. In Hawaiian legend, taro is considered the older brother of all Hawaiians, making land cultivation a deeply ingrained principle for the people of Wailuanui.
- Keanae Lookout - This lookout offers a beautiful view that provides a sense of ancient Hawaii, as if you’ve glimpsed back in time at untouched Maui.
- Honomanu - Just beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park, a pullout offers a good view of Honomanu Bay. From here, you can also see the Ke’anae Peninsula. However, the views from Kaumahina Wayside Park are superior, so be sure to stop there if you can.
- Kaumahina State Wayside Park - Located 28.3 miles east of Kahului and 22.4 miles west of Hana along the Hana Highway, Kaumahina State Wayside Park spans 7.8 acres of forest and exotic plants.
- Eucalyptus Rainbow Trees - These unique trees display bright shades of green, blue, purple, orange, and maroon as their bark sheds throughout the year. Hawaii is home to many of these beautiful trees, which can grow up to 200 feet tall. Many consider the rainbow eucalyptus the most beautiful tree on earth.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua. You must meet us at Lahaina Cannery mall at 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Driver’s Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups at Makawao, Kula, Paia. You must meet us at Kahului park n’ride at 6:40am
Additional Information
Travel in style with up to 13 other people in a luxurious, climate-controlled Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Your journey will be led and explained by our skilled chauffeurs who possess vast knowledge of the Hawaiian culture and historical background, amplified by a personal touch.
Take it easy as we treat you like a VIP on a scenic journey to the enchanting Hana. Pause and take a dip at waterfalls, walk along unique sandy beaches and take a swim at the renowned black sand beach located in Wainapanapa State Park. Our chauffeur will choose the ideal spot for lunch. If time permits, we will pause at fruit stalls where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. We are prepared to courteously lead you through 617 turns and 56 one-lane bridges while providing insight into the historical events and legendary stories that define the islands.
Food, drinks and pick-ups at most hotels and resorts are part of the package.
- Write your lunch preference under special requirements - HAM or TURKEY or VEGGIE SANDWICHES. We DON’T offer any food alternatives. If you are on a special diet (raw, vegan, or have food allergies), you must bring your own food.
- Please indicate your hotel in ‘Hotel Pickup’ at time of booking in the “special requirement” section
- Please provide a proper contact phone number to confirm food orders and pickup arrangements. If resort phone is provided please provide room number in the “special requirement” section
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
Location
[P] Kahului Park & Ride
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(630 Ratings)
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San_a
Aug 10, 2024
Great experience ever - Had a very amazing experience. Our tour guide’s Quinn was very knowledgeable of the history of Maui and the surrounding plant life, made tour entertaining and fun.
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E3265nrchrism
Aug 9, 2024
Road to Hana - Quinn was the greatest had a blast at the Falls and Black Sand Beach, his talking story was also very good as his knowledge of the Island… My wife and I loved the Road to Hana
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Melissa_b
Aug 5, 2024
Beyond words.. the real beauty of Maui - Erik narrated the entire trip to Hana. We learned from the beginning of the islands to present day, as well as fun stories in between. Everything was as planned, plenty of drinks and snacks. Erik took family photos, opened doors, and even showed us how to cliff jump! He gave 100 percent on the tour. I highly recommend this tour!
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Elise
Aug 5, 2024
Ask for Eric with Stardust Hawaii - Eric with Stardust Hawai’i was fantastic! The entire trip he educated our group on Hawai’i history. He took us to the neatest locations on the road to Hana (and even jumped in the waterfall with our group!) What an awesome guy- super personable and accommodating! Would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of the island / adventuring the iconic landscapes of Maui.
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Mercedesgreene
Aug 5, 2024
Well worth your time and money - Quinn was very knowledgeable of the history of Maui and the surrounding plant life. He made the tour fun and entertaining.
Highly recommend!
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Kadie_s
Aug 5, 2024
Quinn was a great tour guide. Very beautiful and informative tour! - We had a great time with our tour guide Quinn. Quinn was very knowledgeable and friendly, he shared a lot of Hawaiian history during the tour. He was also a very safe driver.
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Maggiesq7517ck
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic Ride - The road to Hana can be treacherous. Have no fear, if you ride with Quinn. He is cautious, knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. Trip had several stops along the way. Waterfalls and Black Stone Beach were amazing. The road to Hana with Quinn is a must do when in Maui.
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Daniellemv9828nj
Aug 3, 2024
Road to Hana with Quinn - Quinn was amazing!! Not only was he friendly and accommodating he taught us SO much about nature, road to Hana, history, local shops, and so much more!! And this road to Hana is not an easy one! We would not dare try to do this alone so we were very thankful to be in the hands of someone who has done this so many times. We would definitely recommend!
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855fernandar
Aug 3, 2024
Quinn rocks - Quinn is so knowledgeable from ancient history to recent history geography very positive and nice . The tour is so complete aloha
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Emma_m
Aug 13, 2024
Not worth the high price point. Save your money! - This was me and my husband’s first time in Maui. We were very excited for the famous road to Hana. We figured it would be best to take a tour for our first trip to Hana for a full experience. Let me start by saying this tour was not cheap. It was very very pricey for just the two of us. Although, I had fun taking pictures, site seeing and learning a bit of the islands history, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone else for 3 reasons.
1.) The tour felt very rushed to me. We didn’t stay at any of the stops long enough to really take any pictures, eat a quick snack or use the bathroom. It would basically be one of the three and even that was pressed for time.
2.) They should say gratuity is required not recommended. The tour guide made us feel very uncomfortable when it came to the tipping culture. My husband and I always tip and had a tip set aside for after the tour was concluded. That being said, I don’t believe that the guides should be forcing anyone to tip them, it seems very unprofessional. As the first patron was leaving the bus, our guide called him out in front of everyone still on the bus asking him if he was going to tip. The Second Lady did not tip and he proceeds over the microphone stating “I guess the tipping culture in her country is different” then proceeds with telling us to tip our drivers. The bus immediately went quiet and everyone shared uncomfortable glances at each other.
3.) This tour was not worth the price point. We felt incredibly rushed and didn’t get to really soak all that was there to see. We also didn’t stop at many major sites to see along the road to Hana. Save your money, do your research and drive it yourself. Be safe.
Thanks.
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